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WhatsApp's Event feature currently in development has started rolling out to a limited pool of beta testers. The feature is available as part of WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.9.20.

Google has upgraded its Find My Device service to support offline tracking of Android devices and Bluetooth accessories. These are the devices compatible with the Find My Device network.

Google is working to bring Find My Device tracking to other Android devices when they have a dead battery or are powered off. The functionality is already available on Google's Pixel 8 series.

Apple's unreleased wireless charging mat, AirPower, has appeared in a newly published video. It shows an AirPower prototype charging an Apple Watch Series 4 prototype when placed on top of it.

Nothing has announced the names of its upcoming wireless earbuds, which are coming on April 18. The London-based company also said that it's changing the naming scheme for its wireless earbuds.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced via his X account that the company has sold over three million products. The company achieved the product shipment milestone about three years after it was founded.

WhatsApp might release a picture-in-picture mode for videos in a future update. The underdevelopment feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.6.10.74, which is available through TestFlight.

Amazon has launched a new Amazon One app for Android and iOS. The app lets you sign up for Amazon's palm recognition technology using your phone without going to a physical location.

Google has added a bunch of new features to the Gemini AI assistant. The generative AI chatbot can start navigation in Google Maps automatically when you issue a command asking for directions.

Announcing new features for Maps, Google said it will show curated lists from publishers and community when looking for select cities. It will also add new customization options for the lists.

It's been 10 years since Microsoft launched its Office apps, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the iPad. Initially, users with the free version could only view, present, and share Office content.

WhatsApp's new Favorites feature for the Calls tab is now available to try. The feature has started rolling out to some beta testers running the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.18.

iPhone 16 Pro models might get new color options this year, according to a new rumor coming out of China. Apple is expected to ditch the Blue Titanium and Natural Titanium color options.

YouTube will soon remove its Playables experimental feature that lets you play video games inside its video streaming app. The feature was introduced to limited testers in September last year.

You can now skip videos in WhatsApp by 10 seconds using the double-tap gesture. After testing for several months, the feature has started rolling to everyone on WhatsApp for iOS v24.6.77.

WhatsApp is currently working to add third-party chat support to its app. A new video has appeared on the web, showing the possible onboarding process of the underdevelopment feature.

Apple reportedly spent a few years trying to make the Apple Watch compatible with Android. The information comes after the Justice Department sued the company for monopolizing smartphone markets.

Apple has launched a new unified landing page where you can find user manuals, technical specifications, and downloads for a variety of hardware products and old software released by Apple.

Threads is working on a new feature that lets you swipe right to like a post. Adam Mosseri announced that the feature is now being tested on the platform with a limited pool of users.

Waze has added a new special driving experience featuring the Ghostbusters. The feature is available globally and includes the guest navigation voice of the paranormal expert Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd).

Meta could cut down its ad-free subscription fee in the EU by 40%. The social media giant has offered to reduce its subscription price amid rising criticism from consumer groups and regulators.

Apple is expected to put a new anti-reflective cover glass coating on the iPhone 17, according to a new rumor. The iPhone 17 series is expected to release sometime in the second half of 2025.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has increased the download speed benchmark to 100 Mbps. This is a four-fold increase from 2015 when the download speed benchmark was 25 Mbps.

Instagram is reportedly working on the ability to post backdated content in the app. An alleged screenshot suggests that the feature is in development but there is no word on its release date.

YouTube has started rolling out a new video player interface for its TV app. The company said its new design is meant to make its video-watching experience more interactive for the viewers.

Meta has now launched a dedicated Threads app for Microsoft Windows. Mark Zuckerberg announced on the platform that the social media app is now available on the Microsoft Store to download.

Now you can watch music videos with Spotify Premium in 11 countries. Spotify announced that its music video offering is in beta right now and offers a limited catalog of music videos.

Apple announced it will bring five new games to the Apple Arcade video game subscription next month. These games will be available for various Apple devices, including the Vision Pro headset.

TikTok might be working on a dedicated photo-sharing app. An APK teardown of the TikTok app reveals numerous mentions of an app called TikTok Photos and hints at an upcoming launch.

Porsche announced its custom Race Engineer Cockpit app for the Apple Vision Pro alongside the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. The app lets you watch race laps from the perspective of the driver.

The base model of the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air can now deliver faster SSD speeds when compared to the M2 version. Apple has started fitting two NAND chips instead of one in the latest MacBook Air.

X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs. Elon Musk confirmed the development while replying to a post on the platform. The company has been working on a dedicated app since last year.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro is expected to feature an all-new "Capture Button." New CAD files have surfaced online, featuring the alleged design of the upcoming flagships along with the button.

Uber Eats announced that its food delivery app now supports live location sharing. The feature is now available in all markets across the globe where the food delivery app is serviceable.

Google is reportedly testing the ability to download multiple Android apps at the same time in the Google Play Store. As of now, there's no word on when the feature will release to the general public.

Trading in some Apple devices will give you extra store credit to purchase a new device. Apple has updated the trade-in values for select iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and Android devices.

Amazon wants to keep track of where its packaging goes after leaving the customers. The company has teamed up with Glacier, which uses AI to detect different types of recyclable materials.

Google-owned Waze has announced some new features, including better navigation when going through roundabouts. The app will also provide detailed information about 30,000 parking garages.

The early benchmarks for Apple's M3 MacBook Air have been spotted in the Geekbench database. The new machine delivers a performance improvement of around 20% over the previous generation.

WhatsApp is working to improve its Favorites feature that's reportedly been under development for a while now. The feature will let users make quick calls to their important contacts and groups.