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I promise everyone doesn't need to keep suggesting ways to block ads on YouTube. I know of all the options already. I don't just keep seeing ads out of ignorance, it's because none of the alternatives are worth it.
#the post was just a joke because i thought the ad was stupid#i would have sideloaded youtube++ if altstore didn't make you renew certificates every seven days#i'd rather just have ads at that point#also you can stop suggesting android apps#i don't have an android#i would have downloaded revanced years ago if i did
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HOW DO YOU BEGIN A PARAGRAPH?
This is a question one of my followers asked me last night as we were talking about writing. I answered simply saying that I follow the lead of my feelings to start, then I just let it flow. And is the same answer I will give you. When I write I just let it go, without caring about grammar or something else for the moment, because as I always advised I prefer to give myself a stop and re-read what I wrote revising it.
Look at the idea you have: If you have any idea about a character or a story, I can suggest letting it flow on paper, digital or physical, doesn’t matter, just let it flow. Write some notes about it, some names of your characters if you, like me feel like starting a story with the name, instead of starting the story and then choosing the name.
Find the right inspiration: What can work for me, probably won’t work for you as well, because we are all different from each other, and is good like that.
Follow the Lead and the feelings inspiration gives you: Every sentiment you will feel, let it flow out on the paper and let it go, let go of all that is negative for your writing and use it to create something good. If you feel anger, write about something that can take it out from you, is okay if while you are writing you burst out crying because you are nervous or angry as if you burst out laughing doing it. People may think you are a bit crazy, but who cares? We are writers, we do not need to be sane.
What if I cannot write down what is in my head or I cannot do that at home but in other places? For what is worth, I think is normal, because at times it happens also to me, so I can give you some pieces of advice.
Take with you always a little notebook and a pen. This way if inspiration kicks in that you are out of your Writer’s nook, you will be able to take notes, otherwise, you can use Google Keep this is the link to the phone app for Android, and this is the app for iPhone, while this is the link for the browser extension. Depends on you, but trust me this is useful.
Take a breath and relax your brain: If you are at home and you don’t have with you something to write down and that moment you want to write your idea seems to escape your brain, I know is frustrating. Just breathe, find a Nook where to relax, and cut the world out. You can try to close your eyes and let the thoughts flow away from your foggy mind. Imagine the fog dissipating and leaving there just a light globe, take it in your hands and take a deep breath. Then open your eyes. Usually, this method works for me and I can find out my ideas. Sometimes the best way to reach all of those is to be alone with yourselves somewhere you feel at ease, don’t rush the process, take your time, and just let me know what worked for you! I am curious! Writing is a draining matter and I will never stop saying it, take your time and rest.
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Hi, do you still have modded spotify rec for android? Mine stopped working and the new one I got gives me ads, doesn't show any song in my my playlists either.
if u were using xmanager then yh ik on the reddit n discord a lot of ppl are getting issues personally im not really getting many issues it's still usable for me but i suspect it myb has to do with the phone version bc my phone is pretty outdated. i saw someone say u can download the real spotify app n adguard dns on ur phone n it will block the ads but ofc u wont get any of the premium features n i hvnet tried it myself. spotube is a good alternative to spotify but i wld highly suggest making a second spotify acc copying over ur liked songs n other playlists to it n then logging in with tht one to spotube so u dont accidentally lose ur og account.
my tips for xmanager which i cant verify but it's just what seems to work for me. i frequently use spotify on the desktop application (modded as well) as well even if im listening on my phone i usually control from my laptop since im in front my laptop so if it's possible to log in on desktop or web (mine is not modded) i wld suggest doing tht from time to time n seeing if it helps. usually when it's giving trouble i play a song on web with browser vpn on n hving the xmanager open on my android at the same time n tht helps n then i close web n go back to android. downloading an older version of xmanager also works sometimes i was using 512 for a bit then i reupgraded. also i find sometimes if xmanager isnt working del it download real spotify app play a song for a bit then delete n reinstall xmanager sometimes tht does the trick. if u dont hv access to a laptop myb see if visitng spotiyf web player on ur phone using show desktop version will help.
unfortunately i hvent found any xmanager alternatives. um those apk sites some ppl have said u can find modded vers there but ive nvr tried any personally n they tend to be hit or miss so you'll hv to keep trying till u find one. n again when trying those apps i wld advise making a 2nd spotify acc n siging in with tht first n testing it.
lately ive been really trying to find alternatives but so far no luck. if u follow me u can keep a look out I'll def post if i find an alternative to xmanager if not u can always send another anon sometime to check back.
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Having seen Eviction Day and some of the production you did for it, I might be inspired to create some more of my own multimedia projects (i.e. merging things like illustration/2D animation with more physical objects like that Spamton paper puppet you did).
In the teaser montage for Please Stay Tuned (and please correct me if I'm wrong), did you use rotoscoping for one of the segments?
If so, as someone who has used rotoscoping for my own projects in the recent past, that looks amazing!!
(Also looking forward to Pretty Kitty - I hope it's not too scary...)
I'm glad to have inspired you! Be warned mixed media animation is quite addicting...you'll never be able to go back ooooooooo. I do love using them physical props.
Dear asker, if I can tell you how to do it, you can first download an app called Stop Motion Studio (it's free on both apple and android) It's what I used to create the stop motion in Eviction Day (just be sure to shoot in the darkest room you can)! You will likely also need a greenscreen...which you can purchase a bright green or blue posterboard or paper sheet at your favorite craft store for under 5 bucks, you dont need a fancy 5000 dollar cloth.
Go fourth and create some wonderful things.
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Ah rotoscope...You are correct! There IS rotoscope in Please Stay Tuned
did you know i rotoscoped in Eviction day too?
The garbage noise scene also was roto'd (Blue and the reaching hand) because i wanted it to have a really uncanny, weird feel to it.
Thank you for the compliment <3
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Pretty Kitty is...
Well
It depends what you mean by "scary"
There's no jumpscares (Like in your face screaming, there's 1 or 2 sudden sounds but that's it). There will never be jumpscares in anything i create because I hate them. Like if you could handle the sudden sounds in Eviction Day, Kitty is a walk in the park.
However, if stuff like Don't Hug Me I'm Scared freaked you out, I don't suggest watching Kitty as there are scenes where things get a little
icky
let's just say
I do plan on putting out a more detailed content warning in front of the film once it's out but do know Kitty has much more intense horror visuals than Eviction Day.
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Disability Approved Side Hustles
I've been planning on making a video/tiktok series about this for like two months—but, you know, disabled—so maybe I'll update it to be fancier later. Who knows?
Note: None of these are going to make you enough to live on, either together or separately, but sometimes every little bit counts!
Bridge Money - referral code TWSCBQ
This is the simplest/easiest of my suggestions. Watch up to 25 ads a day for 1 cent each. Yeah, I know that's only like $7 a month if you remember most days. But it's so easy to do while doing almost anything else (that let's you use a hand for a sec every 30 secs or so) that it's just $7 you're leaving on the table if you don't do it.
You also get 2 cents cash back for purchases if you link a card. They have random offers for $4 if you do x thing, games you earn 1 cent a minute for playing, etc. But I mainly just get my 25 cents each day.
Please use a referral code, either mine or someone else's, because both people get $1!
Mistplay - referral in link (android only)
This is the main one I use. You play games on an android device and earn units you can then buy giftcards with. This is good if on SSI because it doesn't go to your bank account! But it does have paypal as an option if that's not a concern. I've earned over $400 so far, and someone more dedicated could have earned more in the same time frame. (I don't want to burn out.)
The best strategy is to play games that have the most "speed" bubbles first, and up to checkpoint 5, then switch games. Find one "loyalty game" that gives 4 gems per $1 and spend $2 to get to silver status (should last two months). DO NOT UNINSTAL THAT GAME! As long as you're actively using the app, you'll make the $2 back from the bonuses. Sometimes you'll get a "Daily Task" to get to checkpoint 6+ and depending on the reward it might be worth it then. If a game is boosted to like 8 speed bubbles, it can also be worth it go past checkpoint 5. Use your judgement.
Playwell - don't think it does referrals?
Very similar to Mistplay. If you like playing games on your phone and want to play one Mistplay doesn't have, it might be here. (I refuse to play games for free anymore lol.) I mostly just have it because sometimes I'm able to double dip. Right now I am playing Merge Inn which is a 4 speed bubble game on Mistplay and earns 5k points per 15 minutes on Playwell. I'm going past checkpoint 5 for this one because I'll earn $2 if I get to level 31 in the game through Playwell plus the time based rewards. And I just like merging games.
Swagbucks - referral in link
Swagbucks has a ton of stuff. I would suggest you actually look up a post specific to that to see all the options because it's like surveys, receipts, offer walls, coupons, just... a lot.
But like Mistplay and Playwell it also does games. And like Playwell you can also sometimes double dip! So I'll check there and see if they have an offer for games that have higher speed bubbles on Mistplay. Some of the offers are really hard and time consuming so def look into it first, though. You can often find guides on reddit for getting them done on time.
Atlas Earth - referral code BAMSSE
This is going to seem like a scam at first. I actually had it downloaded for a few weeks, thought it was too much effort for too little return, stopped using it, and then changed my mind. It has a sort of snowball effect so at the beginning you'll make basically nothing—fractions of a cent kinda nothing—but over time have the potential to make a few hundred bucks a year.
At the beginning it is more important to be hard core about it. I had a timer set every 20 minutes for a while lol. Now, I'm a bit more lax. If I kept up the timer I could increase my earnings faster but again, don't want to burn out. I'm at the point now where I'll make about $5 a month as long as I get on every 5-6 hours for a couple minutes.
This is another one where you need to use a referral code, even if not mine! You get 200 "atlas bucks" for free after buying your 10th plot of land as long as you use a referral code before buying I think your second. I really regret not using a code myself!
Upside - referral TASHA43729
This one is more about saving money than making money. They do cash back on gas and some other things. I recently drove from PA to FL and got $28 in cash back for the gas we bought on the trip down. (Didn't really use it on the way back, because Grandma gave us some giftcards. 🥰) You can also get 5-20% at random restaurants and like Bath & Body Works?? The ads say also grocery stores but we don't have any that take part in our area. You can (and we did) use this in conjunction with the 2 cents from Bridge money, whatever cash back you get on the card itself, scanning the receipt, etc.
#disability#low income#side hustle#long post#neisvoid#mistplay#bridge money#upside#swagbucks#playwell#atlas earth
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IPTV Xtream Codes – Unlock the Power of Free Live Channels in 2023
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You need to have a video player installed on your device in order to access IPTV Xtream Codes. One of the most well-liked IPTV players now on the market, IPTV Smarters Pro, is being used in this tutorial. Best IPTV Players However, these playlists can also be added to a variety of live TV players, including TiviMate, Perfect Player, Smart IPTV, and more.
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3. Click the search box and enter the following URL – iptvwire.com/smarters and click Go. ·Note: You can also use the secret Downloader code for IPTV Smarters Pro which is 80911
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As mentioned previously, Xtream Codes is a popular IPTV panel that cord-cutters can easily pair their IPTV providers with. Since we can’t verify if live services hold the proper licensing, we strongly suggest using a VPN in conjunction with Xtream Codes to protect your online identity. Prior to the shutdown in 2019, there were several codes widely available online that worked well on most streaming devices. While they might work again in the future, the list of codes included the following: You can get a free IPTV Trial from HERE. List of Xtream Iptv codes Server URL: http://one.d4k4u.com:8080 Username: XXccqsdazeqsdaze Password: rGMSeAaH Server URL: http://iptv.nador-sat.com:9300 Username: ssps123 Password: nwUxLew9J2 Server URL: http://191.243.149.178:25461 Username: ASMTV Password: ASMTV Server URL: http://dreamsat-iptv.top:8080 Username: SADFFGGSQFDQSDF Password: rGMSeAaH Server URL: http://dlxfree.spdns.eu:21917 Username: dlxfree.spdns.eu Password: 673796702510639 While using Xtream Codes is a great way to access live content on any device, these are not always reliable. For the best live streaming experience, you can always use legal IPTV providers such as fuboTV, Vidgo, YouTube TV, and others. Overall, Xtream Codes are a simple way for cord-cutters to access thousands of live channels on any device! Refer to the video below for more information on Xtream Codes. https://youtu.be/Q35YRl0C-4g What is Xtream Codes IPTV?Xtream Codes is an IPTV management system that allows users to pair their IPTV services to broadcast live channels.Can You Watch Live TV with Xtream Codes?Yes. This guide will show you how to stream live tv with Xtream Codes using a live TV player.What Players Work with Xtream Codes?Tons of players work well with Xtream Codes including IPTV Smarters, TiviMate, Perfect Player, Smart IPTV, XCIPTV, and more.Are Xtream Codes Legal?IPTV Wire can not verify if unverified live TV services hold the proper licensing. To ensure you are not illegally streaming, make sure to only view content from verified providers who are typically found in reputable app stores.What Devices work with these codes?These codes are available for use on tons of devices including the Amazon Firestick which is the most popular streaming device available. Users can also download on Android and more. Read the full article
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7/9/2023 update:
Listened to japanese for 6+ hours - 2 hours Final Fantasy X let's play, .5 hour listening to TTS audiobook while reading along, .5 hour watching Dracula musical, 3 hours listening to glossika japanese (on audio 10)
Dracula Musical: i watched this maybe 2 years ago and I remember it motivated me to want to get back into learning Japanese. Because I could follow the main idea (which to be fair, its based on Dracula so of course I could guess mainly what was going on based on the Dracula scene it looked like). Well I watched some of it again tonight: MUCH better grasp of specifics now lol. I'm relying on Kanji words heavily (because I can guess them faster), but the overall effect is still wooh I can follow some lines completely and other lines the main idea at least. Which is a lot more than the last time I watched this! I found it on bilibili with Chinese and Japanese subs if any of you want to watch. Notable features: its a rock musical, Dracula is played by a woman, the 3 brides of Dracula are played by men, Dracula is in love with Mina (like the Coppula Dracula movie). It also has my favorite Dracula ending of the various versions I've seen of the story.
【【荷花】D R A C U L A 熟肉-哔哩哔哩】 https://b23.tv/xv3grnN
Guardian TTS with kindle ebook: so if anyone else wants to go on this journey, amazon.co.jp has a lot of ebooks for fairly cheap prices (I think I literally got like 10 of the guardian ebook installments that come in chapters of 4, for free, today, just from points). I think you have to register with a Japanese address, and make sure you either use a different email than your amazon.com/other account OR you use a different password, so that when you log into kindle app you can log into your Japanese account (because if email used AND password are the same, you can only log into your first account you made - I ran into this issue until I just changed my password). To use TTS in Kindle app (on android), go to settings, accessibility settings, Talkback. Enable it. Pick where you want Talkback icon to be, I personally like putting it on my navigation bar so I don't accidentally tap it when browsing. Click Talkback settings, languages and install all the languages you need talkback to be able to do text to speech for. Pick the voice version of each language you most like the sound of. For language detection I suggest you pick Aggressive so it automatically reads the correct language when it runs into text in a new language (such as a web page with english then Japanese text). If you pick conservative, the audio may stay "English voice" even once other language text is encountered. If Talkback stops being able to read multiple languages (or any other app on your phone suddenly no longer can), then you'll want to to BACK into Talkback, back into Google language services settings, and re download the languages you need. For some reason Samsung likes to delete language data every so often if you aren't using it frequently. When Samsung deletes it, suddenly apps that use TTS on the phone have NO audio for non English languages (or non-whatever language your default is on the phone) and the phone will either NOT play audio for other languages at all, or attempts to play the audio with the default language voice (on my phone the English Voice) and it sounds absolutely awful and makes gratuitous mistakes.
Anyway. Once you have the japanese ebooks to your hearts content on kindle app, feel free to read. If you want TTS while reading, then open the ebook in Kindle and flip to the page you want to start on. Click Talkback icon. Then double click the ebook page. Once you've selected the page, Talkback should give directions on turning on Text To Speech (click twice, click twice to confirm). Then you should get a TTS voice from Talkbacks voice option you downloaded.
Actual progress while reading? Well I got through the prologue and chapter 1. For the prologue I just tried to follow the speed of audio (which was brain fryingly fast for me). For the first chapter, I read through it first and looked up unknown words. I confirmed my guess, which is that a lot of the Kanji words (in combination with me being familiar with these chapters plots already) means I'm guessing these words correctly for the most part. The major new words I need to learn: hiragana words! And the "helper" words that use Kanji (and tend to be 4 characters, Kanji hiragana Kanji hiragana). Words like just, suddenly, at the same time, drew back/fell back, and (4 variants for and used!). I also noticed a few grammar patterns that i guess I never studied a grammar guide High enough to either study or understand. 1. Adjectives (or maybe it's adverbs the way they were used?) Were used actually quite similar to the -ly in English or -de in chinese. Id see a descriptive word then a regular grammar pattern and it'd be describing the thing after it. After a few pages it got a lot more obvious when I was looking at a descriptive (which makes life easier). 2. I have had a rough idea of japanese sentence grammar for YEARS at this point. But actually reading I think made it clearer how to rely on the particles, and how much SHITA, DATTA, DEKITA, and SHI after verbs in the middle of sentences, crop up! I mean yeah they're all basic beginner class words. But just like English, do, was, did, doing are real fucking useful. Idk it wasn't like learning something new so much as reading enough I am able to notice This common pattern, which helps make it easier to single out and isolate hiragana only words that ARENT these and combination words that are HELPER words (like in the end, concluded, and then, just, suddenly) that I still need to learn. So basically, brute force making myself read IS Helping with improving my ability to parse words (which again is critical for figuring out hiragana words from conjugation and helper words from descriptives). 3. Word order was not actually as big a deal as... I guess ever? Maybe I've just listened to enough japanese I'm used to it. There was only two sentence where order confused me and it was a long ass descriptive sentence of Da Qing looking like a flattened fat persimmon and denting the car hood and saying it smells like a bomb dropped how did yunlan not notice, and the long ass description of Zhao yunlans messy room including all the items and how even a pig would be offended by being compared to its level of mess. Because I've read the novel I knew those parts so it wasn't too confusing, but they were very long sentences and I think I'd have been lost if it was a brand new novel to me.
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Just to clarify, duckduckgo does not (and cannot) stop Google or Microsoft from scraping your Tumblr posts, because data protection and tracking protection are two different things.
Data protection is intended to protect the content you create, e.g. by stopping web scrapers from scraping data that you have made publicly available on the internet. If your Tumblr is public, then anyone with a web browser can go to your blog and copy out text, images, etc. that you've put there, where "anyone" includes both normal people reading your blog and bots downloading everything they can find. Data protection also includes convincing companies not to give your data to other companies - if your Tumblr is private, for example, then Midjourney can't just find it online and download everything you've put there, but Tumblr itself still has access to all that data and could sell it to Midjourney if they wanted to (and they definitely want to).
Tracking protection is about protecting surveillance of your behavior. Any time you do anything on a website, a desktop application, a mobile app, etc. the thing you're using knows that you're using it, and could, if it wanted to, send messages to someone else saying "User X just opened this phone game, and clicked these four buttons". Generally apps and websites and whatnot also have some access to information about the device they're running on, because sometimes this is necessary for programs to function, but this means your mobile game can also say "And also when they opened the game it was on a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 running Android 13.6 and their IP address suggests they're in Chicago and their battery is at 68% and the phone sensors think they're holding it at about 75° and they just pasted the string '_H7wM6.-FfqF-378' into this particular box and..." This is also a serious problem, but it's a different serious problem than protecting the data you create.
Duckduckgo's new App Tracking Protection feature is designed to help with the latter, not with the former (basically, it runs a local "VPN" so that it can block all traffic from any app to certain known tracking companies, with "VPN" in quotes because it's entirely on-device so it's not really a VPN but it looks like one to the operating system). It's a similar principle to the pi-hole network-wide ad blocker, just localized to your phone).
Which is not to say that you shouldn't use it! It looks like a really useful feature to prevent random apps from reporting your activities to tracking services! But it won't do shit to stop Midjourney from getting your Tumblr posts because they can do that without any involvement from your phone whatsoever.
its official: tumblr is selling our data to Midjourney
we'd been hearing rumors about this for a bit but now its open and out there. some details from this article
it goes without saying, but if @staff goes through with this its going to be an utter shitshow and im all but certain the website will not survive it.
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It was an opportunity too good for Meta to ignore: On January 19, TikTok, one of its biggest social media rivals, was set to go dark across the United States when a new national security law went into effect. In the days and weeks before the ban, as millions of Americans were scrambling to find a suitable alternative to TikTok, Meta found ways to promote Instagram and Facebook as the answer. The tech giant made a flurry of design tweaks, rolled out new features, and ran advertisements that all positioned its platforms—and especially its video product, Reels—as direct competitors to TikTok.
Instagram has scaled back its in-app shopping initiatives in recent years, but on Friday, Meta showed off a new feature that appears to be directly ripped from TikTok Shop, TikTok’s widely successful ecommerce platform. In a promotional video, two shopping creators working for Meta explained how influencers can now “more prominently display” products they are marketing in Reels. Instead of putting an Amazon or Walmart link in the comments, they can add a banner directing viewers to click on the item at the bottom of their videos—just like how it works on TikTok Shop.
Some of Meta’s other efforts were just as pointed. Right before TikTok stopped working for roughly 14 hours on Saturday, some people reported that among the last things they saw on the platform were sponsored posts for Instagram. “Unsurprisingly, as TikTok goes down tonight, Meta is flooding my FYP with ads for Instagram,” one person said in a Bluesky post, referring to TikTok’s AI-powered For You Page feed. “In my last hour of TikTok I saw ads for instagram,” another person said on Threads.
TikTok’s Ad Library, a transparency tool that allows anyone to search what paid campaigns are running on the platform, shows that Meta ran dozens of sponsored videos about Instagram and Reels in January that were collectively viewed by millions of users. But the tool includes data from only a select number of countries—mostly in Europe—and doesn’t cover what ads TikTok users may have seen in the United States. Meta did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
On Facebook, a number of people reported seeing a different promotion appear on their news feeds last week, encouraging them to link their TikTok accounts to their Facebook pages. “Build your social presence across apps by showing your TikTok profile link and follower count on your Facebook Page,” one version of the message read.
Given the timing, “this feels a bit passive aggressive,” one user wrote on X along with a screenshot of the banner. “Facebook is trolling users by suggesting we add our TikTok accounts to our Facebook pages,” joked another person.
The prompt appears to be connected to a feature Meta launched last month that allows users to display their YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram handles and follower counts on Facebook. However, the banner that people reported seeing in recent days mentioned only TikTok by name. The feature makes it easier for creators’ followers on other platforms to find and follow them on Facebook.
TikTok announced it was coming back online in the US on January 19, after president-elect Donald Trump signaled he would sign an executive order following his inauguration the next day extending the deadline for the new law to take full effect. But Capcut, the beloved video-editing app run by TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, remained inaccessible for many people until Monday. Meta rushed to fill the gap, announcing it was launching a new editing app called Edits that appears to be a clone of CapCut. It will be available on Android next month.
Meta also announced a slew of new Instagram Reels features last week that bring the app closer in line with TikTok, not all of which were welcomed by existing users. One is a new tab that lets people see what Reels their mutuals are liking and commenting on, as well as a “reply bar” to engage with that activity. Instagram users can also now upload Reels up to three minutes long, up from 90 seconds (TikTok allows clips up to 60 minutes).
Perhaps the starkest change Instagram made, however, was to suddenly switch the shape of photos and videos on every user's profile from square to rectangular, mimicking how such content appears on TikTok. The move was met with swift backlash, and many Instagram creators complained that the aesthetic grids they had carefully cultivated over years on Instagram were now ruined.
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, acknowledged the negative feedback on Monday and said that the company would make it easier for users to customize their own feeds moving forward. “One of the mistakes I made was not giving people enough of a heads up,” he said in a post on Threads.
It’s not clear whether Meta’s strategy will be enough to convince loyal TikTok users to join its platforms or spend more time on them. During the hours that TikTok was inaccessible, Instagram and Facebook appeared to receive only a modest increase in daily active users and downloads, according to the market research firm Sensor Tower.
At least so far, many of Meta’s overtures have been met with suspicion. When TikTok came back online, conspiracy theories began spreading on the platform that Meta was going to take a stake in the company. Horrified creators specifically pointed to what they believed was a “new” official Facebook profile on TikTok as evidence. In reality, however, screenshots from the Internet Archive show that the account has existed since at least 2022.
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How to Customize Your Settings Post-BDG Game Download
A BDG Sport, aka the actual Coloration Foretelling Game, is without a doubt an exciting activity that may exams your skill to calculate the other colouring designed to appear. With the help of painless protocols as well as brief models, it offers a superior a pleasurable playing games encounter intended for online players in all ages. In this article, we're going to lead you throughout the techniques involved with installing any BDG Pastime, teach you tips about how to experiment with, along with have various approaches for an excellent playing games experience.
What is the BDG Colour Prediction Game? All the BDG Shades Prediction Recreation is normally an easy online game exactly where participants estimate which often color—red-colored, alternative, as well as blue—will appear following amongst players round. All the game's distinctiveness makes it offered to anybody, nevertheless old and also gaming experience. You do not need any specific distinctive techniques, just simply enable you to decide one in line with an individual's guess.
Every over, a color is usually every which way chosen by using a risk-free occasional number generators (RNG). This unique makes sure fair-mindedness plus helps to make the game exciting and then unpredictable. Gamers wager a specific amount on their own picked colour, in case people figure efficiently, some people triumph ideas and even serious BDG Game Download prizes, with regards to the video game model they are surely playing.
How to Download BDG Game To learn any BDG Colour Anticipation Recreation, you need to is to acquire that app. The game can be obtained regarding the two Android and additionally iOS instruments, so it is readily accessible on your own app store. Just simply investigate "BDG Online game Upload (Colour Conjecture Game)" in both the actual Search engine Have fun with Shop or possibly The apple company App Store.
As you look for the adventure, click the save option, and also app will probably conveniently put in against your device. Once set up, sign on or possibly diary along with your money info, and additionally lovely commence forecasting colours together with experiencing and enjoying the game.
Make sure you download and read a game by established places to stop adware or possibly counterfeit designs of your app. Applying a trusted stage insures any safe games experience.
How to Play the BDG Game Actively playing a BDG Coloring Prediction Pastime is usually simple. When you have downloadable the experience, join and choose the four on the market colors—green, green, or possibly blue. So that you can take part, decide on a color and place a fabulous wager on the prediction. Once you possess proven your options, the video game might indiscriminately create the actual result.
In the event that the hue people chosen is undoubtedly which one would seem, you win a around together with acquire positive aspects or possibly points. If the foretelling is erroneous, most people get rid of excess your wager, nonetheless you can go just as before this round. The sport steps speedily, by using each and every circular long-term simply a while, rendering it a fun plus fast-paced experience.
Best Strategies for Colour Prediction However the BDG Color selection Anticipation Performance is based on chances, there are methods it is possible to try to raise your chances of success. Just one solution is normally first of all little bets. This approach will allow you to find out how the game play functions without having risking very much.
Some other suggestion is undoubtedly to patterns. Although activity is certainly non-selected, a lot of gamers are convinced tracking most recent rounds will make this happen foresee foreseeable future outcomes. Having said that, considering that sport incorporates RNG technological know-how, every single circular can be self-sufficient of the final, for that reason there is no confirmed option to win.
Consistently play the game dependably and hang up bounds at the amount you have been prepared to can guess to protect yourself from shedding greater than you could be pleasant with.
Why People Love BDG Colour Prediction This BDG Gameplay is now famous with virtually no difficulty convenience along with excitement. It's a user friendly solution to acquire exciting without the need for advanced strategies and a large amount of time. Members get pleasure from the rush and excitment of creating legitimate intutions, specially when it again creates a reward.
These game's small units and then instant outcome even enable it to be really enjoyable, keeping competitors returning for more. Likewise, it has the cell variety permits members to view the action at any time, anywhere.
Safety Tips for Playing the BDG Game Whilst participating in all the BDG Shades Anticipation Performance can be fun, it will be essential for focus on basic safety, particularly money is involved. Always get a hold of any app via endorsed stores, and get away from discussing your current private data at untrusted sites. Running a strong security password as well as enabling two-factor authorization could certainly additionally take care of your own gaming account.
Besides that, you'll want to place an allowance for your own benefit in addition to follow it. Flash games involved with probability is usually obsessive, so often engage in responsibly to make sure that you will be only expending what you could afford.
Conclusion This BDG Performance Obtain (Colour Foretelling Game) happens to be an simple and easy pleasure means in order to savor internet gaming. Having a straight forward laws along with easy gameplay, someone will start practicing on minutes. When you may be enjoying for entertainment or maybe looking to secure advantages, a game provides a fantastic experience. Never forget that can be played carefully, down load by accepted options, and enjoy the joy of forecasting colors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will be the BDG Activity absolve to get a hold of? Of course, all the BDG Performance can be liberated to acquire in the Search engine Perform Stow together with Piece of fruit App Store.
Can Document gain a real income while in the BDG Shade Prevision Pastime? A few products of this BDG Recreation may provide real rewards. Check the particular platform's regulations well before playing.
How can When i develop a prospects of receiving? Since the recreation is dependant luck, starting with smallish bets along with jotting patterns can aid you then become a great deal more informed about the game.
Could be the BDG Match harmless to relax and play? Yes !, provided that you download the following coming from acknowledged solutions and use safe and sound membership qualifications, it truly is dependable to play.
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Updates from Rust Community
Newsletters
The Embedded Rustacean Issue #15
This Week in Bevy: Foundations, Meetups, and more Bevy Cheatbook updates
Project/Tooling Updates
rustc_codegen_gcc: Progress Report #31
Slint 1.5: Embracing Android, Improving Live-Preview, and introducing Pythonic Slint
yaml-rust2's first real release
testresult 0.4.0 released. The crate provides the TestResult type for concise and precise test failures.
Revolutionizing PostgreSQL Database Comparison: Introducing pgdatadiff in Rust — Unleash Speed, Safety, and Scalability
Observations/Thoughts
SemVer in Rust: Breakage, Tooling, and Edge Cases — FOSDEM 2024 annotated talk
Go's Errors: How I Learned to Love Rust
Strongly-typed IDs in SurrealDB
Iterators and traversables
Using PostHog with Rust
Using Rust on ESP32 from Windows
Compiling Rust to WASI
Achieving awful compression with digits of pi
Zig, Rust, and other languages
What part of Rust compilation is the bottleneck?
Lambda on hard mode: Inside Modal's web infrastructure
Embedded Rust Bluetooth on ESP: BLE Advertiser
[video] Diplomat - Idiomatic Multi-Language APIs - Robert Bastian - Rust Zürisee March 2024
Rust Walkthroughs
A Short Introduction to Rust and the Bevy Game Engine
[video] Strings and memory reallocation in Rust
Research
Rust Tools Survey (by JetBrains)
Miscellaneous
RustNL 2024 schedule announced
Fighting back: Turning the Tables on Web Scrapers Using Rust
The book "Code Like a Pro in Rust" is released
Red Hat's Long, Rust'ed Road Ahead For Nova As Nouveau Driver Successor
Crate of the Week
This week's crate is heck, a no_std crate to perform case conversions.
Thanks to Edoardo Morandi for the suggestion!
Please submit your suggestions and votes for next week!
Call for Testing
An important step for RFC implementation is for people to experiment with the implementation and give feedback, especially before stabilization. The following RFCs would benefit from user testing before moving forward:
No calls for testing were issued this week.
If you are a feature implementer and would like your RFC to appear on the above list, add the new call-for-testing label to your RFC along with a comment providing testing instructions and/or guidance on which aspect(s) of the feature need testing.
Call for Participation; projects and speakers
CFP - Projects
Always wanted to contribute to open-source projects but did not know where to start? Every week we highlight some tasks from the Rust community for you to pick and get started!
Some of these tasks may also have mentors available, visit the task page for more information.
Rama — add Form support (IntroResponse + FromRequest)
Rama — rename *Filter matchers to *Matcher
Rama — Provide support for boxed custom matchers in layer enums
Rama — use workspace dependencies for common workspace dep versionning
Rama — add open-telemetry middleware and extended prometheus support
Space Acres - Packaging for MacOS
Space Acres - Implement Loading Progress
Space Acres - Show more lines of logs when the app is "Stopped with error"
Space Acres - Tray Icon Support
Hyperswitch - [REFACTOR]: Remove Default Case Handling - Braintree
Hyperswitch - [REFACTOR]: Remove Default Case Handling - Fiserv
Hyperswitch - [REFACTOR]: Remove Default Case Handling - Globepay
ZeroCopy - Fix cfgs in rustdoc
ZeroCopy - Audit uses of "C-like" and prefer "fieldless"
ZeroCopy - in zerocopy-derive UI tests, detect whether we're building with RUSTFLAGS='-Wwarnings'
If you are a Rust project owner and are looking for contributors, please submit tasks here.
CFP - Speakers
Are you a new or experienced speaker looking for a place to share something cool? This section highlights events that are being planned and are accepting submissions to join their event as a speaker.
* RustFest Zürich 2024 | Closes 2024-03-31 | Zürich, Switzerland | Event date: 2024-06-19 - 2024-06-24 * Oxidize 2024 | Closes 2024-03-24 | Berlin, Germany | Event date: 2024-05-28 - 2024-05-30 * RustConf 2024 | Closes 2024-04-25 | Montreal, Canada | Event date: 2024-09-10 * EuroRust 2024| Closes 2024-06-03 | Vienna, Austria & online | Event on 2024-10-10 * Scientific Computing in Rust 2024| Closes 2024-06-14 | online | Event date: 2024-07-17 - 2024-07-19
If you are an event organizer hoping to expand the reach of your event, please submit a link to the submission website through a PR to TWiR.
Updates from the Rust Project
498 pull requests were merged in the last week
BOLT Use CDSort and CDSplit
NormalizesTo: return nested goals to caller
add_retag: ensure box-to-raw-ptr casts are preserved for Miri
f16 and f128 step 3: compiler support & feature gate
add -Z external-clangrt
add wasm_c_abi future-incompat lint
add missing try_visit calls in visitors
check library crates for all tier 1 targets in PR CI
copy byval argument to alloca if alignment is insufficient
coverage: initial support for branch coverage instrumentation
create some minimal HIR for associated opaque types
delay expand macro bang when there has indeterminate path
delegation: fix ICE on duplicated associative items
detect allocator for box in must_not_suspend lint
detect calls to .clone() on T: !Clone types on borrowck errors
detect when move of !Copy value occurs within loop and should likely not be cloned
diagnostics: suggest Clone bounds when noop clone()
do not eat nested expressions' results in MayContainYieldPoint format args visitor
don't create ParamCandidate when obligation contains errors
don't ICE when non-self part of trait goal is constrained in new solver
don't show suggestion if slice pattern is not top-level
downgrade const eval dangling ptr in final to future incompat lint
enable PR tracking review assignment for rust-lang/rust
enable creating backtraces via -Ztreat-err-as-bug when stashing errors
enable frame pointers for the standard library
ensure RPITITs are created before def-id freezing
fix 32-bit overflows in LLVM composite constants
fix ICE in diagnostics for parenthesized type arguments
fix long-linker-command-lines failure caused by rust.rpath=false
fix attribute validation on associated items in traits
fix stack overflow with recursive associated types
interpret: ensure that Place is never used for a different frame
make incremental sessions identity no longer depend on the crate names provided by source code
match lowering: don't collect test alternatives ahead of time
more eagerly instantiate binders
never patterns: suggest ! patterns on non-exhaustive matches
only generate a ptrtoint in AtomicPtr codegen when absolutely necessary
only invoke decorate if the diag can eventually be emitted
pass the correct DefId when suggesting writing the aliased Self type out
pattern analysis: Store field indices in DeconstructedPat to avoid virtual wildcards
provide structured suggestion for #![feature(foo)]
register LLVM handlers for bad-alloc / OOM
reject overly generic assoc const binding types
represent Result<usize, Box<T>> as ScalarPair(i64, ptr)
split refining_impl_trait lint into _reachable, _internal variants
stabilize imported_main
stabilize associated type bounds (RFC #2289)
stop walking the bodies of statics for reachability, and evaluate them instead
ungate the UNKNOWN_OR_MALFORMED_DIAGNOSTIC_ATTRIBUTES lint
unix time module now return result
validate builder::PATH_REMAP
miri: add some chance to reuse addresses of previously freed allocations
avoid lowering code under dead SwitchInt targets
use UnsafeCell for fast constant thread locals
add CStr::bytes iterator
add as_(mut_)ptr and as_(mut_)slice to raw array pointers
implement {Div,Rem}Assign<NonZero<X>> on X
fix unsoundness in Step::forward_unchecked for signed integers
implement Duration::as_millis_{f64,f32}
optimize ptr::replace
safe Transmute: Require that source referent is smaller than destination
safe Transmute: Use 'not yet supported', not 'unspecified' in errors
hashbrown: fix index calculation in panic guard of clone_from_impl
cargo tree: Control --charset via auto-detecting config value
cargo toml: Flatten manifest parsing
cargo: add 'open-namespaces' feature
cargo fix: strip feature dep when dep is dev dep
cargo: prevent dashes in lib.name
cargo: expose source/spans to Manifest for emitting lints
rustdoc-search: depth limit T<U> → U unboxing
rustdoc-search: search types by higher-order functions
rustdoc: add --test-builder-wrapper arg to support wrappers such as RUSTC_WRAPPER when building doctests
rustdoc: do not preload fonts when browsing locally
rustfmt: fix: ICE with expanded code
rustfmt: initial work on formatting headers
clippy: cast_lossless: Suggest type alias instead of the aliased type
clippy: else_if_without_else: Fix duplicate diagnostics
clippy: map_entry: call the visitor on the local's else block
clippy: option_option: Fix duplicate diagnostics
clippy: unused_enumerate_index: trigger on method calls
clippy: use_self: Make it aware of lifetimes
clippy: don't emit doc_markdown lint for missing backticks if it's inside a quote
clippy: fix dbg_macro false negative when dbg is inside some complex macros
clippy: fix empty_docs trigger in proc-macro
clippy: fix span calculation for non-ascii in needless_return
clippy: handle false positive with map_clone lint
clippy: lint when calling the blanket Into impl from a From impl
clippy: move iter_nth to style, add machine applicable suggestion
clippy: move readonly_write_lock to perf
clippy: new restriction lint: integer_division_remainder_used
rust-analyzer: distinguish integration tests from crates in test explorer
rust-analyzer: apply #[cfg] to proc macro inputs
rust-analyzer: implement ATPIT
rust-analyzer: support macro calls in eager macros for IDE features
rust-analyzer: syntax highlighting improvements
rust-analyzer: fix panic with impl trait associated types in where clause
rust-analyzer: don't auto-close block comments in strings
rust-analyzer: fix wrong where clause rendering on hover
rust-analyzer: handle attributes when typing curly bracket
rust-analyzer: ignore some warnings if they originate from within macro expansions
rust-analyzer: incorrect handling of use and panic issue in extract_module
rust-analyzer: make inlay hint resolving work better for inlays targetting the same position
rust-analyzer: refactor extension to support arbitrary shell command runnables
rust-analyzer: show compilation progress in test explorer
rust-analyzer: use --workspace and --no-fail-fast in test explorer
Rust Compiler Performance Triage
Even though the summary might not look like it, this was actually a relatively quiet week, with a few small regressions. The large regression that is also shown in the summary table was caused by extending the verification of incremental compilation results. However, this verification is not actually fully enabled by default, so these regressions are mostly only visible in our benchmarking suite, which enables the verification to achieve more deterministic benchmarking results. One small regression was also caused by enabling frame pointers for the Rust standard library, which should improve profiling of Rust programs.
Triage done by @kobzol. Revision range: e919669d..21d94a3d
Summary:
(instructions:u) mean range count Regressions ❌ (primary) 2.5% [0.4%, 7.8%] 207 Regressions ❌ (secondary) 2.9% [0.2%, 8.3%] 128 Improvements ✅ (primary) - - 0 Improvements ✅ (secondary) -1.0% [-1.3%, -0.4%] 4 All ❌✅ (primary) 2.5% [0.4%, 7.8%] 207
4 Regressions, 1 Improvements, 6 Mixed; 4 of them in rollups 67 artifact comparisons made in total
Full report here
Approved RFCs
Changes to Rust follow the Rust RFC (request for comments) process. These are the RFCs that were approved for implementation this week:
No RFCs were approved this week.
Final Comment Period
Every week, the team announces the 'final comment period' for RFCs and key PRs which are reaching a decision. Express your opinions now.
RFCs
Reserve gen keyword in 2024 edition for Iterator generators
Tracking Issues & PRs
Rust
[disposition: merge] Tracking Issue for raw slice len() method (slice_ptr_len, const_slice_ptr_len)
[disposition: merge] downgrade ptr.is_aligned_to crate-private
[disposition: merge] Stabilize unchecked_{add,sub,mul}
[disposition: merge] transmute: caution against int2ptr transmutation
[disposition: merge] Normalize trait ref before orphan check & consider ty params in alias types to be uncovered
Cargo
[disposition: merge] release cargo test helper crate to crates-io
New and Updated RFCs
[new] Add support for use Trait::method
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Quote of the Week
In 10 years we went from “Rust will never replace C and C++” to “New C/C++ should not be written anymore, and you should use Rust”. Good job.
– dpc_pw on lobste.rs
Thanks to Dennis Luxen for the suggestion!
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How to Fix BlueStacks Problems
Error 1: Incompatible Windows Settings Error Message
While using the Android 11 (Beta) or Nougat (32-bit) versions of BlueStacks 5, you will get the “incompatible Windows settings”pop-up message. Also, you can get an error message that reads; your Operating System is not supporting Nougat 32-bit/Android 11 (Beta) when creating a new Instance. This happens on the Windows system with Hyper-V, which has enabled Microsoft’s hardware visualization product.
Solutions to Fix the Issue
The first method is to utilize a different version of the BlueStacks emulator. Move to the official BlueStacks download page and hit the Download a specific version tab. Choose either Nougat 64-bit or Pie 64-bit; these versions support Hyper-V.
If you wish to use the latest version of Android (Android 11 Beta), you must disable Hyper-V on the system. Launch the Control Panel, hit the Programs tab, and pick Turn Windows features on or off. On the menu, untick Hyper-V, Windows Hypervisor Platform, Virtual Machine Platform, Windows Sandbox, and Windows Subsystem for Linux. You should restart the PC. Launch BlueStack to check if it works.
Sometimes, users might also need to disable Memory Integrity. Move to the Setting tab, choose Privacy & Security> Windows security, and tap the Open Windows security button. Next, navigate to��Device Security, hit the Core isolation details tab, and turn off Memory Integrity. Note that this service helps stop attacks via malicious code, so turn off this service at your own risk. If you do not wish to take a chance, choosing a BlueStacks version compatible with Hyper-V is best.
A quicker method to turn off Hyper-V on your device is through the Command Prompt. Write “cmd” in the search box and tap the Run as administrator button in the menu. Then write “bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off.”
BlueStacks emulator also eases the procedure by offering a .exe file that users can download and use to disable Hyper-V.
Error 2: Device isn’t Compatible with this Device Message When Installing Apps
Sometimes, users may get a “device is not compatible with this device” message while downloading apps via the Play Store in BlueStacks.
Solutions to Solve the Error
The best method to solve this issue is to change the device profile. In the BlueStacks emulator, launch the Settings menu under Predefined profile, move to Device, and select another device from the list. You can try different options until you get a device profile where you do not see the incompatibility error.
Also, you can clear the Google app data to solve the problem. Launch the System apps on the home screen and hit Settings (note: these are Android settings). Hit the Apps tab and launch the Play Store. Tap the Storage button and choose the Clear app data option. After confirming the selection, you can install the problematic app.
Error 3: Installation Failed or BlueStacks not Opening Error
Users may get error codes when installing or running a game on BlueStacks or launching the app. A few users also encounter a problem when installing BlueStacks.
Steps to Fix the Error
If you have issues downloading or launching BlueStacks, confirm that your computer fulfills the lowest requirements of the app. This includes an Intel or AMD processor, Windows 7 or higher, 5GB of free storage, 4GB of RAM, updated graphics drivers, and computer administrator access. Of course, the lowest requirements might not provide the best experience. BlueStacks suggests a computer with Windows 10 or higher, an Intel or AMD multi-core processor with a one-thread benchmark score of more than 1000, SSD storage, a Broadband Internet connection, and 8GB of RAM.
Confirm that you have enabled Virtualization on your computer. A straightforward method to check is by utilizing the Task Manager. Write Task Manager in the search box, or hit the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open it. Move to the Performance tab, and you will see Virtualization: Enabled. If you have disabled it, you must enable virtualization to utilize BlueStacks. The procedure relies on your computer manufacturer.
If you cannot open BlueStacks, dedicate more RAM to the app and CPU cores. Launch the BlueStacks Multi-instance Manager and hit the Settings tab. Navigate to the Performance tab and choose High (4 cores) under the CPU allocation tab and High (4GB) under the Memory allocation tab. BlueStacks suggests the settings for the graphic-intensive games. If users can open BlueStacks but have difficulty launching a game, they can switch the allocation within the app. Launch the BlueStacks setting, move to the Performance tab, and select these settings. Also, you can pick the Custom option and allocate more RAM and cores, but confirm that you do not allow all the RAM and CPU cores to BlueStacks. Also, choose the High-Performance option from the performance mode list. Hit the Save Changes tab and relaunch the app.
The anti-virus program of your device can also interfere and create installation issues with BlueStacks not launching.
Error 4: Error 2318 When Uninstalling BlueStacks
A few users obtain an error message (error 2318) when uninstalling BlueStacks. This issue generally pops up due to corrupted registry keys.
Solutions to Resolve the Issue
BlueStacks provides a dedicated Uninstaller program you will get in the installation folder. It may be better to utilize this program to uninstall BlueStacks instead of doing this via the settings menu on Windows.
The Windows Installer program may be a problem, but users can restart it. Write “cmd” in the search box to launch Command Prompt and hit Run as administrator from the menu. In Command Prompt, write net stop msiserver to stop Windows Installer, then write net start msiserver to reboot the service. After this, try uninstalling BlueStacks like other Windows apps and check if it has fixed the issue.
If the issue is due to corrupted registry keys, users can remove them. Launch the Registry Editor (write reg in the search box). You may need to backup the registry to avoid the problems. Choose the Files options and hit the Export tab in the toolbar. Give the name of your backup file and choose the All option in the Export Range box. After this, hit Ctrl + F to launch the search window and write bluestacks. Delete every visible BlueStacks registry key.
Error 5: Hardware Decoding isn’t Accessible on BlueStacks
While utilizing hardware decoding, the GPU of the computer is essential to provide compressed textures and typically offers a better gaming experience. However, some users encounter the grayed-out hardware decoding option and are unavailable or do not utilize the dedicated GPU even when chosen.
Remedies to Fix the Issue
This could be an issue with hardware compatibility. Users of AMD GPUs report issues when using hardware decoding, while users of NVIDIA GPUs do not face this issue as much. Contact BlueStacks customer support to ensure whether the dedicated GPU will permit hardware decoding.
Settings issues can also be why the hardware decoding is unavailable.
Confirm that you have set up all for BlueStacks to utilize your dedicated GPU. Move to the BlueStacks settings, choose Graphics > GPU in use, and turn on Prefer dedicated GPU. Once you relaunch BlueStacks, you will see your dedicated GPU in this section.
Also, you can change settings via Windows. Look for Graphics settings in the search box or hit Settings > System > Display > Graphics and choose the Browse option under the Graphics performance preference tab. In the location search section, look for the folder where you have installed BlueStacks, choose HD-player.exe, and hit Add. When added, select BlueStacks on the menu and tap Options. Choose High Performance (with a dedicated GPU) and save the setting.
Hardware decoding is not accessible with DirectX. Move to the BlueStacks settings tab, hit Graphics > GPU renderer, and choose the OpenGL option. Select the Hardware decoding option from the ASTC textures menu on the Graphic setting screen. If your dedicated GPU is incompatible, you will get a “Hardware decoding isn’t available” error pop-up in this section.
Error 6: Google Play Store Login Problems
Users encounter some problems when logging into the Google Play Store on BlueStacks. While a few login errors have particular solutions, the best way to solve this issue is to clear the app cache. Launch the System Apps folder in BlueStacks, move to the Settings tab, tap Apps > Play Store > Storage, and hit Clear cache.
Solutions
Having a problem on the loading screen when logging in or a ” Could not sign-in error: The anti-virus program in your device may interfere with BlueStacks running properly. Configure the program utilizing the right settings.
Black/white login screen: This occurs when your graphics setting on BlueStacks does not match the system specifications. Navigate to the BlueStacks settings tab, choose the Graphics option, and change settings such as Graphics engine mode, interface renderer, and Performance mode to other options. Reboot BlueStacks and check if the issue goes away.
“Authentication required/Validate it’s you” issue: If you get this issue, clear the Google Play app cache and delete the Google account before signing in again. To delete the Google account, move to the System app tab and hit Settings > Account. Choose your account and tap the Remove Account option. Return to the previous screen, tap Add account, and specify the login credentials.
“This device is not Play Protected” issue:This issue generally shows if you use a custom device profile. Navigate to BlueStacks settings > Phone, move to Select a predefined profile, and choose any of the phones from the list.
How to sign in without a Gmail account: You can access BlueStacks with a non-Gmail account but must open a Google account connected to that email address. Move to the Google website and hit the Sign-in tab at the top. Tap the Create Account button. Specify your information and choose the Use currency email account instead option. Provide the non-Gmail address and follow the validation procedure. After setting up the account, you can sign in to BlueStacks with this email account.
Error 7: BlueStacks is Slow
BlueStacks might be resource-heavy, based on what applications you are using, and there are situations when you find it laggy or slow.
Tips to Solve the Problem
Users can enhance the performance of BlueStacks by allocating more RAM and CPU cores to the app. Hit BlueStacks settings > Performance and select High (4 cores) and High (4GB). Also, you can choose Custom to select more RAM and cores, but do not allocate all RAM and CPU cores to BlueStacks. Confirm that you have set High performance in the Performance mode list.
Anti-virus programs can also create performance issues.
Ensure you have enabled Virtualization to get the best experience.
Also, you can enhance performance by empty RAM. Launch Task Manager by hitting Ctrl + Shift + Esc and close the idle or unwanted apps in the background. Apps such as Google Chrome are a notable issue in this regard. Choose the app you need to close and hit the End task button.
Error 8: Can’t Install APK Issue
You can get a “Can’t install APK” error message if the app or game you are installing is not compatible with the Android version of BlueStacks you are using. It will happen if you use the older versions, such as Android Pie 32-bit.
Tricks to Fix the Error
The way to play a game or utilize an app that is not compatible is by opening a new instance with the latest version of Android. Launch the Multi-instance Manager ( a three-layer tab at the right, two above the gear icon), hit the Instance tab, and choose Fresh instance. Select the latest Android version from the available list, like Android Nougat (64-bit) or Android 11 (Beta). If you haven’t installed these, you must download a few additional files and choose settings like memory allocation, CUP allocation, performance mode, resolution, and others for this new instance. Tap Download to generate a new instance, then hit Start on the Multi-instance Manager page. Now, you must be able to install the APK with issues.
Some Common BlueStacks Problems
BlueStacks features a weekly running list of issues and bugs that it solves so that users can check to see the solution for their issues.
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Users with Mac can encounter the “System extension blocked” error. Older Macs with M1 processors, MacOS 13 Ventura, and Macs running MacOS 12 Monterey do not support BlueStacks. Users can report an error by tapping the “?” icon in the BlueStacks app window and choosing the Report a problem option. Choose the issue type, specify other information, and hit the Submit a Report button. Also, you can download the BlueStacks 5 Log Collection Tool to offer an issue log if you encounter problems with BlueStacks not downloading or launching.
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The Best Egg Timer Apps for Your Kitchen
An egg timer app can be an invaluable tool in the kitchen. With just a few taps, you can time anything from a soft-boiled egg to baking a cake.
In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using an egg timer app and review some of the top options available.
Top 5 Egg Timer Apps
Here are 5 of the top-rated and most popular egg timer apps available:
1. Random Timer Generator
https://randomtimer.org/ sets itself apart with its visual approach. When you start a timer, the remaining time is represented as a reverse counts down. This lets you see at a glance how much time is left without reading numbers.
Other key features:
- Supports unlimited number of simultaneous timers
- Recurring alarms for repeating tasks
- Hide countdown feature and generate random timer.
Random Timer costs $2.99 on iOS and Android.
2. Simple Egg Timer
Simple Egg Timer lives up to its name with a streamlined interface devoid of unnecessary bells and whistles. It provides the core functionality you need in an egg timer:
- Create an unlimited number of custom presets
- Run multiple timers simultaneously
- Name and color code your timers
- Adjustable timer volume
- Optional flashing notification when timer completes
The app is free and ad-supported. For $2 you can upgrade to the pro version to remove ads and enable a few additional features like timer history.
3. Egg Timer & Stopwatch
As the name suggests, this app combines both egg timer and stopwatch functionality in one. The simple interface lets you quickly switch between timing modes.
You get all the usual features like multiple simultaneous timers, custom presets, and alert notifications. It also includes a Standby Timer mode that keeps timing in the background even when your phone screen turns off to save battery.
The app is free to download with optional in-app purchases for pro features like no ads and unlimited timers.
4. Timer+
Timer+ is a versatile timing app with extensive options for customising your experience:
- Group timers into folders
- Change timer sounds and colors
- Customize reminder alerts
- Set up recurring timers
- Track timer usage history
- Share timers across devices
Timer+ also integrates with other apps like Spotify to allow selecting songs or playlists to play when your timer goes off.
The free version includes all the core timing features. A premium subscription ($2/month or $10/year) unlocks advanced functions like syncing across devices.
5. Due - Reminder & Timer
While Due covers the standard timer functionality, its real strength is reminders and recurring alerts. It's like having a personal assistant reminding you about every task.
Main features include:
- Set one-time or repeating reminders
- Customizable reminder alerts
- Organize reminders into folders/groups
- Mark reminders as complete to log what you’ve accomplished
- Syncs across all your devices
Due is free to download. The premium version ($4.99/month or $29.99/year) removes ads, enables unlimited reminders, and more.
Why Use an Egg Timer App?
There are several advantages to using an app instead of a traditional mechanical egg timer:
Convenience - Egg timer apps are easy to start, stop and reset with just a tap. No more twisting and turning a mechanical dial.
Accuracy - Apps can time very precisely down to the second. No more guessing if your hard-boiled egg has been cooking for 6 minutes or 7.
Multiple Timers - Most egg timer apps allow you to run multiple countdowns simultaneously. Time different parts of a recipe or even completely unrelated tasks.
Customization - Make an endless number of custom timer presets. No more memorizing specific times for soft, hard boiled eggs, etc.
Alerts - Get notified when your timer goes off even if the app is running in the background. No more burning food because you didn't hear the bell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about egg timer apps:
Q: Will the timer keep running if I switch apps or lock my phone?
A: Most egg timer apps will continue running and sending you alert notifications even when your phone is locked or you switch to another app. This ensures you don't miss the timer going off.
Q: Can I name my timer presets?
A: Yes, all the timer apps reviewed allow you to create custom preset durations that you can name for easy identification, such as "Hard Boiled Egg", "Soft Boiled Egg", etc.
Q: Do I need to keep the app open for the timer to work?**
A: No, you do not need to have the app open and running in the foreground. As long as the timer is started, it will function properly in the background. You will still receive notifications when the timer completes. Closing the app entirely may stop the timer on some apps.
Q: Can I use multiple timers at the same time?**
A: Yes, a key advantage of these egg timer apps is the ability to run multiple countdowns simultaneously, allowing you to time different stages of cooking. Most of the reviewed apps support an unlimited number of concurrent timers.
Q: Are there egg timer apps available offline without internet?**
A: A device internet connection is required to download and install the app. But once downloaded, most egg timers will function offline without an internet connection. The exceptions are apps like Due that require internet access for syncing reminders across devices.
Conclusion
A dedicated egg timer app can improve your efficiency and prevent overcooked eggs and burned food in the kitchen. With customizable presets, multiple concurrent timers, and background operation, you gain much more flexibility than mechanical egg timers.
The apps reviewed above represent some of the most highly-rated and full-featured options currently available.
Any one would make an inexpensive but valuable addition to your kitchen toolkit. Just download one that aligns with your priorities - whether simplicity, visualisation, extensive features, or reminder/planning capabilities. With your new egg timer app assistant, you can perfectly time everything from soft-boiled eggs to baked goods.
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Saturday Morning Coffee
Good morning from Charlottesville, Virginia! ☕️
Just poured my first cup, letting it sit a spell while I get started. Kolby and Gracie are chillin’ at the moment, which is nice. It means I don’t have to get them to leave the cats alone. Even though Flynn usually starts the loud morning play fest.
The leaves have started falling off the trees and early mornings have been extremely cool. It’s really nice and is a signal to me fall is coming. 🍁
However, Charlottesville weather is unkind and likes to play mind games. This is fake fall. Next week daytime highs are forecast to be in the 90’s. Ugh. 🥵
I hope you enjoy the links.
Rolling Stone
Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter known for his enduring anthem “Margaritaville” and businessman who transformed the 1977 song into an empire that encompassed restaurants, resorts, and more, has died at the age of 76.
RIP Jimmy.
amo
One interesting choice we’ve decided to stick to throughout the years and on to this new project is to have the app infrastructure (networking, authentication, data synchronization and persistence, feature data backends, etc.) done using the same technology as the backend (in Rust, see more in Production Environment) and shared across iOS and Android.
I like this choice. I’ve tried to sell this idea inside WillowTree but I think we’ll be doing more React Native going forward. Look, if your primary business is not shipping applications it makes sense to use cross platform tooling. From what I’ve seen of our React Native work it’s quite good and you can’t tell the difference.
If you are an application developer and want to get some shared code across native platforms, Rust is a good alternative to languages like C and C++ — even though I still really love C++. 😁
Using Rust for all that common code just feels right to me.
Jennifer Sandlin • Boing Boing
According to Pizzagate conspiracy theorists, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Pizza Hut boxes are encouraging Satanic ritual abuse
I watched the YouTube video linked from the piece and boy do these folks have to do a bunch of mental gymnastics to make this stuff up. It is crazy. If the entire Q phenomenon did anything it was to create a legion of complete nut jobs.
Heck we all thought al-Qaeda was a threat to our nation. We’ve been able to screw things up from the inside with things like the Orange Menace, the GOP, and Q. No outside help necessary.
Denise Yu
Your job title says “software engineer”, but you seem to spend most of your time in meetings. You’d like to have time to code, but nobody else is onboarding the junior engineers, updating the roadmap, talking to the users, noticing the things that got dropped, asking questions on design documents, and making sure that everyone’s going roughly in the same direction. If you stop doing those things, the team won’t be as successful. But now someone’s suggesting that you might be happier in a less technical role. If this describes you, congratulations: you’re the glue. If it’s not, have you thought about who is filling this role on your team?
This is why I wanted to become an Engineering Director at WillowTree. Turns out I was good at team building but horrible at all the management stuff, like reviews.
Now that I’ve gone back to an engineering role I can focus more on team building from a technical perspective, which I love. Sure, I do day-to-day coding, but I also help other grow and do whatever needs doing.
Keri Blakinger • The New York Times
The first time Tony Ford played Dungeons & Dragons, he was a wiry Black kid who had never seen the inside of a prison. His mother, a police officer in Detroit, had quit the force and moved the family to West Texas. To Ford, it seemed like a different world. Strangers talked funny, and El Paso was half desert. But he could skateboard in all that open space, and he eventually befriended a nerdy white kid with a passion for Dungeons & Dragons. Ford fell in love with the role-playing game right away; it was complex and cerebral, a saga you could lose yourself in. And in the 1980s, everyone seemed to be playing it.
My brothers, their friends, and I were part of that nerdy set who played D&D in the 80s. I have wonderful memories of that time in my life. An easier time. The 80s was a great time to be a teenager and D&D contributed heavily to that greatness.
Tim Hardwick • MacRumors
Apple will receive all of TSMC’s first-generation 3-nanometer process chips this year for upcoming iPhones, Macs, and iPads, according to industry sources cited by DigiTimes.
Isn’t it wild to think Apple will take the entire capacity of a chip manufacturer? Heck, I think Intel is finally at 10-nanometer and is expected to move to 7-nanometer this year — maybe they already have, I’m not sure.
It makes me wonder if Intel could get to the point that they’re manufacturing chips for Apple?
Thomas Ricouard
I’ve seen countless of tweets and stories lately about modern iOS architecture. I’ve been a huge fan of trying new architecture on iOS, and in the past I have worked with Redux / TCA like architecture because I believe unidirectional data flow is the only way to have a good & robust architecture.
Thomas is a super smart fella and is worth a read. He’s the author of the excellent iOS Mastodon client, Ice Cubes. He’s done an amazing amount to work in the area of SwiftUI performance tuning. Give his piece a read.
George Wright • BBC
Canada has issued a new travel warning to its LGBT citizens planning to visit the United States.
This doesn’t surprise me. Our nation, as a whole, has taken so many steps backwards. Most of the nation wants to move forward but the GOP wants to take us back. They hate women and want them to stay home and be baby making machines, they want to exterminate trans folks, they’re racist, and they’d like to destroy the planet in the name of capitalism.
Meanwhile the sane people want healthcare for all, would like to see an educated America, let the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities exist and be first class citizens, amongst other things.
The choice has always been easy for me. I believe in people and want the best for everyone. We’re all so much better off being a diverse nation.
Sam Gold • lickability.com
SwiftUI is really good. (Stop booing me, I’m right.) However, there comes a time when you may look at your app and think, “this reeks of SwiftUI.” System-provided list layouts, the same typography, the same colors as every other app.
It’s always been a bit hacky to do a good job of theming an iOS App. Especially if you want to support dynamic text in your app, which you most definitely should.
I’m always on the lookout for articles that try to solve this problem.
This article isn’t about that as much as it’s about how to make your app shine in multiple ways.
Yahoo
Managers should not use the budget cuts as an “explanation” for compensation decisions for individual employees and instead should emphasize that the employee’s own “impact” determines “rewards.”
This guidance feels so scummy. Just say you had to do because of budget cuts. Sure, folks will be pissed off they’re missing their raise because of the cuts but do you think allowing them to believe they didn’t get a raise because of their lack of performance is better?
Maybe the goal is to get people to quit? If that is the goal, I think this is a good way to do it. Nice work.
Xe Iaso
WebAssembly is a compiler target for an imaginary CPU that your phones, tablets, laptops, gaming towers and even watches can run. It’s intended to be a level below JavaScript to allow us to ship code in maintainable languages.
I love they this article uses the term imaginary CPU. That imaginary CPU is a computer program that interprets the WebAssembly and executes it on your particular platform. Yes, in almost all cases, it’s going to be a JavaScript runtime.
If you’d like to learn more about WebAssembly you should read the official docs but I’d also encourage you to read my colleagues work on the subject. I’ve mentioned Nish Tahir before. The man’s pretty much a genius and can make a computer do anything he wants with any language. Oh, he can also handle DevOps as well as anyone. A real glue engineer if ever there was one. WillowTree is really lucky to have him.
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Maximizing User Retention and Engagement: Strategies for Mobile App Success in Saudi Arabia
The goal of acquiring and keeping consumers is difficult in the current fiercely competitive mobile app market. User engagement and retention, however, are crucial for long-term success for app developers and businesses. For app developers Saudi Arabia trying to build a name for themselves, Saudi Arabia's fast-expanding mobile industry offers both distinct chances and obstacles. We will look at practical methods in this blog to increase user retention and engagement for app developers Saudi Arabia.
We will examine practical methods for boosting user retention and engagement that suit the Saudi Arabia market. It will be essential to comprehend regional user behavior, linguistic preferences, and cultural quirks to create individualised experiences that appeal to the target market.
To increase user satisfaction and retention, it is essential to localise app content and user interfaces, add culturally appropriate features, and offer first-rate customer service. Using social media channels and teaming up with influencers can increase app visibility and promote engaged user participation.
1. Introduction
It's important to comprehend the dynamics of the mobile application development companies Saudi Arabia before digging into the methods. Saudi Arabia boasts one of the highest smartphone adoption rates globally, with its tech-savvy population readily embracing state-of-the-art gadgets. Notably, the Kingdom's young demographic constitutes a substantial portion of the user community, displaying a keen inclination towards mobile apps for various purposes such as social networking, gaming, e-commerce, and utility services. 111.3 billion total Android downloads.
2. What Is Mobile App Engagement?
User interaction with mobile applications is referred to as mobile app engagement. Understanding and measuring this connection is essential since it decides whether the app is effective.
You may use the following metrics to measure user engagement with mobile apps:
2.1 Download count
A greater download count suggests a wider reach. But it's also crucial to pay attention to user retention.
2.2 Active consumers of mobile apps
This measure is essential for determining user retention because it shows how many users your program receives regularly.
2.3 Session interval
This gauge how long consumers can launch and use an app between consecutive sessions. A shorter session interval frequently implies better stickiness.
2.4 Session length
This statistic shows how long users spend using the app in a single session. Sessions that last longer are often better.
2.5 Lifetime revenue
Total money made by a user before they stop using the app is referred to as lifetime revenue. It can be determined using the monthly average of advertising revenue or the average user purchase value.
Measuring user engagement promotes better interaction with your user base and offers insightful information about your Return on Investment (ROI). Thanks to continuous measurement, you may optimize the app to your marketing and business goals. You may improve the functionality of your app and guarantee its success by paying attention to user interaction with mobile app development Saudi Arabia.
3. What Is User Retention?
User retention describes a company's or organization's ability to keep current clients or users engaged with its goods or services over time. This requires being aware of and accommodating to the users' tastes and needs, offering a satisfying user experience, and consistently giving value to reward their continuous devotion.
4. Why Is User Retention Important?
User retention is important since it encourages recurring usage and purchases, especially through subscriptions or other transactions. For mobile application development companies Saudi Arabia, maintaining a high degree of user retention is extremely advantageous as it helps to enhance revenue. This is mostly because retaining current customers is easier than gaining new ones because they are more willing to make subsequent purchases.
It is clear from these strong figures and others that putting equal emphasis on user acquisition and retention is crucial. Businesses may ensure a more sustainable and prosperous future by emphasising efforts to retain present customers.
5. Localise Your App for Users
Localization and cultural sensitivity are essential for attracting Saudi Arabia n users. Translate the text of your app into Arabic, which is the official language, and think about further localising it to account for regional variations and dialects. Your app's functionality, graphics, and marketing strategies can be adjusted to appeal to users by considering regional traditions, holidays, and customs.
6. Personalization is Key
Users everywhere, including those in Saudi Arabia, value individualised experiences. Deliver personalized content, recommendations, and notifications using user information and behavior trends. AI-driven algorithms can enhance user engagement and retention by recognizing user preferences and customizing the app experience accordingly.
7. Improve Speed and Performance
Any application that lags or takes too long to launch will likely lose customers in a nation where people have access to high-speed internet. To ensure a flawless user experience, optimize your app for speed and efficiency. Analyze the performance data of your app regularly to spot any bottlenecks that can discourage people from using it and fix them.
8. Gameplay to Increase User Engagement
Gamification is a potent strategy for boosting user retention and engagement. Make your app more engaging and entertaining by incorporating features like challenges, awards, leaderboards, and badges. Gamified experiences appeal to Saudi Arabia and users, especially the younger generation, who are likelier to stay engaged with your software. Mobile app development companies in Saudi Arabia indeed are more aware of this technique.
8.1 Challenges
Create some obstacles for users of your program that interact with it. You could list chores for users to do and offer in-app incentives. To encourage people to finish the required work as soon as possible, you can establish a deadline before they can no longer complete a challenge and receive incentives.
9. Encourage User Recommendations
In Saudi Arabia's close-knit community, word-of-mouth advertising has a significant impact. Offer rewards to your users who promote their friends and family to your app, such as credits, discounts, or special privileges. This not only aids in gaining new users but also increases user engagement and loyalty.
10. Make Use Of Social Media
Social media heavily influences the digital environment in Saudi Arabia. Hence, 30 The average number of apps people use monthly. Create a solid social media strategy to advertise your app, interact with users, and quickly respond to their questions and issues. To increase the reputation and reach of your app, team up with influencers and key opinion leaders who connect with your target audience. Go with mobile app development companies in Saudi Arabia for the best results.
11. Present Regional Payment Choices
In-app purchases and e-commerce are becoming more common in Saudi Arabia. Ensure your app accepts regional payment methods like SADAD, Mada, and PayPal Arabia to make transactions easier and enhance user experience. Users are more likely to make purchases inside your app when the payment procedure is simple, which increases revenue and user retention. Mobile application development companies in ksa work according to your demands.
12. Offer Top-Notch Customer Service
For user retention, responsive customer assistance is essential. Customers in Saudi Arabia value quick and helpful service. Use mobile application development companies in ksa which support tools like live chat or chatbots to address user issues immediately. Responding quickly to customer complaints helps retain current users and improves your app's reputation with prospective users.
13. Regularly Update Your App
Update your program frequently to keep it interesting and appealing to users. By consistently introducing new features, fixing problems, and improving overall performance, you can avoid stagnation, resulting in customer attrition. By introducing intriguing updates and swiftly informing your user base of the most recent advancements, you can keep their attention and engagement.
14. Improve UX With Tutorial Documents And Videos
Mobile application development company in Saudi Arabia, by making accessible educational texts and videos available to help users with the onboarding process, may improve the user experience (UX). To ensure a smooth flow, easily integrate these tutorials into the in-app experience. Alternatively, mobile app developers Saudi Arabia create a special resource hub that users may access anytime they need it.
To further optimize onboarding procedures, consider a mobile application development company in Saudi Arabia utilizing app and web Stories. To guide visitors through their journey, stories use compelling and short messaging enhanced by visuals and videos. These Stories are useful tools for introducing users to your app, highlighting essential features, and suggesting particular actions that speed up onboarding. Mobile app development Saudi Arabia helps in regulating the overall process.
15. Optimize The User Onboarding Process
App development companies in Saudi Arabia optimize the user onboarding procedure to make a good first impression and establish the tone for their continued interaction with your app to increase user retention.
Consider the following actions to establish a successful onboarding process:
15.1 Recognize Your Users
Recognize that each app has a broad user base and that various users may react differently to onboarding. Make the onboarding path specific to the needs of your users, and think about segmenting them to provide individualised experiences for each.
15.2 Track User Progress
Apply gamification strategies to the onboarding procedure, such as adding a progress bar. Displaying users' progress as they move through tutorials or finish onboarding activities encourages them to continue.
App development companies in Saudi Arabia can develop an effortless onboarding process that fosters user engagement and promotes continued app usage by implementing these tactics.
16. Collect And Analyze User Data
Delivering a positive user experience that matches people's expectations is key to increasing user retention rates. Applications must continually concentrate on gathering and evaluating user data to accomplish this. This information should combine first-party, third-party, and zero-party data, allowing you to make the most important improvements.
You can build user segments, focus on target audiences, and order upcoming upgrades by carefully examining the data that has been collected. Effective use of this data will allow you to fully customize each user's experience, greatly improving the possibility that retention rates will rise. Understanding user preferences and behaviors is essential for customizing the app experience to each user's requirements and preferences.
17. Do App Store Optimization (ASO)
A significant tactic that should be addressed is app store optimization (ASO), which is essential in giving potential customers a reliable impression of your app even before they use it.
By putting ASO into practice, mobile app developers Saudi Arabia can efficiently target the consumers who will profit from your software by optimizing every element of your app store page to appeal to them. This entails adding pertinent keywords to the app's title and description, providing accurate screenshots of each feature, offering video demos, and constructing backlinks.
User retention is indirectly improved when users know exactly what to expect from your app store website. On the other hand, if consumers believe your program has been misrepresented, they might uninstall it right away after downloading it, resulting in lower retention rates. ASO ensures that your app's appearance matches its functional capabilities, resulting in a great user experience and promoting continued app engagement.
18. Keep An Eye On Regional Trends And Seasonal Preferences
Keep up with regional fashions, happenings, and seasonal preferences in Saudi Arabia.
Adjusting your app's content and promotions to coincide with well-liked occasions and events can increase user engagement during certain times.
19. Improve Push Alerts And Notifications
Sensibly employ push notifications to remind users of fresh updates, deals, or pertinent content.
Please avoid excessive or pointless notifications that could irritate users and cause them to exit your app.
20. Conclusion
In conclusion, achieving app development Saudi Arabia's success demands a strategic approach focused on user retention and engagement. By localising content, leveraging gamification, and providing personalized experiences, app developers can capture the attention of Saudi Arabian users. Partnering with DXB Apps known as the best company for app development Saudi Arabia offers a competitive advantage, as their expertise in localization, user-centric design, and continuous optimization ensures apps resonate with the Saudi market. Embracing these strategies and teaming up with DXB Apps will pave the way for long-term success in the dynamic and rapidly expanding mobile app landscape of Saudi Arabia.
FAQs
1. What are the benefits of working with an Android application development company in Saudi Arabia?
Employing an Android application development company in Saudi Arabia provides knowledge of the Android platform and guarantees a customized app experience for most Android users nationwide.
Local businesses know the Saudi Arabian market and can help localise the app's features and content to suit local preferences.
Direct access to local talent and resources makes communication and collaboration easier, which speeds up development and deployment.
2. How can an iPad application development company in Saudi Arabia improve the success of my app?
A Saudi Arabian iPad app development business can adapt your software to Apple's iPad's special features and requirements, delivering a seamless user experience.
Increased engagement and possible revenue development can result from marketing to Saudi Arabia's wealthy and tech-savvy iPad users.
3. How crucial are user retention and engagement to the Saudi Arabian mobile app market?
The success of mobile apps in Saudi Arabia depends on user retention and engagement. Apps that can keep users interested and retain them will have a stronger chance of long-term success because of the fierce competition in the app market and the tech-savvy user base.
4. Why should I select an iOS application development company in Saudi Arabia for my app project?
A top-notch iOS app is essential since the Saudi Arabian populace, particularly the younger generation, enjoys using iOS.
Local iOS app developers know Apple's exacting requirements and will ensure your software complies with them to indeed ensure a smooth submission and approval process.
Better communication and cultural comprehension are made possible through collaboration with an iOS application development company in Saudi Arabia, which results in software that appeals to local customers.
5. What part does localization play in the Saudi Arabian mobile app market?
In Saudi Arabia, localization is crucial for mobile apps since it improves user experiences by customizing its functionality, style, and content to suit regional preferences.
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