Entries by Nicole Batac (11828)

Wednesday
Jul282021

Twitter tests a dedicated tab for 'Super Follow' tweets

Twitter's upcoming paid Super Follow service is getting a dedicated tab on the app. At least, the company is testing the feature. Developer Nima Owji shared screenshots of the new tab. It will show up for users who offer paid content. It's expected to be available on the web and mobile.

Super Follow gives creators on Twitter a chance to provide exclusive content for USD 4.99 per month. These include exclusive tweets, private Spaces, and exclusive newsletters. Twitter hasn't announced when Super Follow will launch, but it looks like it is working on the backend to get it ready.

Source: 9to5Mac

Wednesday
Jul282021

Waze's trip preview screen will show you best routing choice

Waze will give you more options about the route you want to take, even before leaving the house. The app will show alternative roads to take, traffic conditions, and real-time reports to help you decide the best course to take. The company wrote, "From now on, you'll be getting 'the why' in your trip preview, so you'll know Waze is making the best recommendation." This new trip preview feature has started rolling out to users and will reach everyone in the next couple of months. Waze reminds you to update to the latest version of the app to get the update.

Wednesday
Jul282021

Nintendo to shut down 'Dr. Mario World' mobile game on Nov. 1

Nintendo's Dr. Mario World mobile game will cease to exist after October 31, 2021. The company has announced it's shutting the game down then, with the sale of the in-game currency, diamonds, halting tomorrow, July 29.

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Tuesday
Jul272021

Report: Netflix wants to make a live-action 'Pokémon' series

Detective Pikachu might not be the only live-action Pokémon content out there. Netflix is reportedly planning a Pokémon series, much like the live-action film starring Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith. It isn't clear, though, how the creatures will look. It isn't known when the series might launch, but Lucifer's Joe Henderson reportedly helms the series.

Source: Variety