Phillip Michael Ryan

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Google Bringing Important Integration To G Suite Gmail

Google’s upcoming update to G Suite Gmail brings integration with Chat and Rooms to create an all-in-one organization hub meant to rival the likes of Microsoft Teams. I want to emphasize that this feature is exclusive to G Suite users, not for general consumers. At this time, there’s

Amazon Announces TikTok Ban And Then Reverses Decision

July 10 2020 The TikTok drama unfolding before the internet’s eyes takes yet another dramatic turn. Honestly, the screenplay here is getting crazier than if The Bachelor’s Chris Harrison himself wrote the script. Earlier this morning, Amazon sent an email to its employees banning TikTok from being used

3 changes coming to Apple’s Messages app in iOS 14

Apple’s iMessage is known for the love its users have for it, and in iOS 14, it’s receiving several organization updates. In a previous post, we covered changes coming to the world’s most popular messaging app, WhatsApp. Our attention is now moving to updates Apple announced in

Instagram Reels Launches In India Amidst TikTok Absence

Despite being one of the most heavy-hitting influences in online culture over the last year, TikTok has run into a few snags in the past couple weeks. Instagram has been quick to insert itself as a potential successor/replacement. While nothing official has occurred in the United States concerning a

Thoughts On Where Microsoft Teams Together Mode Might Go

Microsoft Team’s Together mode wants to help you feel better connected by placing you into a shared virtual space with your co-workers. Yesterday, I wrote a rundown of everything Teams is adding this year, and this was one of the features that stuck out to me. I see it

Microsoft Teams Update Promises More Natural Meeting

Microsoft Teams announced a huge update on June 8 that they believe will change how we collaborate virtually.

New Mmhmm app seeks to improve Zoom or Google Meet

A new app in beta testing called Mmhmm seeks to vastly improve video call experiences through Google Meet or Zoom. The core of the idea is that current call platforms do not have an efficient way for users to switch between their web camera and their computer screen. In professional

Details about newest features for WhatsApp

WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, is rolling out a big update in the next few weeks. You can check out the full blog post for yourself, but I’m going to cover a few of the highlights. I often research messaging, connection, social media, etc, so when

Fostering communication through community | Digital Letterpress: Part 9

I began this blog nine weeks ago with the observation that change will eventually take place in any area of life whether or not someone is prepared. Adapting to that change is crucial for survival and longevity. Currently, our society responds to channels that allow individuals to broadcast themselves. Blogs

Does technology inhibit or enhance childhood creativity? | Digital Letterpress: Part 8

As times change, the way we educate and grow changes. At least, it should change. I’ve spoken many times in this blog about the dangers of becoming stagnant and refusing to change. With the introduction of technology into society, major concerns have been raised over its affect on children