Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
Iran has lifted the ban on the use of the WhatsApp messenger and the Google Play application store, introduced in 2022, the state news agency IRNA reports. The decision was…
Apple wants to independently defend its interests in the antitrust investigation against Google
The investigation launched by American regulators against Google Corporation, which is suspected of abusing its position in the search engine market, may lead to a revision of existing agreements with…
Premium+ subscription for users of social network X has risen in price to $22
The monetization strategy of social network X, known as Twitter before its purchase by Elon Musk last fall, recently included three levels of paid subscriptions costing from $3 to $16…
Smartphones with Android KitKat and earlier versions will no longer support WhatsApp from January 1
From January 1, 2025, smartphones running Android KitKat and earlier versions of the Android platform will no longer support the WhatsApp instant messaging service. Meta✴, which owns WhatsApp, is reportedly…
The second test version of Android 16 has been released – there are very few new features yet
Android 15 has not yet appeared on all smartphones, and Google has already released the second preliminary version of Android 16 for developers. The company has accelerated development, and the…
Along with Apple Intelligence, overheating came to older iPhones
Last week, Apple began rolling out the iOS 18.2 update to iPhones—it marks the company’s foray into artificial intelligence, as it comes with the Apple Intelligence suite. But some iPhone…
Oura smart rings have learned to detect colds in the early stages for winter – Samsung can’t do that
The new Symptom Radar feature in Oura Ring smart rings will inform the owner about the early symptoms of a respiratory disease. Symptom Radar is not a diagnostic application in…
Samsung has released a beta version of One UI 7.0 – a new interface, even more AI and a lot of fresh features
After months of anticipation, Samsung has released a beta version of its One UI 7.0 software. This update, based on Android 15, is now available for the Galaxy S24 series…
Xiaomi wants to update Android monthly starting next year, but is not ready to promise it
Google regularly releases Android updates and security patches. However, the Android ecosystem is very vast and includes dozens of manufacturers and thousands of smartphone models, so many users do not…
Apple faces $1 billion class action lawsuit over 30% in-app commission
Apple’s policy of allowing app developers access to its ecosystem is frustrating many of them to the point that they are trying to challenge the high commission fees in court.…