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X update to reveal accounts' location may arrive this week

X might be just days away from rolling out a feature that’s been in the works for over a month. The platform is getting ready to display country...

Nov 17, 2025 2 Min Read

Apple

WhatsApp iPhone multiple accounts support edges closer as FAQ page goes live

WhatsApp’s long-awaited multiple account support for iPhone users appears ready to launch after the company quietly published an official FAQ page detailing how the feature works. The...

Nov 17, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

You can disable YouTube Shorts on mobile and desktop with Brave browser

If you have ever felt like YouTube’s short-form videos keep barging into your searches and feeds, Brave just gave you a neat escape hatch. The privacy-focused browser...

Nov 14, 2025 1 Min Read

Android

Pixel Feature Drop now officially unlocked via Play System update, as Call Recording goes global & speakerphone bug worsens

It’s been a busy week for Pixel users and, naturally, for the PiunikaWeb readership. You’re already keenly aware of the security components of the November 2025 Pixel Drop...

Nov 14, 2025 4 Min Read

Apps

X Chat replacing DMs for some X users, prompting PIN input for access

Update 13/11/25 – 09:11 am (IST): Since xAI is yet to publish any documentation related to all the changes and features X Chat brings to the table...

Nov 12, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

November 2025 Pixel Drop & security update bring new AI features, bug fixes for battery, camera, & emergency calling

Google has officially begun rolling out the November 2025 Pixel Drop alongside the monthly security update, giving Pixel users a fresh batch of AI-powered features, personalization tools, and essential...

Nov 12, 2025 3 Min Read

Apps

xAI testing new 'Highlight Stories' for Grok as new video and Imagine features roll out in Android 1.0.70

xAI appears to be experimenting with a fresh way to surface news and trending topics inside the Grok app, according to code spotted by developer Nima Owji. The feature, dubbed...

Nov 11, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

X testing inline YouTube playback while launching @Bangers to spotlight viral posts

It seems the folks at xAI are working on a revamped YouTube video-sharing and watching experience on X. An ongoing test in the iOS app shows that YouTube videos...

Nov 10, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

Elon Musk's Grok now supports text-to-video generation

Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot just got a major creative boost. Grok now supports text-to-video generation, letting users create short video clips directly from text prompts without...

Nov 07, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

TikTok testing 'New Posts' label and enhanced sound picker features

TikTok appears to be gearing up to release several features aimed at improving content discovery and audio customization for creators, according to recent findings shared by social media manager oncescuradu...

Nov 07, 2025 1 Min Read

Android

Upcoming Grok Android app to bring video download improvements, new media detail experience; Trending Now feature coming too

Grok’s Android app is getting ready for some major upgrades that should make the experience smoother for users who’ve been dealing with frustrating quirks. Lara Lu...

Nov 06, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

WhatsApp third-party chat compatibility in Europe begins with BirdyChat; usernames coming in 2026

WhatsApp users in the European Union just got their first real taste of what third-party messaging interoperability looks like. BirdyChat, a productivity messaging app, has become the first platform...

Nov 06, 2025 2 Min Read