Technology News for Saturday 14th May 2022

1. WhatsApp testing new chat filters feature: All you need to know

As per a new report by WABetaInfo, the chat filters feature will come to Android, Desktop and iOS users and let them find chats quicker. The filters will include options like unread chats, contacts, non-contacts and groups.

2. RIP iPod: A Look Back at Apple's Iconic Music Player Over the Years

Apple changed the design in 2012 with the seventh-generation iPod nano, reverting to the rectangular shape but leaving the multi-touch display in place. The nano from this era looked similar to a tinier iPod touch, featuring a Home button and support for ...

3. WhatsApp working on these features in future updates. Read more

In the latest update, WhatsApp has been found out working on adjusting the status update page with minor changes. The WhatsApp tracker, WABetaInfo found that the company has removed the emoji, text and the background colour ...

4. May's Patch Tuesday updates make urgent patching a must

There were no updates this month for Microsoft browsers and Adobe Reader. And Windows 10 20H2 (we hardly knew ye) is now out of support. You can find more information on the risks ...

5. Over 15 lakh abandoned apps on Google, Apple may be removed soon. Here's why

There is always a risk to safety and security when a mobile application becomes abandoned or outdated. To ensure users have the latest privacy and security features, both Google and Apple are taking additional measures to eliminate apps that pose ...

6. Google's newest wares allow for a renewed sense of wonder

Now that most of our awe of technology has gone and the harms are on full display, perhaps there is a chance to return to wonder, writes Navneet Alang. ... About a decade ago, when my father was sick and couldn't do much of anything, I gave him my iPhone.

7. Top Stories: iPod Touch Discontinued, USB-C iPhone 15 Rumors, and More

Other news this week saw rumors about both the iPhone 14 Pro (slightly larger displays!) and iPhone 15 (USB-C instead of Lightning?), as well as a report that Apple is planning to launch the AirPods Max in new colors later this year, so read on for details ...

8. 9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: Google I/O, iPods, Black Holes and More

Google's language algorithm can handle your dad jokes. Here's why that matters. Google CEO Sundar Pichai on stage with a large screen detailing AI and joke explanation Screenshot by ...