https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest electronic product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 02:00:26 GMT en-US hourly 60 One of the best parts of reading the newspaper is the crossword puzzle. You could spend hours trying to figure out all the little clues. Suppose you consume your news digitally through an Apple News+ subscription, and you miss the days of sitting down each day and solving word puzzles. In that case, you're in luck because full and mini crossword puzzles are available daily as part of your Apple News+ plan.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 02:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-play-daily-crosswords-apple-news-wordle-alternative/ Have you found yourself in a Snapchat group where your friends aren't able to save your snaps when you send them? Maybe you have the opposite problem and have noticed that people are saving your snaps when you'd really rather they didn't have that option.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-stop-or-allow-snaps-to-be-saved-in-snapchat/ As soon as you start talking about photo editing, you'll hear Photoshop drop into conversation. In fact, that brand name has been genericised, becoming a verb and added to the dictionary in 2008 - the same year that I started using it.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/photoshop-elements-2024-ai/ WhatsApp has been a stalwart messaging service for years, but the last 12 months have brought many new features as its parent company, Meta, upgrades it for the future.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-two-whatsapp-accounts-on-one-phone/ The Meta Quest 3 is a brilliant VR headset, but there are a few simple things you can do to make it even better. With this guide, we'll tell you how you can make your Quest 3 experience as good as possible.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:20:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/meta-quest-3-tips-and-tricks/ Whether it’s on your commute, working out at the gym, or simply on a lazy Sunday afternoon, listening to audiobooks is a great way to catch up on the latest from your favorite author, the bestseller that’s all the rage, or practice a meditation guide. Audible is one of the biggest producers of audiobooks and other audio storytelling.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:00:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-audible-what-is-it-cost-benefits/ Are you trying to delete your Snapchat account and can't figure out how? It's actually fairly simple, we'll take you through the steps so you can get rid of Snap and move on with your day.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:01:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-delete-snapchat/ Twitch is the number one platform for live-streamed gaming, but does it have ambitions of becoming more like a social media platform? If the latest feature addition is anything to go by, then that may be the case.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/twitch-introduces-stories-feature/ We all know that a trend on TikTok can be crazy viral one day, and gone the next, but sometimes one sticks out a little bit more and stands the test of time. The AI LinkedIn headshot-generation trend is one such rare find. If you've ever grimaced at the cost and uncertainty of a professional photoshoot for a LinkedIn picture, this trend might be your saving grace.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:55:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-create-ai-linkedin-headshot/ If you've ever watched the film 127 hours, you'll be hugely paranoid about going hiking without anyone knowing where you are. Let's just say that the consequences can be less than ideal.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-safety-check-on-pixel-and-how-does-it-work/ Are you looking to permanently delete your Instagram account, but don't know how? We've got you covered. You'll find all the steps you need to take to delete your account below. Do note that when you delete your account, you also permanently lose data like your profile, posts, comments, likes, and followers. To save your content and posts, you can download them before deleting your account - we've detailed how to do this, as well.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:15:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-delete-instagram-account/ Another day, another TikTok trend. Except unlike some of the TikTok crazes we've seen (the Tortilla challenge, anyone?) this one is actually pretty good. If you weren't at high school in the 90s, you might want to know how you would have looked in your 90s yearbook. And if you were at high school in the 90s, Granddad, then this is your chance to recreate the yearbook photos you wished you'd had.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:05:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-create-90s-ai-yearbook-photos-tips-and-tricks/ The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is here. It's an exclusive event for Amazon Prime members with serious discounts on big-name brands such as Shark, Peloton, and LG, as well as Amazon's own range of Echo devices.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-shop-amazons-best-prime-day-deals-for-free/ Messaging platform WhatsApp has a number of features built into it, such as the ability to share your live location with friends, using it on the Web and turning on Disappearing Messages. One of the most recent features introduced by the Meta-owned company however, is Chat Lock.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:00:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-whatsapp-chat-lock-how-does-it-work-how-to-setup/ Microsoft's Windows 11 rules the roost on PC right now but it's surely only a matter of time until Windows 12 arrives. We might now have a better indication of when that will happen after someone at Intel let slip that a Windows "refresh" might not be all that far away.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:38:47 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/microsofts-windows-12-release-date-teased/ YouTube TV is one of the best choices for streaming live sports, and a major reason is due to its multiview feature.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:37:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-youtube-tv-multiview-watch-multiple-streams/ WhatsApp - despite its competition - is arguably the most well-known messaging app out there. There are of course heaps of messaging services around - like Signal and Telegram - but WhatsApp not only has stacks of features but it is extremely widely used - the Meta-owned app claims to have over two billion users worldwide, which is pretty staggering. With that in mind, we have created a few standard tips for those new to WhatsApp, and for those seasoned users out there, we have mixed in some secret tips you might not know about to help you get the most out of the messaging platform.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:15:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/secret-whatsapp-tips-and-tricks/ There are plenty of uses for Apple's Face ID and Touch ID, from unlocking your iPhone to authorising an Apple Pay payment. A number of apps request Face ID or Touch ID authentication to grant access, even when your device is already unlocked. These apps include banking apps, various retail apps like Klarna, and you can set WhatsApp to as well.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-lock-whatsapp-on-iphone/ Strava supports syncing with Apple Health, which means those who use an Apple Watch or iPhone with Strava can automatically sync your workouts without needing to use a third-party workaround.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-directly-sync-apple-watch-workouts-to-strava/ If you're subscribed to BT Sport, you may have already noticed that the service has changed name. The BT Sport channels have been replaced with new channels from TNT Sports. TNT Sports now has all the rights that BT Sport had, including exclusive access to Champions League, Europa League, and Europe Conference League football.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:16:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-move-from-bt-sport-to-discovery/ Your Apple Wallet can already store your bank cards, boarding passes, tickets for sports or music events, hotel key cards, store cards, student ID cards, and even your driver's license or state ID. If you're in the UK, it's also now possible to view your UK bank balance directly within the Wallet app on your iPhone, too. As well as your available balance, you can also see a list of your most recent transactions or look back through folders of your older transactions. If you want to be able to quickly see if you have enough money left to treat yourself to a new Apple Watch Ultra, then here's how to see your UK bank balance in Apple Wallet.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:45:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-see-your-bank-balance-in-apple-wallet/ Google Assistant has been an absolute stalwart over the last few years, a brilliant virtual assistant that is arguably the most capable out of the big ones available, outstripping Alexa and Siri in various ways.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-assistant-with-bard-and-what-can-it-do/ Artificial intelligence is exploding at the moment, with more uses for it appearing on the market all the time, but plenty of them are actually quite hard to get your virtual hands on.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:00:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-photoshop-generative-fill/ If you were wondering whether your Spotify Premium subscription was still good value for money, then the move into audiobooks represents a significant addition. Spotify has announced that it is adding access to over 150,000 audiobooks for Spotify Premium subscribers, taking the fight directly to Audible.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-premium-now-offers-audiobooks/ The volume of ransomware attacks has increased over the years. It is ranked among the top malicious tactics cybercriminals employ to get to their victims and is expected to cause $265 billion in annual damages by 2031.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-ransomware-how-can-you-protect-yourself/ We've only just seen the launch of the Meta Quest 3, but it already looks like competition is heating up in the standalone VR/MR market. Teasers and leaks from Pico show that the rival brand has some exciting stuff in the works.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:35:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pico-5-rumours-release-date-specs-features/ Apple has shaken up its Messages app with the latest releases of its new software updates for iPhone and iPad. There are a number of new features within the Messages app, one of which is called Check In. This feature is designed to provide a convenient way to tell your loved ones you've arrived safely at your destination. Whether it's returning home after a late night out or leaving early to catch a flight, Check In allows you to share your status with a chosen contact.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:30:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-apple-check-in-how-does-it-work-in-messages/ Fitbit is a company that produces a range of popular fitness trackers. In fact, those trackers are so popular that Google decided to buy the company in 2019. There's big money to be made from fitness wearables, with Apple, Samsung, and Garmin all offering fitness tracking devices, so it's no real surprise that Google wanted to get a bigger piece of the action.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:15:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-move-your-fitbit-account-to-google/ If you use the native Mail app or Gmail on Apple's iPhone and you want to add delete as one of the swipe options or change the swipe gesture, you've come to the right place.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:36:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-add-delete-change-swipe-options-in-mail-and-gmail-on-iphone/ WhatsApp has been a mainstay of the social media world in recent years, a handy messaging platform that can actually flex to become a pretty adaptable network if you like.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-whatsapp-on-ipad/ When you've purchased a shiny new game on Steam you're no doubt in a hurry to get that game downloaded and installed so you can get to the actual fun of playing.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 17:00:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-fix-slow-game-downloads-on-steam/ If you have an Apple device, you've probably met Siri, Apple's voice assistant. Siri is an interesting little assistant, sometimes useful, sometimes funny and other times, a sarcastic little so and so.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/funny-things-to-ask-siri-best-things-to-ask-siri-for-a-giggle/ FaceTime is a feather in Apple's cap, a video-calling service that's rightly garnered a reputation for simplicity and ease of use, but like many of Apple's services it also looks like something of a closed shop.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:01:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-facetime-on-android/ Threads is an app developed by the team behind Instagram that offers a very similar experience to Twitter and other microblogging apps and allows you to instantly follow accounts that you're already following on Instagram. When it first launched, it smashed records by signing up more than 100 million users in less than five days. Since those giddy heights, things have calmed down a little, and the daily user numbers are much lower. However, Threads has quietly continued to add new features that have included some big improvements. Here's our guide on getting started on Threads, plus some tips and tricks to help you out.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 08:04:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/guide-to-getting-started-on-threads-tips-tricks/ So you've listened to all the audiobooks you fancy and you want to cancel your Audible subscription - at least until you find yourself with more time. Well, it's actually fairly simple to do so online.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:30:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-cancel-audible/ Memes are an internet staple at this point, and while they were once reserved for the chronically online, they're now a part of mainstream culture. You might say that they're almost an essential part of communicating in the modern age.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:16:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-meme-generator-app/ Mark Zuckerberg's Meta launched Threads in July of 2023 as an insurgent challenger to an Elon Musk-owned Twitter (now known as X) that's been in clear decline.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:01:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/can-you-run-threads-on-a-desktop/ In February 2023, Google launched a new feature for Maps called Immersive View. It doesn't work everywhere just yet, it's restricted to a handful of major cities, but in those areas, it's very impressive.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:00:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-maps-immersive-view/ For an absolute age we've wanted a feature to let us edit WhatsApp messages, and it would seem that the powers that be have finally listened - Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that the feature is rolling out to all users globally now.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:05:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-edit-messages-in-whatsapp/ Steam is a fantastic digital platform to buy your PC games on for various different reasons. One of these is because Valve gives you the option to refund a game, even if you've played some of it.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-refund-a-game-on-steam/ Admittedly, I'm a horrible Apple Watch owner. When I actually remember to place my 44mm Series 8 on its charger, I can't seem to forget how the signature squircle design sits a bit too bulkily on my smaller wrist. And no matter how much faster, longer lasting, or powerful the Series 9 may be, I doubt the upgrades are enough to break my habits.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:24:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/4-things-i-use-the-apple-health-app-for-everyday-and-you-should-too/ We're big fans of Google Photos as this is a great tool for backing up your photos to the cloud with ease and accessing them from multiple devices.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:16:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-download-photos-from-google-photos-and-save-them-elsewhere/ With virtual reality breaking through some long-standing barriers in recent years, there's never been a better time to pick up a VR headset.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:01:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-vr-headset/ Messages is Apple's messaging app available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac, but it isn't just for SMS messages and iMessages, there are a multitude of features within the app, and more arrived iOS 17 too. Messages can be used across multiple devices, syncing between them all when signed into the same Apple ID. Here are our best tips and tricks to help you get the most out of iMessages and its platform.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:41:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-imessage-tips-and-tricks-on-iphone-ipad-mac-and-ipod/ Meta is by far the biggest name in augmented and virtual reality - its Quest headsets are the most affordable and simple way into the world of VR for most people.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:00:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-watch-meta-connect/ The Shortcuts app on your iPhone is probably the most un-Apple app you have downloaded. Unlike almost all the native apps on your iPhone, Shortcuts isn't something that 'just works,' it takes some figuring out and a bit of trial and error to really get the most out of it. Once you do however, you can use it to create incredibly useful automations that perform your frequent tasks with just a tap or a Siri command.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:05:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/shortcuts-app-tips-and-tricks/ Apple's iOS 17 has arrived, bringing with it a bunch of new features for the iPhone. One standout is Live Voicemail, a game-changer that allows you to read real-time transcripts of voicemails as the caller is leaving them. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to use the new Live Voicemail feature in iOS 17 and get the most out of it.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:20:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-live-voicemail-on-iphone/ Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport featuring the most elite racing in the world, has taken the USA by storm since the release of the Netflix series 'Drive to Survive' in 2019. While the USA is just catching on to one of the largest sports in the world, the rest of the globe has long been watching F1 in droves.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-f1-streaming-service/ YouTubers, TikTokkers, podcasters, verified Twitter users, Twitch streamers, and other content creators have one thing in common: many of them use Patreon to supplement their income. In this guide, we explain how Patreon works and why you should use it to support your favourite internet celebrity.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:30:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/153058-what-is-patreon-what-is-it-used-for-and-how-does-it-work/ AI chatbots can be an incredible tool to help you work not only faster but more efficiently as well. With that in mind, there's no better way to access them than through your browser. There are a ton of different Chrome extensions out there that let you access AI chatbots as you browse the web.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/useful-chatgpt-chrome-extensions/ You might not realise it, but Fire TV devices aren't just for watching TV and movies - they can also play music through Apple Music.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-listen-to-apple-music-tunes-on-amazon-fire-tv-devices/ TikTok has evolved over the past few years from a platform for consuming bite-sized video content to a go-to source for lengthier videos, which can stretch up to 10 minutes. If you want to skip through the lengthy narratives and get to the good stuff, TikTok has a hidden trick for you: 2x playback speed.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:06:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-fast-forward-tiktok-watch-2x-speed-playback/ There's no bones about it. Using WhatsApp on an iPad is a bit of a farce right now because you have to mess around using the web app rather than a real app - because there isn't one. Not yet, but that might be about to change.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:03:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whatsapp-is-finally-coming-to-the-ipad-heres-how-it-will-work/ Instagram notifications are a useful way to keep track of what's happening on the app. You can get notifications if someone follows you or likes or comments on one of your posts. You can get notifications if someone sends you a message or mentions you, or even when someone you follow goes live. There comes a point, however, when all of these notifications start to get overwhelming. This is particularly true with broadcast channel notifications. As more and more people start their own broadcast channels, your smartphone can soon get bombarded with notifications that you have very little interest in.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:45:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-off-broadcast-notifications-on-instagram/ Chrome for desktop is getting a new look for its 15th birthday, in line with Google's Material You design language. With the overhaul, the company is also introducing new features that help you personalise the browser further. Alongside, it is getting a revamped menu with easier access to the most commonly used options. In addition, the browser will receive improvements to the inbuilt search functions and Safe Browsing. The Chrome Web Store has also been re-imagined under the Material You philosophy. Read on for more details on how to customise your Google Chrome browser.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:24:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/customise-google-chrome-browser-material-you/ Google's competitor to ChatGPT, Bard, has existed in a vacuum since its launch earlier in 2023. With Bard's September update, Google added Extensions to help create travel plans or improve the emails and documents you draft. If you're curious about Google Bard Extensions, here's what we've discovered so far.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:52:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-google-bard-extensions/ Stories have quickly become one of the most popular ways to share quick photos and videos on social media. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and just about every other service under the sun has some form of story-sharing feature. Now, Telegram, one of the most popular messaging services, has added the feature to share quick snippets and photos with your contacts just like you would elsewhere. It's easy to use and serves as a fun way to interact with the people you're already chatting with.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-telegram-stories-how-to-use-them/ The Apple Watch Series 9 features a powerful new S9 chip that powers a number of new features that aren't available on older models. For example, the new double tap gesture is only supported on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, although you can get a very similar feature on older Apple Watches.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-siri-with-apple-health/ AI is about to change everything, Google focused on AI for almost the entirety of its I/O 2023 keynote, and Microsoft did the same at Build.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:20:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-microsoft-copilot-microsofts-ai-explained/ WhatsApp is no stranger to new features and additions to its settings, and that's just what Channels represent - a new way to use WhatsApp that has been in testing for quite a long time.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:30:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whatsapp-channels-explained/ Google Maps: a mapping app so ubiquitous and useful that even iPhone and iPad owners still, to this day, prefer it against Apple Maps. You may be a pro at pinching and dragging your fingertips across the app, but we think you might be missing out on a few features. So, here we are to show you them.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:00:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-maps-tips-and-tricks/ There is a new shopping website and app going viral. Called Temu, you might've seen it in recent Google searches or in ads on Facebook and Instagram.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-temu-how-does-it-work-is-it-safe/ Spelling and grammar checks while you're pecking away on your phone have only been as useful as your willingness to slow down, trail back, and fix your mistakes one by one. That's not conducive behaviour in our world of instant messaging and urgent replies, but we've all seen screenshots of the major faux pas that have gone out to the chagrin of the sender. So, what's Google's keyboard app, Gboard, doing about it? Apparently, it's creating a magic button.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-the-new-ai-proofread-feature-in-gboard/ WhatsApp has been ramping up the addition of handy new features in recent times, such as being able to edit messages at last, and another very handy new feature could be on the way.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:35:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-share-screen-in-whatsapp/ When Mark Zuckerberg's Meta launched its new microblogging app Threads, it's fair to say that it went pretty well. Within just five days, there were already over 100 million users, thanks in no small part to the ability to set up Threads using an existing Instagram account.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-search-on-threads/ Travelling across the internet isn't such a boring experience when you're using browser extensions. They can help you do anything from spotting a better price on a product to utilising time saving shortcuts - whether it's adding an Open In link to your favourite program from a right-click menu or full-blown macros. Many developers serve up extensions for Google Chrome because they also work with other web browsers that use the Chromium engine, like Microsoft Edge and Opera. We've got our picks for the ten best extensions for a faster and smoother browser experience.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-chrome-extension/ We're huge fans of the Pico 4. Not only does it step things up a notch with optical quality and comfort, but it does so as one of the most affordable VR headsets on the market today.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:36:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pico-4-tips-tricks-and-hidden-features/ The hugely popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp appears to be getting its ducks in a row, ready to open its apps up to support for third-party messaging services like Apple's iMessage. The move comes as the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) gets ready to come into force in March 2024.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:07:41 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whatsapp-is-getting-ready-to-support-imessage-and-more-as-eu-bares-its-teeth/ In case you didn't know, OpenAI has a paid version of its popular ChatGPT AI chatbot. Although the basic service is still accessible for free, for those seeking additional benefits such as priority access during peak hours, swifter response times, and more, the ChatGPT Plus subscription plan is available. Here's what you need to know about this new offering.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:35:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/chatgpt-plus-price-features-how-to-subscribe/ There are thousands of iOS apps to choose from - so many, in fact, that it can be hard to suss out which ones are worth downloading to try.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-apps/ When iPad first got Pencil support, Procreate was among the first apps to make the most of the smooth display and the advanced connected stylus, opening up a world of possibilities for digital artists on one of the most popular tablets in the world.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/procreate-dreams-app-turns-your-ipad-into-an-animation-studio/ Instagram is an app that's built around visuals. Whether you're posting an endless stream of selfies, or impeccably shot reels of your perfect pancake recipe, your content is intended to be seen, so you'll want it to look as good as possible. If you're using the high-quality camera on your smartphone, you'd expect your Instagram posts to be equally high-quality, too. That's why you may be disappointed to learn that Instagram could be secretly reducing the quality of your photos or videos when you upload them to the app. That's right, an app designed for visual content is actively reducing the quality of that content, by default. Thanks a lot, Mark Zuckerberg.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:22:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/secret-setting-instagram-better-photos-reels/ Messaging service WhatsApp has both web and desktop apps, offering yet another way to make it as easy as possible to keep up to date with all your WhatsApp messages throughout the day.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:20:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whatsapp-web-desktop-how-to-use/ Amazon Music might not have quite the same brand value boasted by the likes of Spotify, but it's still a pretty excellent music streaming service.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-change-sound-quality-on-amazon-music/ Apple is getting ready to launch the new Vision Pro headset in the first part of 2024 and now it's keen to make sure that early adopters aren't short of new apps to try.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:58:47 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-wants-iphone-and-ipad-apps-to-boost-vision-pro-app-store-options-at-launch/ Android. It's a name that will make some shake with fear, especially if you're reading this on your iPhone 14 Pro. Spawning a family of different platforms, Android has grown into a big player in smartphones, tablets, entertainment devices - and also cars. But this isn't part of a tribal platform war, and the automotive sector's gradual adoption of Android is something that should be welcomed.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/android-is-slowly-taking-over-your-car/ Google's At a Glance widget has been a mainstay on Android home screens since the days of the first Pixel phone. It's a handy Swiss army knife of information from the weather to calendar and alarm notifications to trip times that changes its appearance when your needs arise. Now, after six years of looking more or less the same as it has, the company is announcing among a number of other improvements that the widget is getting a brand new coat of paint.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:04:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-at-a-glance-widget-redesign/ Amazon Music has been a mainstay in the streaming world for quite a while now but, like all subscription services, there might come a time when you'd like to cancel your subscription.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-cancel-amazon-music/ Google was founded on 4 September 1998 at Menlo Park in California, meaning that today the company turns 25. There has been plenty to celebrate along the way and no shortage of wins for Google. The company has grown to be hugely significant in many people's lives, being used daily for a number of core products.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:09:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-is-25/ WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps out there. If you want to share your contact details with someone so that you can chat on WhatsApp, you can laboriously swap numbers on your phones, or you can do it the easy way by sharing your WhatsApp QR code. By scanning the code, the other person can quickly add your contact details to WhatsApp, and you can start chatting in no time. If you want people to be able to quickly add you on WhatsApp, then here's how use your WhatsApp QR code to share your contact details.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-your-whatsapp-qr-code-to-share-your-contact-details/ Heading off on vacation and want to make sure you're fully prepared? As well as packing your bag with all the essentials (don't forget to take enough socks) you'll need to make sure that your phone is ready to go too. There are some apps that you're bound to make use of on a daily basis, and others you might not have heard of that will become new favourites.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-apps-for-travel-download-these-apps-for-a-smooth-sailing-trip-away/ Google added a handy feature a few years ago to let you keep some things private - Locked Folder for Google Photos.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-backup-google-photos-locked-folders/ TikTok has taken over the world - what was once a niche app for teens has now become one of the world's pre-eminent content-sharing platforms, launching careers and viral trends.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:56:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-tiktok/ There was no shortage of anticipation as I dropped the VR headset over my eyes, plunging me into an alternative reality. The five-point harness of the BMW M4 Competition held me against the rigid racing seat, in a Ready Player One reality that I wasn't expecting. BMW had invited me to Sokolov to look at a range of advanced technologies being tested at the Future Mobility Development Center: surely taking my life into my own virtual hands wasn't part of the package?

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/driving-bmw-wearing-a-vr-headset-real-life-mario-kart/ WhatsApp has been a stalwart messaging app for ages, but only in the last couple of years has it really started to step up its game when it comes to desktop apps.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:31:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-whatsapp-video-calls-on-your-mac/ The Oxford English Dictionary defines "meme" as "an image, video, piece of text, typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations."

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:21:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-stupidest-and-most-famous-internet-memes/ Instagram has long been a superb way to share photos and video with your friends and followers, and it's a key part of any influencer's arsenal as well as a great social network for those with lower aspirations.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:45:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-time-to-post-on-instagram/ Instagram has quite a few similarities to other social media and chat platforms, including Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Features are constantly added, including options like "Show Activity Status".

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:25:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-hide-your-instagram-online-status/ You've been listening to your Apple Music Discovery station and have fallen in love with one of the songs you heard. Unfortunately, you forgot to check what the song was called or who it was by, and you're worried that your new favourite song is lost forever.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 08:37:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-view-your-apple-music-listening-history/ Snapchat has changed a lot in recent years. Frequent updates mean the app looks and works nothing like it once did.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:05:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-snapchat-how-does-it-work-and-what-is-it-used-for/ Slack is a messaging app that almost every workplace group seems to be using, but you're likely reading this now because - for whatever reason - you feel left out of the loop and want to know what all the fuss is about.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:56:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-slack-and-how-does-it-work-tips-tricks/ Far from its early days, Twitch is now an absolutely massive platform full of creators whose fame is sometimes a little hard to comprehend.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-twitch-the-giant-streaming-platform-explained/ We're fortunate enough to live in an age where mobile payments are accepted at most places we shop. A couple of major exceptions are bulky physical boarding passes and loyalty cards, which still exist for one reason or another.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-add-boarding-pass-google-wallet-screenshot/ WhatsApp is opening up the data floodgates by releasing a new option for its billions of users to send "HD quality" photos and videos to their family, friends, and chat groups. For once, the pictures you share on the app don't have to be so potato-like. So, how do you turn this option on? And is there a reason why you might not want to do that? We've got the answers you're looking for.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:13:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-send-high-quality-photos-and-video-in-whatsapp/ Stickers have become a common sight across a wide range of apps, letting you react to messages, notes and more with funny and zany little images, and in many cases letting you create your own.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:46:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-whatsapp-stickers/ Facebook has confirmed that more than a billion people use Messenger every month, so Pocket-lint is rounding up some of the most interesting things you can do with the messaging app that's taken over the world.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:30:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/facebook-messenger-tips-and-tricks/ For years, one of the biggest bugbears we've had with WhatsApp is that you could only use it on one phone at a time. Yes, you could use WhatsApp on additional devices, like your Mac or PC by using WhatsApp Web or WhatsApp Desktop, but you couldn't use it on two phones at the same time. Instead, you'd have to log out of one phone before you could sign into another, requiring you to back up all your chats. It was a lot of effort and quite frankly, a huge pain.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:40:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-enable-whatsapp-chats-on-multiple-phones/ If you're a big PC gamer, there's absolutely no way you haven't heard of Steam. Valve's platform has gone from an interesting way to buy games to basically the dominant force in the market, over the course of a couple of decades.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-steam/ Generative artificial intelligence has been an attention suck of the tech industry for years. It was buzzword-worthy before crypto's short-lived heyday, and with ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and now Google's SGE - that's Search Generative Experience to you - it has exploded onto the scene like it never did before. So, what is SGE, and how do you use it? We'll try and explain.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:42:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-ai-search-experience-sge/ Disney+ has been a new stalwart in the streaming market for a few years now, but it's no stranger to a price hike or the removal of a formerly prized bit of content.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:30:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-cancel-disney-plus/