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WhatsApp for iOS readying the ability to hide ‘Last Seen’ status from specific contacts

Six months ago, WhatsApp start to implement another privacy setting for its users with a new option to hide your “Last Seen” status from specific contacts. The company now is rolling out this feature for beta testers. Here’s what you need to know. This function now appears for those with beta version 22.9.0.70 of WhatsApp. With that, when you go to the “Privacy” settings of the app…
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PLG: An acronym that will transform software

We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! If there’s a single constant to the software industry, it’s that it…
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Manticore Games brings Core to iOS for its first anniversary

GamesBeat Summit 2022 returns with its largest event for leaders in gaming on April 26-28th. Reserve your spot here! Manticore Games today announced for its first anniversary that it is bringing Core, its metaverse platform, to iOS. It’s also releasing Party Portals, a…
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LG Velvet gets Android 12 in the US w/ new privacy features, no sign of Material You [U]

While LG is done with smartphones, the company is fulfilling its promise of still supporting existing models. Now, the LG Velvet is getting its Android 12 update. Rolling out starting in Korea, the LG Velvet is the brand’s first smartphone to get Android 12. While the update is certainly pretty late, it’s still great to see it coming at all considering LG hasn’t played an active role in the…
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Google Store Chelsea: April events include making ‘Pixel Planters’ for Earth Day and photo walks

Made by Google opened its first permanent retail store last June. Since then, Google Store Chelsea has hosted a number of events and April will see a handful of sessions, including one about making Pixel Planters for Earth Day. Past events let people watch the Pixel 6 livestream in person, while there was even a “Halloween Celebration” involving spooky stories and tasty treats. Events…
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China implements another round of lockdowns, impacting major iPhone plant

As the number of cases of COVID has been increasing in China, the local government is once again enforcing lockdowns in the country. This time, a new lockdown in the city of Zhengzhou puts the operations of the main iPhone plant at risk. As reported by Bloomberg, Chinese authorities announced on Friday that areas in the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone have been immediately quarantined. As a…
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