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TikTok introduces group chat feature for up to 32 users, other changes

If you’re a TikTok fan, you’re going to like this. TikTok has begun rolling out new direct messaging features including group chats with support for up to 32 people. The chats allow users aged 16 and over to share and comment on TikTok videos with friends and family members without having to open a separate […]

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U.S. Department of Justice files suit against TikTok, alleges COPPA, data tracking violations

Well, this is never a good thing. The United States Department of Justice on Friday sued TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). COPPA makes it illegal for websites to collect, use, and disclose data from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. The lawsuit […]

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Consumer Reports testing highlights iPhone 15 Pro Max’s durability

Following last week’s event wherein the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything noted that the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s back component could be cracked by bending it with your hands, some speculation has been raised as to the durability of the new titanium frame. It was also noted that the smaller 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro did not crack […]

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TikTok video lengths extended to 10 minutes

Because the TikTok addiction must be fed. TikTok users can now upload videos up to 10 minutes in length, the first major change since the social media platform adopted a three minute video length last July. According to the publication, a longer video “can give creators more time and flexibility when filming things like cooking […]

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macOS Monterey 12.1 betas hint at forthcoming release of SharePlay, Universal Control, and other promised features

Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.1 update is still in beta testing, but it looks like several promised features such as SharePlay and Universal Control could arrive with its release. The first macOS 12.1 beta enabled SharePlay on the Mac, allowing developers to prepare their apps to support the feature. SharePlay, which is already available in iOS 15.1, […]