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Android Authority
13-06-2025
- Android Authority
Snapseed sprouts its first new growth in years, as major update blooms
Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google has rolled out a big update to the Snapseed app for iPhone and iPad. The update refreshes the look and adds a new 'Faves' tab. It appears there are no plans to update the Android version. You may remember Snapseed, the photo editing app Google acquired back in 2012. It's been a while since Snapseed received a big update, but it looks like one just rolled out. The catch is that the update is only available for the iPhone and iPad. Spotted by 9to5Google, the Snapseed app for iPhone and iPad has received a refresh and a few other changes. Version 3.0 not only introduces a simplified version of the app's icon, but also revamps the UI so photos you've edited appear in a grid. You'll also find a circular floating action button (FAB) near the bottom of the screen that will allow you to start editing. Old New Additionally, Google has moved around the tabs and added a new option. The 'Looks' tab is still located on the bottom left, but 'Tools' has moved from the center spot over to the right. Meanwhile, the 'Export' tab has moved to the top right corner, with a new 'Faves' tab taking its old spot in the bottom bar. This new Faves tab lets you save tools for quick access. The last time Snapseed received a big update like this was back in 2021, when dark mode was added for iOS. If you're wondering if the Android version will get the same treatment, don't get your hopes up. In a statement to The Verge, a Google spokesperson said that the company doesn't 'have anything to share yet.' Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
29-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Nintendo preps for Switch 2 with a better way to share screenshots to your phone
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR An update has rolled out for the Nintendo Switch Online App. The update changes the name of the app and some elements of the UI. The app offers a handful of new features, like automatic screenshot and video uploads to your phone, getting notifications when a friend is online, and more. It's hard to believe, but we're only seven days out before the Nintendo Switch 2 hits store shelves. In preparation for the new console's arrival, the Nintendo Switch Online App has received an update. This update brings a few helpful changes that make the app much more useful than before. Today, version 3.0.1 of the Nintendo Switch Online App rolled out to Android and iOS. This update contains a few notable revisions to the app. The first bullet point in the changelog mentions that the app's name has been shortened to the Nintendo Switch App. Nintendo has also redesigned some of the app's elements. One of the more important improvements in this update involves screenshots and videos. Previously, you had to scan a QR code and connect to a temporary Wi-Fi network to transfer files wirelessly from the Switch to your phone. Now you'll be able to upload screenshots and videos from your Switch 2 to your phone automatically. Unfortunately, this functionality is only for the Switch 2. The app states that you'll be able to upload up to 100 files, which can be stored for up to 30 days. A few other nice changes are that you can now receive invites for GameChat, get notifications when friends are online, and add new friends all in the app. Nintendo also mentions that the update contains fixes for known bugs. Ryan McNeal / Android Authority Considering that similar features have long existed in PlayStation's and Xbox's apps, it's nice to see Nintendo finally catch up to its peers in this respect. But this wasn't the only update the company released today, as the Nintendo Today app also received some attention. Users can now link the app's calendar with their own calendar app, favorite content, and filter news. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Duolingo users baffled by new icon and say app has ‘gone demonic' after cryptic social media post
THE popular language-learning app has shocked users with its new look - after scrapping its social media accounts. The iconic logo - which now appears with three eyes - has blown the brains of fans. Duolingo recently wiped its Instagram and TikTok accounts, followed by the mind-boggling message 'gonefornow123". Alongside the cryptic message was a set of two dead roses and three eye emojis in the bio description. Its last post on platform X on May 17 read: 'Real eyes realise real lies,' followed by another set of three eye emojis. One user asked: "I was updating a bunch of my apps and saw Duolingo had three eyes now??? I opened the what's new tab and it's like he's gone demonic…?" "Could this be another sign of the second coming?" inquired a second user. "The 3 eyes creep me out personally," admitted a third. A fourth penned: "Why does Duo have 3 eyes??' Duolingo has left its 16.7 million TikTok followers and 4.6 million Instagram fans baffled after disappearing without explanation. A Duolingo spokesperson told ADWEEK recently: 'Let's just say we're experimenting with silence. "Sometimes, the best way to make noise is to disappear first.' Duolingo's Viral Owl Exit: The End of Duo? Duolingo is a free language learning app that helps users master new words and phrases in a language of their choice. The app delivers up game style language study tools in bite-sized lessons. Users can choose from over 40 languages to learn from scratch, or simply to brush up on their knowledge of speaking a second language. In October 2023, the Duolingo owl appeared to melt as part of a limited-time app icon change. Duolingo is the world's most downloaded free language-learning app. 2
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Airbnb announces huge ‘beyond stays' plan as it ramps up competition with hotels
Airbnb has announced a major revamp of its app and services, introducing features that allow users to book experiences and services alongside their accommodation. The update, described as "transformational" by Airbnb chief business officer Dave Stephenson, marks a significant expansion for the company. Inspired by Amazon 's evolution beyond its online bookstore origins, Airbnb now enables users to book add-on services such as private chefs or personal trainers. The redesigned app also features a revamped experiences section, offering access to sightseeing tours, classes, and other activities. This centralised platform allows users to manage all aspects of their trip within a single app. Stephenson highlighted this as a deliberate move to broaden Airbnb's offerings beyond its core property rental business. 'We're talking about expanding beyond the core (of the service),' he told PA. 'We've thought of Airbnb like Amazon – Amazon moved from books to many, many things; Airbnb moved from stays to many, many things. 'It's really the first day of expanding into these new areas and rebuilding even the way in which you interact with Airbnb, the way the app works, the way in which you experience things.' 'We are redoing the app, so you'll have stays, you'll have services and you'll have experiences and when you book them, the app works with you so that it integrates it into your itinerary. 'You can actually know who else is travelling on these trips and interact with them through messaging, and there are also brand new tools for hosts.' 'We have an incredible business, but I'd call it a nice two or three-storey building, and now we're building the foundation that will enable this to a hundred-story skyscraper.' Airbnb said that, at launch, it will have 10 categories of services available in 260 cities around the world, with more to be added in the future. Those include spa treatments, hair and make-up, nails, prepared meals and catering services. The upgraded experiences feature will allow users to book things such as landmark, museum and cultural experiences, led by local experts, as well as outdoor and wildlife tours and other classes. Airbnb confirmed these would be available in more than 650 cities around the world, with more to be added. The site's co-founder and chief executive Brian Chesky said the revamp of the platform meant users no longer had to choose between a hotel or an Airbnb when they were deciding on if they wanted amenities or space. 'Seventeen years ago, we changed the way people travel. More than two billion guests later, Airbnb is synonymous with a place to stay,' he said. 'With the launch of services and experiences, we're changing travel again. Now you can Airbnb more than an Airbnb.' 'Now, we're giving you the best of both worlds – amazing homes with services that make them even more special.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
One Year From Software Fiasco, Sonos Can Still Carry a Tune
Sonos passed a rather ignominious anniversary this past week. At least the company celebrated in style. When the maker of premium wireless speakers posted its fiscal second-quarter results on May 7, exactly one year had passed since a disastrous app upgrade. The Most Profitable Dividend Strategy Is the Simplest Record Beef Prices Poised to Hit Consumers This Summer He Unlocked the Secret to Selling Luxury Style Online Warren Buffett's Unparalleled Investing Record—in Charts Why This Stock-Market Bounce Won't Hold When Sonos launched the overhauled version of its app that customers use to control their product, it proved so buggy that many complained of being completely unable to use their systems. The update even marred the launch of the company's first headphones just a month later. It ultimately forced Sonos to call off other product launches and take down its financial forecast for the year. Sonos is still working its way out of that hole. But the latest results were a good step in the right direction. Revenue rose nearly 3% from a year earlier to about $260 million, beating Wall Street's projections. The company also kept gross margins flat with the prior quarter at 44%—despite a step-up in production to get ahead of the tariffs President Trump announced just after the quarter ended. Sonos shares have jumped more than 16% since the report. The stock is still down 42% since the new app launched, compared with a 10% gain for the Nasdaq in that time. So clearly Sonos still has a lot of work to do. That work is falling to Tom Conrad, the longtime Sonos board member who stepped in as chief executive in January. It has been a busy four months, with Sonos reducing its workforce by 12% and Conrad overhauling the organizational structure. That thinned out the layers, combining multiple hardware business units into one and centralizing the company's software efforts. 'It's pretty dramatic the progress we have made,' Conrad said in an interview. Software in particular remains a major focus—Sonos won't be launching any new hardware products for the rest of its current fiscal year as it focuses on making further improvements to the software. 'My bar is, the app has to be fast, reliable and easy to use,' he said. Will it all work? The Sonos brand has certainly taken a hit, but the damage doesn't seem permanent, or universal. The company has called out strong sales of the Arc Ultra over the past two quarters, a $1,000 TV soundbar that came out last fall when Sonos was still dealing with the blowback from its app update. And new customers are still coming in—at least at the right price. Sonos recently cut the price on its Era 100 by 20% to match the $199 price of its previous entry-level speakers. Conrad said the response so far has been strong, especially among customers new to the company's products. In a note to clients, Erik Woodring of Morgan Stanley said such moves could 'lower the friction of onboarding new users, which could pay dividends if successful, as the average Sonos household had 3.08 products at the end of [fiscal year 2024].' Still, Sonos will have to pull off the difficult balancing act of repairing its brand and expanding its customer base while in the midst of a trade war. The company deftly moved most of its manufacturing out of China during the first Trump administration, but it still faces tariff costs related to its manufacturing bases in Malaysia and Vietnam. Those costs could raise its expenses by as much as $10 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. That will leave Sonos with the same hard choice faced by other premium hardware makers like Apple: to raise prices or sacrifice profit margins. But building up inventory has bought the company some time. 'We have a lot of levers we can pull, and we don't have to pull them in haste,' Conrad said. Today's Sonos knows all too well the value of getting it right the first time. Write to Dan Gallagher at China's Exports to U.S. Plunge, in Sign of Bite From Trump Tariffs Newark Airport Suffers Another Tech Outage, FAA Says Elliott Eyes Bet on Pipeline Carrying Russian Gas Trump Media Narrows Loss, Looks to Continue Expanding China to Crack Down on Rare-Earth Materials Ahead of U.S. Trade Talks
