WhatsApp to let users share recent chat history with new group members
This frequently requested feature is now available to a small set of beta testers via TestFlight. Here’s how it works.
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He began covering Apple news in Brazilian media in 2012 and later broadened his focus to the wider tech industry, hosting a daily podcast for seven years.
Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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Expand Expanding CloseAs Europe looks into Setapp Mobile shutdown, Apple goes on the offensive
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Expand Expanding CloseYou can now group tabs on OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser
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Expand Expanding CloseApple spent $10 million on U.S. lobbying in 2025, up nearly 30% from 2024
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Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook quietly taps John Ternus to oversee Apple’s design teams: report
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Expand Expanding CloseSpotify expands Prompted Playlist beta to the U.S. and Canada
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Expand Expanding CloseApple announces Lunar New Year promotion with discounts of up to 1,000 yuan in China
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