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#whatsapp

WhatsApp will let you mention group chats in status updates

WhatsApp is enhancing its status update feature to include mentions of group chats, simplifying group notifications. Better engagement is anticipated.

WhatsApp testing Like reactions for Status updates on Android, unknown account message blocking in the works

WhatsApp is testing a Like feature for Status updates to increase user engagement and enhancing privacy with a new message-blocking option.

WhatsApp beta for Android is testing better privacy controls for status updates

WhatsApp introduces an easy way to change Status Update Privacy settings before posting a status update.

WhatsApp testing Community group chat event duration feature on Android

WhatsApp is testing a feature that allows community group members to create events with specific durations, locations, and call links.

WhatsApp will add double tap message reaction

WhatsApp is introducing double tap message reactions, a feature borrowed from Instagram for quicker feedback.

WhatsApp will let you mention group chats in status updates

WhatsApp is enhancing its status update feature to include mentions of group chats, simplifying group notifications. Better engagement is anticipated.

WhatsApp testing Like reactions for Status updates on Android, unknown account message blocking in the works

WhatsApp is testing a Like feature for Status updates to increase user engagement and enhancing privacy with a new message-blocking option.

WhatsApp beta for Android is testing better privacy controls for status updates

WhatsApp introduces an easy way to change Status Update Privacy settings before posting a status update.

WhatsApp testing Community group chat event duration feature on Android

WhatsApp is testing a feature that allows community group members to create events with specific durations, locations, and call links.

WhatsApp will add double tap message reaction

WhatsApp is introducing double tap message reactions, a feature borrowed from Instagram for quicker feedback.
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Thriving In IP Law: Lessons From The Front Lines

Deliberate upskilling is essential for IP professionals to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving industry.
#artificial-intelligence

Apple's iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11 public betas are ready to download

Apple's 2024 public betas feature iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia, showcasing Apple Intelligence and new features like home screen customization and AI integration.

Google Search: Get Help From Google's Sales Assistant

Google is testing an AI chat assistant for e-commerce to provide personalized product results based on user interactions.

Some of the coolest Apple Intelligence features won't be available until 2025. Here's what we know about the timeline.

Apple Intelligence for iPhone 16 starts beta testing in October, featuring limited new tools.
Key AI features announced won't be available until 2025, leading to user anticipation.

Google's AI Still Giving Idiotic Answers Nearly a Year After Launch

Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) still provides incorrect and misleading answers after being in public beta for nearly a year.
The AI-powered search beta has issues with hallucinations, citing unreliable sources like Quora, and inaccurate financial calculations.

Apple's iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11 public betas are ready to download

Apple's 2024 public betas feature iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia, showcasing Apple Intelligence and new features like home screen customization and AI integration.

Google Search: Get Help From Google's Sales Assistant

Google is testing an AI chat assistant for e-commerce to provide personalized product results based on user interactions.

Some of the coolest Apple Intelligence features won't be available until 2025. Here's what we know about the timeline.

Apple Intelligence for iPhone 16 starts beta testing in October, featuring limited new tools.
Key AI features announced won't be available until 2025, leading to user anticipation.

Google's AI Still Giving Idiotic Answers Nearly a Year After Launch

Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) still provides incorrect and misleading answers after being in public beta for nearly a year.
The AI-powered search beta has issues with hallucinations, citing unreliable sources like Quora, and inaccurate financial calculations.
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#monster-hunter-wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Begins With Almost 500,000 Concurrent Players On Steam

Monster Hunter Wilds beta launched successfully with high player engagement, exceeding 460,000 concurrent users shortly after release.

Don't worry, the Monster Hunter Wilds beta might serve you eyeless NPC and angry blob nightmare fuel, but the full game shouldn't haunt your dreams

Monster Hunter Wilds beta has attracted players despite serious graphical glitches, prompting a response from Capcom.

Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Begins With Almost 500,000 Concurrent Players On Steam

Monster Hunter Wilds beta launched successfully with high player engagement, exceeding 460,000 concurrent users shortly after release.

Don't worry, the Monster Hunter Wilds beta might serve you eyeless NPC and angry blob nightmare fuel, but the full game shouldn't haunt your dreams

Monster Hunter Wilds beta has attracted players despite serious graphical glitches, prompting a response from Capcom.
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#video-games

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: omni-movement is a literal game changer

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's omni-movement feature revolutionizes gameplay, enhancing mobility and strategy in chaotic multiplayer environments.

Monster Hunter Wilds Has An Option To Swap Spiders Out For Something Much Different

Monster Hunter Wilds includes an Arachnophobia Assistance feature allowing players to replace spiders with slime creatures, catering to those with arachnophobia.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: omni-movement is a literal game changer

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's omni-movement feature revolutionizes gameplay, enhancing mobility and strategy in chaotic multiplayer environments.

Monster Hunter Wilds Has An Option To Swap Spiders Out For Something Much Different

Monster Hunter Wilds includes an Arachnophobia Assistance feature allowing players to replace spiders with slime creatures, catering to those with arachnophobia.
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#testflight

Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more

TestFlight's update enhances developer control over beta testing, improving audience targeting and information sharing.
Increased visibility for beta testers through enhanced invite features and metrics.

Apple upgrades TestFlight with redesigned invites, testing criteria, and more | TechCrunch

Apple has refreshed TestFlight, providing developers with improved controls and metrics for beta testing their apps.

Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more

TestFlight's update enhances developer control over beta testing, improving audience targeting and information sharing.
Increased visibility for beta testers through enhanced invite features and metrics.

Apple upgrades TestFlight with redesigned invites, testing criteria, and more | TechCrunch

Apple has refreshed TestFlight, providing developers with improved controls and metrics for beta testing their apps.
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#ios-181

How to skip the waitlist when Apple Intelligence launches next week

Apple's new AI features in iOS 18.1 require a waitlist for access, emphasizing the demand and exclusivity.
Users should back up devices before downloading the beta version of iOS 18.1 to mitigate potential issues.

Fourth beta of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 now rolling out with improved Type to Siri suggestions

iOS 18.1 introduces Apple Intelligence features, but availability varies by region.
Beta testing for iOS 18.1 begins with advanced AI tools.
Type to Siri enhances user interaction with real-time suggestions.

How to skip the waitlist when Apple Intelligence launches next week

Apple's new AI features in iOS 18.1 require a waitlist for access, emphasizing the demand and exclusivity.
Users should back up devices before downloading the beta version of iOS 18.1 to mitigate potential issues.

Fourth beta of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 now rolling out with improved Type to Siri suggestions

iOS 18.1 introduces Apple Intelligence features, but availability varies by region.
Beta testing for iOS 18.1 begins with advanced AI tools.
Type to Siri enhances user interaction with real-time suggestions.
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Spotify's music videos are coming to more subscribers - but not in the US, yet

Spotify is beta testing music videos in 85 new markets, excluding the US, aiming for wider availability.
Premium users can switch between audio tracks and videos seamlessly.
Music videos have expanded from a limited initial launch to almost 100 markets.

Thunderbird for Android finally reaches beta

Thunderbird for Android's beta is based on the mature K9 Mail app, offering a reliable experience despite its new branding.

Open AI is testing a new interface for ChatGPT - 'Canvas'

OpenAI has introduced Canvas, a developer-focused ChatGPT interface, currently in beta with enhanced coding capabilities.
#social-media

Meta wants to make it easy for creators to earn on Facebook

Meta is consolidating creator monetization programs to simplify the earning process for creators on Facebook.

5 Ways to Make a Big Splash with Your Business Launch (2024)

Tinned fish gaining popularity on social media
Importance of design and beta testing for successful brand launch

Meta wants to make it easy for creators to earn on Facebook

Meta is consolidating creator monetization programs to simplify the earning process for creators on Facebook.

5 Ways to Make a Big Splash with Your Business Launch (2024)

Tinned fish gaining popularity on social media
Importance of design and beta testing for successful brand launch
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#product-development

Conducting effective pilot testing as a product manager - LogRocket Blog

Rapid feature deployment doesn't ensure customer value; learning what works is essential.
Pilot testing is crucial for gathering qualitative feedback and iterating efficiently.

Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1 versus Tech Reviewers: Who's to blame? - Yanko Design

There's a disconnect between tech companies and tech reviewers, leading to blame games instead of addressing the core issue.

Conducting effective pilot testing as a product manager - LogRocket Blog

Rapid feature deployment doesn't ensure customer value; learning what works is essential.
Pilot testing is crucial for gathering qualitative feedback and iterating efficiently.

Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1 versus Tech Reviewers: Who's to blame? - Yanko Design

There's a disconnect between tech companies and tech reviewers, leading to blame games instead of addressing the core issue.
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macOS Sequoia, beta testing, and endpoint protection

Firewall and DNS issues might disrupt connectivity; testing failures raise concerns about the responsiveness of security companies to the changes in Sequoia.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players are taking each other hostage and getting saucy thanks to the game's best new feature

The Black Ops 6 beta introduces a humorous human shield feature that enhances player interaction with voice chat, creating both fun and potential challenges.

I've tested dozens of operating systems. Fedora 40 beta is the fastest I've tried

Fedora 40 beta offers remarkable speed improvements while maintaining a familiar interface.
The GNOME Global Search feature may not comprehensively search all folders.
#mobile-gaming

'Zenless Zone Zero' New Beta Test Sign-Ups Now Live for Mobile and PC, New Gameplay Trailer Released

HoYoverse launched sign-ups for Zenless Zone Zero Amplifying Test beta.
The game will be available on iOS, Android, PS5, and PC later this year.

'Company of Heroes' Mobile Multiplayer Beta Announced for Next Week on Android, Full Update Coming to iOS and Switch As Well

Feral Interactive is launching an Android-only multiplayer beta for Company of Heroes from August 29th to September 3rd.

'Zenless Zone Zero' New Beta Test Sign-Ups Now Live for Mobile and PC, New Gameplay Trailer Released

HoYoverse launched sign-ups for Zenless Zone Zero Amplifying Test beta.
The game will be available on iOS, Android, PS5, and PC later this year.

'Company of Heroes' Mobile Multiplayer Beta Announced for Next Week on Android, Full Update Coming to iOS and Switch As Well

Feral Interactive is launching an Android-only multiplayer beta for Company of Heroes from August 29th to September 3rd.
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#gaming

Marvel Rivals Release Date Announced At Gamescom With New Trailer

Marvel Rivals will launch on December 6, featuring a unique 6v6 PvP gameplay centered around iconic Marvel characters.

Dark And Darker Mobile Opens Up Pre-Registration

Dark and Darker Mobile mixes survival and PvP elements in a dark fantasy RPG setting while allowing pre-registration for updates.

Marvel Rivals Release Date Announced At Gamescom With New Trailer

Marvel Rivals will launch on December 6, featuring a unique 6v6 PvP gameplay centered around iconic Marvel characters.

Dark And Darker Mobile Opens Up Pre-Registration

Dark and Darker Mobile mixes survival and PvP elements in a dark fantasy RPG setting while allowing pre-registration for updates.
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#ios-18

How to get iOS 18 BEFORE Apple releases it to the public

iOS 18 packed with AI tools, beta available before September release.

Urgent warning to all iPhone users not to download iOS 18 update

Users warned not to download iOS 18 beta, likely to cause crashes and app malfunction.

Apple iOS 18 Cheat Sheet: Release Date, RCS Integration and More

iOS 18 introduced AI integration, standalone Passwords app, and satellite messaging.
iOS 18 release expected in Fall 2024, following standard Apple procedures for WWDC announcements and September releases.
Install iOS 18 beta only on development-specific hardware to avoid potential data loss.

Apple just released the iOS 18 public beta. Here's how to get it on your iPhone right now

iOS 18 brings significant updates for iPhones with new features like customizable screens, Photos app overhaul, Messages enhancements, Passwords app, and AI enhancements.

The iOS 18 public beta is available for iPhone right now. Here's how to download it and which models support it)

iOS 18 brings major updates for the iPhone including a customizable home screen, AI enhancements, and a Photos app overhaul.

Apple iOS 18 'Distraction Control' Could Remove Ads With a Click, No More Annoying Pop-Ups?

Users celebrate 'Distraction Control' in iOS 18 beta by removing annoying ads on Safari, offering a seamless browsing experience with just a tap.

How to get iOS 18 BEFORE Apple releases it to the public

iOS 18 packed with AI tools, beta available before September release.

Urgent warning to all iPhone users not to download iOS 18 update

Users warned not to download iOS 18 beta, likely to cause crashes and app malfunction.

Apple iOS 18 Cheat Sheet: Release Date, RCS Integration and More

iOS 18 introduced AI integration, standalone Passwords app, and satellite messaging.
iOS 18 release expected in Fall 2024, following standard Apple procedures for WWDC announcements and September releases.
Install iOS 18 beta only on development-specific hardware to avoid potential data loss.

Apple just released the iOS 18 public beta. Here's how to get it on your iPhone right now

iOS 18 brings significant updates for iPhones with new features like customizable screens, Photos app overhaul, Messages enhancements, Passwords app, and AI enhancements.

The iOS 18 public beta is available for iPhone right now. Here's how to download it and which models support it)

iOS 18 brings major updates for the iPhone including a customizable home screen, AI enhancements, and a Photos app overhaul.

Apple iOS 18 'Distraction Control' Could Remove Ads With a Click, No More Annoying Pop-Ups?

Users celebrate 'Distraction Control' in iOS 18 beta by removing annoying ads on Safari, offering a seamless browsing experience with just a tap.
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China starts testing draft national cyber-ID scheme

Chinese app developers beta testing national cyberspace ID system using facial recognition and real names of users.
#apple-intelligence

iOS 18.1 developer beta brings Apple Intelligence into the wild for the first time

The iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 developer betas introduce Apple Intelligence with generative AI features for writing tools, Siri improvements, natural language search, memory movies, transcription summaries, and Mail enhancements.

Apple Intelligence: Coming to an app near you

Developers can incorporate Apple Intelligence features, like Siri enhancements, into their apps to enhance functionality and user experience.

iOS 18.1 developer beta brings Apple Intelligence into the wild for the first time

The iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 developer betas introduce Apple Intelligence with generative AI features for writing tools, Siri improvements, natural language search, memory movies, transcription summaries, and Mail enhancements.

Apple Intelligence: Coming to an app near you

Developers can incorporate Apple Intelligence features, like Siri enhancements, into their apps to enhance functionality and user experience.
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#android-15

The 15 Top New Android 15 Features

Google is gearing up to release Android 15, featuring productivity enhancements, improved privacy, smoother performance, and upgrades for foldable devices.

A rundown of what's new and improved in Android 15 - so far

Android 15 brings significant updates including better multitasking, private space for secure app storage, and a predictive back feature.

The 15 Top New Android 15 Features

Google is gearing up to release Android 15, featuring productivity enhancements, improved privacy, smoother performance, and upgrades for foldable devices.

A rundown of what's new and improved in Android 15 - so far

Android 15 brings significant updates including better multitasking, private space for secure app storage, and a predictive back feature.
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The Path Of Exile 2 Beta Has Been Delayed

Path of Exile 2 open beta delayed to later in 2024 for additional polishing.
Alpha testing scheduled for June, beta release expected towards the end of the year.

Exclusive: NYT plans to debut new generative AI ad tools later this year

GenAI technology aids in ad campaign optimization and targeting niche audiences.
The New York Times leverages large language models to power its new ad optimization tool.
#apple

Three betas in, iOS 18 testers still can't try out Apple Intelligence features

Apple beta-testing cycle in progress for iOS, iPadOS, macOS updates with new features; Apple Intelligence features not yet functional

Apple HomePod with a Screen is coming to revive a forgotten smart home category - Yanko Design

Smart displays are an evolution of smart speakers and offer a better user experience.
Clues found in beta testing suggest Apple may be developing a smart display for its ecosystem.

Three betas in, iOS 18 testers still can't try out Apple Intelligence features

Apple beta-testing cycle in progress for iOS, iPadOS, macOS updates with new features; Apple Intelligence features not yet functional

Apple HomePod with a Screen is coming to revive a forgotten smart home category - Yanko Design

Smart displays are an evolution of smart speakers and offer a better user experience.
Clues found in beta testing suggest Apple may be developing a smart display for its ecosystem.
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WWDC 2024: New Apple Intelligence From the Core - Yanko Design

Attending WWDC 2024 for firsthand insights and experiences.

Valorant is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 in a limited beta on June 14

Valorant is launching on consoles with separate beta, no crossplay, but shared updates for PC/console.

How to install the macOS Sequoia public beta

Install macOS Sequoia public beta for testing, but back up your data first.

This Quest 3 Update Gives Meta's Headset One of the Apple Vision Pro's Best Features

The Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro are in a tight competition for the AR headset crown.

Microsoft Admits That Maybe Surveiling Everything You Do on Your Computer Isn't a Brilliant Idea

Microsoft is delaying the launch of the Recall feature due to widespread objections, prioritizing feedback from its beta-testing community for a secure experience.
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