WhatsApp, the hugely popular messaging software owned by Meta, is close to launching reactions a la Tapbacks on iMessage, and here's what they look like.
WhatsApp is readying iMessage-style reactions, here’s what they look like
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YouTube refreshes its fullscreen video player with direct access to more buttons
Google is rolling out an updated YouTube video player with easier access to the Like, Dislike, Share and Comments buttons in fullscreen mode.
Unlisted apps are coming to App Store
Developers can now publish unlisted iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps on the App Store that don't appear in search results and are only discoverable through direct links.
NoTFSplash keeps TestFlight from displaying splash screens when installing or updating beta apps
Anyone that uses Apple’s TestFlight app to beta test iOS or iPadOS apps before they’re ready for public release will be able to tell you all about the splash screen that pops up each time you begin testing a new app or when an existing app receives a new beta build.
This jailbreak tweak hides Promoted Tweets from the Twitter app’s feed
So you’re minding your own business and just trying to look through what’s new in your Twitter Feed. You keep scrolling and suddenly you stumble upon something that you’re sure you’ve never followed before. Lo and behold, it’s a Promoted Tweet.
Twitter has begun testing Flock, its take on Instagram’s Close Friends feature
When it launches globally, Twitter's new Flock feature will allow you to share content privately with up to 150 people designated as your trusted friends.
WhatsApp updated with Focus mode support and two other new features
WhatsApp for iPhone now supports Focus mode on iOS 15, as well as contacts' profile photos in the notification banner and the ability to pause and resume voice recordings.
WhatsApp chat transfer could require the Move to iOS app
An upcoming WhatsApp chat transfer feature may soon allow you to migrate your chat archive from Android to iPhone, but this doing so could require Apple's Move to iOS app.
ScreenTimeLocker lets jailbreakers lock any app(s) with the native Screen Time feature
For those who want to be more conservative with the amount of time they spend on their iPhones, Apple introduced a feature dubbed Screen Time that allows us to set time limits.
Twitter is testing reaction videos. Sounds like a great tool for harassment
A new Twitter feature in testing would make it possible to retweet someone's tweet with a reaction photo or video, along with the tweet embedded.
What is Offload App and how to use it on iPhone or iPad
Need to free up storage space on your iPhone or iPad? Learn how to offload apps to regain space while keeping the app data safe.
LockApps brings an expandable app shortcut drawer to your iPhone’s Lock Screen
The iPhone’s Lock Screen user experience is both simple and user-friendly. But if you’re a power user, then you might find yourself demanding more, especially if you favor functionality over user-friendliness.