So far this year, we’ve been introduced to popular photo filters like Snapchat’s gender-swapping filter and the FaceApp challenge that makes you look super young or gives you wrinkles you’re not ready to see. Now Snapchat has come out with Time Machine, a new filter that lets you swipe left and right to watch yourself …
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If you didn’t customize your iPhone’s Memoji, you’re missing out. Here’s how
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. By this point, you’ve probably created a Memoji avatar on your iPhone — or at least seen one. And now that iOS 13 has been out for a couple of months, chances are you’ve heard about the new ways to customize your Memoji avatar. Apple’s update …
Read More »Apple Sidecar: Use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now that MacOS Catalina has released (here’s how to install it), you can officially use your iPad as a second screen to your Mac. Before Apple Sidecar was an iPad feature, it was best known as a delicious cocktail. But we’ll gladly raise a glass to …
Read More »Hide where you’re going in Google Maps to keep your navigation history a secret
Google has launched an Incognito Mode feature that lets you go MIA while using the Maps app. In other words, you can use Google Maps without letting others see where you’re going, which can be useful if you’re birthday shopping or planning a surprise get-together. When in incognito mode, Maps won’t save any of the spots you’ve searched for, in …
Read More »Pixel Buds 2: The lowdown on Google’s new ‘floating’ wireless earbuds for 2020
Google unveiled its second-generation Pixel Buds at its Pixel 4 event Tuesday. Google’s retooled earbuds will include hands-free access to Google Assistant as well as the ability to make calls, answer texts, use Google Translate and more — all in a sleek cordless design. The new Buds will be available to buy in Spring 2020 for $179. Along with the updated Pixel Buds, …
Read More »MacOS Catalina is killing off 32
MacOS Catalina is here, and with the update comes the transition from 32-bit apps to 64-bit apps. Overall, this is a good thing because it means that apps will run faster and access more memory. The move to exclusively using 64-bit apps in MacOS Catalina has been in the works for years, and Apple has been helping developers transition their …
Read More »Every way to watch movies and shows offline: Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Hulu
Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube have revolutionized how we watch TV by streaming movies and shows to your screen of choice. Then they went a step further to take the streaming out of streaming video, at least when it comes to phones and tablets. If anything, downloading a show gives you even more freedom because you can watch literally anywhere at …
Read More »These new Twitter settings sideline haters before they can ruin your day
Twitter is a Petri dish of trolls who feed on sending offensive messages, replies or Tweets to other users. That’s why Twitter has rolled out a couple of new tools on its app and via browser. One helps you hide negative replies to your Tweets and the other filters out rude direct messages. These new tools are designed to help …
Read More »5 iPhone wallpapers that hide the screen notch and how to get them
The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are officially available (here’s how to get one). And with the new Super Retina XDR display, you’ll need a cool wallpaper that shows off the screen. If you were hoping the camera notch would disappear with the new iPhone release, you’re in luck because these wallpapers help hide the wide notch at the …
Read More »How to avoid being catfished like these 16 women on the same Tinder date
Apps like Tinder and Bumble are popular sources for finding a date online, but they’re also a playground for scummy catfishers, like the one who fooled 16 women in one night on Tinder. A catfisher creates fake profiles on social media sites and dating apps in order to prey on the vulnerable in hopes of humiliating them, scamming them for …
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