It’s supposed to be simple enough to tell Apple News that you don’t want to read a particular channel or publication, but in practice you have to keep telling it. Here’s what to do. Whether you’re using the free Apple News app or the paid Apple News+ one, the service ...
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Amazon Launches Website in Poland, to Offer Free Shipping on Orders Above EUR 83
US e-commerce giant Amazon on Tuesday launched in Poland – one of the last major European countries without a dedicated Amazon site. “From today, Polish customers can buy on Amazon.pl and choose from over 100 million products,” the company said in a statement. Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, said ...
Read More »Apple Reopens All 270 Stores in US for First Time Since Pandemic Began
Apple said on Monday all its 270 US stores have been opened, the first time in almost a year after it was forced to shutter several outlets because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has been cautious in re-opening its retail stores, using a team that includes medical experts to make ...
Read More »An introduction to Kotlin for Android development
For years, Java was the one official language for Android development. While other options were available through alternative tools like Unity or Xamarin, Java with the Android SDK was still the clear choice for those wanting to learn Android development the “proper” way. Then came Kotlin for Android. Also read: I ...
Read More »WhatsApp Messenger Gets New Animation for Voice Messages and Disable Receipts on iOS With Latest Update
WhatsApp Messenger has been updated on iOS and it brings some new features like a new animation for voice messages and disables receipts for them, depending on the read receipt setting. WhatsApp has been updated to version 2.21.40 and the update is live on the App Store, though the changelog ...
Read More »Google Docs, Calendar for iOS updated with privacy labels
After dragging its feet for nearly three months, Google on Monday continued a slow rollout of updates to its flagship iOS apps that includes Apple’s mandated privacy “nutrition” labels. New versions of Google Docs and Google Calendar for iOS were released today with bug fixes and performance improvements, a ...
Read More »Apple highlights student iPad use to prototype Samoan learning app
Apple has profiled students in New Zealand that are using the iPad to prototype a Samoan language app, created using Apple’s educational resources. Posted to Apple’s Newsroom on Monday, the feature discusses students at Bromley School in Christchurch, New Zealand. The school currently operates using the Apple ecosystem, with ...
Read More »What Life Is Like Under Myanmar’s Internet Shutdown
Rumors of a coup were spreading before the military acted. Sophie*, an American software developer, was at home with her young son and her husband Aung*, a union worker and Myanmar national, when Myanmar’s military took control in the early hours of February 1. As the nation’s military leaders arrested ...
Read More »WWDC 2020: What to Expect at Apple’s Annual Developer Conference Next Week
Apple is hosting its 31st Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next week. Due to the coronavirus outbreak globally, the Cupertino giant is for the first time hosting WWDC as an online-only event with free entry for all. It will take place between June 22 and June 26, beginning with a special ...
Read More »Istanbul’s Dream Games snaps up $50M and launches its first game, the puzzle-based Royal Match – TechCrunch
On the back of Zynga acquiring Turkey’s Peak Games for $1.8 billion last year and then following it up with another gaming acquisition in the country, Turkey has been making a name for itself as a hub for mobile gaming startups, and specifically those building casual puzzle games, the wildly ...
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