TikTok reportedly tests 'Watch History' feature

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You might finally be able to see that TikTok you weren't able to bookmark but wanted to see. TikTok is reportedly working on a new Watch History feature to make it easier to find what you've watched so far. It was spotted by Twitter user Hammod Oh and is accessible through the app's settings and privacy menu. The feature is being tested out, so you might not have access to it yet. The company gave its standard response when asked to comment by Mashable. It says it is "always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience."

Before this, TikTok users have resorted to digging through the app's search function to spot previously viewed clips by toggling some filters. But this doesn't show TikToks chronologically, and you need to input a relevant search term. We don't know what the feature will look like if and when it rolls out, but it's certainly an essential feature for making the experience better on the app.

Apple Maps brings detailed 3D buildings, enhanced navigation to Canada

Apple has finally brought its Apple Maps experience to Canada. It offers detailed 3D buildings and improved navigation in select areas, including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Apple proudly claims it has built the map experience "from the ground up." You can expect detailed road markings, land cover, trees, elevation, public transit routes, etc. There's even a new windshield view for drivers and immersive walking directions in augmented reality.

Some of the detailed Canadian landmarks include the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal and Robson Square in Vancouver. The update is rolling out to users with iOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8.

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Samsung opens pre-orders for iMac-esque Smart Monitor M8

Samsung has just opened pre-orders for its new Smart Monitor M8, which looks quite similar to the iMac sans the computer part. If you don't need what Apple's Studio Display offers, this could be an alternative. It's a 32-inch display with USB-C charging, AirPlay support, and even smart TV features. It houses a 4K UHD LCD display with 400 nits of brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB, HDR support, and adaptive picture technology to automatically adjust display brightness and colour temperature.

Its chassis is 11.4mm thin and comes with a flat back, slim bezels, and a height-adjustable stand with tilt functionality. For connectivity and ports, it has Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, a micro HDMI port, and two USB-C ports offering 65W charging output for a phone and laptop. The Smart Monitor M8 even has a high-sensitivity Far-Field Voice microphone, two 5W speakers, and a removable magnetic 1080p SlimFit webcam with Face Tracking and Auto Zoom (similar to Apple's Center Stage feature).

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Spotify can use own in-app payment option in new Android pilot

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Google and Spotify will be giving you options on what payment system to use. The search giant introduces this new pilot program to counter the concerns of app makers about its high fees and alleged anticompetitive behavior. So, when users download Spotify from the Play Store, they will get an option of either Spotify's payment system or Google Play Billing. This option will be available in some countries in the coming months. 

The pilot involves a small number of participating developers, beginning with Spotify. "This pilot will help us to increase our understanding of whether and how user choice billing works for users in different countries and for developers of different sizes and categories," Google said in a blog post. 

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