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On Instagram you now decide how much sensitive content you see
Instagram launched something new yesterday: the Sensitive Content Control tool. This allows you to determine how much and which so-called 'sensitive content' is shown on your explore page. On this page, which can be found under the…
Two former WhatsApp employees start HalloApp
There are many competitors and alternatives to WhatsApp or other 'Facebook' messaging services. Telegram is perhaps the best example of this. This week a special alternative has been added. This is special because HalloApp is the…
WhatsApp: you can now join ongoing group conversations
If a group conversation within WhatsApp has started, you could normally no longer participate in it. However, that is about to change. Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg has announced that WhatsApp is now rolling out the capability.…
TikTok breaks the limit of three billion downloads
The fact that TikTok is immensely popular needs little explanation. According to the calculations of SensorTower, the social media platform has broken the barrier of 3 billion app downloads this year. This would make TikTok the…
Fake AirPods cost Apple more than $3.2 billion annually
The United States Customs has calculated what it means to intercept fake earplugs every year. It believes the number of fake AirPods it encounters likely means Apple is missing out on $3.2 billion in revenue in one year.
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Twitter stops Fleets: more social media should do that
“Twitter is shutting down Fleets,” said a colleague. I had to ask what he meant. Fortunately, that was quickly explained: “Their Stories, so to speak.” Oh…
Instagram hacked? There is now a Security Checkup
Getting hacked on Instagram. For many people, it's one of the biggest disasters that can happen to them, especially if you have tens of thousands or…
TEDtalks are coming to Clubhouse and you can only hear them there
For exclusive TEDtalks you should be on Clubhouse soon. This live podcast app where you can listen in and sometimes join in discussions has a partnership…