mobile software
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You Might Already Be Able to Disable Read Receipts for Your Instagram DMs
I hate read receipts, especially when they’re forced. There’s no need to tattle on me every time I open a message. And while some platforms like iMessage offer optional read receipts, others—like products from Meta—are permanently enabled. Fortunately, that should be changing on Instagram. Instagram is currently testing the ability to disable read receipts in…
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How to Never Pay Full Price for an iPhone App Again
Most of the apps in Apple’s App Store are slowly moving away from asking you to pay upfront, opting to make their money either through ads or in-app purchases. But if you’re someone who prefers to buy an app rather than deal with micro-transactions, keeping track of prices can be a pain — especially since…
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How to Identify Any Song Just by Singing It
You know that song. You know the chorus, the beat, that solo, even that insane drum fill. You know that song, but you have no idea what it’s called. It happens all the time: Whether it’s a track you heard on the radio, or one a friend introduced you to years ago, there is music…
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How to ‘Steal’ Free Routes From Strava
While looking into the best free route-building tools for cyclists and runners, I couldn’t help but lament the fate of Strava’s Route Builder. Long a favourite feature of the social app, the route builder gave runners and cyclists ability to create and customise routes before setting out. Tragically, this feature moved behind a paywall a few…