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Instagram getting tons of new features; Edit Sent Messages

Published

7 months ago

March 5, 2024

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Instagram announced a major upgrade to the platform, bringing tons of new features to users. From the ability to edit sent messages to read receipts, the Meta-owned social media platform is getting significantly upgraded.

AndroidAuthority reports that Instagram DM is getting new features that will help you better connect with friends, making your messaging experience more flexible and enjoyable.

Edit your messages

Whether it’s a typo or something just doesn’t sound right, you can now edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending. To make a change, press and hold on the sent message, then choose “edit” from the dropdown menu.

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Pin chats to top of inbox

For chats you want at the top of your inbox, soon you’ll be able to pin up to 3 group or 1:1 chats for easy access. To pin a chat, swipe left or tap and hold on the chat, then tap “pin”. You can choose to unpin a thread at any time.

Toggle read receipts in DMs

Read receipts conveniently let others know you’ve read their message. Now, you can choose to turn read receipts on or off, for all of your chats or specific ones. To turn it on or off for all chats:

Go to account settings > Tap Messages and story replies > Tap Show read receipts > Toggle read receipts on or off for all of your chats

Save favorite stickers

You can now save your favorite stickers in DMs for easy access. Press and hold on the sticker you want to save and you’ll find them at the top next time you go to stickers.

Personalize your chats with more themes

Instagram DM also adding many new themes including Love, Lollipop, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and many more. To change the theme for a chat, tap the chat name up top, go into themes, and pick one of the themes available.

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Google Maps lets you report traffic jams and accidents on Apple CarPlay, but not on Android Auto

Published

2 months ago

July 18, 2024

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Google just added a feature that lets you report accidents, slowdowns, and other road issues directly from your car’s display. Well, it is currently limited to Google Maps on Apple CarPlay.

Similar to Waze, Google Maps on CarPlay now has a button to report accidents, slowdowns, construction, lane closures, stalled vehicles, objects on the road, and even speed traps. Just like before, you can still see reports from other drivers about these issues on your route.

By reporting issues, you can help other drivers avoid traffic jams and accidents. With everyone contributing information, Google Maps can provide more accurate traffic conditions and ETAs.

Unfortunately, Android Auto users are still left out. We’ve been asking Google to add this feature for a while now, so hopefully it’s coming soon!

This feature is new and might not be available to everyone yet. In the meantime, stay safe on the roads and report any issues you see on Google Maps if you’re using CarPlay.

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Google working on a new video editing feature for its Photo app

Published

2 months ago

July 16, 2024

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Google Photos app is about to take your video editing a step further. A hidden feature found in app version 6.90 hints at an upcoming video speed editor (via Android Authority). This means you’ll be able to ditch third-party apps and adjust video playback directly within Google Photos.

The video editor offers various speeds like 1/4x for super slow-mo or 4x for fast-forwarding. You can even choose to adjust the entire video or just a specific section, perfect for highlighting key moments. It’s still under development, so expect a more user-friendly icon instead of the current “1x” placeholder.

Additionally, future updates might allow you to fine-tune the speed of different parts within the same video for even more control.

This upcoming video speed editor marks a significant upgrade for Google Photos, making it a more comprehensive video editing tool. Keep an eye out for this update to add some fun and flexibility to your video editing experience.

Apps

Google Contacts app testing new Besties Widget

Published

3 months ago

July 4, 2024

Tom Carter

Contacts app’s version 4.35 suggests that Google is working on a Besties Widget. The app’s forthcoming Besties Widget has the exact layout as the Favorite widget and shows starred contacts.

9to5Google spotted that Google Contacts for Android will soon get a new Besties Widget. Meanwhile, the APKTeardown has not revealed the functionality or widget design.

It is expected that the new Besties Widget will replace the Favorite widget. As of now, the widget hasn’t reached its functional stage, however, a future update to the app will bring significant development.

It is assumed that the widget’s development is currently in quite early phases. Recently, the Contacts app updated its individual contact widget with the ability to display notifications.

You can download the app from the Google Play Store for your Android device for free.