Threads gets quoting and notifications features from Meta

One of the Threads features missing at launch was the ability to quote other people’s posts, similar to a retweet on X/Twitter. Finally, you can quote posts by clicking on the repost icon at the bottom of a post and choosing the “Quote” option. It's available on desktop now. This allows you to add your own commentary to someone else’s thread.

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Apple seemingly confirms no USB-C restrictions for iPhone 15

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Before Apple’s launch event, many people speculated that the iPhone 15 USB-C port would have some limitations, and only Apple-approved cables and accessories could use its full data transfer and charging capabilities. This would have been similar to the Lightning port in previous iPhone models, but a new report today says that Apple has indirectly confirmed that there are no such restrictions with the USB-C port in iPhone 15 models.

Arstechnica says the USB-C port in iPhone 15 models is completely standard, with no Apple certification requirements for cables or accessories. As evidence, it points out that Apple has updated the compatibility tables for existing Mac and iPad USB-C chargers and cables to state that they are also compatible with the iPhone 15.

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'Mario Kart Tour' to stop adding new content after Oct. 4

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Mario Kart Tour, the mobile spin-off of Nintendo’s popular racing series, is ending its original content updates after October 4. Nintendo announced that the game will only have three more "tours" (multiplayer events) before rehashing previous ones. This means there won't be new courses, drivers, karts, gliders, or features will be after that date.

The game will still be playable, but without new content, it may lose many players over time. Nintendo did not explain why they decided to stop developing new content for the game, which has been a financial success for them. The game has earned nearly US$300 million as of last year, making it Nintendo’s second-most profitable mobile title after Fire Emblem Heroes.

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Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 to launch without Double Tap feature

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Double Tap is a new way of interacting with the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The S9 chip in both smartwatches powers a machine-learning algorithm that “detects the unique signature of tiny wrist movements and changes in blood flow when the index finger and thumb perform a double tap,” according to Apple. The Double Tap gesture can be used to perform the primary function of an app. For example, you can snooze your alarm in the morning by simply tapping your fingers together, without touching your watch.

However, Double Tap won’t be available when the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 hit the shelves next Friday, September 22. Apple says the feature will be added via a software update in October but did not provide a specific date. This is disappointing news for Apple Watch fans who were looking forward to trying out one of the few new features. 

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