Category: Mobile Apps

TikTok is testing out new augmented reality developer tools

Stephanie Beck
Augmented Reality developer tools - AR

The social media app is trialing AR as its rivals Facebook and Snap have been openly doing the same. TikTok is following in the footsteps of some of its top rivals by testing new augmented reality developer tools. These could eventually provide the opportunity for creators to build AR effects into the popular social media app. The platform remains in the private beta stage of development and is called TikTok Effect Studio. According to a recent report from The Verge, the TikTok Effect Studio is in its private beta phase…

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Tencent introduces new controls to combat kids’ gaming addiction

Stephanie Beck
Gaming addiction - child using mobile phone

The company has announced it is adding new time-based restrictions for the length of minors’ play time. Tencent has announced that it is implementing new restrictions in the hopes of tackling gaming addiction among children. This was, to a considerable extent, a response to heavy criticism and pressure from state media. Chinese state media has called online games “spiritual opium” and has placed a substantial focus on gaming addiction among children. Tencent recently made a social media post, stating that it would be introducing new restriction measures following the requests…

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New PayPal mobile wallet app is ready for its big debut

Jorge Gonzalez
Mobile wallet app - PayPal app on phone

The completely overhauled “super app” will include all new options, services, and messaging. PayPal has given the go-ahead to move toward the launch of its newest mobile wallet app, which is expected to come with a full spectrum of additions. This digital payment application is now considered to be “code complete,” said the PayPal CEO. Dan Schulman, PayPal CEO, discussed the new mobile wallet app during the second quarter earnings call last week with investors. He called the application “code complete” and said that PayPal was preparing for a slow…

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Mobile Application Development RFP: How to make a mobile app?

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Mobile Application Development RFP: How to make a mobile app?

Are you someone who wants to know more about mobile app development RFP? Do you want to know how to fill out a mobile app development RFP brief? If you said yes to both these questions then keep scrolling down because we have just the solution you have been looking for. How to make a mobile app? If you are someone who is thinking about launching their mobile app, you must keep a few things in mind. Usually, when people know how to write an application and they have enough…

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Instagram for kids going ahead despite controversy, says Facebook

Stephanie Beck
Instagram for Kids - Children using mobile phones

The social network has confirmed its plans to create a platform targeting children under 13 years old. This week, Facebook confirmed that it continues to plan to create an Instagram for kids 13 years old and younger. The company is going ahead with the plan even as lawmakers have been calling for it to step away from those intentions. At the same time, Facebook announced updates for addressing younger user safety on its platforms. The announcements regarding the Instagram for kids plans were made on the official Facebook blog. There,…

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