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Threads App Sees Rise in Downloads, Competitor X Falls in Top Downloaded Apps List: Report

Threads was launched by Meta's Instagram in July 2023. It is a microblogging platform, similar to X (formerly Twitter). Within the first five days of its launch, the application saw 100 million registered users. However, the platform struggled to retain regular users on the text-based app after the initial rush. Since then the company has introduced several new features on the application aiming to enhance user experience. Threads appears to be gaining its footing back in the game as it saw an increase in the number of…

The Best Websites to Download Audiobooks for Free in 2024

Audiobooks are an incredibly convenient format for those who enjoy reading but struggle to make time for it in their everyday lives. They’re portable. You can listen to them on the way to work, while you’re exercising, or even when you’re doing chores around the house. And along with their ease of use, quite a few audiobooks can be accessed for free, if you know where to look. That’s where we come in. In the guide below, we’ll go over some of the best options around for downloading audiobooks for free. So you can get…

Barbie, Oppenheimer to Poor Things, how (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online

The winner in the Oscar nominations race Tuesday after a bruising year for the film industry was “Oppenheimer” with 13 nods, followed by the otherworldly “Poor Things” with 11 and the period epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10 and yes, Barbie was there too. 2023 was marred by strikes and work stoppages for the cinema world, throwing production and release schedules into chaos. Looking to catch up ahead of the Academy Awards on March 10? Here's how (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online:“OPPENHEIMER” 13…

How to play Minecraft on a Chromebook

Playing Minecraft on your Chromebook is straightforward, easy, and frankly some of the best fun you can have on a Chromebook. You'll need to download and install it, but that shouldn't take long — it's not the biggest of games. Want to start exploring a new blocky, voxel world on your Chromebook? Here's how to get Minecraft up and running. Mojang Can your Chromebook run Minecraft?Before we dive into the steps to install and run Minecraft on your Chromebook, we do need to check…

Don’t update your Google Pixel phone — you might break it

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends One of the reasons to buy a Google Pixel phone is to be first in line to receive software updates — from new Android versions to important security patches. Unfortunately, one of the latest updates from Google is breaking some Pixel phones. Over the weekend, a Reddit user on the r/GooglePixel subreddit compiled a list of threads from nearly a dozen Pixel owners reporting issues with their phones after downloading the most recent January 2024 Google Play system update. What’s wrong? In…

I used a new type of smartphone that could replace Android

Joe Maring / Digital Trends When you buy a phone today, your first decision is to decide which operating system you want: Android or iOS. We’ve seen other platforms come and go over the years, from Windows Phone to Palm OS, but Android and iOS remain your two sole choices in 2024. One of the last things I saw at CES 2024 earlier this month was a smartphone operating system that’s trying to be that third choice between Android and iOS. It’s called Apostrophy OS (also referred to as AphyOS), and I got to play around…

Ford unveils new infotainment system with Google integration

Ford Infotainment systems have matured. Once symbols of cutting-edge tech, screens and smartphone connectivity are as obligatory in new cars as cupholders and stereos. Keeping that in mind, Ford is updating its infotainment system in a more subtle way. Digital Trends got a preview of the new system, known simply as the Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience, and slated to debut in the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus from Ford’s luxury brand later this year at the automaker’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. What we saw was…

How to buy Bitcoin on eToro App?

eToro app is a simple and convenient way to buy Bitcoin Bitcoin is the most popular and valuable cryptocurrency in the market, and many investors and traders are interested in buying it. However, buying Bitcoin can be a daunting task for beginners, as it involves choosing a reliable platform, creating an account, verifying your identity, funding your account, and placing an order. In this article, we will show you how to buy Bitcoin on eToro app, one of the leading social trading platforms that offers a…

Galaxy phones can get newer Google Play system updates again

Last updated: January 11th, 2024 at 13:48 UTC+01:00 If you tried to install Google Play system updates on your Galaxy phone late last year, you might recall facing a strange issue. Most Galaxy phones were stuck on the July or older Google Play system update, and trying newer updates led Galaxy phone users to a “ghost” install that didn't change the Play system version, no matter how many times you may have tried installing it in a never-ending loop. In other words, Google Play system updates were bugged on most…

How to get a refund from the Google Play Store in 2024

If you've made a mistake and bought something other than one of the best apps on Google Play, you might be pondering about how to get a refund on Google Play's store. Depending on what you've bought and how long it has been since you purchased the item, there are different methods for requesting your refund. In this guide, we'll explain the best methods to get a refund from the Google Play store, no matter what you bought or when you bought it. Whether you bought a new app that doesn’t work how you imagined, a…