WhatsApp animates only the red heart emoji, but that could change soon. The Meta-owned messaging service is testing the same animation for all the WhatsApp heart emoji.
WhatsApp will soon animate all heart emoticons, not just the red emoji
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MacX DVD Ripper Pro: The fastest app to rip any DVD movie for playback on Apple devices [sponsored]
MacX DVD Ripper Pro lets you convert DVD movies to digital video files on your Mac. It's the fastest software to convert any old, new, encrypted and other DVD movies and TV series to digital files. You can even back up DVDs with it or convert a DVD for easy playback on specific devices such as your iPad or PlayStation console.
Apple offers up 10 helpful hints for iPhone owners
The iPhone is a handy tool. It's powerful, long-lasting (mostly), and it can handle a lot of different tasks. It's pretty great! And while most iPhone users probably know the ins and outs of their handy smartphone, there might be a few tips and tricks you're not aware of.
How to use iCloud Private Relay on iPhone, iPad, Mac
Learn how to use iCloud Private Relay on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to encrypt the traffic leaving your device and make your web browsing more private.
Survey shows a lot of users trust Amazon and Google more than Apple with their personal data
One of the key, tentpole features for Apple across its services, operating systems, and products is user privacy. They shout about it from the rooftops when given the opportunity. And it's been like that for years. It's a lot of the reason so many people have adopted Apple's ecosystem into their lives. And yet, a new survey shows a lot of people out there still trust other companies more in this regard.
Discovering a fun new use for iPod shuffle
A TikTok user made a video about the iPod shuffle that quickly went viral because she's found a fun new use for Apple's diminutive music player from the pre-iPhone days.
A notorious publication pours cold water on mini-LED iMac rumors
A new industry rumor makes claims that Apple's upcoming update to its 27-inch iMac desktop won't include mini-LED display backlighting as previously speculated.
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo is developing a desktop browser from scratch
The privacy-first search engine DuckDuckGo is developing a DuckDuckGo browser for desktop platforms with robust privacy protections that work by default.
Apple is reportedly sticking with Intel for a little longer with one Mac Pro variant in the works
Apple has a lofty goal of transitioning its entire computer lineup to an Apple-made processor in the future. It is a timeline that has officially kicked off with several different machines, including the MacBook Air, the all-new MacBook Pro, and the redesigned 24-inch iMac, among others. But apparently Apple's not quite done with Intel just yet.
Suppliers reportedly start shipping parts for Apple’s upcoming 27-inch iMac with mini LED
Apple's Intel-based 27-inch iMac could soon be supplanted by an Apple silicon-powered model featuring a bright display with mini LED backlighting and other perks.
Disney and Apple would’ve probably merged companies if Steve Jobs were still alive
Former Disney CEO believes his company would've merged with Apple if Steve Jobs were still alive, combining "great technology" with "great creativity" just as Steve liked.
Apple TV+ offers up another teaser for ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ ahead of January 14 premiere
Normally, Apple TV+ has a pretty solid routine for promoting new content coming to the streaming platform. The initial announcement, which is followed by a teaser trailer some time later, and, finally, an official trailer that's usually at least a couple of minutes in length. This is all meant to drum up attention for the new series, film, or documentary making its debut on the platform.