How to: Stop the spam in Telegram
Once off, you can ignore it but when it becomes multiple times a day issue: Getting added to spam groups in Telegram is really annoying. Luckily there is an easy fix to this, it's just a couple of layers...
Google Hangouts has finally gone to the killedbygoogle graveyard
Unless you're on an iPhone and using nothing but iMessage then messaging is likely a mess. You'll be using multiple messaging apps for different friend groups, sometimes a separate app just for a few individuals. Well, Google has helped...
TikTok is testing a watch history so you can waste even more time
If you're an avid watcher of TikTok then you'll know the pain of trying to find a video you really want to share with others. While there are a number of ways (including saving the video) of doing this,...
The process for Twitter verification is getting even easier
In times gone by, Twitter verification was purely based on the company approaching and verifying users. Then there was (briefly) an option to request verification, although it was closed quickly due to inundation.
The process has returned within the app...
ProtonMail is preparing desktop mail clients for all environments
ProtonMail has been continually growing in popularity over the past couple of years. As our focus on data privacy continues to grow, this is likely to continue. The high level of security offered by the service makes it hugely...
Google announces the Google TV app will absorb Google Play Movies and TV app...
Google has begun sending out emails advising that the Google Play and TV app will be merged into the Google TV app from May 2022.
Google has said the reason for this was due to a major redesign of the...
Netflix is again, looking to crack down on account sharing
Whether you're sharing an account with a friend, family member or a random Netflix password you've acquired pay attention.
We've seen it before, but it's never really come to fruition, however, Netflix is looking for a way to deter...
Google Domains is finally available to real users
After years of a somewhat public beta program, Google Domains is available publicly in 26 countries. Touted as one of the easiest ways to not just register, but centralise and control your domains, Google Domains is here!
Google Domains holds...
Google Messages rolling out more changes to improve the experience chatting to iFriends
Google Messages continues to improve steadily and is now, for many, their go-to messaging app. Recently we've seen growing evidence of more features coming, but now they're rolling out.
Google's usual server-side switch is starting to deliver features such as...
How to: Disable RCS with, or without your Android device
There are a number of reasons -- some valid -- that a user may wish to disable RCS for messaging. Similar to the troubles iPhone users faced after switching to Android, many users are seeing issues with RCS messaging.
The...
Google Messages begins a limited feature rollout
Over the last 18 months, Google Messages has seen a continuous stream of upgrades and feature additions. Previously we saw the potential for some tablet-style features including sorting by categories.
Sources in the US show that the categories feature is...
Are you sick of last century’s voicemail? World Voicemail is one sure way to...
Voicemail. Honestly, it's the thing of nightmares. It used to be something that was new and cool, a way for people to leave you a voice message in the mobile age, the same way we used to with answering...
Google’s mandatory 2 step verification reduced account hacks by half
Late last year, Google announced that users whose account was ready would automatically move to 2-step verification (2SV). This was a move the company made to improve user security.
In a follow-up post, Google noted that this has resulted in...
Google Messages may soon display iMessage reactions
A couple of weeks ago we saw Hiroshi Lockheimer take aim at Apple over the Messaging mess. Among the messaging was an offer to assist in unifying the Apple and Google Ecosystems. Now, it's likely this is coincidental timing...
Is Google finally ready for a big swing at the tablet market?
Tablets have been a "thing" for over 10 years with the biggest success clearly being the Apple iPad. There have been some very good Android tablets along the way -- I still miss my Nexus 7 -- also. Since...