Category: apps
Facebook is testing a dark mode in its mobile app
You might not have to stick to your computer if you want to browse Facebook in dark mode. After reports of the palette change popping up, Facebook has confirmed to SocialMediaToday that it’s testing a dark mode in its mobile apps. The feature is only… Source
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Facebook asks its users to predict the future with its Forecast app
When will we get a COVID-19 vaccine? Will Alf get a modern-day reboot? Facebook wants to answer these questions — or at least make some guesses. The company’s new iOS app, Forecast, lets experts form predictions, and then see if they turn out to be… Source
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Nextdoor pulls ‘Forward to Police’ feature amid concerns over racist abuse
Many companies are acutely aware of the potential misuse of their technology in light of protests against police violence and racism, and Nextdoor is no exception. The neighborhood-focused service has pulled the “Forward to Police” feature that let y… Source
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Apple releases Mac version of its developer app just before WWDC
WWDC 2020 is looming, and Apple wants to be sure developers can keep track of new developments even though they’re stuck at home. It just released a Mac version (first spotted by The Verge) of its normally iPhone- and iPad-focused Apple Developer app… Source
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Developers are divided on the EU’s App Store investigation
Is the App Store fair to developers? And does Apple’s vice-like grip over app distribution stifle competition? These questions have been brought up and debated since the App Store was launched back in July 2008. For the most part, though, independen… Source
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Apple plans to shut down iBooks Author and iTunes U
Apple is discontinuing two products you’ve probably forgotten about: iBooks Author and iTunes U. As of July 1st, iBooks Author will not be available to new users, and Apple plans to discontinue iTunes U at the end of 2021.Existing iBooks Author users… Source
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