TikTok's TV app rolls out on more devices in Canada, the US

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TikTok rolled out its TV app on the Fire TV earlier this month in Canada and the US. It has done the same to LG TVs in some European countries. But now, it's rolling out to more devices like Google and Android TV, LG, and Samsung smart TVs, too.

While TikTok is designed for a smartphone's vertical use, the TV app takes advantage of the bigger display and horizontal orientation. You can access the For You and Following feeds if you sign in to your account. You can also view the Discover page here. 

Source: Engadget

Apple will fix faulty speakers on a 'small percentage' of iPhone 12, 12 Pro for free

If you noticed an issue with your iPhone 12 or 12 Pro's speaker, you might be eligible for a free repair from Apple. The company shared on a blog post that a "very small percentage" of devices manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021 might have some audio issues due to a component failure on the receiver module. If you can't omit the unwanted sound from the receiver when you make or take calls, you might be eligible for this free repair. You can find more information on how to verify your eligibility through this link.

This repair program doesn't include the iPhone 12 mini or Pro Max, so you'll have to pay for the repair of any problems there.

Via: Gizmodo

Meta will delay Facebook, Instagram message encryption to 2023

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Meta was initially scheduled to release end-to-end encrypted messaging on Facebook Messenger and Instagram as soon as next year. But now, we learn that this plan is delayed to "sometime in 2023." The company delivered the update through a commentary Meta's safety head Antigone Davis wrote for The Telegraph. Davis wrote they're taking the extra time to "get this right."

The company said it is working with privacy and safety experts, governments, and civil society to work on this feature so that privacy and safety will work hand in hand. Davis writes about Meta's approaches to detect abuse and prevent harm proactively, including looking at suspicious patterns of activities on non-encrypted data and user reports. 

Via: Engadget

Disneyland to get the Alexa-based 'Hey, Disney' voice assistant in 2022

If you find yourself at a Disneyland Hotel in 2022, you'll be able to use the "Hey, Disney" prompt in your hotel room as the voice assistant will work alongside Alexa, courtesy of the in-room Echo speakers. It can handle requests involving amenities or tell stories or jokes.

The theme park is also getting the MagicBand+ next year. These smart wristbands will allow you to enter the park, make purchases, and, basically, go touch-free in many areas in the park. You can even use it to improve the experience in specific areas through lights, gesture controls, and haptic feedback.

Source: Engadget