Evidence of a WhatsApp Communities feature being worked on is mounting, with reports confirming that the Meta-owned company is now actively developing the feature.
WhatsApp Communities is a new feature that gives admins more control over groups
Apps
Shadow, Push It, Pasteline and other apps to check out this weekend
It's time for another episode of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have a new podcast client with SharePlay support, a mysterious new push app, and a collect-all app for your notes and links. And as always, we've selected a great new game for you to check out.
How to contact an iPhone or Mac app developer
You may want to contact an iPhone, iPad, or Mac app developer for multiple reasons. This includes getting support, requesting a new feature, notifying about a bug, information regarding an update, asking for their next app, and more.
Apple makes it easy and transparent to contact an iOS, iPadOS, or macOS app developer via the App Store. This post will show you five ways to reach the app's developer to get your grievances addressed.
Google confirms changes to comply with South Korean law requiring alternative billing options, Apple remains quiet
We are almost through the first week of November 2021, and it looks like Apple is doing everything it can to drag its feet when it comes to a brand new requirement regarding third-party billing options in the Play Store. This new law was passed by the government in South Korea, and Google was swept up in the action as well. The difference is, Google's set forth a plan to make those changes. Apple? Not so much.
Comment: Apple should embrace sideloading apps, not demonize it
Apple has endured a lot of heat from frustrated consumers over the years for the approach it takes to permitting the installation of third-party apps on its devices, and perhaps for good reason.
Craig Federighi says sideloading apps on iOS would be a ‘criminal’s best friend’
Sideloading iOS apps is not a thing that's possible right now in the default setting of Apple's most popular mobile operating system. But it is a pipe dream for a lot of people. Even for the folks who aren't already jailbreaking their devices. But, if you ask Craig Federighi, it doesn't look like Apple's even kind of considering the idea.
How to force quit apps on iPhone and iPad
Check out the quick steps to force-close unresponsive apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch for smooth performance and to quickly resolve app issues.
Alinea, Locked.app, Reverse Meme Search, and other apps to check out this weekend
Welcome back to another edition of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week our picks include a new type of investment app, a helpful assistant for forgetful folks, and a handy tool for meme-lovers. And as always, we've selected a grew new game for you to check out.
Instagram’s new URL sticker is rolling out to just about everyone, ditching swipe-up links
Instagram's link sticker has officially retired the swipe-up gesture as the company has confirmed that the new feature is now being rolled out to almost everyone.
Augment your jailbroken iPhone’s NFC tag interaction capabilities with Aemulo
Like so many other smartphones on the market today, iPhones support NFC (near field communication) capabilities. NFC is frequently used by Apple Pay and by compatible NFC tags.
This jailbreak tweak prevents websites from displaying app-promoting banners
When browsing certain websites in Safari on your iOS device, you’ll sometimes be presented with a banner at the top of the page that urges you to download that website’s dedicated App Store app.
Veil, IOU, Wynk Widget and other apps to check out this weekend
We're back with another edition of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have some great picks, including a Black Mirror-inspired video app, an impressive bill-splitter, and a fun doodle widget. We have all of this, plus a cool game for you to check out, waiting for you below!