A Threads post that I recently saw opened my eyes to a fun trick with Apple’s iOS 18 iMessage effects: You can make little emoji / ASCII-style animations with them.
I lost the original post (if that was you, let me know!), but I immediately used the idea. If you’ve done this, feel free to share your best ones. Below is a gallery of mine.
Instead of a swipe up to answer screen, Android Authority reports that an alternate screen found in a recent APK features a decline button on the left and an answer button on the right, resembling Apple’s iPhone setup.
Some Android OEMs like Samsung use a similar screen (with the answer button on the left), but so far, not Google.
Debuting under the company’s “Bright Arts” line of collectibles, Square Enix is releasing six miniature replicas of classic Sega consoles including the Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast in multiple regional variants.
Each tiny console includes a matching controller and will sell for ¥4,400 (around $30) when they launch in Japan starting on January 25th, 2025.
Would your driving experience be improved if a former Orc Warchief handled the navigation? Probably not, but World of Warcraft developer Blizzard has teamed up with Waze to make that happen anyway.
The “Thrall” voice option can be activated in the latest version of Waze, alongside some nerdy extras — like new Horde and Alliance moods, and turning your mount (erm, vehicle) avatar into a Red Drake.
