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Online search for Instagram Threads up over 3,233%, 'Twitter Killer' search up 250%
The online searches for the term ‘Thread App’ have also increased exponentially, up 4,900 per cent in the same period of time, according to data provided by search engine specialists at Digital Funnel. China, Taiwan, Turkey, Brazil and Japan are the countries currently searching for the app the most.
WhatsApp widely rolling out redesigned sticker, GIF picker on iOS
The official changelog of the application mentioned that an updated sticker tray with improved navigation is now available on the platform, reports WABetaInfo. This updated feature allows users to scroll the picker upwards, allowing them to easily access a larger grid of items.
Mark Zuckerberg traps Instagram users into signing Threads which they can’t delete
According to the social network, a Threads profile is an integral part of the user’s Instagram account. Instagram currently has more than 2 billion users globally and Threads, touted as a 'Twitter killer' is available in 100 countries, including in India, is billed as the next Twitter killer.
Google Photos gets new video effects
The new effects include Dust Max, Black and White Film, Light Leak and more, reports Android Police. These effects add a personal touch to the users' videos. The Poster effect makes the video appear like folded paper, while the Layouts effect offers a neat block-by-block look to the selfie videos.
Zuckerberg-Musk begin online battle before cage fight
Meta launched its 'Threads' application on Wednesday for Android and iOS users in 100 countries, which aims to challenge Twitter. In response to a query posted by mixed martial artist Mike Davis on 'Threads', Zuckerberg said that he thinks there should be a public conversations app with more than one billion users on it.
Bezos' Blue Origin aims to expand beyond US: Report
The company is also on the lookout for "new partnerships and acquisitions in Europe and beyond" in a bid to scale up its space services with launch and engine businesses, the Financial Times reported. "We're looking for anything we can do to acquire, to scale up to better serve our customers," Bob Smith, chief executive, Blue Origin was quoted as saying.
Apple may introduce new colours for iPhone 15 lineup
The comapny is expected to introduce two new colour options for the iPhone 15 lineup -- a dark red colour for the iPhone 15 Pro and a green colour for the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, reports Gizmochina. The new red colour for the iPhone 15 Pro is named "crimson" and will likely be slightly lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro's deep purple colour.
Another Twitter rival Bluesky raises $8 mn, announces paid service
Bluesky said on Thursday that it will also offer a paid service that provides custom domains for end users who want to have a unique domain as their handle on the service. The Twitter competitor raised $8 million in a seed round led by Neo, a community-led firm with partners like Ali Partovi and Suzanne Xie.
Samsung set to unveil new foldables on July 26
"A new cultural driver is coming. Come along on our journey to discover an all-new Galaxy as we showcase our latest technologies designed to open possibilities and transform lives," the company said in a statement. "It's going to make you want to Join the flip side. The event is scheduled to be held on July 26 in Seoul, Korea, a place where traditional culture and futuristic visions intersect to inspire global trends and game-changing innovation," it added.
Ex-employees sue Twitter again over refusal to pay arbitration fees
The class-action lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of California, claims that "Twitter has refused to engage in arbitration -- despite having compelled employees to arbitrate their claims". Since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter in October 2022, the company has been accused of a variety of unlawful acts, including failing to pay laid off employees promised severance payments, discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, age, and disability, failing to pay promised bonuses, violating the WARN Act and FMLA, and other violations.
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