Apps & Software News

Google Meet lands on Android Auto, but there’s a catch

By Jay Bonggolto published 13 April 26

commute-to-conference Google Meet is rolling out on Android Auto with audio-only calls and basic controls, but it feels limited and rushed, especially with missing work features.

WhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubbles

By Jay Bonggolto published 13 April 26

Visual overhaul WhatsApp Web is apparently testing 49 chat themes for more personalization, a massive jump from the current two-tone prison of light or dark mode.

Google Messages now gives you a second chance to recover deleted chats

By Sanuj Bhatia published 13 April 26

Saved by the trash Google Messages now includes a trash folder to recover deleted chats within 30 days.

First DMs, now replies: Instagram lets you edit pesky typos out of your comments

By Nickolas Diaz published 11 April 26

Quick Edit Editable comments arrive on Instagram following an announcement that took us into the weekend.

Tap n' go: Android's rumored 'Tap to Share' UI might've just broken cover

By Nickolas Diaz published 10 April 26

Tap, tap, overlap Google's still working on Android's "Tap to Share," but new details surfaced, showing what's new and different.

YouTube Premium just got a price hike, and it's not a small one

By Sanuj Bhatia published 10 April 26

Premium gets pricier The Individual plan now costs $15.99 per month, with Family pricing also increasing.

Meta's new LLM, Muse Spark, wants to take its AI into a 'people first' era

By Nickolas Diaz published 10 April 26

For the people Meta announced Muse Spark, its newest LLM that's headed straight for its Meta AI app in the U.S. with smarter, faster responses.

YouTube tests a couple of speedy, 'on-the-go' features for busy Android viewers

By Nickolas Diaz published 9 April 26

Trying something new YouTube reportedly has a couple of experimental features for viewers on Android who are either busy or always on the move.

Podcasts meet Spotify's Prompted Playlists for curious Premium US beta testers

By Nickolas Diaz published 8 April 26

Podcasts this time Spotify rolled out the availability of podcasts in its Prompted Playlists beta for Premium users.

Google's $135M Android data settlement is getting closer, and you can now set your payout method

By Sanuj Bhatia published 8 April 26

Payout begins Eligible Android users in the U.S. can now file claims for the ongoing settlement.