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Usernames are coming soon to WhatsApp. Users now have the opportunity to reserve their names in advance.

With okElster, filing your tax return is just a click away. The Elster+ app automatically imports salary and pension data.

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames In the future, users will be able to add contacts without sharing their phone numbers. Here are all the known details.

Google Play Introduces New Fees, Alternative Payment Systems, and a Program for App Stores Starting Late June

The EU Commission mandates Meta to once again grant AI providers access to the WhatsApp Business interface.

Did your WhatsApp contact suddenly go silent? These six signs may indicate you've been blocked.

WhatsApp is working on single-view messages to enhance privacy. Texts will also disappear after being read once.

Snapchat to Introduce Ads Directly in Chat Snapchat will soon display ads directly within chat conversations. Several brands are already on board, and the rollout is also happening in Germany.

Google Calendar is getting up to 200 colors for events. This will provide better organization and a more personalized experience.

Spotify ends username login—what changes, what stays the same, and what users need to check now.

WhatsApp is developing a new Android widget that allows users to record and send voice messages directly from the home screen.

The language learning app Mondly is being discontinued. Users should prepare for the end of updates and new features.

WhatsApp is testing a new message menu in its Android beta. Key features are intended to be more closely aligned with the content.

Google is testing a new Android app called Dreambeans, which uses AI to compile and organize appointments and information.

Since 2020, Apple has not offered a standalone remote app for Apple TV on the iPhone. With iOS 27, the feature is finally making a comeback.

WhatsApp to raise iPhone requirements by the end of 2026. TECHBOOK reveals which devices are affected and why updates remain crucial.

Google is rolling out a new feature for its password manager, allowing passwords and passkeys to be securely transferred between services.

With the new "Rearrange Grid" feature, Instagram users finally have the ability to freely design their profile pages.

A WhatsApp chain message claims that Meta's AI can read private chats. Fact-checkers explain why this is not true.

A court ruling from Cologne could significantly tighten the labeling of advertising on Instagram. Even preview images are coming under scrutiny.

At the WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled its largest AI initiative to date with Siri AI. However, users in the EU will have to do without it.

A simple oversight can allow others to easily read all your WhatsApp chats.

Nintendo Music was released at the end of 2024. Now, the service is being expanded to browsers, tablets, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

WhatsApp is developing a new security feature called Scam Alert, designed to detect potential scam messages directly on smartphones.

YouTube frequently makes changes to its Music app. A recent update has completely overhauled the basic user interface.

WhatsApp Introduces 'Football Central 2026' for World Cup Updates WhatsApp is launching a new feature called "Football Central 2026" for the World Cup. Fans will receive a wealth of news directly within the app.

The free app "You Are Your Place" anonymously forwards reports of deficiencies directly to authorities via GPS.

Spotify expands mobile app with new features for playlists, downloads, and queue. The update is already being rolled out.

New labels and automatic detection are set to enhance transparency for AI-generated and AI-altered videos on YouTube.