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WhatsApp Plus in Development: Premium Features and Customisation for a Monthly Fee TL;DR: WhatsApp is developing an optional “WhatsApp Plus” subscription for iOS and Android. The paid plan will offer exclusive app icons, custom UI colours, the ability to pin up to 20 chats, and premium ringtones. Core messaging and
WhatsApp Beta Reveals Highly Requested “Schedule Message” Feature TL;DR: WhatsApp is developing a native feature that allows users to schedule messages for a specific date and time. Discovered in a recent iOS beta update, the free feature will work in both individual and group chats, allowing users to queue texts
Nothing’s Essential Apps Enter Beta TL;DR: Nothing’s Essential Apps suite has officially entered beta. Users can now test the company’s core apps ahead of a wider release. Nothing has officially pushed its Essential Apps suite into beta, opening early access to users who want a closer look at the company’s
Apple Services Hits Historic High with 1.2 Billion Subscriptions Apple has announced that 2025 was a milestone year for its Apple Services division, setting new all-time records across the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and more. In a statement released today, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services,
Coalition Calls for EU Crackdown on Apple Fee Practices A coalition of 20 app developers and consumer groups called upon European regulators on Tuesday to enforce EU laws against Apple, stating that the company’s fee structure unfairly disadvantages European developers compared to their U.S. rivals following a recent court decision
Google Eases Sideloading Restrictions for “Experienced” Android Users Google just announced a significant change in plans for its upcoming Android app installation policies, which is a big deal for those of us in the enthusiast and developer community. After a lot of backlash, the company is now building a new
Apple is expanding its commitment to fostering Indonesia’s thriving iOS app economy by opening a new Apple Developer Academy in Bali. This marks the fourth academy in the country, following successful launches in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Batam. Bali welcomes Indonesia’s fourth Apple Developer Academy Since the program’s inception in 2018,
WhatsApp announced the launch of new Chat Filters to help users find specific conversations more easily. Scrolling through a long list of chats can be time-consuming, especially for those who use the messaging platform extensively. Find Your WhatsApp Chats Faster with New Chat Filters With a simple tap, you can
Apple today announced the opening of its first Apple Developer Center in Southeast Asia, located in Singapore’s one-north district. Moreover, this new facility joins existing centres in Cupertino, Bengaluru, and Shanghai, offering developers in the region greater access to Apple experts, resources, and support. Apple Developer Center: Boosting the Regional
Say goodbye to unwanted calls, texts, and spam cluttering your chat list. WhatsApp has rolled out a brand new feature that empowers you to take control of your communication. Block from the Lock Screen or Chat List on WhatsApp Previously, blocking a contact meant diving into the app’s settings. But