Spotify is adding a feature for users to comment on podcast episodes, with creators controlling comment visibility. The updated Spotify for Podcasters app allows all creators to manage comments and access audience insights https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/spotify-launches-podcast-commenting-feature-giving-creators-control-over-visibility/

Microsoft has started rolling out its Xbox Cloud Gaming TV app for select Amazon Fire TV Sticks, initially available on Fire TV 4K Max and Fire TV Stick 4K. Users need a compatible Fire TV Stick, a Bluetooth controller, and an Ultimate subscription https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-app-for-amazon-fire-tv-sticks-is-now-available-to-download/

Ollama 0.2 now supports concurrency, allowing parallel requests and multiple models to run simultaneously. This update enhances use cases like managing chat sessions and running diverse agents, optimizing memory and GPU usage.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/ollama-0-2-brings-parallel-requests-and-the-ability-to-run-multiple-models-simultaneously/

Organic Maps, a free and open source navigation app based on OpenStreetMap, has just released an update for Android, featuring improved address search in the USA, better map interaction, restored bookmarks, enhanced world overview, and more POI categories.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/open-source-navigation-app-organic-maps-brings-better-address-search-and-more-poi-categories/

Apple's third developer beta of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduces dark mode icons for third-party apps, a new Select button in Photos, dynamic wallpapers, a new password manager, app lock/hide features, improved RCS support, and more.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/apple-unveils-ios-18-beta-3-with-dark-mode-icons-enhanced-photos-app-and-improved-rcs/

Whimsical has launched a new desktop app for macOS users, offering in-app tabs and keyboard shortcuts for efficient project management https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/whimsical-launches-an-official-macos-app-with-in-app-tabs-and-desktop-only-features/

The Raspberry Pi Foundation's latest OS update, version 2024-07-04, includes significant UI improvements, new settings, and Labwc as a default window-stacking compositor https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/raspberry-pi-os-update-brings-labwc-compositor-enhanced-ui-and-new-hardware-support/

Firefox 128 introduces a revamped Clear User Data dialog, trending search suggestions, support for playing protected content in Private Browsing, and new language support. Developer tools and macOS audio quality are also improved https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/firefox-128-launches-with-enhanced-privacy-controls-trending-search-suggestions-and-more/

Serif is offering a six-month free trial and a 50% discount on its Affinity creative suite including Designer, Photo and Publisher, aiming to attract users seeking alternatives to Adobe's subscription-based apps https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/serif-launches-6-month-free-trial-and-50-discount-for-affinity-suite-to-rival-adobe/

Microsoft is rolling out new spellcheck and autocorrect features for the Notepad app in Windows 11, similar to Microsoft Word. These features are enabled by default but can be disabled in settings https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/spellcheck-and-autocorrect-for-notepad-in-windows-11-starting-to-roll-out-to-some-users/

Apple has finally approved the Epic Games Store on iOS in Europe, complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act. This follows Epic's claims of delays and rejections by Apple over some “design similarities” between the Epic Games Store and Apple App Store.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/apple-finally-approves-epic-games-store-on-ios-in-europe-after-initial-rejections/

ElevenLabs' new Reader App launches an "Iconic Voices" feature, which converts digital texts into AI-generated voiceovers featuring iconic voices like Judy Garland and Sir Laurence Olivier https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/elevenlabs-reader-app-debuts-iconic-celebrity-voices-for-ai-narration/

WhatsApp is testing a feature where Meta AI can analyze and edit photos based on user prompts. Users can share photos with Meta AI for object identification and context. This feature is still in development https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/whatsapp-tests-new-meta-ai-feature-for-photo-analysis-and-editing-via-text-prompts/

Roll20 experienced a data breach on June 29, exposing users' personal info. An unauthorized individual accessed their admin site for an hour but was blocked. No passwords or full payment details were compromised https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/roll20-data-breach-exposes-user-information-company-assures-no-evidence-of-misuse/

Nim version 2.0.8 introduces stability improvements, improved gcc14 support, optimized operations, and bug fixes, enhancing the language's performance and reliability.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/nim-2-0-8-released-with-enhanced-stability-gcc14-support-and-performance-optimizations/

YouTube's new Erase song tool helps creators manage copyright claims by removing copyrighted audio while preserving voices and other sounds. Enhanced with AI, it will be available on YouTube Studio for both desktop and mobile soon https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/youtube-launches-erase-song-tool-for-deleting-copyright-music-while-keeping-the-voices/

Superlist's version 1.10 update enhances its mobile app with a redesigned bottom bar, quick task creation, and a consolidated Updates view. It also introduces Blockquote text formatting, task completion sound settings, and more https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/superlist-1-10-brings-new-mobile-navigation-with-quick-create-updates-view-and-more/