All articles tagged with #feature
Instagram has rolled out a new 'Reorder grid' feature that lets users drag and drop posts to rearrange their profile grid regardless of when they were posted. Access it by going to your profile, long-pressing a post, and selecting 'Reorder grid.' Pinned posts remain at the top and are blurred out in the reorder view. The feature is globally available and comes after years of anticipation.
A roundup of reviews for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Switch 2 finds a breezy, charming 2D platformer built on exploration and whimsy; critics praise its imaginative creatures and open-ended discovery but note it lacks deep gameplay and that some clever ideas arrive late, resulting in a delightful but not earth-shaking entry for the Yoshi series (Metacritic 82).
A new iOS 26.4 enhancement in Apple Music surfaces upcoming concerts for artists you listen to, showing them on artist pages and in the Search tab with Get Tickets links, making it easier to discover and buy tickets without extra searching. The feature blends into everyday usage and reflects passive discovery already common in music apps, helping users catch gigs they’d otherwise miss.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 introduces the Storage Share feature, allowing users to access files across devices signed into the same Samsung Account, enhancing multi-device productivity. The feature is showcased in a detailed video by SamMobile, emphasizing its utility for users working with multiple devices.
Apple plans to introduce a simplified version of the Camera Control feature for the iPhone 18, removing the touch-sensitive component due to high production costs and reliability concerns, while retaining basic functions like launching the camera and taking photos.
Google has discontinued the "Nearby Places" feature in its Phone app, which allowed users to search for businesses listed in Google Maps directly from the phone search bar. The company cited low usage as the reason for the feature's removal, but it may also be due to reliability issues. The move is seen as unusual given the feature's integration with Google's AI-infused phone app, which has been a selling point for Pixel phones. The decision may also be linked to the feature diverting traffic away from Google Maps, which displays ads in search results.
Google has launched the Circle to Search feature for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, allowing users to long-press on the navigation bar to search for items on the screen from anywhere. The feature is being rolled out gradually, with some users already reporting access. It requires an update to the Google App, and once activated, users can circle, scribble, and tap to search for items, with a swipe down to return to the previous activity.
The article discusses the best albums of 2023 and invites readers to submit their ideas for a feature on RA.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to log into two accounts simultaneously, eliminating the need for carrying two phones or constantly logging in and out. Users can switch between accounts within the same WhatsApp instance, making it easier to manage personal and work-related messaging. The feature will be available soon and can be accessed through the Settings menu. WhatsApp also warned against using fake versions of the app to prevent fraud.
Pokémon GO players have discovered a glitch that allows them to play the game in landscape mode, providing a new perspective on the Pokémon universe. While this glitch enhances the gaming experience by expanding the view of the GPS map, it also makes catching Pokémon slightly more challenging. Players can force their game into landscape mode by following a few steps. Whether this glitch will become a permanent feature in Pokémon GO remains to be seen.
YouTube is quietly introducing a new feature called "Stable Volume" in its video settings, which aims to even out volume levels across videos. The feature has not been rolled out to all users yet, and its exact functionality and implementation remain unclear. It is speculated that the feature could help prevent sudden volume jumps or declines while watching videos from different creators and channels. Further details are expected to be provided by Google as the feature becomes more widely available.
Spotify is officially testing a new feature called "Your Offline Mix," which automatically downloads recent favorites for offline listening. The feature has been in development for a couple of years and is now being tested by some users. It is unclear when the feature will be released and if it will be available for free users. Spotify's rival, YouTube Music, already has a similar feature called "Offline mixtape."
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that allows users to share their smartphone’s screen with others during a video call. The feature is already available via the Google Play Store to those who have the latest beta version of WhatsApp on their Android smartphone. This feature is very similar to Google Meet’s Live Sharing feature and can be really helpful to a lot of users, especially the elderly or children who might need help in getting things done using their phones.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to edit messages they have already sent within a 15-minute window. Users can long press on the message and select the Edit option to make changes, which will be marked with an "edited" label. This feature is being rolled out to all users in the coming weeks and brings WhatsApp up to speed with other messaging services like iMessage and Twitter Blue.
Microsoft Edge browser is reportedly sending URLs of nearly every page visited by users to its Bing API website, according to Reddit users. The latest version of Edge sends a request to bingapis.com with the full URL of the page. Microsoft is investigating the issue, which appears to be part of a poorly implemented new feature in Edge that was intended to notify Bing when users are on certain pages, but instead sends nearly every domain visited to Bing.