Meta has updated its Threads app with new features, including the ability to see liked posts, upload higher quality media, and sort following list. Also Mark Zuckerberg announced that a web version and post search function will be launched soon.
FigJam has introduced Custom Color Palettes, allowing users to create and edit color palettes for team or project files. The feature supports up to nine colors and offers color consolidation for stickies. Check out more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/figjam-introduces-custom-color-palettes-for-enhanced-team-collaboration/
Shortwave, an app designed as a successor to Google Inbox, has launched its Android version on the Play Store. The app features a unique bottom-based navigation system and offers enhanced email prioritization, multiple Google account support, and AI-powered features: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/shortwave-finally-launches-android-app-version-1-0-an-enhanced-successor-to-google-inbox/
Google's Gboard for Android has introduced a Resize feature, allowing users to adjust their keyboard's size and position. The feature is currently available in Gboard version 13.2.05.x beta. Learn more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-s-gboard-for-android-introduces-new-resize-feature-for-adjustable-keyboard-dimensions/
WhatsApp is considering adding email sign-ins to boost security. The proposed feature aims to improve security in situations where a user loses their phone or faces verification issues. Learn more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/whatsapp-tests-email-sign-ins-for-enhanced-security-measures/
⚔️ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has launched a free starter version on Steam, offering access to a rotating roster of civilizations and a limited number of maps, campaigns, and historical battles. The edition allows single and multiplayer games.
Microsoft has announced a July 2023 release of Visual Studio Code 1.81 with updates including accessibility improvements, new diff editor features, and Python test discovery enhancements. It also launched a preview of the Unity extension for Visual Studio Code: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-announces-july-2023-release-of-visual-studio-code-with-accessibility-enhancements-new-features-and-unity-extension-preview/
Valve has updated its Steam client on desktop and Steam Deck, adding a sorting option for games, improved controller support and a new timer for the Steam overlay, that currently functions as a countdown, not a stopwatch.
Microsoft accidentally leaked an internal utility, StagingTool, during the Bug Bash event. The tool, similar to ViveTool, can enable hidden and unannounced features in Windows 11 preview builds. Despite its removal, it's now being shared online.
Google has introduced new privacy tool for its search engine, including a SafeSearch blurring option for explicit images and a dashboard for 'Results about you'. Users can now request removal of personal information and explicit images from search results.
Twitter Blue subscribers can now hide their blue checkmark, a sign of verified users, on their profiles. This feature allows users to use premium features without disclosing their subscription status. Check out more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/twitter-blue-users-can-now-hide-verified-checkmark/
Google Assistant is reportedly transitioning to a generative AI model using Large Language Model (LLM) technology, aiming to provide more contextually relevant responses using information from the web, similar to the Bard chatbot. Learn more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-assistant-to-shift-towards-generative-ai-model-aiming-to-outperform-competitors-with-advanced-contextual-responses/
Microsoft Loop, a competitor to platforms like Notion and Obsidian, is now available on the Microsoft Store as a Progressive Web App (PWA) after its launch on iPad. Learn more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/microsoft-s-alternative-to-notion-loop-is-now-available-in-the-microsoft-store/
Meta has introduced a Following tab to its new social media platform, #Threads, allowing users to view content from those they follow. The company also plans to add a feature to view liked posts.
The #Thunderbird team is transforming K-9 Mail into Thunderbird for Android, enhancing its UI, features, and security. A security audit by OSTIF and 7ASecurity found no high-risk vulnerabilities, with most low-to-medium risks already addressed.
Microsoft has launched TypeChat, a library aimed at improving app interfaces by incorporating large language models (LLMs) and enabling more natural AI responses. The open-source library uses TypeScript for type-safe AI responses and includes tools for prompt prototyping and schema validation: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/microsoft-introduces-typechat-a-library-for-enhancing-app-interfaces-with-large-language-models/
Problem solving
#ProtonMail has introduced Tracking Links Protection on its web app to enhance user privacy by removing known tracking parameters from links in emails.
🍺 #Homebrew, the open-source package manager for macOS, has released version 4.1.0 with improved security, reliability, performance, and usability. The update includes a signed API endpoint for brew downloads and preparations for future macOS Sonoma support.
Oracle's VirtualBox 7.0.10 update brings Linux Kernel support, improved performance for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, fixes for Virtual Machine Manager, GUI enhancements, better Guest Control/VBoxManage parameter handling, and more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/oracle-updates-virtualbox-to-version-7-0-10-enhancements-bug-fixes-and-new-linux-kernel-support/
