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Signal is publicly testing letting users add usernames to their accounts so they don’t have to share their phone number to connect via the encrypted messaging service. A screenshot of the feature posted on X says Signal users will be able to share their usernames using a unique QR code or link.

Amazon is rolling out this feature on iOS and web browsers. Support for the Android Amazon Shopping app will be available shortly. Passkeys is considered a more secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords.

WhatsApp update: The second account must be tied to secondary phone number. Notification settings can be adjusted for each account separately. The feature is currently available to Android users.

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Spam text protections will be accessible for all Google Voice users, both free and paid, including Starter, Standard, and Premier plans. It's gradually rolling out and will be widely available in the coming weeks.

With the release of Android 14 around the corner, Google is giving a facelift to the most popular mobile OS with new branding.The logo has been updated with a capital “A,” which Google said makes the letter stand out more prominently against the rest of the letters.

Elon Musk emphasized that the upcoming feature will enable users to engage in audio and video calls without the need for a traditional phone number. In support of this concept, he aptly describes X as "the effective global address book."

YouTube Music uses a note to signify audio before lyrics start. Currently, some tracks offer live lyrics, while others still have the static version.Live lyrics are already accessible on Apple Music, and now users of YouTube Music will also have access to this feature.

YouTube announced a new experiment on Android devices that determines a song via humming — which seems like a major step up from Apple’s music recognition app Shazam.Notably, this function is not yet accessible to iOS users.

A fresh leak now shows that the iPhone 15 will also receive faster charging support, which Android users have been enjoying for a long time now. Apple will likely launch the 2023 iPhones next month.