Twitter announced that it’ll handle emoji for Android devices with outdated software. With the vast majority of Android devices not running the latest version, the social network is taking control of the situation. It’ll insert its own Twemoji designs over Google’s or another company’s so that users see every emoji on Twitter even if their phone or tablet doesn’t support them. The...
Advertisements that you can’t skip are appearing on Snapchat. The company behind the popular messaging app has started rolling out no-skip ads, but they’re only attached to publisher-made content. So you won’t actually see ads placed between your friends’ messages and stories. Yet there’s no question users will be annoyed by the ads when they do come across them. With its latest move,...
The reaction to Snapchat’s update that was announced last year and rolled out in 2018 has been far from well-received. Aside from being bad for the company’s business model, there’s no benefit for users. Both chats with friends and their stories are merged in one location. It’s also based on some algorithm rather than chronological order. Snap received backlash from every direction,...
Apple is working with the state of North Carolina to test out drones to improve its Maps service. In the state, the Transportation Department has authorized drone testing that usurps the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) limits, allowing for the drone experimentation such as the one Apple is partaking in. Over the past few years, Apple has made giant strides in Maps. It’s actually...
Google announced last month that Gmail would be redesigned for the web. As the new user interface for that service is still rolling out worldwide, the company revealed that Drive is also getting a new look and feel. The cloud storage service, too, will be refreshed based on Material Design and its latest principles. The goal, according to Google, is to make Drive more responsive and...
Where you get your news from is more important now than ever before. The era of #FakeNews is upon us, and that means you can stumble upon stories lacking details or spreading misinformation. That’s why Google is redesigning its news aggregator. In the coming weeks, you’ll realize that Google News is better at collecting in-depth, accurate reports from around the world. The...
You’re using Google Photos for its cloud storage more than anything else, but your friends and family probably want to see the pictures and videos you’ve collected over time. So there’s a new update rolling out that makes sharing even easier. While you’re viewing individual items, the app will recommend who to send that picture or video to based on who’s shown. Celebrating your best...
Just before its I/O keynote, Google announced the winners for the 2018 Google Play Awards. The ceremony bestowed awards for nine apps and games that have achieved excellence across various categories. Rather than giving out awards based purely on downloads, Google takes things like ratings, updates, and impact into consideration. There’s even collaboration between multiple teams at the...
Microsoft on Monday introduced a new app designed to mirror your smartphone to your Windows 10 PC. Called "Your Phone," the app will allow iOS and Android users—sorry, Windows Phone—to access text messages, photos, and notifications right on their desktop. Microsoft is promising Your Phone will be easy and intuitive to use, creating a seamless link between your computer and mobile...
As expected, Snap took another hit on Wall Street after its Q1 2018 earnings report was published. The company again failed to turn a profit as revenue struggles to grow and outnumber expenses. Snap announced that, despite growing its user base worldwide, the money made off of each individual user fell from the last quarter. The net loss for Snap came in at $386 million. Snap improved...