Microsoft’s Edge browser finally implements vertical tabs
Vertical tabs are especially useful when using Edge on a 16:9 screen. You also get a healthy startup boost and a new way to view your browsing history, aside from a few other perks.
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Microsoft updates Visual Studio Code to run natively on Apple silicon Macs
Visual Studio Code 1.54 is now a universal binary providing native code for both Intel and ARM platforms, no Rosetta emulation required on M1 Macs anymore.
Twitter is working on an Undo Send timer for tweets
Twitter is testing a work-in-progress interface that would give you approximately five seconds to retract a tweet you just sent. No word on an Edit button, unfortunately.
Some Android and iOS apps are leaking data due to improperly configured cloud services
Research shows that some apps are leaking sensitive user information due to misconfigured cloud services.
The best free language learning apps for kids on iPhone and iPad
Check out this list of language learning apps for kids if you want your child to learn a new language. They’re available for iPhone and iPad.
WhatsApp brings VoIP and video calls to desktop
You can now call WhatsApp contacts via mobile or desktop. One-to-one calls are supported at launch, with a group-calling feature coming to WhatsApp Desktop in the future.
WhatsApp is testing self-destructing photos
Screenshot detection is yet to be implemented, but that won’t matter much to bad actors because skilled people will always find a way to document your self-destructing images.
Netflix launches ‘Fast Laughs’ for iOS featuring clips from the steamer’s comedy catalog
Netflix has launched “Fast Laughs”, a new mobile-only feed of comedic clips from Netflix originals, available now for iOS.
An overhauled Google TV app is getting a built-in remote control for Android TVs
The Internet giant has been spotted working on integrating Android TV’s Remote Control app into its recently-rebranded Google TV app. It could also come to the new Chromecast.
Apple’s Music Memos is officially dead
The software permitted musicians to quickly capture ideas on their iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch, but it’s no longer being maintained. But don’t you worry a thing, Apple’s provided instructions for how to export your Music Memos audio files to your Voice Memos library.
Apple promotes students in New Zealand creating their own Samoan language app with iPad
Apple is promoting the students at Bromley School in New Zealand after they created an app to help them learn the Samoan language.
Instagram’s new broadcast feature allows four people to go live at once
Instagram says moderator controls and audio features will be available for the new Live Rooms in the coming months.
