Facebook, Instagram Removed 2.7 Crore Posts in India During July: All Details

Meta announced on Wednesday that it had removed a total of 2.7 crore posts across Facebook and Instagram in July. The company revealed in its monthly report under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, that it received 626 and 1033 reports from users on Facebook and Instagram respectively, and claims that it responded to all user ...

WhatsApp Bringing Voice Call Support to Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5: Reports

WhatsApp is reportedly beta testing a feature that allows users to take WhatsApp voice calls on their smartwatch running Wear OS version 3 or newer. Users with WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.19.11 or newer will get incoming call notifications from the app on their Wear OS 3 compatible Galaxy Watch. The feature is still in development.

Zomato Begins Testing Intercity Legends Feature for Food Delivery Across States in Gurugram, South Delhi

Zomato Intercity Legends, the the company's upcoming service for ordering dishes from other regions across the country, is currently available for testing for select customers in Gurugram and parts of South Delhi.

Telegram Directed by Court to Provide Details of Channels Violating Copyright Law Under Sealed Cover: Details

Telegram has been directed by the Delhi High Court to disclose details of users on the messaging service providing illegal access to copyrighted content, in a sealed cover. The court observed that the plaintiffs in a copyright case would be rendered remediless to recover damages for the "illegal" sharing of teaching materials on Telegram under "masked" identities if ...

WhatsApp Features in Development: Companion Mode, Avatars, Status Reactions, More

WhatsApp is working on a handful of features for the company’s upcoming updates to the popular messaging app. These features are not yet officially announced, but may soon make their way to your phones as part of a beta update before they roll out to all users.

Zomato to Narrow Focus to Delivery, Hyperpure Restaurant Supplies, Quick Commerce: Report

Zomato reportedly told shareholders on Tuesday that the company would focus on three key areas: food orders and delivery, quick commerce, and providing supplies to restaurants. The company will invest in areas that have the potential to bcome meaningfully large businesses over the next ten years, according to a report.

Twitter Circle Feature to Share Content With Smaller Groups Released: All Details

Twitter has announced the rollout of a new Twitter Circle feature, which will let users share specific tweets with users of their choice. First spotted in May, the feature lets usets pick up to 150 users in their 'circle', a feature also offerd by Meta-owbed rival Instagram. Gadgets 360 was able to confirm that the feature was working on iOS, Android, and on Twitter's...

Truecaller iOS Update With Improved Spam, Scam Detection Released: All Details

Truecaller has announced that it is releasing an improved version of its app for iPhone models. The latest update is said to offer 10 times better spam, scam, and business call identification than the previous versions, according to the company. It is said to be smaller in size, and offers higher efficiency. It is said to work faster on models as old as the iPhone 6S.

Elon Musk Sends Twitter Another Letter Seeking to Terminate Takeover Deal Over Whistleblower Claims: Report

Elon Musk has sent a fresh letter to Twitter, asking the company to terminate his $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,51,300) agreement to acquire the microblogging service. The company sued Musk after he tried to walk away from the deal, asking a US court to direct him to complete the transaction according to the deal. Musk has since countersued Twitter, ahead of the upcoming...

Elon Musk Subpoenas Twitter Whistleblower; Seeks Information on Bots, Security

Elon Musk has subpoenaed Twitter Whistleblower Peiter Zatko and sought documents and information on the Twitter's spam accounts and alleged security vulnerabilities on the microblogging site. Zatko recently raised shocking allegations on Twitter, that were denied by the company.

Netflix September 2022 Releases: Cobra Kai 5, Jamtara 2, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2, and More

Cobra Kai season 5, Jamtara season 2, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives season 2, Plan A Plan B, Jogi, Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer, Blonde, Do Revenge, Heartbreak High, and Naruto Shippuden seasons 5–9 — these are the biggest movies, TV shows, web series, and originals on Netflix India in September 2022.

Jamtara Season 2 Release Date Set for September 23 on Netflix

Jamtara season 2 release date set for September 23 on Netflix in India and around the world. Sparsh Shrivastav, Anshumaan Pushkar, Monika Panwar, and Amit Sial lead Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega season 2 cast. Jamtara season 2 part of Netflix India’s September alongside Fabulous Wives of Bollywood Wives season 2 and Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer.

Twitter to Combine Health Experience Team, Service Team Amidst Controversies: Report

Twitter is reportedly working on bringing together the teams that engage in reducing toxic content and spam bots on the social media platform. According to a staff memo seen by Reuters, Twitter is looking to combine its health experience team with its service team and plans to call the new group "Health Products and Services (HPS)”.

WhatsApp Android Beta With Feature to Create Communities Rolling Out: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out an update to users on its beta channel on Android. The update with version number 2.22.19.3 reportedly brings a feature that allows some users to create new communities.

Big Tech Firms Grilled by Parliamentary Panel Ahead of Upcoming Fair Competition Framework for Digital Markets

Big Tech firms were grilled by a parliamentary panel on Tuesday, where representatives of firms including Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and Uber were questioned on alleged anti-competitive practices. The panel, working under Union Minister Jayant Sinha is working on a report on developing a legal framework to ensure fair competition in the country...

Meta Reportedly Files Motion to Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit for $37.5 Million: Details

Facebook parent Meta has reportedly filed a motion to settle a lawsuit that alleged that the company had violated the privacy of its users by collecting its location without their permission for $37.5 million (roughly Rs. 300 crore). Facebook was accused in 2018 of collecting users' data including their location, based on their IP addresses, even when their location s...

Netflix Heads Up! Game With Decks from Stranger Things, Squid Game, More Launched for Android, iOS

Netflix is globally launching the Netflix Heads Up! app for iOS and Android devices. It includes 28 new decks inspired by popular Netflix series like Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton, Shadow and Bone, and more.

Government Forced Twitter to Put Agent on Payroll, Former Twitter Security Chief Claims: Report

A whistleblower has claimed that the Indian government forced the social media firm to put a government agent on its payroll. According to former Twitter security chief Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko, who alerted the US SEC, along with other claims of security lapses at the microblogging service, the government agent would have had access to sensitive user data due to Twitter...

Cobra Kai 5, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and More: September Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video

Cobra Kai season 5, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Rick and Morty season 6, Jamtara season 2, and Star Wars: Andor — the five biggest TV shows and web series in September on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video.

Facebook Parent Meta Settles Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit; Terms of Agreement Undisclosed: Details

Meta has settled the lawsuit claiming that Facebook has illegally shared user data with the research firm Cambridge Analytica. The settlement comes after it was revealed a month ago that Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Meta, would have to sit for a six hours long questioning by the plaintiff’s lawyers.

Duolingo Math Aims to Make Mathematics Learning Easier, Soon to Enter Beta

Duolingo will announce Duolingo Math app during its annual Duocon event today. Duolingo will offer gamified math lessons through the app. The company has opened a public waitlist for its beta testing and it is currently limited to iPhone and iPad users.

WhatsApp Working on Bringing Back New Camera Shortcut for Android App: All Details

WhatsApp is reportedly working on bringing the camera shortcut back on the main interface for its app on Android. It was removed from the main page of the app to accommodate the communities tab.

WhatsApp 2021 Privacy Policy Leaves Users in ‘Take It or Leave It’ Position: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court said that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy leaves users in a “take it or leave it situation”. The privacy policy forces users into an agreement and then shares data with Facebook. The verdict of the court came while dismissing the appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook against an order.

Twitter Ordered to Give Information to Elon Musk Regarding Spam and Bot Accounts

Twitter has been reportedly ordered to give more information to Elon Musk regarding spam and bot accounts as a part of the social media company’s legal fight to make the billionaire entrepreneur finish the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,51,200 crore) acquisition of the platform.

Instagram to Limit Sensitive Content for New Users Under 16 Years by Default

Instagram announced that it will limit sensitive content for new teen users by default on the platform. With the latest update, new Instagram users under the age of 16 years will have the “Less” setting turned on by default. For the existing users, it will send a prompt encouraging them to choose the “Less” option. This will affect the type of content they see...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Gets Expert RAW App Support With the Latest Update: Report

Samsung has reportedly released a new update for its Expert RAW app. The Expert RAW version 2.0.00.3 update reportedly expands its support to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which was launched earlier this month at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The update also improves the image quality in low-light scenarios.

Google Deleted Over 2000 Loan Apps From Play Store in India Since January

Google has banned more than 2,000 loan apps from Play Store in India since January this year, said a senior official from the company. These loans apps were removed from the Play Store for misrepresenting information and violating terms. Google plans to introduce some more policy changes in the coming weeks.

Twitter Employees Continue to Quit Amid Elon Musk Battle, Whistleblower’s Complaint

Twitter executives informed the employees regarding the staff exodus it has been facing recently amid legal battle with Elon Musk and whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko’s allegations. The company’s current employee attrition stands at 18.3 percent.

Delhi High Court Rejects Appeals by WhatsApp, Facebook in CCI Probe Hearing: Report

CCI has been investigating WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy since last year. After Facebook and the instant messaging app WhatsApp had asked the Delhi High Court to stay the probe, the court had rejected the appeal. Now, a division bench of the Delhi High Court has rejected appeals made by WhatsApp and Facebook against a single bench order that rejected to stay the pr...

She-Hulk Episode 2 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

She-Hulk episode 2 post-credits scene finds Jennifer Walters/ She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany) being tasked to help with house chores by her dad Morris Walters (Mark Linn-Baker). She-Hulk episode 2 released August 25 at 12:30pm IST/ 12am PT on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Twitter CEO Said to Term Whistleblower Claims 'Inaccurate'; Firm Reiterates Spam User Count to SEC: Reports

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal toldsaid to have addressed employees at an internal meeting on Wednesday to state that accusations by former employee and whistleblower Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko were inaccurate, as per a report. The company is also reportedly said to have defended its spam and bot account enumeration to the US SEC earlier this year.

Social Media Grievance Apellate Committee Said to Include One Government Nominee: Report

The social media users grievance apellate committee to handle appeals of users against Big Tech firms could include a governement nominated member, according to a report. The committee, which is said to be a citizen-centric mechanism, could be notified in the coming weeks, as per a report.

Jamtara Season 2 Release Date Set for September 23 on Netflix

Jamtara season 2 release date set for September 23 on Netflix in India and around the world. Sparsh Shrivastav, Anshumaan Pushkar, Monika Panwar, and Amit Sial lead Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega season 2 cast. Jamtara season 2 part of Netflix India’s September alongside Fabulous Wives of Bollywood Wives season 2 and Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer.

Twitter to Combine Health Experience Team, Service Team Amidst Controversies: Report

Twitter is reportedly working on bringing together the teams that engage in reducing toxic content and spam bots on the social media platform. According to a staff memo seen by Reuters, Twitter is looking to combine its health experience team with its service team and plans to call the new group "Health Products and Services (HPS)”.

Big Tech Firms Grilled by Parliamentary Panel Ahead of Upcoming Fair Competition Framework for Digital Markets

Big Tech firms were grilled by a parliamentary panel on Tuesday, where representatives of firms including Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and Uber were questioned on alleged anti-competitive practices. The panel, working under Union Minister Jayant Sinha is working on a report on developing a legal framework to ensure fair competition in the country...

Meta Reportedly Files Motion to Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit for $37.5 Million: Details

Facebook parent Meta has reportedly filed a motion to settle a lawsuit that alleged that the company had violated the privacy of its users by collecting its location without their permission for $37.5 million (roughly Rs. 300 crore). Facebook was accused in 2018 of collecting users' data including their location, based on their IP addresses, even when their location s...

Netflix Heads Up! Game With Decks from Stranger Things, Squid Game, More Launched for Android, iOS

Netflix is globally launching the Netflix Heads Up! app for iOS and Android devices. It includes 28 new decks inspired by popular Netflix series like Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton, Shadow and Bone, and more.

Government Forced Twitter to Put Agent on Payroll, Former Twitter Executive Claims: Report

A whistleblower has claimed that the Indian government forced the social media firm to put a government agent on its payroll. According to former Twitter security chief Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko, who alerted the US SEC, along with other claims of security lapses at the microblogging service, the government agent would have had access to sensitive user data due to Twitter...

YouTube Shorts Coming to Smart TVs, YouTube TV to Get Mosaic Mode: Report

YouTube Shorts are reportedly coming to smart TVs, while YouTube TV is said to receive a Mosaic Mode which will allow users to view four feeds at the same time. YouTube employees are said to have shared these plans at an internal partner event with hardware manufacturers a month ago, but the company is yet to officially announce details of these features.

Delivery Firms Step Up Hiring of Gig Workers Ahead of Crucial Festival Season

Delivery firms like BigBasket have stepped up their hiring ahead of the crucial upcoming shopping season that is set to arrive with the festivals next month. Companies have attempted to hire more gig workers, for deliveries, even as the demand for these workers has seen a sharp increase. Firms like Dunzo and BigBasket hire their own workers for deliveries in major cit...

Microsoft Outlook Begins Displaying More Ads on iOS and Android Apps: Report

Microsoft has reportedly started to insert more ads in the Outlook mobile app for iOS and Android in recent months. This move by the tech giant makes it harder for free users to avoid ads in Outlook mobile. It leaves the user with the only option of subscribing to the Microsoft 365 programme to avoid ads.

Instagram Reportedly Testing BeReal-Like Candid Challenges Feature

Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature. The Candid Challenges feature will notify users at a different time each day to post a picture There is no clarity on when these features will be publicly available, but Instagram is said to be testing the feature internally.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Netflix Release Date Set for December 23

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery release date set for December 23 on Netflix. Two new stills released for Glass Onion alongside, as writer-director Rian Johnson talks about the movie’s inspirations (The Last of Sheila), the perfect villa filming location in Greece, and the increased emphasis on Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc alongside two new looks at the Knives Out...

Elon Musk Subpoenas Former Twitter Head Jack Dorsey; Requests Court to Dismiss Lawsuit

Elon Musk has subpoenaed Twitter co-founder and former head Jack Dorsey to seek relevant information about the effect of spam accounts on the social media firm’s business. The billionaire has also sought to get Twitter’s lawsuit against him dismissed at Delaware's Chancery Court.

US Banking Giants Face Over $1 Billion in Fines Over Unauthorised Email, WhatsApp Use

Major US banks like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America face upwards of $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,000 crore) in fines, according to recent disclosures. The banks are being probed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission over employees' use of unapproved messaging tools like email and WhatsApp. Here's how much firms l...

Clean Up Your Browser’s Cache, Cookies, and History for a Faster Computer

You should often clear your browser’s cache, cookies, and history to protect your personal information, free up some space, and boost the performance of your computer. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it on Google Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox.

Block Spam Emails in Gmail With These Simple Tricks

Trying to stop all spam email is tough, but here are practical ways to permanently stop those annoying spammers from cluttering your Gmail account.

UPI Is Digital Public Good, Services to Remain Free, Ministry of Finance Says

UPI, or Unified Payments Interface, services in India will not carry a service charge, the finance ministry said on Sunday. The ministry referred to UPI as a digital public good with immense convenience for the public and productivity gains for the economy. The total number of UPI transactions had crossed the 6 billion mark in July.

Vijay Shekhar Sharma to Continue as Paytm MD, CEO MD for Five Years, Backed by 99.67 Percent of Shareholders

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been reappointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for another five years, according to the company. The country’s leading digital payments and financial services company and pioneer of QR and mobile payments said that 99.67 per cent of shareholders voted in favour of him continuing in his role. His remuneration ...

Pegasus Maker NSO Group CEO Resigns Ahead of Reorganisation

Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group on Sunday announced that its CEO Shalev Hulio had resigned, while the company would cut 100 jobs ahead of a restructuring effort. Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat has been appointed to oversee the reorganisation, which comes as the company is facing legal action over accusations that its software has been used to hack smartphones....

House of the Dragon Episode 1 Leaked on Torrent Sites, Piracy Networks Ahead of Release

House of the Dragon episode 1 leaked on torrents and available for download via piracy networks. House of the Dragon episode 1 releases August 22 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. House of the Dragon is the first Game of Thrones spin-off series.

Facebook to Roll Out Major Updates to Horizon Worlds; More Details at Connect Event: Mark Zuckerberg

Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has shared online that the company will be releasing major updates to the Horizon Worlds and its avatar graphics soon. The announcement comes days after the company launched the Horizon Worlds in France and Spain. Zuckerberg called the previously shared avatar “pretty basic”.

WhatsApp Adds Ability to View Status Updates in Chat List For Some Android Beta Testers: Report

WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.22.18.17 adds ability for some beta testers to view the status updates within the chat history. This features was reportedly under development earlier. Although, the feature is currently available to some beta testers, it is reportedly expected to be rolled out to more testers over the coming weeks.

Mumbai Traffic Police Said to Be Investigating WhatsApp Message Threatening 26/11-Type Terror Attack

Mumbai Police is said to be investigating a WhatsApp message warning of a "26/11-like" terror attack in the city received on the WhatsApp number of the Mumbai Police Traffic Control from a Pakistan-based number police.

House of the Dragon Review: Game of Thrones Prequel Is a Thing of Beauty

House of the Dragon review: Game of Thrones prequel spin-off series is a delight from the very first episode. House of the Dragon release date and time in India is August 22 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar. Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, and Olivia Cooke lead House of the Dragon cast.

European Anti-Vaccination Group Tests Limits of Platforms' Disinformation Checks

Researchers have uncovered evidence of anti-vaccine groups thriving on Facebook and other social media platforms, as the tech industry struggles to keep disinformation in check. Law enforcement and extremism researchers say there’s evidence that far-right groups are using scepticism about COVID-19 and vaccines to expand their reach.

iOS Still Has Unpatched VPN-Related Issue 2 Years After Disclosure; iPhone Users' Data at Risk: Researcher

A researcher has claimed that Apple has not fixed a VPN-related issue on iOS that restricts the operating system from hiding existing connections once a VPN app is enabled on a device. This vulnerability, first reported two years ago, puts users’ data at risk essentially defeating the working of a VPN app.

Just Eat Takeaway Grabs Cash, Sells Brazil's iFood to Prosus for EUR 1.8 Billion

Technology investor Prosus said on Friday it would pay up to EUR 1.8 billion ($1.81 billion) to buy the 33 percent stake in Brazil's iFood from rival Just Eat Takeaway.com that it does not already own.

Facebook Bans Major US Anti-Vaccination Group Children's Health Defense for Spreading Covid-19 Misinformation

Facebook-owner Meta said Thursday it had kicked one of the most influential US anti-vaccination groups off the social media network for spreading Covid-19 misinformation. The Children's Health Defense (CHD), which has been a critic of Covid vaccines, immediately accused Meta of stifling its free speech rights.

Elon Musk Said to Target Advertising Tech Firms in Twitter Suit Over Takeover Deal

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is attempting to walk away from his deal to acquire Twitter, is seeking documents from advertising technology firms as part of his quest to gain more information on bot and spam accounts on Twitter, according to filings in a Delaware court on Thursday.

Aqua Bazar Online Marketplace App for Fish Farmers Launched by Fisheries Minister

Aqua Bazar was launched by the gvernment on Thursday as an app to help fish farmers and stakeholders to source the inputs. The app was launched alongside a book on "Super Success Stories from Indian Fisheries" by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala. Aqua Bazar has been developed by Bhubaneswar-based ICAR-Central Institute of Fr...

Snap Said to Shut Down Development of Pixy Flying Selfie Drone Camera: Report

Snap is said to have discontinued its recently launched Pixy flying drone camera, according to a report. The parent company of popular mesaging app Snapchat has reportedly stopped development of the drone, according to the Wall Street Journal. It will reportedly continue to be sold in its current form.

Vietnam Orders Technology Firms, Telecom Operators to Store User Data Locally, Set Up Local Offices

Vietnam has directed technology firms to store user data within the country as part of the government’s attempts to tighten rules related to cybersecurity. Firms like Google, Facebook and telecom operators have also been directed to set up local offices. Data of all internet users or any data created by users while surfing the internet must be to stored domestically...

Netflix's Ad-Supported Tier May Block Download of Shows and Movies for Offline Viewing

Netflix’s new ad-supported tier may not allow users to download shows and movies to their devices for offline viewing, according to a code found inside of the company’s iPhone app. The streaming giant is planning to roll out the ad-supported level by early next year.

Government Orders to Block 8 YouTube Channels for Alleged Disinformation

The government has ordered blocking of eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan, for allegedly spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order. The blocked YouTube channels had over 114 crore views.

She-Hulk Episode 1 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

In She-Hulk episode 1 post-credits scene, Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) uncovers some juicy gossip about Steve Rogers/ Captain America’s sex life after prodding her cousin Bruce Banner/ Smart Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). She-Hulk: Attorney at Law episode 1 released August 18 at 12am PT/ 12:30pm IST on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Amazon Testing TikTok-Style Feed Called Inspire on Its App, AI Firm Confirms

Amazon has joined other companies like Google and Facebook to Introduce replica of TikTok’s feed. The e-commerce giant has been testing a feed on its app that enables shoppers to scroll through TikTok-style feed. Using the feature, called Inspire, customers can like, save and share posts of products, and purchase items directly from the feed.

RBI Seeks Public Opinion on Fees, Charges in Payments Systems: All Details

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is seeking public opinion on fees and charges on payment systems including Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and debit and credit cards. The central bank wants to make such transactions affordable as well as econ...

Instagram Reels Crossposting to Facebook, New Tools for Content Creators Announced: All Details

Meta has announced six features including the cross-posting of Instagram Reels on Facebook. These tools are said to help content creators increase their reach and monetise content on the company’s social networking platform.

India’s First Portal on Arrested Narcotics Offenders, Named NIDAAN, Gets Operational

India’s first-of-its kind database of arrested narcotics offenders —NIDAAN — has been made operational for use by various central and state prosecution agencies. The portal National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-offenders has been developed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

Russian Court Fines Twitch RUB 2 Million for Streaming Fake Video About War Crimes: Report

Russia has reportedly fined streaming service Twitch RUB 2 million (roughly Rs. 26,21,100) for hosting a short video containing what it calls "fake" information about alleged war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. The court accused Twitch of failing to remove a 31-second clip of a girl from the town of Bucha, according to reports.

BSF Signs MoU With IRCTC to Ensure Booking Data Safety Under Air E-Ticket Service

BSF and IRCTC signed MoU to ensure the safety and security of booking data under its air e-ticket service for the troops of India's border guarding force. The pact will ensure facility of extra baggage, lounge, cargo and less cancellation or reschedule charges for authorised BSF personnel. Under the deal, IRCTC will provide a dedicated online portal with a credit faci...

Airbnb Rolling Out New Technology to Stop Parties by Scanning Renter's History

Airbnb is rolling out a new scanning to stop parties. The company will now examine the would-be renter's history on Airbnb and other factors to find out if they are likely to throw a party. The service will rollout in the US and Canada for now. Airbnb has been under growing pressure to clamp down on parties since 2019.

WhatsApp Windows Native App Launched; Beta Available for Mac Users: All Details

WhatsApp’s new native app for desktop is now available for Windows users. The company claims the native app will increase reliability and speed. The native app for Mac users is currently under development, and can be accessed early by joining the beta programme. Mac users can alternatively use the web-based app.

WhatsApp for Android Testing Undo Delete Feature for Messages on Latest Beta Version: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a beta update that would allow users to recover accidentally deleted messages in a chat. The undo delete message feature is said to be available to a limited number of beta testers. WhatsApp could widely roll out this update in the coming weeks.

Facebook Fails to Detect Election-Related Misinformation in Ads for the Fourth Time: Report

Facebook has yet again failed to detect blatant election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, a new report from Global Witness has found. Earlier, the app could not identify hate speech, misinformation in countries like Myanmar, Ethiopia and Kenya. This continues a pattern of failing to catch material that violates Facebook’s policies, th...

Google Rolls Out Android 13 for Pixel Smartphones; Fixes Issues With the Fingerprint Scanner: All Details

Google announced on Monday that it has started rolling out the stable version of the Android 13 for the Pixel smartphones. The update brings a long list of fixes for apps, biometrics, user interface, and connectivity. The update is said to be rolled out to more smartphones from other brands later this year.

Snapchat+ Premium Subscription Service Reaches 1 Million Subscribers in Less Than 3 Months

Snap has reached 1 million subscribers for its Snapchat+ premium subscription, the company said on Monday. The service was launched in June as a new source of revenue. The paid subscription feature has slowly expanded to more countries including Saudi Arabia, India and Egypt. It offers access to 11 exclusive features not yet available to general users.

Signal Fears Phishing Attackers May Have Accessed Phone Numbers of 1,900 Users

Signal, in a blog post, said that the phone numbers of 1,900 users could have been revealed in a phishing attack on Twilio, its verification services provider. The attack took place earlier this month. According to signal, the attacker could also have accessed the SMS verification code, but message history, profile information and contact lists were not revealed.

Twitter Ordered to Share Former Executive’s Documents With Elon Musk for Information on Spam Accounts

Twitter has been ordered to give Elon Musk documents from a former Twitter executive who is believed to be a key figure in calculating the amount of fake accounts on the platform by Musk’s legal team. Twitter was ordered to collect, review and produce documents from former General Manager of Consumer Product Kayvon Beykpour.

Google Pixel Watch to Offer 24 Hours Battery Life, Tips Fitbit App APK Teardown

Google during its I/O 2022 consumer keynote teased the new Pixel Watch without confirming the price details. As per a new report, the wearable could come with 24 hours of battery life. It runs on the Wear OS platform and comes with Fitbit integration for tracking various physical activities.

Tencent, Alibaba Have Submitted Details of Algorithms Used in Their Products, Says China Regulator

Tencent and Alibaba, along with other Chinese tech giants, have submitted details of algorithms used in some of their products, complying with a drive by authorities to tighten oversight of platform algorithms. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published a list of 30 algorithms used in some of the country's most popular apps with brief descriptions of their...

Instagram Can Track User Data, Behaviour via Its In-App Browser; Meta Responds: Report

Instagram app can reportedly track all interactions of its users with external websites that are accessed through the platform’s in-app browser. As per a report, the app injects a JavaScript code allowing it to monitor all user interactions.

Accelerating India’s Digital Economy With Diverse Web 3.0 Opportunities

Over the past few years, the Internet has begun to move towards a more decentralised model. Web 3.0, the successor to the current Web 2.0 model, relies on blockchain technology, a distributed digital ledger or database where encrypted blocks of data are stored and chained together. Here's why Gaurav Arora, Senior Vice President, CoinDCX Pro, thinks India's economy ca...

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets Will Now Offer Improved Notifications When Editing Incompatible Microsoft Office Files

Google’s Workspace app notifications have been improved to warn users of incompatibility issues as they work on a Microsoft Office document. The compatibility notifications will now appear on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides when editing or collaborating on Microsoft Office files.

Paytm Slips 6 Percent on Questions Over CEO Reappointment, Regulatory Fears

Paytm shares fell 6.2 percent on Friday over questions about the reappointment of its chief executive officer and the central bank's guidelines for digital lending apps. The Institutional Investor Advisory Services has opposed the reappointment of Vijay Shekhar Sharma as CEO and managing director. Moreover, Paytm told investors that the latest guidelines by the centra...

Elon Musk Teases Potential Social Media Site as Competitor for Twitter

Elon Musk teased a potential social media site of his own as a competitor for Twitter. The billionaire, while responding to a question from one of his followers, dropped a cryptic tweet about a potential new social media platform X.com. Last week, Musk mentioned the website during Tesla's annual shareholder meeting.

Twitter May Fail to Fight Election Misinformation, Voting Rights Experts Say

Twitter is planning to combat the spread of US midterm election misinformation that revives previous strategies. However, civil and voting rights experts feel that Twitter may fail to do so. Twitter, among other social media platforms, have been long accused of not doing enough to prevent the spread of false content, including the idea that President Joe Biden did not...

Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives Season 2 Release Date Set for September 2 on Netflix

Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives will return for its second season on September 2, Netflix India announced Thursday, alongside a first poster for the sophomore run. Bhavana Panday, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari Soni, and Seema Kiran Sajdeh are back very soon. Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives season 2 is a production of Karan Johar’s Dharma.

Google Said to Oppose Facebook-Backed Proposal for Self-Regulatory Body in India

Google is said to have reservations about developing a self-regulatory body for the social media sector in India to hear user complaints. The proposal has received support from Facebook and Twitter. The Indian government proposed appointing a government panel in June. However, it is open to the idea of a self-regulatory body.

Google Maps Coming to WearOS With Offline Navigation: Details

Google Maps is coming to WearOS and users will be able to use it without an active connection with their handsets, the American tech giant announced during Samsung’s Unpacked event recently. The feature will be introduced to WearOS sometime later this year.

How Online Privacy Has Changed Users’ Data Protection Since US Supreme Court Ruling Against Abortion

Facebook messages of a mother-daughter duo over abortion are being investigated in Nebraska after the US Supreme Court ruling on Roe vs Wade. Since the ruling, there has been a concern on how collected location data, text messages, search histories, emails and seemingly innocuous period and ovulation-tracking apps could be used to prosecute people who seek an abortion...

Elon Musk Said to Question Twitter Employees Responsible for Counting Bots, Spam Accounts

Elon Musk's legal team is said to be asking Twitter to hand over names of the employees responsible for calculating the percentage of bots and spam accounts on social media. Musk and Twitter are undergoing a legal suit to enforce the billionaire to complete his acquisition deal. Musk announced to terminate the deal over wrong information on bots.

Facebook Use Among US Teens Plunging; Use of TikTok, YouTube Rising, Survey Says

Facebook could see a massive drop in US teens on the platform, according to a new survey. Data from a Pew survey of teens in the US suggests that they have left the Meta-owned platform in droves over the past seven years. Instead, they use YouTube and TikTok, as well as apps like Instagram and Snapchat, which remain popular among younger users in the US.

RBI Issues Stringent Norms For Digital Lending Services Aimed at Curbing Malpractice

The RBI has issued stringent norms for digital lending services and apps, as part of its attempts to curb malpractice in the sector. The central bank has mandated that digital loans must be credited directly in the bank accounts of borrowers and not through any third party, digital lending entities and not the borrowers should pay fees or charges payable to Lending Se...

Spotify Rolls Out Redesigned Home With Separate Music, Podcast Feeds on Android: All Details

Spotify has announced a new update for its Android app with separate feeds for music and podcasts on the home page. The company is currently rolling out the update to Android users, and it will make its way to iOS devices later. The company claims that the separation of feeds will make browsing through content easier.

Microsoft OneDrive Turns 15, Gets Redesigned Landing Page With New Functions

Microsoft is marking the 15th anniversary of OneDrive with a new landing page and new options. The new OneDrive Home will feature a Recent view option for locating documents and will have an Activity column showing the most recent edits and comments on the shared documents.

Snapchat+ Subscription Launched in India With New Badge, Custom App Icons, Ghost Trails, More

Snap has launched the Snapchat+ subscription service in India. It includes exclusive features like Badge, Custom App Icons, Rewatch Indicator, Best Friends Forever, Ghost Trails on Snap Map, and Solar System.

Elon Musk Sells Tesla Shares Worth $6.9 Billion to Avoid Twitter Fire Sale

Elon Musk has sold Tesla shares worth $6.9 billion (roughly Rs. 54,880 crore) to be prepared with cash in case he is forced to go ahead with the Twitter acquisition deal. Musk last month announced terminating the agreement to buy Twitter, claiming the company has made “misleading representations” over the number of spam bots on the service. Twitter has sued to f...

Facebook Parent Meta Raises $10 Billion in Its First-Ever Bond Offering

Facebook parent Meta has raised $10 billion (roughly Rs. 79,530 crore) in its first-ever bond offering. The company is planning to fund share buybacks and investments to revamp its business. Meta is among other tech giants like Apple and Intel, who recently issued bonds to raise $5.5 billion (roughly Rs. 43,740 crore) and $6 billion (roughly Rs. 47,720 crore), respec...

WhatsApp Has Not Abused Its Dominant Position in India, Rules NCLAT

WhatsApp enjoys dominant position in India, but has not abused it, says the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The tribunal has upheld a 2017 CCI order that dismissed a complaint of predatory pricing against instant messaging platform WhatsApp. The petition alleged that WhatsApp has made many changes to its privacy policy from the time Facebook acquired ...

Unity Announces Deal to Set Up China Joint Venture Amid Expansion Plans

Unity, the game software development platform used in popular games like Genshin Impact, Honor of Kings, and Call of Duty: Mobile, on Tuesday announced a deal to set up a joint venture in China, as it plans to expand in the country. The company's announcement came on the same day AppLovin offered to purchase the game development platform for $17.54 billion (roughly Rs...

Twitter Down? Thousands of Users Report Issues With Accessing Twitter

Twitter Inc was down for thousands of users on Tuesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

AppLovin Offers to Acquire Game Development Platform Unity for $17.54 Billion: Details

AppLovin has offered to buy Unity Software for $17.54 billion (roughly Rs. 1,39,600 crore) in all-stock deal, as the company seeks to expand and take advantage of a growing demand for 3D games. Unity's development platform has been used to build some of the most-played games such as Call of Duty: Mobile, and Pokemon Go.

WhatsApp ‘Delete for Everyone’ Feature Gets Extension to Over 2 Days

WhatsApp will now allow users to delete wrongly sent messages within two days after transmitting it. Previously, this limit was over one-hour to delete messages.

Netflix Unveils 3 Indian Reality TV Series, With First Looks at Social Currency, IRL – in Real Love

Netflix has unveiled first looks at Indian reality TV series Social Currency (featuring the likes of Roshni Rai and Mridul Madhok) and IRL – In Real Love (from Roadies creator Raghu Ram). Alongside, we have new looks at Seema Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, and Neelam Kothari Soni in Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives season 2; and the full cast of Indian Matchm...

WhatsApp Users to Get Ability to Control Online Presence, Leave Groups Silently, and More: All Details

WhatsApp has announced three new privacy features today that include the ability to control your online presence, leave groups silently, and screenshot blocking for view once messages. 

Netflix Unveils 3 Documentaries From India Today, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Crime Stories: India Detectives Team

Netflix has unveiled three Indian documentary films and series for 2022, including Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld from the team behind Crime Stories: India Detectives, Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer from India Today, and Nayanthara wedding documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale from Gautham Vasudev Menon.

Inside House of the Dragon, the Fiery Game of Thrones Prequel Spin-Off

House of the Dragon, the first Game of Thrones spin-off, delves into the patriarchy with the help of Targaryens and time jumps. And naturally, it has a lot of dragons. House of the Dragon showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, cast members Eve Best, Milly Alcock, and Emily Carey, and visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton take us behind the scenes of the Gam...

Paytm Shares Jump to Six-Month High on Increased Monthly Users, More Payment Devices, Surge in Revenue

Paytm shares jumped to a six-month high, on the back of increased monthly users, additional payment devices and more disbursal of loans. On Friday, Paytm reported an 89 percent surge in quarterly revenue, which rose to Rs 1,680 crore, from Rs. 891 crore last year. Paytm, which competes with Google's payment app and Walmart's PhonePe in India's digital payments market,...

Meta Begins Testing Super Live Streaming Platform With Creators: Report

Meta has begun testing a new Twitch-like streaming service with influencers and creators, according to a report. The service is currently in early testing, and has been used by around 100 creators so far. Super was previously promoted as a "Cameo-inspired tool" that would enable Facetime-style calling between famous people and their fans. It currently allows users to ...

Delhi Crime Season 2 Trailer: Shefali Shah and Co. Chase After an Oily Gang of Killers

Delhi Crime season 2 trailer: Shefali Shah is back as Delhi Police South District DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, chasing an oily gang of killers who are targeting the “vulnerable senior citizens” of India’s national capital. Delhi Crime season 2 release date is August 26 on Netflix. Delhi Crime season 2 poster unveiled alongside.

WhatsApp May Soon Let You Hide Numbers from Specific Community Groups: All Details

WhatsApp is working on an option that allows hiding your phone number to certain sub-groups of a community. The feature called the phone number sharing option may debut with a future update. This feature was reportedly spotted on the Google Play beta programme with version 2.22.17.23, and is currently unavailable for beta testers to try out, as it is still in developm...

Elon Musk Challenges Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to Public Debate Over Bot Users, Says Deal Cold Move Ahead

Elon Musk has challenged Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to a public debate, over the percentage of bot users on Twitter. Both the microblogging platform and Musk are headed toward an October trial in a Delaware court. The Tesla CEO, who has more than 100 million Twitter followers, said if Twitter simply provides their method of sampling 100 accounts and how they’re confi...

Google Sued for Nixing Free Workspace Software to Early Adopters

Alphabet's Google was sued by an early adopter of its Workplace cloud productivity software who claims the company reneged on a promise to provide it with free access to the program for life. Google Workplace, formerly known as Google Apps and G Suite, provides a host of services including Gmail, Calendar, Drive for storage and Google Docs for content creation.

Instagram Will Soon Test Tall Photos for Compatibility With Fullscreen Reels

During the weekly Ask Me Anything, CEO Adam Mosseri confirmed that Instagram will begin testing ultra-tall 9:16 photos "in a week or two." "You can have tall videos, but you cannot have tall photos on Instagram. So, we thought maybe we should make sure that we treat both equally," Mosseri said.

Twitter Breach Said to Have Exposed Anonymous Account Owners

A vulnerability in Twitter's software that exposed an undetermined number of owners of anonymous accounts to potential identity compromise last year was apparently exploited by a malicious actor, the social media company said Friday.

Elon Musk Accuses Twitter of Hiding Litigation Details Against Indian Government in $44 Billion Deal

Elon Musk’s court documents, which went public on Thursday, has accused Twitter of failing to disclose litigation against the Indian Government. Musk also claimed that he was hoodwinked into signing the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,37,465 crore) deal to buy the San Francisco-based social media company. Meanwhile, Twitter rejects the claims made by Musk. The social med...

Bharat Bill Payment System Will Soon Let NRIs Pay Utility Bills, Education Fees, RBI Says

The Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) will soon let NRIs to pay utility bills and education fees on behalf of their family members in India, RBI said. Currently, over 20,000 billers are part of the BBPS, and more than 8 crore transactions are processed on a monthly basis on the transaction platform.

Paytm Working to Fix Issues After Several Users Report Glitches on App

Paytm issued a statement on Friday to inform that it is fixing the reported glitches on the application after several users were unable to make transactions using the app. Many even asked Paytm to compensate for the loss they suffered as the crash took place during the market time.

EU Regulators Said to Quiz App Developers Over Payment on Google Play Store

EU antitrust regulators are said to have asked app developers whether Alphabet unit Google's threat to use its own billing system on Play Store has hurt their business. The questionnaires were sent to developers last month, inform the sources. Last month, Google said non-gaming app developers can switch to rival payment systems with a lower fee of 12 percent.

Google Asked to Block Banned Groups, Organisations From YouTube in Nigeria

Google has been asked to remove YouTube channels of banned groups in Nigeria in an effort to regulate social media usage in the country. Meanwhile, Google's sub-Saharan African director for government affairs and public policy said in a statement the company already has measures to address the Nigerian government's concerns.

Twitter Rejects Elon Musk's Claims That He Was Hoodwinked Into Signing $44 Billion Deal

Twitter on Thursday dismissed Elon Musk's claims in a Delaware court filing that he was hoodwinked into signing the deal to buy the social media company, saying that it was "implausible and contrary to fact."

Darlings Review: Alia Bhatt Netflix Movie Doesn’t Understand What ‘Dark Comedy’ Is

Darlings movie review: stuck in an abusive marriage, Badru (Alia Bhatt) concocts a hare-brained scheme to get out of it, one that results in more comedy of errors than black comedy. Darlings release date and time is August 5 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix. Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma also part of Darlings cast.

YouTube Working on Pinch to Zoom Experimental Feature

YouTube is testing the Pinch to Zoom experimental feature that will let its users zoom in and zoom out any part of the video by pinching the video player with two fingers. It is available for testing for YouTube Premium subscribers.

Government to Launch Super App Showing EV Charging Stations, Realtime Availability: Report

The government is planning to unveil an app for electric vehicle users. The app could be named Super App and will act like a one-stop platform for EV users by providing details about charging stations, tariffs and more. It would also let users make and change reservations at nearby stations.

MeitY Said to Conduct Quarterly Compliance Audit for Social Media Firms

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is said to conduct compliance audits of social media companies every quarter. In the quarterly audit, the government will verify if social media companies are reporting about grievances raised to them correctly. It will also keep a check on the actions being taken by the social media firms.

Disney+ Hotstar August 2022: She-Hulk, House of the Dragon, Cadaver, and More

What are the biggest originals, movies, TV series, documentaries, and sports on Disney+ Hotstar in August 2022? Premier League, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, House of the Dragon, Koffee with Karan season 7, Cadaver, Not Okay, Lightyear, Reservation Dogs season 2, The Patient, Little Demon, Welcome to Wrexham, and The Princess lead the way.

Twitter Will Reportedly Show Users If Embedded Tweets Have Been Edited: All You Need to Know

Twitter will reportedly let users know if an embedded tweet has been edited and if there's a new version of the tweet. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong spotted this feature for the first time. However, Twitter has not officially begun testing the feature yet.

NortonLifeLock Gets UK Regulator’s Nod for $8.6 Billion Avast Takeover Deal: All Details

NortonLifeLock has received a provisional nod from the UK competition regulator, for its $8.6 billion (roughly Rs. 68,070 crore) purchase of Avast. The US based cyber security firm is looking to purchase its Czech rival, a move that faced an in-depth probe from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) watchdog, which previously warned that the deal could harm compe...

MeitY Blocks 348 Apps for Transmitting Users’ Information in Unauthorised Manner

Government has blocked 348 mobile applications in India that were found to be transmitting users' information in an unauthorised manner to servers located outside the country, said MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written statement to Lok Sabha. However, there was no mention of the time period when these 348 apps were blocked by the MeitY.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Ban to Be Temporary, Will Make a Comeback, Claims Skyesports CEO

Shiva Nandy, CEO and Founder of Skyesports, claims that the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) ban is temporary. He is seemingly positive that the game would soon make a comeback in India. Nandy added that TikTok could also return to India soon.

Are Apple App Store Profits Slowing? Investors Need to Know

Apple's App Store has been the services segment’s biggest source of revenue. For this quarter, as Apple reported a dip in sales, it attributed the slowdown to foreign exchange. However, App Store is also being considered one of the major factors for the slight dip. Interestingly, for the Friday's listing this time, Apple didn't include the App Store as one of severa...

Gmail Redesigned Material You Interface Widely Rolling Out to All Users: All You Need to Know

Gmail's latest redesigned Material You interface is widely rolling out to users. On the other hand, Google is also planning to bring some upcoming improvements for tablet users, including better emojis, new accessibility features and more later this year.

Twitter Sends Civil Subpoenas to Elon Musk’s Tech Allies as Part of Lawsuit

Twitter has sent dozens of civil subpoenas this week to global banks and Musk advisers, according to filings over the past two days in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Twitter’s subpoenas wants to know what lenders, investors and advisers think about Elon Musk's behaviour after he signed the deal, say experts.

Taking Action Against Dubious Digital Loan Apps, Indians Who Help Set Them Up, Finance Minister Says

Dubious digital loan apps will face action from the government, including those originating outside the country, along with Indians who help set them up, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. The minister was responding to a supplementary question in the Rajya Sabha on reports of dubious digital loan apps backed by Chinese entities which do not follow R...

WhatsApp Banned Over 22 Lakh Indian Accounts in June, 632 Grievance Reports Received: Details

WhatsApp has banned over 22 lakh Indian accounts in June, the company stated in its monthly report. The Meta-owned company revealed that it had received 632 grievance reports last month. The details were shared in its Monthly Report under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

Google Duo Merger With Meet Rolling Out on Android, iOS

Google announced its plans to merge the Duo and Meet apps into a single video calling platform two months ago. The company has now started rolling out the merger on Android as well as iOS. The latest version of the Google Duo app is showing the merge.

The Flash Season 9 to Be Final, Arrowverse More or Less Coming to an End

The Flash is ending its near-decade reign on The CW in 2023. Season 9 will feature 13 episodes, and is scheduled to premiere on the network in January. The Flash airs on Amazon Prime Video in India. Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, and Danielle Panabaker are confirmed to return.

Apple Sued by French App Developers for Overcharging App Store Fee

Apple was sued by French app developers Société du Figaro, L'Équipe 24/24 and Le Geste for violating US antitrust law by overcharging them to use its app store. The plaintiffs accused that California-based Apple charged 30 percent commissions for 14 years, as well as $99 annual fees to app developers.

Andor Trailer: Star Wars Series Gets a New September 21 Release Date

Andor, a new Star Wars original series, has released a new trailer in the wake of a delay. The plot is set before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and follows rebel spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) as he infiltrates the Empire. Andor is now set to debut on September 21, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

No Intention of Shutting Facebook Down, Kenyan Ministers Say After Watchdog’s Ultimatum Over Hate Speech

Facebook received support from Kenyan ministers after the country’s watchdog, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) accused the service of failing to tackle hate speech and incitement on the platform ahead of the national elections and gave it 7 days to comply with rules on hate speech. Kenya’s ICT minister Joe Mucheru said the country had no int...

WhatsApp, Twitter Show Resistance as Government’s Fight Against Fake News Targets Dissent

Twitter and WhatsApp are pushing back after being targeted as part of the government’s recent actions aimed at rooting out cybercrimes and what it calls “fake news” on social media. As part of the amended IT Rules, executives at companies that don’t comply with content removal requests could face jail time. The government sent YouTube 1,670 takedown requests, ...

Elon Musk Claims Engagement on Twitter Dropped in Recent Weeks, Ahead of Upcoming Court Battle

Elon Musk on Saturday claimed that engagement on Twitter had dropped “in recent weeks and days”, prompting several responses on the microblogging site. The comments from the Tesla CEO come after a Delaware court set an October 17 date for Twitter’s lawsuit against Musk, asking the court to direct Musk to complete the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,37,465 crore) take...

Apple Pay Said to Work on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on iOS 16 Beta 4 Ahead of EU Antitrust Rules

Apple Pay may soon support payments on third-party browsers, with the arrival of iOS 16 later this year. On the latest iOS 16 beta 4, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox can display the "Continue with Apple Pay" option on Apple's checkout page. As if iOS 15, users can only use Apple Pay on the company’s Safari browser, but the changes to support other...

Apple to Place Ads in App Store Today Tab, Individual App Pages: Details

Apple is reportedly working on expanding ads in the App Store from the search results to the Today tab and on individual product pages. According to reports, the Cupertino company will allow developers to promote their apps in more areas on the App Store. The upcoming ad spots will be marked as an ad using a blue background and an Ad icon, just like ads placed in the ...