You May Soon Be Able to Chat on WhatsApp Even Without an Account
Alex Valdes / cnet - 'Guest chats' isn't in beta testing yet, but will likely be released in a future WhatsApp update.
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Apple iOS 26 Beta Update Brings Liquid Glass and Classic Tweaks
Apple has rolled out its iOS 26 beta, introducing the much-discussed Liquid Glass design along with various interface changes. In-depth guides detail how to download the beta, check iPhone compatibility, restore classic Safari layouts, and add web apps—all reflecting a notable pivot in Apple’s design and user experience strategy.
Back to Top / Monday, August 4, 2025, 4:20 pm / permalink 11592 / 3 stories in 7 months
Octopath Traveler 0 Revealed For Switch 2, Release Date Announced
Eddie Makuch / gamespot - As part of the July Nintendo Direct, Square Enix announced Octopath Traveler 0. The newest entry in the HD-2D series launches for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4. It remains to be seen if the game is headed to other platforms beyond Sw…
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The Morning After: Apple’s iOS 26 beta is ready for the public
Mat Smith / engadget - A few months since WWDC 2025, and Apple is shifting its OS update from developers to brave members of the public. Yesterday, the company launched the public beta version of all its operating systems, now all under the umbrella of "26", making my job a lit…
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WhatsApp message reminders will ensure you don’t forget about follow-ups
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - WhatsApp will enable you to schedule reminders for specific messages to receive notifications so you don't forget about follow-up replies.
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Snapchat can automatically let a trusted friend know you got home safe
Mariella Moon / engadget - Snapchat can now let your friends know if you're back home from an outing safe and sound without you having to send a message. The app has launched a new feature called Home Safe, which sends one-time alerts to contacts of your choice. You can only send t…
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Apple trials fourth developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26
appleinsider - Apple has moved on to its fourth developer beta round, covering iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.Apple's hardware getting the 26-generation update - Image Credit: AppleThe fourth round arrives after the third, which …
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iOS 26 Public Beta May Arrive as Soon as July 23, According to Leaker’s New Info
Steve Vegvari / iphoneincanada - A leaker with a strong track record has shared evidence pointing to the release date of the iOS 26 public beta release date.The post iOS 26 Public Beta May Arrive as Soon as July 23, According to Leaker’s New Info first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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iOS 26 Public Beta 1 Should Finally Launch This Week
bgr - Reliable sources claim that Apple will finally roll out the first iOS 26 public beta this week after an unprecedented delay in its release.
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Google adds separate work and personal accounts to Chrome on iOS
Andre Revilla / engadget - Google has introduced new features for Chrome on iOS that help users bifurcate work and personal data by using separate Google accounts. As more employers implement bring your own device (BYOD) policies, employees increasingly access company resources fro…
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Beeper Relaunch Lets You Link Your Chat Apps Without the Cloud, but Still No iMessage
Mike Sorrentino / cnet - Beeper says that the change should improve security, since your texts would remain exclusively on your phone.
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iOS 26 Public Beta Release Date Incoming—Here’s the Latest Scoop
Gary Ng / iphoneincanada - Apple said during its WWDC keynote that its Public Beta releases for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26, and AirPods Firmware were set to debut in July. Well, July is far from over so that timeline could be at any …
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Grok's AI chatbot now includes companions for you to 'romance'
Sarah Fielding / engadget - Grok, xAi's chatbot most famous for going on an antisemitic spree last week, has now added the ability to perform as a synthetic companion for your enjoyment. Elon Musk announced the new feature, available to paid subscribers, which will take the form of …
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Nextdoor redesigns app with AI recommendations, local news, and real-time emergency alerts
Aisha Malik / techcrunch - Neighborhood social app Nextdoor is launching a redesigned version of its service that it’s calling the “new Nextdoor.”
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iOS 26 Camera App: New Features and Design Changes
Juli Clover / macrumors - The Camera app received some of the most noticeable design updates in iOS 26, with Apple simplifying the interface to make it easier to get to various controls. Most of what's new focuses on design, but there are a couple other notable changes.Liquid Glas…
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Third developer betas are out for iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6
appleinsider - Apple has moved on to the third round for the current-gen developer betas, with new builds of iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and visionOS 2.6 now available for testing.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. This is a second b…
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Threaded message replies are coming to WhatsApp for iPhone
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Meta is currently testing threaded message replies in WhatsApp for iPhone for more structured conversations, especially in busy group chats.
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Jack Dorsey launches Bitchat, a messaging app that works without internet, servers, or accounts
techspot - The app, now available in beta for Apple's TestFlight users, was announced by Dorsey on Sunday. He described the project as a personal experiment with mesh networking, encryption, and decentralized message delivery. Unlike traditional messaging services t…
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Jack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internet
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Jack Dorsey just released a decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging app that functions entirely over Bluetooth networks, as reported by CNBC. It's called Bitchat and doesn't need the internet to work, as there are no central servers.The Twitter co-founder c…
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Bluesky users can customize their notifications, including activity alerts from their favorite accounts
Lauren Forristal / techcrunch - Bluesky updated its notifications to allowing users to personalize their experience, including the option to be notified only when accounts reply to them.
Back to Top / Monday, July 7, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 9545 / 3 stories in 7 months