Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement TechCrunch By:Aisha Malik 22 April 2026 at 21:00 Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.
Snap Mapβs new βPlace Loyaltyβ badges will show the spots you visit most often TechCrunch By:Aisha Malik 22 April 2026 at 17:00 If youβre in the top 25% of users who visit a certain place, youβll see your ranking on the Snap Map and can choose to share it with others.
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple: Hereβs a look at his 15-year legacy, from new products and services to China expansion TechCrunch By:Aisha Malik 22 April 2026 at 01:09 Cook, who joined Apple in 1998, succeeded Steve Jobs as CEO in 2011 and went on to transform Apple into a $4 trillion powerhouse.Β
Google Photos adds new touch-up tools for βquickβ fixes TechCrunch By:Aisha Malik 21 April 2026 at 00:20 You can use the new tools to remove blemishes, refine skin texture, brighten eyes, or whiten teeth in photos.
Deezer says 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated TechCrunch By:Aisha Malik 20 April 2026 at 18:57 Deezer says consumption of AI-generated music on the platform is still very low, between 1% and 3% of the total streams, and 85% of these streams are detected as fraudulent and are demonetized.