Teens who were previously restricted from using Facebook and Messenger now have the option to return, thanks to Meta’s new Teens Account feature. The company announced that it is expanding this safety-focused tool, previously introduced on Instagram, to its core social and messaging platforms. The rollout begins in select countries, including the USA and Canada.
Google continues to enhance Android with tools that fight spam and scams, especially within its default messaging app. With the latest update, Google Messages is gaining a more streamlined Unsubscribe feature, giving users better control over broadcast ads and unwanted messages.
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Something is definitely brewing for many companies worldwide. Due to significantly increased new customs duties, trade with the United States of America could become quite tricky in the future. Things have already gotten rough in the automotive industry!
Coming soon to Galaxy smartphones released before 2025, One UI 7 brings an important change to the notifications area. The panel has been separated from the quick settings screen by swiping down from the top of the screen. Find out how to bring back the old way of working with notifications and settings in one place.
Samsung’s One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, has faced significant delays. However, it’s finally starting to roll out in select countries today. A new report suggests Samsung may make up for the wait by launching One UI 8, Samsung’s skinned version of Android 16, alongside its next-generation foldables as early as July.
Android Auto is a widely used in-car platform that offers flexible controls via your phone, voice commands, or the built-in infotainment system. However, for drivers relying on the infotainment display, the experience varies—some vehicles offer dedicated dash or steering controls, while others lack even a basic home button, making it cumbersome to exit or return to the main screen. Fortunately, a recent Android Auto update appears to address this long-standing issue.
Even voice assistants based on artificial intelligence (AI) are not immune to questions that emotionally affect people. Distorted results can be observed not only in chatbots that were specially designed to work with people who experience mental health conditions. ChatGPT responses also change when prompted by emotions.
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you already have access to Prime Gaming at no extra cost! That means free games every month, plus tons of exclusive in-game bonuses. Below, we’ll highlight our top picks among this month’s free offerings—and share even more free titles, in-game loot, and other goodies coming throughout April. There’s plenty of action, suspense, and fun to dive into, so let’s get started.
YouTube Shorts has always featured a clean and minimal UI, making it great for quick and straightforward edits. However, creators looking for more fine-tuned editing options may find the app lacking. YouTube is now addressing this with a new update that introduces enhanced editing tools and AI features, bringing it closer to competing with apps like TikTok, Instagram, and CapCut.
Apple recently rolled out the iOS 18.4 update to eligible iPhones this week, bringing new features and minor enhancements. However, the update has not been smooth for users who rely on Apple CarPlay, with many reporting bugs and usability issues in their car infotainment systems. While Apple has acknowledged the problem, affected users have shared unofficial fixes that may help.
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