The first public phase of Facebook's merging of Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp chats into a single, iMessage-like monolithic messaging service has kicked off now.
Facebook begins integrating Instagram and Messenger chats
Apps
WiFi List lets iPhone users view previous Wi-Fi networks & their passwords
After you log into a Wi-Fi network on your iPhone, it will remember that network and connect to it automatically when in range. As you might come to expect, this means your handset keeps a database of previously used Wi-Fi networks. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t allow users to access this information on their own devices out of the box.
If your iPhone is jailbroken, then you may be excited to learn that there’s a way around this frustrating quandary. A newly released and free jailbreak app dubbed WiFi List by iOS developer Itaybre consolidates all of your previously used Wi-Fi networks, their passwords, and more valuable information about them into one convenient place for future reference.
MealMe, HearHere, Settlyt, and other apps to check out this weekend
In this week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup we have a meal delivery app aggregator, an informative audio app for road trips, and an app for tracking bets between friends. And as always, we've selected two new games for you to check out.
Tweetbot adds expanded trackpad support in latest update
Tweetbot is one of the most popular third-party Twitter apps out there for iOS, and now it supports expanded support for trackpads, making it even more helpful.
How to quickly open apps and websites using iOS Spotlight Search
Learn about a couple of simple Spotlight Search tips to open apps and websites in an instant on your iPhone or iPad.
Twitter testing automatic translation for tweets
Twitter is currently testing a new optional feature that translates individual tweets in the feed automatically as long as they are written in a language that the account holder doesn’t speak.
Premium iPhone and iPad apps are joining MacPaw’s Setapp subscription service
The Setapp subscription service by MacPaw launched three years ago as the Netflix of Mac apps. Today, popular iOS apps are joining Setapp and customers can now register their iPhones and iPads as additional devices on all Setapp subscription plans.
Fantastical’s new option lets multiple family members share a single subscription
Fantastical maker FlexiBits today launched a new subscription offering aimed at families.
Space, Smappy, StretchMinder, and other apps to check out this weekend
In this week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup we have a platform for listening to and taking part in live conversations, an app the encourages smiling more, and a digital work break buddy. And as always, we've selected two great games for you to check out.
How to use Spotlight to search inside apps on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to save time and effort by searching inside apps on your iPhone or iPad directly using Spotlight Search from your Home Screen.
Google Docs, Sheets and Slides are getting Dark Mode support and other new features
Google yesterday announced a set of changes and new features that are coming to or are already available in its mobile word processor Docs, spreadsheet app Sheets and presentation software Slides, including support for the system-wide Dark Mode on the iPhone and iPad.
US government wants to purge app stores of untrusted Chinese apps
The United States government is increasing pressure on China and the country's technology companies by preparing to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from app stores.