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6 apps and websites to help your wedding planning

Let us help you get ready to say ‘I do!’

Published

August 23, 2018

Koy Mapolon

They say that your wedding day is the most important day of your life. It’s also probably one of the most expensive and stressful days ever. Luckily, technology has made it so much easier to plan such a momentous event. We’ve gathered some of these resources to help with your wedding planning.

For your all-around planning — Wedding Planner by The Knot

The Knot’s wedding planner app pretty much covers everything you need to plan your wedding. You can look for inspiration, create your budget and checklists, and even find vendors right from your phone or tablet. It’s literally your digital wedding planner, or at the very least, your wedding assistant.

For amazing wedding invites and thank you cards — Minted

Whether you need a website, save the date, invitation, or thank you cards for your wedding, or perhaps the program, place cards, menus for the reception, this website can connect you to many different independent artists that can get it done. You can have samples sent to you, and you can coordinate with your artist as much as you need to get the perfect designs.

For vendors you might need in your area — Carats & Cake

This site lets you look through different weddings and see which vendors were there. If you like any of the vendors you see, you can get their info from their profile. This website works through recommendations of real couples, and even if you don’t find someone you want to hire, you at least get to look at beautiful photos that can serve as inspiration as well.

For your registry and wedding gifts — Wedding Wire Registry (formerly Newly Wish) and Tendr

The Wedding Wire Registry consolidates all your registries from different retailers. You can create your retail registries and import them into your page, which you may then customize to match your wedding theme. This makes your wedding gift list more organized and easy to monitor, which is good for both you and your guests.

If you prefer to get your gifts in cash instead, Tendr is a really elegant and easy way to go. You can create a page for your occasion, and your friends and family can send you their gifts through that, alongside a beautifully designed digital card. Something that makes this even better is that you can donate a percentage of your gifts to a charity of your choosing.

For when you need help accomplishing different tasks — TaskRabbit

If you find yourself lacking hands when it comes to the wedding itself (perhaps last minute), you can use TaskRabbit to get the help you need. From decorations to emergency purchases, and even overall assistance, this app could help you get things done and get one less thing off your plate!There you have it: six resources that cover most aspects of wedding planning. Whether you’re already engaged and planning your wedding (a huge CONGRATS to you!) or just love looking at wedding-related things for your future special day, we hope this was able to help you find something useful.

Related Topics:Carats & Cake Minted specials TaskRabbit Tendr The Knot Wedding Wedding Wire Registry

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iOS 26.5 will support end-to-end encryption RCS messaging

The final update should come out within the month.

Published

May 5, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Back in 2023, Apple finally adopted the RCS messaging standard, ensuring that iOS and Android users could communicate more seamlessly despite being on different platforms. This year, the platform is adding an improvement to the feature: end-to-end encryption.

Starting with the upcoming launch of iOS 26.5, Apple will now support end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iOS and Android users (via 9to5Mac). Besides the seamless communication, users on both platforms can start enjoying secure messaging with one another.

Apple has been testing the feature since February. Now, the company is confident enough to release the encryption technology in a new build for iOS 26.5 meant for developers. At this point, it’s just waiting for an actual release.

Why is this a big deal? Encryption adds an extra layer of security for your messages. Plus, end-to-end encryption means that messages is encrypted and decrypted only by the sender and the receiver. Third parties, which includes Apple, cannot intercept and access your information.

With the feature on, both messaging platforms on Android and iOS will show a lock icon to signify that, yes, your messages are encrypted.

Though the current build isn’t meant for end users just yet, it’s expected that iOS 26.5 will launch within the month, if not by next week.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 17e review

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YouTube makes picture-in-picture mode free for everyone globally

The update is rolling out globally now.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Picture-in-picture (or PiP) mode is a godsend for multitaskers. The feature lets users watch videos in a tiny floating window while doing other tasks. However, the feature isn’t readily available for all users. Or wasn’t, at least. YouTube is now rolling out PiP mode for free globally.

Previously, PiP mode was exclusive to YouTube users who pay for Premium or Premium Lite. It was also exclusive to the United States.

Now, YouTube is making the feature completely free for users all over the globe. It will be available for both iOS and Android versions of the app.

There’s still a catch, though. The free version is available only for “longform, non-music content.” The same goes for Premium Lite subscribers. Music is still an exclusive feature for those who pay for the regular version of Premium. Basically, there is no change for paying users or users in the United States.

Using PiP mode is simple. All you need to do is load up a video you want to watch in the background. Then, just exit the YouTube app and go about your other tasks. The video will be inside a floating, resizable window while you look at other things.

There’s no timeline on when the update will reach your device. However, YouTube has promised that it will roll out globally within the coming months.

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Google might be moving away from flat design

Bye bye, Material Design.

Published

April 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s time to kindly shove off, flat design. After over a decade of Google’s Material Design, Android is finally showing signs of ditching flat, monotonous colors. In a series of logo redesigns, Google is reportedly trying out gradients as its latest reinvention.

As spotted by 9to5Google, Google is moving forward with incorporating gradients into its designs. Previously, the company started changing the icons of a few first-party apps including Photos and Maps. Now, it seems that the new design philosophy will reach the rest of Google’s suite.

In the obtained designs, the rest of Google’s plethora of apps will no longer look static. The splash of gradient adds the feeling of layering without losing the company’s roots in flat design. Docs and Sheets, for example, look like a light shining on pieces of paper.

Image source: 9to5Google

It’s unknown when Google plans to incorporate the new philosophy. However, with Google I/O coming fast, it’s fair to bet that an update might come out around that time, especially since that event’s logo already has gradients.

Google’s evolution is not without its precedent. Besides the company’s small trial previously, Apple’s iOS has also made inroads into more three-dimensional designs with the new Liquid Glass. However, unlike Apple, Google’s newest design is a far cry from the former’s return to Windows Vista aesthetics.

Personally, I don’t mind the transition to 3D, as long as it’s done well. Though still visually pleasing, flat design has started overstaying its welcome. It’s time to try something new.