Pocket-lint - Apps https://www.pocket-lint.com Apps news? Apps guides? Apps reviews? Apps-olutely! Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:01:29 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[5 useful ChatGPT Chrome extensions]]> 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.

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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/useful-chatgpt-chrome-extensions/
<![CDATA[How to set up and play Apple Music on Amazon Fire TV devices]]> 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.

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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/
<![CDATA[How to fast-forward a TikTok video to watch it at 2x speed]]> 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.

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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:06:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-fast-forward-tiktok-watch-2x-speed-playback/
<![CDATA[WhatsApp is finally coming to the iPad, here's how it will work]]> 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.

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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/
<![CDATA[How to turn off broadcast notifications on Instagram]]> 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.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:45:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-off-broadcast-notifications-on-instagram/
<![CDATA[Save 80% on a lifetime Headway subscription and learn new skills in 15 minutes]]> StackSocial is offering a fantastic deal for people who want to continue learning things but have little time to do so: Headway premium is only $60 right now, instead of the usual $300. Even the plans for multiple people are on sale right now. If you want to get Headway premium for two people, you'll have to pay $100, instead of $600, while the Family Plan, which accommodates up to four people, costs $195 instead of $1,200. The deal expires at the beginning of October, so hurry up and snatch this deal before it's gone.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:40:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/headway-lifetime-subscription-deal/
<![CDATA[How to customise your Google Chrome browser]]> 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.

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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:24:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/customise-google-chrome-browser-material-you/
<![CDATA[How to use Google Bard to help you write better emails and better Docs]]> 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.

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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:52:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-google-bard-extensions/
<![CDATA[What is Google Maps AR navigation and Live View and how do you use it?]]> Google Maps AR navigation was first demoed at Google I/O back in 2018, getting a tease in early 2019 before seeing wider availability in August 2019.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-maps-ar-navigation-live-view/
<![CDATA[What are Telegram Stories and how do you use them?]]> 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.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-telegram-stories-how-to-use-them/
<![CDATA[How to use Siri with Apple Health and what you can you ask it to do?]]> 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.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-siri-with-apple-health/
<![CDATA[What is Microsoft Copilot? Microsoft's AI explained ]]> 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.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:20:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-microsoft-copilot-microsofts-ai-explained/
<![CDATA[How to delete Snapchat: The quickest and easiest method]]> 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.

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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:30:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-delete-snapchat/
<![CDATA[Master the art of Photoshop without going broke thanks to this $30 course]]> Adobe Photoshop, for all of its annoyances, is still the dominant piece of software when it comes to image editing. Adobe has been refining the program since 1987, and it can be a little overwhelming for beginners. You could just trial and error your way through it, but with a subscription price of $20.99 a month, you'll end up wasting cash figuring out its myriad tools and techniques. Or you could drop $30 on this incredible 39 hour master class that will give you everything you need in one place.

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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:04:16 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/master-the-art-of-photoshop-without-going-broke-thanks-to-this-30-course/
<![CDATA[What are WhatsApp channels and how do they work?]]> 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.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:30:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whatsapp-channels-explained/
<![CDATA[11 secret Google Maps tips and tricks to try]]> 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.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:00:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-maps-tips-and-tricks/
<![CDATA[What is Temu, who owns it, and is it safe to buy from?]]> 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.

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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-temu-how-does-it-work-is-it-safe/
<![CDATA[How to use the new AI proofread feature in Gboard]]> 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.

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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-the-new-ai-proofread-feature-in-gboard/
<![CDATA[How to share screen on WhatsApp]]> 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.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:35:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-share-screen-in-whatsapp/
<![CDATA[How to use search on Threads]]> 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.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-search-on-threads/
<![CDATA[How to log moods and take a mental health assessment in Apple Health, and what happens after?]]> As part of its continued efforts to make Apple Health more holistic - and much more than just a collection of fitness charts and performance date - Apple introduced a mental wellbeing element to Health in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-log-mood-mental-health-questionnaire-on-apple-health-ios-17/
<![CDATA[Our 10 picks for the best Google Chrome extensions]]> 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.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-google-chrome-extensions/
<![CDATA[WhatsApp is getting ready to support iMessage and more as EU bares its teeth]]> 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.

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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/
<![CDATA[How much is ChatGPT Plus and what does the ChatGPT subscription get you?]]> 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.

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Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:35:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/chatgpt-plus-price-features-how-to-subscribe/
<![CDATA[What is Zoom AI Companion and how much does it cost?]]> Like almost every company, Zoom is pushing into AI. The meeting service has been steadily rolling out new features enhanced by AI, and the latest is a smart assistant that makes using Zoom for virtual meetings a more enjoyable experience, especially if you're the type who shows up late or doesn't always pay full attention to what's happening.

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:51:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-zoom-ai-companion-how-much-does-it-cost/
<![CDATA[Best iPhone apps: The ultimate guide]]> 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.

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-apps/
<![CDATA[Procreate Dreams app turns your iPad into a powerful 2D animation studio]]> 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.

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/procreate-dreams-app-turns-your-ipad-into-an-animation-studio/
<![CDATA[What is Microsoft PowerToys and how can it supercharge your PC?]]> Microsoft PowerToys is a set of tools for Windows users to make the most out of their PCs. The utilities provide functions that can increase productivity or allow for greater customisation. Microsoft called the tools PowerToys about 'power users,' a term that signifies those who use advanced features of a piece of hardware or software - in this case, the Windows operating system (OS). In their most recent iteration, the tools are available within a single Microsoft PowerToys application for Windows 10 and 11.

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Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:03:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-microsoft-powertoys-how-to-use-details-features-windows/
<![CDATA[This secret setting will make your Instagram photos and reels look so much better ]]> 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.

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Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:22:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/secret-setting-instagram-better-photos-reels/
<![CDATA[What is Apple Screen Time and how does it work?]]> Apple's Screen Time aims to address growing concerns around increasing device usage, smartphone addiction and social media impacting on mental health. The idea is to help you regain control, or at least make you aware of the amount of time you are spending on your devices and what you are doing on them. Whether you're worried you're spending too much time on your phone, want to be more intentional about your smartphone use, and just want to make sure your kids aren't spending too long endlessly scrolling through TikTok, Screen Time is the way to manage that.

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Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-apple-screen-time-and-how-does-it-work/
<![CDATA[WhatsApp Web and Desktop: How do you use them?]]> 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.

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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:20:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whatsapp-web-desktop-how-to-use/
<![CDATA[How to change the sound quality on Amazon Music and is there Dolby Atmos music?]]> 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.

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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-change-sound-quality-on-amazon-music/
<![CDATA[Android is slowly taking over your car and we're only just getting started]]> 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.

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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/android-is-slowly-taking-over-your-car/
<![CDATA[Google is finally giving Android's most useful widget a makeover]]> 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.

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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:04:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-at-a-glance-widget-redesign/
<![CDATA[How to cancel Amazon Music]]> 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.

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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-cancel-amazon-music/
<![CDATA[As Google turns 25 here are 8 essential features and one big dumpster fire]]> 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.

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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:09:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-is-25/
<![CDATA[Amazon Prime price, benefits, and everything you need to know]]> Amazon Prime is a paid membership that, for an annual or monthly fee, gives access to a number of Amazon services and benefits. It's now used by millions of people who have signed up to receive a swathe of perks.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-amazon-prime-cost-what-do-you-get-for-your-money/
<![CDATA[What is Instagram Threads and how does it work?]]> You may have heard that Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have called each other out for a cage fight. Well, now they may really have something to fight about.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-instagram-threads-and-how-does-it-work/
<![CDATA[What is OnlyFans, how does it work, and is there a mobile app?]]> There are a handful of content-sharing platforms that allow creators to earn money online. Patreon and OnlyFans are popular options, but OnlyFans is by far the most controversial because for several years it has let creators upload any kind of content, including porn, and lock it behind a paywall.

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Sat, 02 Sep 2023 15:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-onlyfans-who-uses-it-and-how-does-it-work/
<![CDATA[What is Plex, how to use it, and what devices support it?]]> Plex in its latest avatar is a popular entertainment platform that has two major components - a streaming service and a client-server media player.. The client-server media player lets you create a server of all your media files (movies, TV shows, music, and photos) so that you can access them on-the-go via Plex media player apps and web browsers on almost any device. The client-server also organises your media, and even adds useful information like posters, reviews, and subtitles.

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Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:45:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/plex-what-is-it-how-to-use-devices-supported/
<![CDATA[How to use your WhatsApp QR code to share your contact details]]> 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.

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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/
<![CDATA[Best apps for travel: download these apps for a smooth sailing trip away]]> 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.

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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/
<![CDATA[How to back up Google Photos Locked Folders to access from any device]]> Google added a handy feature a few years ago to let you keep some things private - Locked Folder for Google Photos.

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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-backup-google-photos-locked-folders/
<![CDATA[What can Google Lens do and how does it work?]]> Google Lens is an AI-powered technology that uses your smartphone camera and deep machine learning to not only detect an object in front of the camera lens, but understand it and offer actions such as scanning, translation, shopping, and more.

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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:00:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-lens-and-how-does-it-work-and-which-devices-have-it/
<![CDATA[What is TikTok and how does it work?]]> 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.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:56:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-tiktok/
<![CDATA[What is Google Flights, and how can it help you save on travel? ]]> You've probably encountered Google Flights when planning a trip, though you might have just scrolled past it to visit your favorite travel website. If so, you're making a mistake, as Google Flights is a powerful tool that can help you find the best flights, and now, it can even save you some money. It has many features designed to make booking a flight more pleasant, which will help start your trip off on the right foot.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:01:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-flights-save-on-travel/
<![CDATA[How to make WhatsApp video calls on your Mac]]> 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.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:31:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-whatsapp-video-calls-on-your-mac/
<![CDATA[Dolby Atmos for gaming: What is it and which games support it]]> Dolby Atmos is the bleeding edge of home cinema technology when it comes to surround sound audio. We've covered what Atmos is and how it works before, but for gamers, things are getting more interesting now as it's possible to get Dolby Atmos on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S and PC - with the feature coming to PS5 via a beta software version, too.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:31:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dolby-atmos-for-gaming-what-is-it-and-what-games-support-it/
<![CDATA[The most famous internet memes of all time]]> 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."

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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:21:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-stupidest-and-most-famous-internet-memes/
<![CDATA[What is the best time to post on Instagram?]]> 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.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:45:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-time-to-post-on-instagram/
<![CDATA[How to cancel an Amazon order]]> Sometimes when browsing Amazon we make purchasing decisions that we regret. It's OK. This is a judgment-free zone. Or perhaps you bought something on Amazon but then found it cheaper over at Best Buy or realised that an Amazon sale might be just around the corner.

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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:55:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-cancel-amazon-order/
<![CDATA[How to delete WhatsApp messages you've sent (new time limit)]]> Have you ever sent a WhatsApp message that you quickly regretted? Or maybe you second-guessed it later that day or the following week? Either way, same here. It's not a great feeling, and it really makes us wish the messaging service had some sort of undo button.

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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:25:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whatsapp-how-to-delete-sent-messages/
<![CDATA[Best Buy slashes Microsoft 365 subscriptions ahead of Labor Day]]> Whether you’re getting your brand new laptop up to speed or just adding new features to your family desktop, a Microsoft subscription is a must-have for making sure those school papers get completed on time. Right now, Best Buy is the best place to add this software. The software has been slashed by the retailer by 20 per cent, so you can save $20 on either subscription if you're a My Best Buy Member. Currently, you can get the Personal 12-month subscription for only $50, and the Family plan for $80.

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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:51:50 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-buy-slashes-microsoft-365-subscriptions-ahead-of-labor-day/
<![CDATA[How to hide your Instagram activity or online status, and check if someone is active]]> 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".

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Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:25:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-hide-your-instagram-online-status/
<![CDATA[Everything you need to know about your Apple Music listening history]]> 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.

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Sun, 27 Aug 2023 08:37:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-view-your-apple-music-listening-history/
<![CDATA[What is PayPal and how does it work?]]> PayPal is one of the most well-established and widely used digital payment systems. It's an online financial service that enables you to pay for items using a secure internet account. You simply add your bank account, credit card or debit card details and whenever you pay using PayPal, you can choose which of your cards or accounts it pays with. You can also set one to be the default payment method and that will be used unless you choose otherwise.

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Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:20:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-paypal/
<![CDATA[What is Google Wallet, and how do you use it?]]> In 2018, Google revamped and rebranded its mobile and online payments services, putting them all under the Google Pay or G Pay umbrella. However, in 2022, Google rebranded the app again, reverting back to the Google Wallet naming in most regions. The service is the company's alternative to Apple Pay. It is - in essence - a mobile wallet. It's not just for payment, these days, so the rebranding makes a lot of sense.

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Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-wallet-how-does-it-work-and-which-banks-support-it/
<![CDATA[What is Snapchat and how does it work?]]> Snapchat has changed a lot in recent years. Frequent updates mean the app looks and works nothing like it once did.

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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/
<![CDATA[What is Slack and how does it work? Plus plenty of Slack tips and tricks]]> 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.

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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:56:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-slack-and-how-does-it-work-tips-tricks/
<![CDATA[Want to transfer Apple Music playlists to Spotify on iPhone? Here's how! ]]> There often comes a time when you're looking to switch music providers. Whether it's because you've discovered one has features you really want, or you want to take advantage of a promotional offer.

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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:50:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-apple-music-spotify-transfer-playlists/
<![CDATA[What is Twitch? The giant streaming platform explained]]> Far from its early days, Twitch is now an absolutely massive platform full of creators whose fame is sometimes a little hard to comprehend.

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-twitch-the-giant-streaming-platform-explained/
<![CDATA[How to quickly add a boarding pass to Google Wallet with a screenshot]]> 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.

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-add-boarding-pass-google-wallet-screenshot/
<![CDATA[Get two lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office on PC or Mac for just $80]]> While many people have moved on to Microsoft 365 for their Office needs, you can still get lifetime access to Microsoft Office for one price. Usually, that price is pretty high, but right now, you can get two licenses for $80, which is absurdly cheap compared to the regular price. This incredible deal lets you access all of the beloved Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access for as long as you want.

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:31:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/get-two-lifetime-licenses-to-microsoft-office-on-pc-or-mac-for-just-80/
<![CDATA[How to send high quality photos and video in WhatsApp]]> 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.

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:13:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-send-high-quality-photos-and-video-in-whatsapp/
<![CDATA[What are WhatsApp stickers and how do they work?]]> 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.

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Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:46:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-whatsapp-stickers/
<![CDATA[Facebook Messenger tips and tricks: 23 features to try now]]> 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.

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Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:30:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/facebook-messenger-tips-and-tricks/
<![CDATA[How to use WhatsApp on two phones]]> 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.

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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:40:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-enable-whatsapp-chats-on-multiple-phones/
<![CDATA[What is Steam? Valve's PC gaming platform explained]]> 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.

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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-steam/
<![CDATA[What is Tinder and how does it work?]]> Dating isn't what it used to be.

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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 22:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-tinder-and-how-does-it-work/
<![CDATA[What is Google's AI-powered Search Experience (SGE) and how do you use it? ]]> 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.

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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:42:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-ai-search-experience-sge/
<![CDATA[How to update Android apps]]> Android phones are absolute blessings for the way they let you customise your experience, and the huge range of apps that you can install plays a massive role in that sense of freedom.

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Mon, 14 Aug 2023 22:39:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-update-apps-android/
<![CDATA[How to cancel Disney+ and avoid the price increase]]> 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.

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Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:30:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-cancel-disney-plus/
<![CDATA[How to stream Spotify on two phones at the same time]]> Netflix has put the squeeze on its subscribers as would-be freeloaders tapping into one account are being pulled apart and left to pay up or go without. Seeing how many new signups the company was able to achieve, Disney+ plans on doing the same thing soon. With the streaming apocalypse seemingly upon us, we want to point out a hot tip that Spotify listeners can use (at least until when the execs catch on).

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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:21:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-stream-spotify-on-two-phones-at-the-same-time/
<![CDATA[50 secret WhatsApp tips and tricks you might not know about]]> There are now heaps of messaging services around - like Signal and Telegram - but WhatsApp has stacks of features and is extremely widely used - the Meta-owned app claims to have over two billion users worldwide, which is pretty staggering.

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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:31:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/secret-whatsapp-tips-and-tricks/
<![CDATA[How to delete a page in Google Docs and other useful tips]]> If you've ever worked on a document in the cloud, there's a pretty strong chance you've done it on Google Docs - a tool from Google that's just perfect for sharing and collaborating with others easily, and much more besides.

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Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:46:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-delete-a-page-in-google-docs-and-other-useful-tips/
<![CDATA[Disney+ is about to hike its prices - do this now to avoid the increase]]> Disney is about to perform a pretty major reshuffle of how its pricing works, making things predictably more expensive and spreading its ad-supported plan to a whole bunch more countries.

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Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:10:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/disney-price-increase-ad-supported/
<![CDATA[Get a full year of Norton 360 and protect 2 devices for just $25 right now]]> The internet is full of threats. You need protection from malware, ransomware, identity thieves, and all the other malicious individuals out there. Norton has been offering that protection for longer than we can remember, and right now, you can get a full year of Norton 360 that'll protect two devices for just $25. Outside of ransomware, viruses, spyware, malware, and other online threats, you also get LifeLock Identity Advisor, which will help clean up the mess of identity theft.

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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:22:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/full-year-of-norton-360-protect-2-devices-right-now/
<![CDATA[Amazon tips and tricks: Best shopping hacks to know]]> Everyone shops on Amazon. But not everyone actually digs around and plays with all the site's hidden features and tools. From a showroom that lets you virtually mix and match the furniture you want to buy, to digital coupons you can clip, there are loads of secret tips and tricks we've found that could save you money and totally change how you use Amazon.

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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:06:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-tips-and-tricks/
<![CDATA[What are WhatsApp voice chats and how will they work?]]> WhatsApp is a brilliant way to stay in touch with people, between group chats and individual message threads, but in recent years it's also started to become better and better for group calls.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:15:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-whatsapp-voice-chats-how-do-they-work/
<![CDATA[What is OneDrive, how much storage do you get, and is it for you?]]> You can get all the local storage you want, but if you forget to bring a portable drive or a laptop along with you on a trip, it's no good to you. So it goes that cloud storage is a great tool to have in your belt. For Windows users, Microsoft OneDrive is definitely going to be one of your top choices. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:15:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-onedrive-microsoft-365/
<![CDATA[How to scroll on TikTok hands-free with voice commands]]> Ever wish you could put your phone down while using TikTok? It's a little tedious having to physically swipe through every video. Sometimes you just want to prop up your phone and let the feed play, with TikTok serving up new video after new video. The ability to use TikTok hands-free would be such a game-changer for multitasking.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:52:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-scroll-tiktok-hands-free-voice-command/
<![CDATA[What is Apple Music Discovery Station, what does it offer and how can you get it?]]> Are you bored of listening to the same old music? Do you wish you could find more great music to listen to, but don't have any idea where to start? Apple Music's new feature may just be able to help.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:20:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-apple-music-discovery-station/
<![CDATA[How to create an AI LinkedIn headshot with this viral TikTok trend]]> Viral TikTok trends are often fleeting, but every so often, there's a gem that's both fun and practical. 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.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:19:44 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-create-ai-linkedin-headshot/
<![CDATA[How to see who's following you on Facebook]]> Facebook is one of the longest-lasting and most widespread social media platforms out there, and its system of friends and connections means you can build up quite a web of people to talk to and follow.

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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:40:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-see-whos-following-you-on-facebook/
<![CDATA[How to send video messages in WhatsApp]]> Like many other big apps, WhatsApp is constantly testing new features and user experiences to give you new options as you message groups and individuals, and its beta apps make it easier to see what might be coming down the pike.

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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:23:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-send-video-messages-whatsapp/
<![CDATA[What is Uber and how does it work?]]> Uber is a ride-hailing company that offers the Uber app, which you can use to submit a trip request that is automatically sent to an Uber driver near you, alerting the driver to your location. The accepting Uber driver will then come and pick you up and drive you to your requested destination.

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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:02:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-uber-and-how-does-it-work/
<![CDATA[What is Discord? The free chat app for gamers explored]]> People love to stay in touch. Whether that's chatting to friends and family on video calls, messaging on WhatsApp or touching base while working remotely with Microsoft Teams or Slack. Gamers are no different.

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:41:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-discord/
<![CDATA[How to use spatial audio on Microsoft Teams]]> Do you ever lose track of who's speaking during a Microsoft Teams meeting? Someone throws out a great idea, but they did so before you clocked who was speaking, and now it feels a little rude to ask.

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:02:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-spatial-audio-on-microsoft-teams/
<![CDATA[What is YouTube Multiview and how can you use it?]]> Google's ambitions for YouTube have gone far beyond cat videos, memes, and even the terrific creators that have built empires on the video-sharing site. YouTube TV, for example, is giving Sling and the likes of cable and satellite operators a run for their money. But the real cash streams in this industry are in live sports, and Google seems to realize that it's not just about the games themselves. It is slowly rolling out a multiview feature for fans of several sports leagues in the United States. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-youtube-multiview/
<![CDATA[What is Gboard? Tips and tricks for the best Android keyboard]]> If you own an Android device, there's a good chance you're using Gboard. We think Google's keyboard app is the best the platform has to offer for most people as it's packed full of goodies to make stickers, GIFs, copying, and pasting easy. But while you might have turned on a few features in the settings, we have a few favourites you might want to turn on and take for a spin.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:13:06 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-gboard-tips-tricks/
<![CDATA[Samsung Wallet: How to use it, which banks and phones support it]]> Samsung Wallet - with its built-in contactless payments, vouchers and ID - is similar to Apple Pay and Google Pay. It is a platform for Samsung devices - smartphones and wearables - that allows you to pay for goods and services by tapping your Samsung device near a contactless payment terminal or authorising an online payment, rather than using cash or credit cards. It also gives you a handy place to keep store cards, digital vouchers, travel tickets and ID.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-samsung-wallet-samsung-pay-supported-banks-devices/
<![CDATA[How to use Photoshop Generative Fill: Use AI on your images]]> Articificial 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.

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Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:15:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-photoshop-generative-fill/
<![CDATA[Apple Music tips and tricks: Get more from the music streaming service]]> Apple Music is one of the most popular music streaming services out there, second only to Spotify, the app that really started the music streaming revolution. If you use Apple devices such as iPhones, Macs, or HomePods, Apple Music is a great choice as it integrates perfectly across all of your Apple devices. There's an impressive a catalogue of more than 100 million songs, and you can listen to most of it in high-definition lossless audio, too.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:57:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-music-tips-and-tricks-get-more-from-the-music-streaming-service/
<![CDATA[Alexa for Windows 10 and 11: What can it do?]]> Amazon's Alexa app for Windows enables you to use Alexa completely hands-free - just as you would if you were talking to an Alexa smart speaker.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:46:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-alexa-app-windows-pc/
<![CDATA[WhatsApp Instant Video Messages are here and this is how to use them]]> In the messaging world, WhatsApp is consistently among the most popular options, and Meta frequently updates it with new features. Now, it has received a cool new feature called Instant Video Messages that helps make a text-based conversation come alive with video messages. Much like voice messages have allowed a different form of communication on the service, video messages will open new ways for friends and families to have fun chatting while actually getting to see each other.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-instant-video-messages-whatsapp/
<![CDATA[How to download a Twitter video on X]]> Twitter's name change has brought a lot of questions. Can you still use the word 'tweet'? Why is Twitter Blue not called X Blue? And most frequently: What were you thinking, Elon? Thankfully, the questionable name isn't the only change that has come to the microblogging platform.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:11:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-download-a-twitter-video-on-x/
<![CDATA[How to use Bing Chat on Safari]]> It's fair to say that AI has blown up. From the moment that the power of ChatGPT first reached the masses, you haven't been able to go anywhere or read anything without AI being mentioned at some point.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:08:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-bing-chat-on-safari/
<![CDATA[How to customise your Threads feed: Get rid of suggested posts]]> It's fair to say that the launch of the microblogging app Threads was something of a success. According to Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, there were 30 million sign-ups in the first 24 hours alone. The app hit 100 million users in less than a week, making it the fastest-growing social media platform in history.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:45:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-customise-your-threads-feed/
<![CDATA[What is Amazon Prime Try Before You Buy and how does it work?]]> Prime Try Before You Buy is a renaming of an older Amazon program - Prime Wardrobe. The feature first launched in 2018 following the now-discontinued Amazon Echo Look. While the Echo Look - which allowed you to take a photo of your outfit and then get recommendations on what to wear - is no longer supported, Prime Wardrobe service still exists under its new label, Try Before You Buy.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:55:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-amazon-prime-try-before-you-buy-how-does-it-work/
<![CDATA[A guide to getting started on Threads, plus tips and tricks]]> Meta, the tech giant behind some of the most popular apps in the world, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has a new target in its sights. It's identified a gap in the market for a microblogging site just like Twitter, that's a little bit less… musky.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:20:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/guide-to-getting-started-on-threads-tips-tricks/