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Apple hasn't launched a formal social network since the failure of iTunes Ping. However, some Apple features act like social apps, such as iMessage and the Shared Albums feature in the Photos app. These latest trends seem to have made Apple's “Find My” the go-to social app for keeping in touch with close friends and family. Social sharing features have become more common in recent years, especially among younger users, with services like Snapchat and Instagram offering or testing such features. However, Apple has built its own location-sharing feature into its Find My app, and it appears to be gaining…

Google has launched Google Essentials for Windows, an all-in-one app designed to make it easy to find and install the most popular Google apps. Currently, Google Essentials makes it easy to install and use Google Messages, Google Photos, and Google Play Games directly on your PC, and it also includes shortcuts to Google's productivity apps: Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. Related: Why Google Drive keeps filling up even after deleting files Google Play Games gives you access to thousands of PC and mobile games, including: Clash of Clansyou'll be able to sync your in-game progress and rewards across…

summary Apple will soon roll out new default app selection options for iOS and iPadOS. Initially, this will include Phone, Messages, Keyboard, Call Spam Filter, Password Manager, and will also allow you to remove certain Apple apps like Safari and App Store. This is just the beginning, with plans to add default navigation and translation apps next year. The walls around Apple's walled garden continue to slowly crumble as the company introduces features that were once virtually taboo for it, primarily due to new European Union regulations. Some of these changes, such as the addition of USB-C ports, have affected…

of APSA-PSA International Partnership Award, Co-sponsored by the British Political Science Association and APSA, It recognizes political scientists who have made significant contributions to the discipline in the areas of teaching, research, and civic engagement and who are engaged in collaborative and productive transnational partnerships. A quote from the Awards Committee: The 2024 APSA-PSA International Partnership Awards Committee has selected The Active Learning in Political Science (ALPS) blog as the winner of the 2024 APSA-PSA International Partnership Award. The editors are: Cathy Elliott (University College London – UK), James “Pigeon” Fielder (Colorado State University – USA), Jennifer Ostoiski (Colgate University…

Brenda Crews will become vice chancellor for Empowered Learning after 11 years as director of state assessment, accountability and academic measurement for the Leander Independent School District. The board approved her for the role during its Thursday meeting. “I am pleased to have Brenda Cruz step into the role of vice chancellor for Empowered Learning,” said Superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing. “Throughout her career in LISD, Brenda has built strong relationships and partnerships with principals, and I look forward to watching her work alongside these leaders as she guides them to ensure students are prepared for anything.” Mr. Crews has extensive…

Today, DoorDash announced its biggest update yet to its account deactivation process, adding new features and enhancements to continue providing fairness to millions of Dashers. The new changes are:Simplified in-app process for appealing disabled accounts Protect dashers from inaccurate claims of non-delivery of ordersFaster response times for disputes “Underpinning these important updates is one of our most fundamental principles: fairness,” said Ariel Salomon. Vice President of Customer Experience and Integrity at DoorDash”Our goal is that every Dasher who chooses to earn money with DoorDash is treated fairly and with the respect they deserve.”In-app invalidation appealsWe recognize the significant impact of…

What you need to knowGoogle recently launched its new Essentials desktop app, which brings together core services like Google Photos, Google Drive, and Google Messages in one place for easy access.This new experience ships pre-installed on new HP laptops, including Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, OMEN and Victus, and will be shipping to more Windows laptops soon. Google is offering a two-month free Google One trial to new subscribers through the Essentials app.Google is releasing a new desktop app called Google Essentials, which the company says will help users “discover and install many of Google's best services.” The desktop app will include…

Ever since the advent of cryptocurrencies, the crypto community has been interested in finding novel ways to generate steady income, with mining being a top preferred choice.  In that regard, a new, revolutionary concept of ‘Mobile Crypto Mining’ has emerged where crypto mining could be done with a finger tap on a smartphone. Owing to the popularity of this concept, there has been a barrage of Android mining apps of late.  In this article, we will explain all about mobile crypto mining and the top free mining applications you can use to level up your game. However, before we begin,…

The 609th installment in the series. This week we're bringing you a roundup of the best apps, games, and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 in the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the last seven days. Although Windows 10 is slowly approaching end of service, it remains the most used version of Windows. Brian listed 10 features of Windows 10 that are not available in Windows 11. As always, if I've missed any apps or games that you think were especially great when they were released this week, let me know in the comments below or send me an…

This is a paid production from the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium.Simplified: A new initiative by the zoo and the Promising Futures Fund will bring more learning opportunities to historically underserved children, and it's just one of the many ways the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium emphasizes the importance of literacy and learning. Why is this important?The Great Plains Zoo (GPZ) and the Promising Futures Fund We worked together for years to give kids opportunities. Experience the zoo through field trips and zoo camp scholarships. This partnership includes Focus on literacy Through a new initiative funded by a grant from…