Facebook-owned WhatsApp is testing a new feature for easier contact adding via QR codes.
WhatsApp is testing easier, more secure contact sharing via QR codes
App Store Apps
The first update to Google Podcasts for iOS brings CarPlay support
Google's new Podcasts app has made its way into the App Store on March 25, and just yesterday the iPhone and iPad software received its first update since launch.
Mayday, More, Abyss, and other apps to check out this weekend
In this week's episode of our Apps of the Week roundup, we have a messaging app for urgent news only, a video chat platform for fun, new virtual experiences, and a sharp read-it-later client. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
The official Apple Store app has picked up Dark Mode support
Apple's official mobile shopping app was updated on the App Store yesterday with a single new feature addition: support for the system-wide Dark Mode that debuted in iOS 13.
At long last, Gmail now supports Dark Mode on iPhone and iPad
Google today updated its Gmail app for iPhone and iPad on the App Store with support for the system-wide Dark Mode that debuted with the iOS 13 release last fall.
Logic Pro X 10.5 brings Live Loops, redesigned sampling workflow and new beat-making tools
Apple today released a massive update to its Logic Pro X for Mac software that brings a plethora of new features aimed at all musicians, including those producing electronic music. It's the biggest update to Logic since the launch of Logic Pro X, the Cupertino giant said.
Word and PowerPoint gain Split View, trackpad support coming to Office for iOS by the fall
Keeping true to its promise, Microsoft yesterday updated its Word and PowerPoint productivity apps on the App Store with the ability to open two documents in a side-by-side view on iPad via Split View multitasking support. The Excel app did not pick up Split View support at post time, however. Microsoft has also acknowledged that it's working on implementing iPadOS trackpad support for the Office suite, but don't expect to be taking advantage of it before the fall.
New on Netflix, TimePie, Artifit, and other apps to check out this weekend
In this week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup we have an app that tells you when new content is added to Netflix, a subtle time manager, and an AI-run digital workout buddy. And as always, we've selected two great games for you to check out.
Pixelmator Pro gains a Replace Image feature, handy new keyboard shortcuts & much more
Popular Photoshop alternative Pixelmator Pro has updated its macOS app on the Mac App Store with a bunch of new features, including the ability to replace image layers while preserving nondestructive edits, use a bunch of handy keyboard shortcuts and more.
Outlook for iOS now allows you to ignore those unwanted email threads
Microsoft has updated its Outlook email client for iPhone and iPad with the ability to ignore unwanted email threads that folks on other platforms have been able to do for a while now.
Food Tips, Scan and Colorize, Readup, and other apps to check out this weekend
In this episode of our Apps of the Week roundup we have an app that offers food storage and expiration tips, a photo editor that colorizes B&W pics using AI, and a reading app that incentivizes completing articles. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
Google’s videoconferencing service Meet is now free for everyone with a Google account
In an effort to tackle Zoom’s lockdown dominance and at the same time help people during the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, Google today announced that its premium videoconferencing solution, dubbed Meet, will be free to anyone starting in the next few weeks.