Instagram rolling out new poll-like Emoji Slider feature in Stories
Instagram is today rolling out a new feature to all of its users dubbed Emoji Slider.
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Philips Hue 3 upgrades smart lighting app with refined design, fast controls, photo scenes
Philips is releasing a major new version of its iOS app this month that gives the smart lighting controller an updated look while restoring some missing features. The new version includes 30 new lighting scenes and brings back a feature that lets you turn photos into lighting scenes.
Morpholio Trace sketch CAD app lets you automatically calculate and label area size with iOS
Morpholio Trace, a popular and highly rated sketch CAD app is receiving an update today with a major new feature, Smart Fill.
Gmail for iOS now supports sending money with Google Pay & snoozing emails
Google today is rolling out a notable update to the Gmail application for iOS. The update brings support for snoozing emails, as well as sending money with Google Pay…
Apple enforcing iOS 11 support, iPhone X resolution in app updates
It was reported back in February that all new apps submitted to the App Store had to support the iPhone X’s Super Retina display starting last month. Today, Apple has informed developers that all new apps, whether updates or new submissions, will be required to support the iPhone X’s screen resolution, beginning in July of 2018.
Report: Instagram’s upcoming ‘Music stickers’ will let you add soundtracks to your Stories
As it continues to expand its Stories platform, Instagram is seemingly planning a new feature that would make it easier to add music to Stories. According to TechCrunch, code found within the Instagram application indicates you could soon be able to add “Music stickers” to your Stories…
WhatsApp gains special integration with Facebook & Instagram videos, new group admin features
WhatsApp for iOS has been updated with new features that help bridge the gap between it and other Facebook-owned applications. The new version also includes new features for group chats…
Fortnite crosses $50M in revenue thanks to latest ‘Season Four’ update
Nearly two months after its initial release, Fortnite for iOS continues to bring in jaw-dropping revenue. According to new data from Sensor Tower, Fortnite has crossed its latest milestone, hitting $50 million in revenue…
Instagram launches new payments platform for making purchases directly in the app
Amid its ongoing battle with Snapchat, Instagram is now looking to become a larger player in the commerce industry. According to a report from TechCrunch, Instagram has started rolling out a feature that would allow users to make purchases directly in the Instagram application…
Popular podcast player Pocket Casts purchased by group including NPR and ‘This American Life’
The popular cross-platform podcast player, Pocket Casts, has been purchased by a collective including NPR, This American Life, and public radio stations out of New York and Chicago.
Cardhop 1.1 introduces Smart Groups, customized contact printing, more
Cardhop, from the makers of Fantastical, has quickly joined my list of must-have Mac apps since it launched last fall. Working with contacts — like properly saving new entries from email with the right details and quickly recalling those contacts when needed — feels crippled on my Mac when Cardhop isn’t installed and running.
Now Cardhop is receiving its first big update since debuting in October. New features include Smart Groups, custom printing, support for five languages total, and more.
Newton Mail update drops traditional ‘Sent’ folder, moving conversations entirely to the inbox
One of my favorite mail clients, Newton, is receiving a substantial new update today, removing the ‘Sent’ inbox entirely, a problem that the developers say significantly convolutes your inbox.
Iran attempts to crackdown on Telegram use, orders telecoms to block access
Telegram’s rocky relationship with governments is only getting worse. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal the Iranian government has moved to shut down the messaging application due to growing unrest in the country that it attributes to the app…
Swift Playgrounds updated with support for ‘What’s Next’ suggestions, speed improvements
Swift Playgrounds, Apple’s introductory programming application for iPad, has been updated today with a few notable features.
Halide adds viewfinder in its new Apple Watch companion app
While many major companies are now ditching their Apple Watch apps in favor of doing everything on iPhone, Halide today is adding support for the wearable in its latest release.
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The latest update adds realtime push notifications for posts, so you can stay up-to-date with the latest headlines in Apple and technology right from the lock-screen. To remove ads and unlock some additional premium features, upgrade to our premium subscription for just $1.99 per month — try for free for 7 days.
Bear writing and note taking app gets major update w/ more intelligent tagging, search, more
Popular Bear note taking and writing app is receiving a major update today. With it comes a slew of new features that’ll take your note taking experience to the next level. Today’s update brings the app to version 1.5.
Five features that make Overcast better than Apple Podcasts
I’ve been listening to podcasts on Apple devices long before it became mainstream. In fact, I used iPodderX to listen to podcasts on my iPod before iTunes had support. I’ve used just about every podcast app ever made for iOS.
I can say without a doubt that Overcast is the best podcast app that I’ve ever used. From version 1.0, it’s been a mainstay on my home screen. It’s a free download, and there is an optional yearly subscription to disable ads and unlock some additional features. It’s well worth the money.
Here are five reasons why you should replace the default Apple Podcasts app with Overcast.
Flitter is a beautiful new Twitter client for iPhone that features a tweet edit workaround, OLED dark mode, more
With the recent news about Twitter revoking tons of options for third-party clients, we were surprised when we heard that a new client is wanting to compete in the fairly saturated market.
Soundboard app Farrago updated with new Dark theme, Undo, more
We reported earlier this week that Rogue Amoeba was running a sweet podcasting software bundle for podcasters who are just getting started. Part of that bundle included the soundboard app, Farrago. Today, the app is getting an update that includes some UI tweaks as well as some new, nifty features.
iTunes now available on the Microsoft Store after delay
After promising, and then pushing it back, iTunes is now finally available on the Microsoft Store after much anticipation.
Dropbox Paper now lets you ‘templatize’ docs into standardized templates for streamlining workflows
Dropbox is out today with an update that’s bringing the option to create templates with its popular Dropbox Paper software. The collaborative and creative focused software is getting this new feature on both its iOS app and the web.
Apple Maps adds new indoor maps for three major international airports
Indoor mapping lets Apple Maps users explore the internal layout of buildings across multiple floors, with precise location positioning to help you find your way around places like airports and shopping malls.
Apple has today expanded its list of indoor mapping locations with a few new airports; iPhone and iPad can now explore Sydney International, Edinburgh and Hamad Internationl (Doha, Qatar) …
Concert tracking app Bandsintown adds integrated Apple Music streaming with MusicKit
Popular live music discovery application Bandsintown has been updated today with direct Apple Music integration. This means that you can now stream Apple Music directly within the Bandsintown app as you search for concerts…