Apps

A collage of four screenshots from a Instagram social media app displayed on a pink-orange gradient background. The first screenshot shows a user profile named “jaded.elephant17” with a list of message threads. The second and third screenshots feature a map interface with friends’ profile pictures marking their locations. The fourth screenshot captures a video of someone doing a bicycle trick in a park, with interactive buttons for liking, commenting, and sharing. The app combines messaging, location sharing, and multimedia viewing.

How to turn off Instagram Map and revoke location access

Keep your location secure by turning off Instagram’s Map feature…

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The Browser Company launches Dia Pro AI browser subscription for $20 a month

The new Dia Pro plan costs $20 a month and…

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Instagram introduces reposts feed and new Snap Map-style location feature

Instagram adds TikTok-like repost functionality and a Snapchat-inspired map that…

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WhatsApp now shows group info before you join unknown chats

Before you enter any unfamiliar WhatsApp group, a new safety…

Google Gemini storybooks

Google Gemini can now create custom AI bedtime stories with illustrations

Parents can now use Google Gemini to create custom bedtime…

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Adobe gives first-time users 40% off Creative Cloud Pro subscription

First-time subscribers can now get Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for…

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You need 1,000 followers to go Live on Instagram starting August 2025

Instagram is rolling out a new rule that blocks users…

Proton authenticator app demonstration of the user interface for mobile and desktop

Proton introduces open-source two-factor authentication app

Proton introduces a privacy-first 2FA app that works across iOS,…

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Spotify rolls out strict age verification checks for UK listeners

Under new UK laws, Spotify users must prove they’re over…

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Dropbox is discontinuing its password manager

Dropbox Passwords will become read-only on August 28 and fully…

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Adobe launches Premiere Pro and After Effects for Windows on Arm in beta

Windows on Arm users can now test native Adobe Premiere…

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Jack Dorsey’s open source messaging app Bitchat now on iOS

Built over a weekend by Jack Dorsey, Bitchat uses Bluetooth…