CD Projekt Red is closing down The Witcher: Monster Slayer mobile game. The game is played in the vain of Pokémon Go and launched last year. The game will start the end of life saga in January before going offline forever on June 30, 2023. Sadly the shutdown of the title also means layoffs of […]
Voice-guided walking workouts may soon arrive on the Apple Watch, according to hints discovered in the latest iOS beta release. Screenshots suggest that the feature could also be arriving on Apple Fitness Plus in the near future. The option was spotted by user Khaos Tian, based in California, who noticed a new workout type in […]
Signal is adding a new tool that lets users blur faces in photos before sharing them. When activated, it automatically detects faces and blurs them. It also lets you manually blur any part of the photo, to cover faces the automatic tool may have missed, or mask other identifying information. This adds to the privacy […]
Apple has added a new feature to iOS that can electronically share your “Medical ID” data with emergency dispatchers when you call 911. Apple’s Health app already lets you input medical info such as blood type, allergies, medical conditions, and emergency contacts. Users can opt to make this information available on an iPhone’s lock screen […]
Apple is collecting information on COVID-19 testing locations to add to its Maps app. Apple is collecting information such as testing hours, whether a referral or appointment is required, and location type, such as drive-through.
Google has updated its Maps app with prominent filter options for restaurants offering Delivery and Takeout, to help people find and support local businesses during the pandemic. The feature is available in the Maps app for both Android and iOS
Instagram has just launched Co-Watching – a new feature that “allows you to view Instagram posts together with your friends over video chat. You can start a video chat by tapping the video chat icon in the Direct inbox or in an existing Direct thread, then view saved, liked and suggested photos/videos by tapping the […]
TikTok is rolling out a new feature called Family Safety Mode, which lets parents set limits on their children’s TikTok accounts. Parents will need to install TikTok and link their account to their child’s. The app will then let parents set screen time limits, restrict the appearance of content that may not be appropriate for […]
Sprint today announced WatchMeGo, a new watch device for kids that offers two-way communication and location tracking. The watch offers GPS, two-way voice messaging, and can receive text messages from parents. The companion app for parents (available for both Android and iOS) lets them see their child’s location and set up geo-fenced “safety zones” so they’re notified […]
Google has updated its Maps app for iOS and Android with a new tab bar. The standard default view is now the “Explore” tab. A new “Commute” tab lets you specify your daily commute route and receive real-time traffic updates, travel times, and suggestions for alternative routes. It works for both driving and public transit. A “Saved” […]