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Apple unveils an all-new Lock Screen experience and new ways to share and communicate in iOS 16

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today previewed iOS 16, delivering the biggest update ever to the Lock Screen, and new sharing, communication, and intelligence features that together change the way users experience iPhone. iOS 16 introduces iCloud Shared Photo Library to seamlessly share a collection of photos with family, updates to Messages and Mail that help users stay in touch with ease, and powerful enhancements to Live Text and Visual Look Up.…

Partners Share Tried and True Best Practices for Facebook Video

In 2021, the Media Partnerships Team held several virtual programs for digital publishers seeking support for their video content business on Facebook, inclusive of workshops and office hours. In attendance were partners from Hometalk, VICE, Barstool Sports, Tastemade, Hive Media Group, CollegeHumor Media and more. Partners shared their success stories and strategies. Breakout sessions helped participants translate these strategies into actionable…

Drive Reach Without Watchbait

We want to make sure the time people spend on our platform is well spent and that the content they consume is meaningful and satisfying. For video content in particular, we aim to foster a healthy ecosystem of high quality content and publishers. We see the use of “watchbait” in our video ecosystem, which includes using tactics like withholding key information, sensationalizing content, or misleading viewers about the true nature of the video. These…

Looking to the future at Microsoft Envision

Over the past year at Microsoft Envision, the digital series we co-produce with Accenture and Avanade, we’ve heard from business leaders about how organizations can persevere in a time of ongoing disruption, as well as what it takes to build agility and foster innovation. Speakers this season have included former PepsiCo Chair and CEO Indra Nooyi, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman, and Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture, along with tennis icon…

Welcome a new era of happier driving with Headspace

Traffic is the worst. The longer you’re in it, the worse your blood pressure, sleep, back pain, and risk of depression. As more and more people get back into the rhythm of having to commute to school or work, many are finding themselves stuck in traffic again. To find a way to help combat the negative effects of traffic and encourage drivers to enjoy their drives, we turned to our friends at Headspace, a global leader in mindfulness and mediation.…

Road Trip with Kehlani

For many, the car is a sacred, peaceful place to reset while on the road. That’s certainly true for Kehlani, the American singer, songwriter and dancer whose music has united fans around the world. Today, Kehlani brings their love for the journey to Waze. Fans can join Kehlani for a ride that takes them up close and personal to the artist, as Kehlani reveals personal stories from the road, how they set the mood in the car and of course, what making…

Bootstrap 5.2.0 beta

It’s the biggest release since v5 itself—Bootstrap v5.2.0-beta1 is here! This release features redesigned docs, CSS variables for all our components, responsive offcanvas, new helpers and utilities, refined buttons and inputs, and lots of improvements under the hood. Given the size of the update and time since our last release, we’re doing something different and shipping it as a beta first. Keep reading for details. Why so long? I want to start…

Using CSS variables in Bootstrap

Bootstrap v5.2.0-beta1 added a slew of CSS custom properties, or CSS variables, across the :root level and all our core components. Here’s a quick look at how you can utilize them in your projects. With CSS variables, you can now customize Bootstrap easier than ever, and without the need for a CSS preprocessor. All the power of Sass is still there behind the scenes, but CSS variables adds a ton of power for the future. Use and compose new values,…

Explore, communicate and customize with Android

Android is constantly adding features to better connect with the people and devices around you. Today, we’re introducing a set of updates to help your phone stand out as much as you do. From more expressive ways to message your friends, to subtle but smart upgrades to entertainment and accessibility, we ensure that every interaction with your Android device is more helpful than the last. Add a personal touch to messaging with Gboard A picture is…