Every company is trying to copy Spotify these days. | Image: Google The Google Photos app is rolling out a throwback experience that highlights some of your most memorable moments from this year. The “2024 Recap” presentation feature announced today combines a collection of photos and insights with graphics and cinematic effects that summarize what users have been doing over the last 12 months — a similar concept to Spotify Wrapped. The 2024 Recap insights include information like how many photos you snapped, the longest photo streak length, most photographed colors, who you took the most photos of, and the people you smiled the most with. Google says that “select users in the US” who have Gemini enabled in the Photos app can also opt-in to receive a version of Recap that adds personalized captions highlighting the “two biggest moments from your year.” Gif: Google Here’s an example of the Wrapped-like insights that appear in Recap. The Recap will appear in the Google Photos Memories carousel throughout December before relocating to the photo grid in January, and can be shared to messaging and social media apps. There are some caveats though — Recap is only available to Photos users who have the Face Groups setting enabled, which uses facial recognition to identify and group similar faces together. This feature has some regional restrictions, so the end-of-year highlights won’t be available globally.

With the year almost over, you're probably shopping for the holidays. To give this experience something extra, Apple always features an Easter egg hidden in its Apple Store app. There, if you search for “Let it snow,” there’s a lovely animation of snow falling while you browse some Apple products. This holiday season’s Easter egg isn’t new. Still, it's a nice touch while you do some regular shopping for a bunch of iPhone 16 models, AirPods 4, and maybe some high-end M4 Max MacBook Pro in 16-inch versions, right? While you purchase a new Apple product for yourself or to gift others, Cupertino has changed its return policy during this holiday season. According to the company, “eligible products at the Apple Store Online that are received between November 8, 2024, and December 25, 2024, may be returned through January 8, 2025." That said, all purchases made after December 25, 2024, are subject to the Standard Return Policy. Apple also notes that iPhone purchases that are carrier-financed are not eligible and are subject to the standard return policy. Users can purchase, during this holiday season, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and accessories using this extended return policy. Apple notes that opened software, electronic software downloads, and Gift Cards are among the products that can’t be returned. Apple has a long article explaining how return and refunds work, so you don’t have to worry about buying a product from others and then needing to send it back to Apple. Although the holiday season has barely started, you can keep checking BGR for the best prices of your favorite tech products. We’ll keep you posted on the latest deals. In addition, you can check what Apple will likely release next year as New Year's Day fast approaches. Don't Miss: Apple is done releasing new products in 2024 – here’s what’s coming in 2025 The post The Apple Store app is hiding a holiday Easter egg – here’s how to find it appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals 70mai has the best 4G dash cam deals of Black Friday 2024 Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Early Black Friday deals: $719 Black Apple Watch Ultra 2, 15% off PS5 consoles, $38 Sony headphones, more Cyber Week deals: $510 MacBook Air, $170 AirPods Pro 2, $99 Bose speaker, 53% off Echo Show 5 bundles, more

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During a recent interview on the Still Here Hollywood podcast, Lea Thompson admitted that she and her co-star Michael J. Fox did not immediately get along while filming the first Back to the Future film. Lea played Lorraine Baines McFly in the Sci-Fi movie, while Fox played her son Marty McFly. In the first film of the series, which debuted in 1985, Marty accidentally arrives 30 years in the past and meets a younger Lorraine who falls in love with him. Other cast members included Christopher Llyod and Thomas F. Wilson, who both attended the 2024 Rhode Island Comic Con with Lea and Fox. Why did Lea Thompson and Michael J. Fox not get along? Lea Thompson and Michael J. Fox/Everett Lea was friends with actor Eric Stolz, who was initially cast as Marty. They previously worked together on The Wildlife and were excited to collaborate again when Director Robert Zemeckis suddenly fired Eric. Robert found him unfit for the role and recast Fox instead. Lea was stung by Robert’s decision and, by extension, behaved snootily towards Fox, whom she considered undeserving of the part. Over time, the then-24-year-old won her heart with his stellar performance, leading to a lasting friendship between them. Michael J. Fox/Everett Where is the ‘Back to the Future’ cast today? Lea made another movie, Some Kind of Wonderful, with Eric in 1987 while maintaining a wholesome friendship with him and Fox. She is still active in the industry, with several directing credits to her name. Fox had a good run after Back to the Future, but his battle with Parkinson’s disease cut short his career. Lea Thompson and Michael J Fox/Everett Llyod recently starred in The Mandalorian and NCIS, and Glover is a writer, director, and film producer for his company, Volcanic Eruptions. Claudia has been away from the spotlight for the most part with a few indie film roles, while Wilson is a successful stand-up comedian. Next up: This Toy From The ‘50s That Debuted At $1 Has Jumped 2,000 Percent In Price Since The post Lea Thompson And Michael J. Fox’s Relationship Started Out Rocky On ‘Back To The Future’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Bob Mackie is behind some of Cher’s most iconic looks, but there is one he is not quite proud of. He admitted to this in his new documentary, Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion, revealing that he is forever embarrassed by Cher’s vulgar appearance in her 1989 music video of “If I Could Turn Back Time.” He dressed Cher up in what he coined the seat belt outfit, featuring a sheer bodysuit that showed her tattooed bum, a leather jacket, and low-high boots. He begged her to deny that he ever made such a “scary” piece. Cher’s music video outfit by Bob Mackie stirred controversy  Cher/Youtube The scandalous outfit sparked controversy as MTV deemed the video unsuitable for general viewing, and did not air it until after 9 pm. The fact that it was filmed aboard the USS Missouri battleship with sailors cheering caused even more backlash for Cher. Bob admitted that he often dressed her in daring, sexy clothes and ones that she sometimes did not like but would agree to wear. The see-through bicycle pants are just one of the few Bob Mackie designs that were not well-received by the public. Cher/Everett More fashion, more scandal Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan were behind Cher’s 1974 MET Gala look, which featured the naked illusion gown that left little to the imagination. She got into the same dress the following year for her TIME magazine cover, stirring another wave of controversy and bans. Cher performing/Youtube Regardless of the pushback these looks brought in for Cher and Bob, he remains the go-to for even younger pop sensations today. Sabrina Carpenter wore his vintage creation for one of Madonna’s Oscar appearances at September’s MTV Video Music Awards, while Zendaya rocked a Cher 2001 number to this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event. Cher stunned at 78 in a cutout catsuit at the premiere of Naked Illusions in May. Next up: Resurfaced Clip Exposes Michael Jackson’s ‘Real’ Voice The post Bob Mackie Finds Cher’s Appearance In The ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’ Video ‘Embarrassing’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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