Category: Tech buzz

WhatsApp Now Lets All Users Create and Share Custom Sticker Packs WhatsApp has rolled out a major update this week that lets users create and manage custom sticker packs directly within the app—no third-party tools required. Previously, users could design and save personalized stickers on WhatsApp, but once the collection grew, organizing and accessing them…

After over a year of testing, Instagram has officially launched “Blend” for Reels—a feature that lets you create a shared feed of recommended Reels with a friend or group chat. As shown in the example screenshots, you can now create a Blend feed, which is shared via an invite sent through direct messages. Once accepted,…

OpenAI Reportedly Exploring Its Own Social Media Platform Centered on AI-Generated Images According to a new report from The Verge, OpenAI is in the early stages of developing a social media platform focused on images created through its AI tools. The project, still in internal prototyping, reportedly features a social feed powered by ChatGPT’s image…

Instagram is testing two new filters in the Reels tab that let users sort recommended videos by “Latest” or “Most Viewed.” Instagram Tests New Sorting Filters for Reels Feed Instagram is testing additional sorting options in the Reels tab, allowing users to filter content by “Latest” or **“Most Viewed.” As seen in a screenshot shared…

Google is raising the minimum requirement for how much storage Android devices must have Android 15 Raises Minimum Storage Requirement to 32GB Google is increasing the minimum storage requirement for Android devices starting with Android 15. To pass Google’s certification, all devices must now ship with at least 32GB of internal storage—up from the previous…

Samsung Ends Software Support for Several Popular Mid-Range Phones Samsung’s once-revolutionary mid-range devices are officially reaching the end of their software support life. Following the recent news that the Galaxy S20 series will no longer receive updates, several mid-range Galaxy models have now joined them. According to SamMobile, the Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A72…

Samsung’s Good Lock App Is Now Available Globally Samsung has officially released its Good Lock customization tool worldwide, offering Galaxy users around the globe access to a wide range of personalization features. Previously limited to select regions like South Korea, Good Lock can now be downloaded globally via the Galaxy Store, allowing users to significantly…

If you haven’t set a mobile-specific signature in Gmail for Android or iOS, the app will now default to using your web signature. This means emails sent from your phone will include the same formatting, images, and logos as your desktop signature. Mobile-specific signatures can still be customized: Android: Settings > [Your email address] >…

ChatGPT Plus Now Free for College Students Until May 2025 OpenAI is offering free access to ChatGPT Plus for college students in the U.S. and Canada through May 2025. The subscription includes faster response times, access to the latest GPT-4 model, and extra features. To qualify, students must verify their enrollment using SheerID. ChatGPT Plus…

YouTube is rolling out new features to make creating Shorts easier, including an upgraded video editor. The update introduces templates that use photos, automatic syncing of edits to music, and customizable stickers. These improvements are expected to launch this spring, though no exact release dates have been announced. YouTube has announced a suite of new…