You Can Now React to iMessages With Emojis and Stickers
Not every text message needs a written response. If someone said something funny, you hit them with a “Haha” reaction. If you’re good with a proposed plan, reaction with a…
This Key on Your Mac Is Full of Hidden Shortcuts
Photo: dourleak (Shutterstock) When it comes to keyboard shortcuts on the Mac, the focus is often on Command, Control, Option, and Shift. However there’s another useful key with excellent keyboard…
Why You Keep Triggering Fireworks During Video Calls (and How to Fix It)
Did you just update your iPhone and Mac to the latest versions of iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma? Did you also accidentally set off fireworks during your latest work call,…
All the New Android Features Google Just Announced
It’s time for an Android feature drop: Google just announced a bunch of new features in a press release, as well as in an accompanying blog post. The new options…
All the New Android Features Google Announced Today
Image: Google While it isn’t time yet for the March Feature Drop, it’s still an exciting day to be on Android. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Google unveiled nine…
How to Get the New iPhone Emojis Early
Who doesn’t love new emojis? With Apple’s upcoming iOS 16.4, there are 21 new emojis to try out, including a new smiley, a pink heart, and a jellyfish. But you…
You Can Bring ‘Blob’ Emojis Back to Your Android Phone
Screenshot: Jake Peterson I’m generally an Apple man, but even I can admit Android’s “blobs” were the superior emoji. They’re cute, they’re fun, they’re unique, and they were unjustly retired…
All the Social Media ‘Algospeak’ You Don’t Understand
Photo: Vasin Lee (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever watched videos on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Reels, or Twitch (so, basically, everyone), you may have noticed a slew…
Add a Wee Emoji to Your iPhone’s Clock, Because You Deserve a Little Happiness
Photo: Jake Peterson It’s true iOS isn’t as customizable as Android, but the gap is much narrower than it used to be. These days, your can personalize your iPhone’s Lock…
Why the Emoji Skin Tone You Choose Matters
“I’m a white person, and despite there being a range of skin tones available for emoji these days, I still just choose the original Simpsons-esque yellow. Is this insensitive to…