WhatsApp Web to Soon Get Username Search Feature Without Sharing Phone Number to Increase Privacy: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that is expected to allow users to exercise more privacy. The firm is reportedly attempting to develop a feature for its WhatsApp Web clients that will allow users to search for others on the platform by their usernames, without sharing their phone numbers.

Microsoft Copilot App Now Available for iPhone and iPad Users With Free GPT-4 Access

Microsoft Copilot is now available for iPhone and iPad users via the App Store. The standalone app comes days after the release of Copilot for Android. It is available for free and uses the latest GPT-4 large language model along with DALL-E 3 for both text and image generation.

WhatsApp Web to Soon Get Username Search Feature Without Sharing Phone Number to Increase Privacy: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that is expected to allow users to exercise more privacy. The firm is reportedly attempting to develop a feature for its WhatsApp Web clients that will allow users to search for others on the platform by their usernames, without sharing their phone numbers.

WhatsApp Begins Testing Ability to Share Status Updates From Web Interface, Companion Devices

WhatsApp Web is adding support for sharing photos and videos or text status updates, according to a feature tracker. Users will soon be able to post status updates from the web version or from linked 'companion' devices. WhatsApp currently allow users to send and receive messages, place calls, and view status other users' updates via companion devices.

WhatsApp Working on a Revamped Dark Interface, Sidebar for Web Users: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly bringing a new background colour for its Web version's dark theme along with a new tweaked sidebar. The new design and colour upgrades are expected to reduce eye strain in low-light environments. The sidebar could offer an improved messaging experience.

Apple, Google May Have to Allow Third-Party App Stores, Payments in Japan: Report

Japanese government is reportedly preparing laws that will require Apple and Google as well as other similar companies to allow users to download apps outside their official app stores and let alternative payment methods for any apps.

WhatsApp Begins Testing Ability to Share Status Updates From Web Interface, Companion Devices

WhatsApp Web is adding support for sharing photos and videos or text status updates, according to a feature tracker. Users will soon be able to post status updates from the web version or from linked 'companion' devices. WhatsApp currently allow users to send and receive messages, place calls, and view status other users' updates via companion devices.

Paytm Announces Job Cuts in India to Save Costs

One 97 Communications, parent of fintech firm Paytm, confirmed a "slight reduction" in its workforce on Monday as part of cost-cutting measures without specifying the number of jobs. A company spokesperson, however, denied recent media reports that have suggested the non-bank lender could cut more than 1,000 roles.

Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says

OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like WhatsApp and Signal w...

Beeper Says Its Efforts to Bring iMessage to Android Is ‘Unsustainable’ After Providing Jailbroken iPhone Fix

Beeper, the messaging platform that has fought hard to bring Apple’s iMessage to Android phones, seems to have released a final update for its service. After multiple attempts at making iMessage work on Android devices reliably, with workarounds that involved users accessing a Mac, Beeper has said its efforts to bring the popular messaging service on Android are “...

Elon Musk to Upgrade X With Payment Features Soon; No Word on User-Requested Crypto Integration

Elon Musk, in a recent interview, confirmed that digital payments were coming to X soon. Musk did not mention support for cryptocurrency-based payments while speaking about the upcoming functionality, a much-requested feature by users on the platform.

X Restores Access After Thousands of Users Report App, Website Not Working

X (formerly Twitter) is down and users have reported that they cannot access posts on the microblogging platform. The outage appears to have started at 11am on Thursday and users cannot see posts on the website or mobile apps.

WhatsApp Developing Video and Music Audio Sharing Feature for Android Smartphones: Report

WhatsApp video and music audio sharing feature has been spotted in development on Android, days after it was found by a feature tracker by a feature tracker on iOS. Users will reportedly be able to share audio only on video calls — not audio-only calls, or video calls where the video is turned off. There's no word from WhatsApp on when the video and music audio shar...

Google Play Store Update Adds Remote App Uninstall Feature: How it Works

Google Play Store for Android smartphones has been updated with a new feature that allows you to uninstall applications on one device from another smartphone. With the latest Play Store version, the feature will be available for smartphones, computers, smart TVs, automotive systems, and smartwatches.

One Piece Is Getting an Anime Remake From Netflix, Wit Studio

One Piece is getting an anime remake from the producers of Attack on Titan. Dubbed ‘The One Piece,’ the series will pick up from the very beginning of the manga — East Blue Saga — and use modern animation technology to cater to a new audience. Currently, there is no release window for the same, and it seems to be part of Netflix’s ongoing efforts at expandin...

Google Maps to Get Live View Walking, Support for Mumbai Local Trains, More Features in India

Google announced a bunch of new regional features for Google Maps at its Building for India event in New Delhi on Thursday. The search engine giant is bringing improvements to Google Maps Street View, introducing live view walking, Lens in Maps, and more soon. Maps will also get enhancements for train travel and public transport in the country, with the Where Is My Tr...

FM Sitharaman Says Google Took Down Over 2,500 Loan Lending Apps From Play Store: Report

Google took down over 2,500 fraudulent loan apps from its Play Store between April 2021 and July 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reportedly claimed in a written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha Monday. The minister also said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had shared ‘whitelist’ of betting apps with the government to separate applications that oper...

One Piece Is Getting an Anime Remake From Netflix, Wit Studio

One Piece is getting an anime remake from the producers of Attack on Titan. Dubbed ‘The One Piece,’ the series will pick up from the very beginning of the manga — East Blue Saga — and use modern animation technology to cater to a new audience. Currently, there is no release window for the same, and it seems to be part of Netflix’s ongoing efforts at expandin...

The Creator, Starring John David Washington, Is Set to Release on Disney+ Hotstar on December 20

The Creator will release on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar on December 20. The John David Washington-led sci-fi movie comes to streaming 82 days after its theatrical release in September, during which it collected $104 million (about Rs. 866 crore) at the global box office. Unfortunately, in India, it will only be available in the original English language dub.

Google Assistant’s Quick Phrases Comes to Pixel Buds Pro: Here’s How to Use It

Google Assistant’s Quick Phrases can now finally be used on its Pixel Buds Pro TWS earbuds. The feature was launched last month with a support page for the same appearing on Google’s support site, but Google’s now made it available for all.

Instagram Now Allows Users to Share Short, Looping Video Notes; Said to Be Testing New Privacy Feature

Instagram is introducing a feature for users to share video Notes. The Notes feature was unveiled by Instagram a year back, and is similar to statuses on WhatsApp. Meanwhile, a leak suggests that the social media platform is testing a new privacy feature that will let users decide who can view their Likes on posts and reels.

Oppo Find N3 Flip Review: Building on Basics

Oppo’s Find N3 Flip is its second foldable to arrive in India and comes with plenty of upgrades in the camera department. While its overall design remains mostly unchanged, Oppo has attempted to inject better functionality into its vertically laid out cover display, which somehow ends up falling short of expectations.

Nokia 110 4G, Nokia 106 4G Get Support For YouTube Shorts, More Cloud Apps

Nokia 110 4G and Nokia 106 4G were launched in India earlier this year. The former handset was introduced in the country in July alongside a 2G-supported variant, while the latter was unveiled in May. Now, HMD, the Nokia parent company, is extending support for YouTube Shorts and several other cloud application features to the 4G-supported phones.

Google Working on Anti-Phishing Scanning for Deceptive Apps, May Arrive With Android 15: Report

Google is developing a feature that will inspect app activity to check for phishing and deceptive behaviour, according to a report, The phishing app detection service is said to run locally on Android phones, but will reportedly send some detection-related details that the company will use to inform other users who are also facing a similar threat.

Apple Announces App Store’s Top Apps and Games of 2023: WhatsApp, JioCinema, BGMI, and More

Apple has revealed the year-end charts for the most popular apps and games on the App Store in over 35 countries and regions. Consequently, the iPhone maker has announced the most downloaded apps and games of 2023 in India, as well. Unsurprisingly, WhatsApp Messenger has emerged as the top free iPhone app, while the DSLR Camera app, which provides users professional-g...

Apple Blocks Beeper Mini's iMessage Service Citing Security Concerns; Beeper Tries to Get App Running Again

Beeper Mini was recently released as an Android application that helped users access Apple's iMessage service for a small monthly fee. But soon after its launch, the app faced an outage. Apple confirmed that it blocked the service citing privacy and security concerns. Beeper, however, claims that the service is safe and is working towards getting the app up and runnin...

Meta to Drop Support for Instagram-Messenger Cross App Communication Chats

Instagram and Facebook Messenger cross app chat support will soon be discontinued, according to the company. Users will not be able to message users across apps when support for cross-app communication chats is turned off, according to the company. Here's everything you need to know about when Meta will turn off support for this feature that was introduced in 2020.

Beeper Mini Resumes iMessage Service on Android Phones With Some Changes

Beeper Mini was released last week to allow Android users to access Apple's iMessage service for a small monthly fee. Three days after its launch Apple blocked the service citing privacy and security concerns. Now Beeper said that its services have now resumed, although it comes with some considerable changes.

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Wins Antitrust Case Against Google Over Play Store Monopoly

Fortnite maker Epic Games has prevailed in its high-profile antitrust trial over Alphabet's Google, which alleged the Play app store operated as an illegal monopoly, in a ruling that if it holds could upend the entire app store economy.

Apple Blocks Beeper Mini's iMessage Service Citing Security Concerns; Beeper Tries to Get App Running Again

Beeper Mini was recently released as an Android application that helped users access Apple's iMessage service for a small monthly fee. But soon after its launch, the app faced an outage. Apple confirmed that it blocked the service citing privacy and security concerns. Beeper, however, claims that the service is safe and is working towards getting the app up and runnin...

Hackers Bypass Apple's Checks to Deliver Malicious Keyboards Used to Spy on Users: Report

iPhone can reportedly be targeted by third-party keyboards created by hackers to bypass Apple's stringent security checks and spy on user activity. These third-party keyboards are installed via Apple's TestFlight platform to discreetly spy on a user and collect their sent messages, passwords, browsing history, bank credentials, and any other text entered on the phone....

Elon Musk’s xAI Begins Rolling Out Grok AI Chatbot to X Premium+ Subscribers in the US

Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, has begun rolling out to X (formerly Twitter). The ChatGPT rival, which takes a witty tone in contrast to existing chatbots, will be available to Premium+ subscribers of X. It is rolling out to users on the web, as well as the iOS and Android apps.

WhatsApp Announces 'View Once’ Voice Messages to Send Disappearing Audio Messages

WhatsApp introduced View Once messages for text, photos, and videos back in 2021. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is expanding this feature to voice messages. With the latest update, users will be able to set voice messages to disappear after their recipient listens to them.

Threads Gets Tags Feature That Lets Users Link Phrases, Emojis in Posts, Rolling Out Globally

Threads is now rolling out support for the long-awaited Tags feature globally on its site. The microblogging platform, announced by Meta-owned Instagram earlier this year to rival Elon Musk's X, revealed a few weeks back that it was testing the use of tags on its posts. However, Thread's version of hashtags comes with some limitations and alterations.

Hackers Bypass Apple's Checks to Deliver Malicious Keyboards Used to Spy on Users: Report

iPhone can reportedly be targeted by third-party keyboards created by hackers to bypass Apple's stringent security checks and spy on user activity. These third-party keyboards are installed via Apple's TestFlight platform to discreetly spy on a user and collect their sent messages, passwords, browsing history, bank credentials, and any other text entered on the phone....

WhatsApp Announces 'View Once’ Voice Messages to Send Disappearing Audio Messages

WhatsApp introduced View Once messages for text, photos, and videos back in 2021. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is expanding this feature to voice messages. With the latest update, users will be able to set voice messages to disappear after their recipient listens to them.

Threads Gets Tags Feature That Lets Users Link Phrases, Emojis in Posts, Rolling Out Globally

Threads is now rolling out support for the long-awaited Tags feature globally on its site. The microblogging platform, announced by Meta-owned Instagram earlier this year to rival Elon Musk's X, revealed a few weeks back that it was testing the use of tags on its posts. However, Thread's version of hashtags comes with some limitations and alterations.

WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Post HD Videos, Photos in Status

WhatsApp rolled out support for HD (high definition) photos and videos in August this year. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to share images and videos in high-quality resolution to their Status. The upcoming feature has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.23.26.3, which is available v...

Facebook Messenger Turns End-to-End Encryption on by Default for Individual Chats

Facebook Messenger chats will now be protected by end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for individual chats and calls, according to Meta. Existing conversations will be protected by E2EE and new chats will also be protected by the technology. The rollout is expected to take place over time, according to the company.

Google’s December Pixel Feature Drop Arrives, With AI Features Reserved for Pixel 8 Pro

Google’s feature-heavy December Pixel Feature Drop is finally here. And it brings several new features, some of which are driven by AI. While not all AI-features will be enabled as soon as you download the update, it’s easy to tell that the Pixel 8 Pro gets the lion’s share of it (compared to current and older Pixel devices) for obvious reasons.

Google Launches Gemini AI Models to Power Bard and AI Features on Pixel Phones; to Compete With OpenAI's GPT-4

Google Gemini was announced on Wednesday as the company's most powerful AI model to date. Gemini is available in Nano, Pro, and Ultra variants. While Gemini Nano is available on Pixel 8 Pro models, Gemini Pro will be available on Google Bard, the company's chatbot that competes with ChatGPT. The company hopes Gemini will compete with OpenAI's GPT-4 model and a white p...

SpyLoan Malware Apps Used to Blackmail, Extort Users Using Personal Data Detected on Play Store

SpyLoan malware has been spotted on the Play Store over the course of this year and removed by Google, according to details shared by ESET researchers. They are designed to collect vast amounts of information from a user's device when they borrow money, only to blackmail and extort them into repaying the sum with high interest amounts within a short period of time. Th...

Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Says Company in Talks With Partners to Launch Mobile Store on iOS, Android: Report

Microsoft has reportedly been developing an Xbox mobile storefront that would allow users to bypass Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store and download games off its own application. Earlier this year, Microsoft's gaming chief Phil Spencer, too, had revealed ahead of the annual Game Developer Conference that the company intended to launch its own app store for ...

Beeper Mini Brings iMessage Support to Android Phones, Works Without Apple ID: How It Works

Beeper Mini was launched on Tuesday as a new messaging app bringing iMessage to Android smartphones. The new app from Beeper seems to avoid most of those privacy issues as it works locally on a user's smartphones and can even function without an Apple ID, according to the company.

iOS 17.2 RC, macOS Sonoma 14.2 RC With New Features Rolled Out to Testers

iOS 17.2 RC and macOS Sonoma 14.2 RC have been released to beta testers. Apple's upcoming operating systems for iPhone brings the Journal app on iOS while both iOS and macOS will get Contact Key Verification for iMessage along with two new features for Apple Music. The final versions of these updates are expected to roll out on the stable channel later this month.

Meta to Drop Support for Instagram-Messenger Cross App Communication Chats

Instagram and Facebook Messenger cross app chat support will soon be discontinued, according to the company. Users will not be able to message users across apps when support for cross-app communication chats is turned off, according to the company. Here's everything you need to know about when Meta will turn off support for this feature that was introduced in 2020.

Redmi 13C 5G First Impressions: Plenty of upgrades!

Xiaomi’s Redmi 13C 5G is the much-awaited upgrade to the Redmi 12C. It basically takes what was essentially an entry-level device and gives it a much-needed hardware refresh. But will Xiaomi retain the 12C’s entry-level pricing? Or will the new phone delve deeper into the budget segment, where there are already some interesting options like the Redmi 12 5G waiting...

Fallout Trailer Gives a Glimpse of Irradiated Wasteland Filled With Ghouls, Giant Roaches, More

The Fallout TV show trailer is out, offering a glimpse at its irradiated post-apocalyptic world and its retro-futuristic vibe. The series largely follows a young Vault dweller Lucy, who heads out into the nuclear wasteland in search of answers, in addition to a mutated cowboy and a wannabe soldier Maximus. HBO’s Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy helm th...

WhatsApp Update to Bring Telegram-Style Search by Username Feature on Android: Report

WhatsApp was said to be working to bring usernames to the app earlier this year. Beta version of the popular messaging platform on Android was spotted with a feature that would allow users to set a username for their profile. The Meta-owned app is now working on a new feature that will allow searching for other users on the app by their username. The feature is report...

Airtel Launches Prepaid Plan With Free Disney+ Hotstar Subscription, Unlimited 5G Data: See Price, Validity

Airtel has launched a new prepaid plan in India that includes a free Disney+ Hotstar subscription offer. This comes a few days after it introduced a prepaid Netflix bundle plan. Similar to the Netflix plan, this new Hotstar bundle also offers unlimited 5G data alongside a few other perks and benefits.

Government Bans Use of 'Dark Patterns' on E-Commerce Platforms; Guidelines Issued

The government has banned the use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms and a gazette notification was issued on November 30 by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). The rules are applicable to all platforms offering goods and services in India related to online commerce, and will also apply to advertisers and sellers. Dark patters are used to deceive...

Google Chrome Update Fixes High-Severity Zero-Day Vulnerability That Was Actively Exploited

Google Chrome has been updated with security patches that fix a flaw allowing malicious users to run dangerous code on a user's computer. Windows, macOS, and Linux computers running Chrome were affected by the flaw, but users who have opted to receive updates automatically should already be protected — others will have to manually check for updates on their computer...

These Three iPhone Features Make Technology More Accessible for Persons With Disabilities

Apple recently introduced new accessibility features as part of the iOS 17 update, allowing users to utilise on-device machine learning technology to create a copy of their voice or access a much more simplified interface an iPhone or iPad. Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we take a look at how iOS 17 can simplify the use of your smartphone whi...

WhatsApp Rolls Out Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats on iOS and Android: How it Works

WhatsApp has started rolling out a new Secret Code feature for locked chats on the app. The messaging app is extending the capability of its Chat Lock feature by allowing you to hide the presence of your sensitive conversations.

Google Play Best of 2023: Several Indian Developers Awarded for Top Apps and Games on the Play Store

Google Play Best of 2023 awards have been announced, and the company's annual recognition of apps for 2023 includes those that help users with personal growth, mental health, self-care, and online shopping. Google has awarded apps that are brining AI for wellness and learning features to their apps, including SwiftChat, Stimuler, and Level SuperMind. Meanwhile, Monopo...

ChatGPT Turns One: Most Notable Moments After OpenAI Released Its Free AI Chatbot

ChatGPT was released to the public a year ago and the company's AI-powered chatbot has grown in popularity as it gained more features and capabilities. From its arrival in November 2022 in the form of a free AI chatbot to the release of the powerful new GPT-4 Turbo for paying subscribers earlier this month, there's how ChatGPT has evolved over the course of a year, ga...

OnePlus Open Review: Raising the Bar

Being the company’s first foldable smartphone comes with a ton of expectations both for fans of the brand and new customers. With the Open, OnePlus has managed to not just meet expectations when it comes to foldables, but go well beyond them, setting new standards in the process. However, as loaded as it is, it does have a few shortcomings.

YouTube Introduces ‘Playables’ Game Arcade for Premium Subscribers: Here’s How to Enable the Feature

YouTube is expanding its offerings to Premium subscribers, adding a few new experimental features for its paying members to try out. The video-hosting and streaming service already has a major presence in gaming, but now YouTube Premium members can actually play games on YouTube, without any downloads. The platform has rolled out ‘Playables,’ a new collection of o...

Chinese Group Alipay Said to Have Sold 3.4 Percent Stake in Zomato

Chinese payments group Alipay plans to sell its 3.4 percent stake in Indian food delivery giant Zomato for nearly $400 million (nearly Rs. 3,333 crore) through block deals on Indian stock exchanges, according to three sources and a Reuters review of the deal's term sheet. Alipay, owned by Ant Group, will offload its entire 3.44 percent stake in the deal, the term shee...

Google App for Android Starts Testing Bottom-Aligned Search Bar for Improved Reachability

Google is bringing its search bar to the bottom of the app on Android smartphones. As part of a new test, Google has reportedly shifted the search bar from the top to the lower half of the screen, above the three navigation tabs on the app, in a move that could make it easier to start searches using one hand.

Google Chrome, Calendar Apps Will Soon Drop Support for Outdated Android Smartphones

Google Chrome updates will soon be discontinued for several smartphones that are running outdated Android versions. Google Calendar updates on these phones will also be unavailable, according to a report. You will have to update your older smartphone to a newer Android version or purchase a new handset with the latest Android version, in order to continue receiving th...

Airtel, Jio Offer Prepaid Plan With Free Netflix Subscription, Unlimited 5G Data: See Price, Validity

Airtel recently introduced a prepaid plan that includes a Netflix subscription bundle. It is said to be Bharti Airtel’s response to similar plans that Jio launched earlier this year. Notably, Airtel and Jio are the two network providers to offer 5G connectivity to users in India. The Netflix bundles from both these telecom operators also include unlimited 5G data.

WhatsApp Rolling Out View-Once Photos, Videos for Desktop Apps, Web: Report

WhatsApp users can send photos and videos that can only be viewed once before being erased from the chat. The feature is, however, only available on Android and iOS. Now, a report suggests that the social media platform is reintroducing the "View Once" photos and videos feature for WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp desktop versions.

YouTube Introduces ‘Playables’ Game Arcade for Premium Subscribers: Here’s How to Enable the Feature

YouTube is expanding its offerings to Premium subscribers, adding a few new experimental features for its paying members to try out. The video-hosting and streaming service already has a major presence in gaming, but now YouTube Premium members can actually play games on YouTube, without any downloads. The platform has rolled out ‘Playables,’ a new collection of o...

Elon Musk's X Could Lose Nearly $75 Million in Ad Revenue by Year-End: Report

Elon Musk-owned social media company X could lose as much as $75 million (nearly Rs. 625 crore) in advertising revenue by the end of the year as dozens of major brands pause their marketing campaigns, the New York Times reported on Friday. Musk backing an antisemitic post on the platform last week has led several companies including Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discov...

Apple’s Journal App Review: A Simple Journaling App With Some Smarts

Apple announced its brand new Journal app during WWDC in June this year. The app is said to help users write down their thoughts, keep a daily log, and as Apple says, a “new way to reflect on and relive special moments”. It can also give you suggestions on what to write about, and that’s done by using data from your phone. I’ve been using the app for a couple ...

Google Maps Shares New Features to Protect Against Fake Content, Harmful Reviews

While Google Maps is usually a reliable way to check up information on places like restaurants, cinemas, ATM locations and other establishments, it is not immune to fake reviews and misleading content. In a bid to make Maps more robust, Google has now shared three new ways it prevents policy-violating content from being submitted.

Instagram Feature to Download Publicly Posted Reels Now Available Globally

Instagram rolled out the ability to download Reels posted by public accounts earlier this year in the US. The Meta owned platform has now confirmed that the feature is rolling out to users globally as well. With the help of the new feature users worldwide will be able to share downloaded Reels through other platforms apart from the native Instagram app.

Google Pay Said to Begin Collecting Convenience Fee on Mobile Recharge Transactions

Google Pay has begun charging a convenience fee when users purchase a mobile recharge plan, according to user reports online. The company appears to have joined rival payment platforms Paytm and PhonePe that previously introduced a convenience fee when users make prepaid recharge payments. Google Pay has reportedly begun to charge up to Rs. 3 in convenience fees on mo...

Things to Consider When Buying Your First Foldable Smartphone

Foldables have been gaining popularity over the years, but with the technology finally maturing, many are finding foldables to be an attractive option over a regular slate or phablet smartphone which has been the norm for a decade. We take a closer look at two types of foldable smartphones and also glance through the positives and negatives of each form factor.

Nothing Chats Partner Sunbird Informs Users of Temporary Shutdown Amid Reports of Security Issues

Sunbird, the service provider used by Nothing Chats, has temporarily shut down its messaging platform following reports of several security issues affecting the platform. Users of the Sunbird app have received a message stating that the company would provide additional information in the future, and that access was being put on hold.

Spotify Allowed to Sidestep Play Store Fees as Part of Confidential Deal, Google Executive Says

Google allowed Spotify to bypass the company's mandatory Play Store fees, according to a company executive. During the ongoing Epic vs Google trial, the search giant's head of partnership testified that Spotify did not pay the company any fees when it processed customer payments on its own. If customers chose to pay Spotify via Google's in-app billing service, the pla...

WhatsApp Rolling Out Ability to Link Email Address to Account: How It Works

WhatsApp is allowing users on iOS to link their email address to their account, allowing for an additional avenue of access to the messaging platform. It will come in handy when receiving an SMS code to log in to WhatsApp is not possible. Unlike your phone number, your email address will not be visible to your contacts.

Gmail Update to Add Dedicated Unsubscribe Button for Promotional Emails on Android: Report

Gmail accounts are susceptible to promotional and spam emails sent in bulk, cluttering inboxes with unwanted mail subscriptions. While most promotional emails include a link to unsubscribe at the bottom, Gmail is now working on making it easier for users to unsign from bulk email lists. A new report says that Google’s email client is testing a prominent and dedicate...

OnePlus AI Music Studio With Audio and Video Generation Features Launched, Global Contest Announced

OnePlus AI Music Studio has been announced as a new generative AI service that allows users to create music and video tracks online. The service lets you pick genres, moods and video styles and then share a prompt to create a video. A competition has also been launched, allowing users to create videos — winners will get coupons that can be used to redeem products on...

India Vs Australia World Cup Final Match Records 5.9 Crore Concurrent Viewers on Disney+ Hotstar

Disney's video streaming service Disney+ Hotstar broke a new record for global live-streaming viewership on November 19 during the World Cup final match between India and Australia. Concurrent viewership reached 5.9 crore surpassing the record set on November 15 during the India and New Zealand semi-final match of 5.3 crore concurrent viewership.

WhatsApp AI Chats Shortcut Rolling Out to Some Beta Testers Alongside Status Filters

WhatsApp is testing a visual change that will improve the discoverability of its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) chats feature. Meta's AI-powered assistants are currently available to some users in the US. WhatsApp has also begun testing a new section for status updates that allows you to view and filter a list of status updates based on four different criteria,...

Google Pixel 8 Pro Review: New Pixel, Old Problems

In 2023, Google’s Pixel may be the only smartphone which openly adapted several AI-enhanced features. While many of these may be controversial, it does set new standards for image editing even though it will take Google a while to perfect these. As for the rest, there are only minor performance-related improvements over the previous model even though there’s plent...

Amazon Targets Merchandise Exports Worth $20 Billion From India by 2025

Amazon is targeting merchandise exports worth $20 billion (nearly Rs. 1,66,500 crore) from India by 2025 by adding thousands of small sellers to its e-commerce platform, a company official said on Friday. There was huge demand for "Made in India" organic health supplements, homeware like bath towels, jute rugs, and robotic games for children ahead of the Black Friday...

YouTube Premium Gets High Bitrate 1080p Video on Android, Smart TVs; Introduces AI-Based Features

YouTube Premium subscription cost was hiked in some regions recently. Premium users enjoy ad-free access to videos, the ability to watch videos or listen to music in the background, and high-quality video streaming. Now, the Google-owned company has announced new features for YouTube Premium users around the world including some AI-backed elements.

OTT Releases This Week: Jawan, The Killer, The Railway Men, and More

What are the top movies and TV series in the list of OTT releases this week? We’ve listed the most interesting choices for you to binge-watch this weekend, ranging from David Fincher’s The Killer, Shah Rukh Khan-led Jawan, DC Comics’ The Flash, The Railway Men, The Crown season 6, and more.

Instagram Allows Feed Post Audience Customisation; Introduces New Reels Editing Tools, More

Instagram recently said it was testing features allowing users to customise their feeds more. Now, the social media platform has started rolling out the feature where users can choose their “audience” before sharing a post to their feed. Instagram has also introduced several new editing tools for Reels, alongside new post filters and improved insights.

Spotify to Launch Ad Marketplace for Podcasts in India, Other Select Countries

Spotify, the popular music streaming company, has on Thursday said that it will launch its advertising marketplace for podcasts in five new markets, including Sweden and India. This expansion will be a part of the Spotify Audience Network, which was first launched in 2021. The Spotify Audience Network is available in nine countries such as Germany and the United Sta...

Google Photos Rolls Out Photo Stacks, New AI-Powered Document Features to Organise Your Library

Google announced the addition of new AI-backed features to Google Photos via a blog post. Google's new Photo Stacks feature will automatically identify and group together similar photos of the same subject taken within a short time frame and select the top pick that best captures that moment. Another AI-powered feature will identify and automatically categorise screen...

Threads Begins Testing Interactive Tags Without Hash Symbol: All You Need to Know

Threads is testing support for tags, as the platform adds a much-awaited feature from its microblogging rival X (formerly known as Twitter). Unlike tags on X, Threads won't display the hash symbol. The inclusion of post counts for tags hints at the arrival of a trending section on Threads.

iPhone 14 Users Get Free One-Year Extension for Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature

Apple introduced the Emergency SOS via satellite for all iPhone 14 users in November 2022. When there are no other options for contacting emergency services, emergency SOS via satellite can help users get in touch with them. The feature has been reported to be life-saving in several situations so far. Now, Apple is extended support for feature on iPhone 14 models for ...

Telegram Founder Teases visionOS App With Translucent Design for Apple Vision Pro: All You Need to Know

Telegram for visionOS was shown off on Tuesday by Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app. The new app for the Apple Vision Pro headset will allow users to access their chats via a translucent interface and dictate messages — or type them using a virtual keyboard. You will also be able to display media like videos that appear in am immersive view, while emoji ...

Apple Announces 2023 App Store Award Finalists, Featuring Duolingo, Honkai: Star Rail and More

Apple has announced the 2023 App Store Award finalists. Each year, App Store’s editorial team select and spotlight some of the best apps across categories on Apple’s Storefront. Apps and games on App Store are recognised for their technical and creative achievements. This year’s App Store Award finalists include over 40 app and game developers across 10 differen...

WhatsApp Chat History and Media Backups on Android Will Soon Take Up Space on Google Account Storage

WhatsApp chat history and media backups for Android users are stored separately from their Google account cloud storage. With backups of the popular instant messaging app not taking up space on Google accounts, Android users have had the benefit of additional cloud storage space available for their photos, videos, emails and other files. That is going to change. Googl...

WhatsApp Testing Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats; Channel Usernames Reportedly in the Works

WhatsApp secret code feature is being beta tested on the latest version of the app for Android smartphones. The feature allows you to hide a locked chat behind a secret code and does not display the list of hidden chats until the correct pin is entered. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also working on the ability to set a username for a channel, but this feature cannot be teste...

Apple to Allow Users in the EU to Sideload iPhone Apps in H1 2024: Gurman

Apple will allow users in the European Union to sideload iPhone apps onto their smartphones, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. iPhone owners will be able to install apps not accessible via the App Store for the first time, as the company has to adhere to recent EU regulations. Unlike Google's Android operating system. the ability to sideload apps is not expected t...

WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Chat Feature for Less Disruptive Group Calls: How It Works

WhatsApp is rolling out voice chats, a new feature that makes group calls on the messaging service less intrusive. Instead of ringing members' devices, voice chats will be less intrusive and allow group members who are in a conversation to perform other tasks on the messaging app. The feature will be available to groups with more than 33 members.

Threads Rolls Out Ability to Delete Profile Without Deleting Your Instagram Account

Threads, Meta’s micro-blogging rival to Elon Musk’s X, has quickly become a popular social media platform months within its launch. Since Threads went live in July, users have complained about the fact that the platform does not let them delete their profile without deleting their Instagram account altogether. Now, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced two new...

YouTube Faces Criminal Complaint for 'Spying' on Users While Detecting Ad Blockers: Report

YouTube could face criminal charges in Europe for allegedly violating Ireland's computer abuse law by detecting ad blockers on users' computers, according to a report. A privacy consultant has claimed that YouTube is spying on users after it recently introduced restrictions on ad blockers, preventing users who used specific browser extensions from viewing videos.

Threads Users Can Now Stop Their Posts From Being Suggested on Facebook, Instagram

Threads was released to the public earlier this year in July. Soon after, possibly to increase engagement on the newly launched platform, Meta integrated Threads posts on Facebook and Instagram. User posts started showing up on these social platforms as suggestions. Now, users can choose to opt out of the default setting of sharing Threads posts on other Meta platform...

Google Play Store Saw Over 600 Million Malware, Malicious App Downloads in 2023: Kaspersky

Google boasts of robust security rules for its Play Store, promising safe downloads and strict action against malicious apps for users. But, with millions of applications hosted on the store front, there’s also a considerable amount of malicious content that can harm Android users. Now, Kaspersky has claimed that Android users downloaded malware from Google’s Play...

Nothing Phone 2 Users Get Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 2 Update; Nothing OS 3 Teased

Nothing has released the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 2 for Nothing Phone 2 users. With the Open Beta 2, Nothing brings upgraded features including an updated Glyph Interface. The Android 14-based update also brings several new widgets. However, since this is a Beta release, Nothing warns that it may interfere with the data and performance of the phone.

Facebook and Instagram Introduce Support for Seamless Shopping via Amazon: How it Works

Facebook and Instagram now allow users to make purchases via Amazon without leaving the apps. A new partnership between Meta and Amazon will allow customers to connect their shopping and social networking accounts, allowing them to choose an item and complete the purchase process inside a window on the Facebook or Instagram apps, according to details that have surface...

Amazon Plans to Replace Android-Based Fire OS With New Operating System on Fire TVs, Other Devices: Report

Amazon currently runs Fire OS, an Android fork, on Fire TVs and tablets. Fire OS devices support most Android apps as the operating system is based on Android Open Source Project. The e-commerce juggernaut, however, could be planning to move away from Google’s OS. According to a new report, Amazon plans to replace the Android-based Fire OS on Fire TVs and other devi...

Nothing Phone 2 Users Get Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 2 Update; Nothing OS 3 Teased

Nothing has released the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 2 for Nothing Phone 2 users. With the Open Beta 2, Nothing brings upgraded features including an updated Glyph Interface. The Android 14-based update also brings several new widgets. However, since this is a Beta release, Nothing warns that it may interfere with the data and performance of the phone.

Google’s AI-Powered Search Generative Experience Expands to Over 120 New Countries and Territories

Google launched its generative AI-infused Search Generative Experience (SGE) in the US earlier this year and expanded the AI search tool to India and Japan in August. Now, Google is expanding SGE to more than 120 new countries and territories, the search engine giant said in blog post Wednesday.

Google’s Android 14 Storage Bug Gets Patched With New November Security Update, but There’s a Catch

The critical Android 14 bug only affected users who had multiple account profiles loaded on to the Pixel devices. The new update patches this issue but still leaves those handsets, which were stuck in bootloop after updating to Android 14, helpless. The key problem here is data recovery, which is something Google has been unable to fix.

WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Says Company Could Show Ads, but Not in Main Inbox: Report

WhatsApp may display ads in some parts of the app, a top executive recently stated in an interview. Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, recently confirmed that the app won't display ads in the main inbox or in chats, but they might appear in two other sections of the app.

WhatsApp Adds Feature to Protect IP Address in Calls for Enhanced Privacy: How to Turn It On

WhatsApp Protect IP address in calls feature is now rolling out to users on iOS and Android, as a way to enhance user privacy when making and receiving calls on the messaging service. The feature will hide your IP address by relaying your calls through the company's servers instead of directly connecting to the other party and revealing your IP address, according to ...

Meta to Make Disclosure of AI, Digitally-Created Ads Compulsory From 2024

Meta Platforms on Wednesday said come 2024, advertisers will have to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) or other digital methods are used to alter or create political, social or election related advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. 

Instagram Testing New Feature to Turn Off Read Receipts in Direct Messages

Instagram is working on a new feature that will allow users to turn off read receipts in Instagram DMs. The Meta-owned social media site did not confirm when the feature will roll out to users. WhatsApp already carries a similar feature that allows its users to customise whether others can or cannot see if a message is read.

WhatsApp Web Allows Beta Testers to Search for Messages by Date: Report

WhatsApp Web beta has added a new feature that is currently available to beta testers, allowing users to search for messages sent or received on a particular date. It could come in handy when users don't remember specific keywords to search for. Messages that do not have searchable text content, such as videos and voice notes, can also be found faster using this metho...

Echo Series Will Debut Under New Marvel Spotlight Banner to Help Reduce MCU Homework

Echo will premiere under a new label in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, when it debuts on January 10. The stories under the ‘Marvel Spotlight’ banner will function as standalone entries that new audiences can get into without worrying about continuity or having to do any homework on previous movies/ shows.

ChatGPT Upgrade Offering Access to Updated World Knowledge for GPT-4 Turbo Users Announced by OpenAI

ChatGPT is getting an upgrade to offer more up-to-date and accurate information, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. GPT4-Turbo will also be able to process an image as a prompt or write code, in addition to being trained on updated information.

xAI, Elon Musk's AI Startup, to Be Integrated With X; Will Be Available as Standalone App

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI will be integrated into his social media platform X and also be available as a standalone app, he said on Sunday in a post. The billionaire also said xAI released its first AI model, a bot named Grok, after making it available to all X Premium+ subscribers on Friday.

WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Email Address Verification; Working on Ability to Share Polls in Channels: Report

WhatsApp is allowing beta testers on Android to add their email address to the app, as the messaging platform continues to make it easier for you to log in, even when receiving an authentication code via SMS is not an option. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working on adding support for sharing polls on channels, a feature that is expected to arrive on a future version of the ...

Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning Effective Against Several Malicious Apps: Report

Google Play Protect real-time scanning is reportedly effective at protecting users from malicious apps installed outside the Play Store. According to a report, the proactive protection for users on Android smartphones is capable of stopping several threats, including those that can be used to extort money from users. Google's updated Play Protect with code-level scann...

Elon Musk Announces 'Grok' AI Chatbot for X Premium+ Subscribers, to Compete With ChatGPT

Elon Musk's xAI startup on Monday launched Grok, a new AI chatbot designed to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT service. The new Grok chatbot is in limited private testing and will roll out to users in the future. It will be accessible to X Premium+ subscribers only, according to Musk.

WhatsApp Improves Group Calls Experience, Lets Users Call Up to 31 Participants With Latest Update: Report

WhatsApp is improving the group calling experience with its latest update on iOS. Users could previously choose to invite 15 group members to join a call, but the limit has now been raised to allow 31 group participants to be invited to a call.

Meta Announces Paid Ad-Free Subscription for Facebook, Instagram in Europe

Meta announced a paid ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram via a blog post on Monday. Starting next month, Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland can pay a monthly fee to use Meta-owned platforms without ads.

Telegram Update Brings Advanced Reply Options, Link Preview Customisations, Account Colours, More

Telegram announced a new update recently that brought new and advanced features for users. Some of the elements rolled out are available to only Telegram Premium users. The update brings several innovative changes to the basic reply feature. Users can also format quotes and customise link previews with the new update. Telegram stories also received some minor upgrades...

Instagram Testing New Feature That Allows Friends to Add Photos, Videos to Your Carousel Posts

Instagram has seen a host of changes in recent times as the popular photo sharing app adds more features. Last week, the Meta-owned social media platform was testing a dedicated feed that only shows posts from verified users. Now, the app is testing a collaborative carousel post feature that allows users to invite their friends to contribute to their feed posts.

Delhi Air Pollution: These Apps Can Help You Track AQI Data, Weather Forecast

Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Goa and many other cities in India have been under severe Air Quality Index (AQI) as the pollution level is rising gradually. In order to check the AQI of your area or your city before stepping out of the house, there are a few apps that you can install in your phone. As the pollution level is on a rise, we have curated a list of AQI level che...

Instagram Rolling Out Stories-Like Song Lyrics Feature to Reels

Instagram, the Meta-owned social media platform, is rolling out a feature that allows users to add song lyrics to their Reels, just like on Instagram Stories. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update on his Broadcast Channel. He added that the company is currently working on more features for Reels.

YouTube Premium Price Raised in Seven Countries Following Crackdown on Ad Blockers

YouTube Premium is now more expensive in seven countries, days after the firm recently began rolling out a mechanism to prevent users with ad blockers from accessing the service. The firm will offer a grace period of three months for existing customers while subscribers will be charged immediately.

WhatsApp Banned 71.1 Lakh Indian Accounts in September in Compliance With IT Rules

Meta-owned WhatsApp banned 71.1 lakh accounts during September in compliance with the IT rules, according to the latest India monthly report released by the popular messaging platform. Out of them, 25.7 lakh accounts were proactively banned before any reports from users. An Indian account is identified via the '+91' country code.

Apple Watch Could One Day Support Blood Sugar Monitoring, Blood Pressure Trends, More: Report

Apple is reportedly working on adding support for new features to the Apple Watch as the company continues to expand the health tracking functionality of its wearables, according to a Bloomberg report. Over the years, the company has also struggled with adding some features to the Apple Watch due to issues with accuracy.

WhatsApp Spotted Working on Alternate Profile Feature; Lets Testers Double Tap to Seek Videos

WhatsApp will soon allow users to set up an alternate profile on the app or the ability to show some users your default profile, while displaying another one to other users. The Meta-owned messaging platform has also begun testing a new feature that allows testers to seek a video with a double tap gesture on the left and right sides of the screen, on the latest versio...

YouTube Begins Global Crackdown on Ad Blockers, Urges Users to Allow Ads or Subscribe to YouTube Premium

According to a report in The Verge, YouTube is expanding its efforts to render ad blockers ineffective on its site. In statement provided to the site, YouTube communications manager Christopher Lawton said that the platform has launched “a global effort” to urge users to allow ads or subscribe to YouTube Premium.

WhatsApp Improves Group Calls Experience, Lets Users Call Up to 31 Participants With Latest Update: Report

WhatsApp is improving the group calling experience with its latest update on iOS. Users could previously choose to invite 15 group members to join a call, but the limit has now been raised to allow 31 group participants to be invited to a call.

Meta Announces Paid Ad-Free Subscription for Facebook, Instagram in Europe

Meta announced a paid ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram via a blog post on Monday. Starting next month, Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland can pay a monthly fee to use Meta-owned platforms without ads.

Telegram Update Brings Advanced Reply Options, Link Preview Customisations, Account Colours, More

Telegram announced a new update recently that brought new and advanced features for users. Some of the elements rolled out are available to only Telegram Premium users. The update brings several innovative changes to the basic reply feature. Users can also format quotes and customise link previews with the new update. Telegram stories also received some minor upgrades...

Instagram Testing New Feature That Allows Friends to Add Photos, Videos to Your Carousel Posts

Instagram has seen a host of changes in recent times as the popular photo sharing app adds more features. Last week, the Meta-owned social media platform was testing a dedicated feed that only shows posts from verified users. Now, the app is testing a collaborative carousel post feature that allows users to invite their friends to contribute to their feed posts.

The Marvels, Tiger 3, The Killer, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and Streaming in November 2023

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif-led Tiger 3, David Fincher’s The Killer, The Marvels starring Brie Larson and Iman Vellani, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon, Lakeerein, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in November 2023 in cinemas and Netflix.

Google Maps Gets Immersive View for Routes, AI-Powered Lens, More Detailed Navigation in Select Regions

Google showed off a host of new AI-powered features and services at its Google I/O event earlier this year in May. Among those, Google Maps, too, was promised a suite of new AI capabilities, including an impressive Immersive View feature that would provide a birds-eye view of your route. Now, “Immersive View for routes” and a few other AI features are finally arri...

SteamVR 2.0 Launched With New Store UI, Dual-Cursor Typing, More

SteamVR 2.0 is finally here, bringing a new store UI that matches the mainline Big Picture mode and the interface on the Steam Deck. With this, Valve is trying to provide a consistent experience across all of its devices, while integrating notifications and chat messages to be accessible while wearing a VR headset. Keyboards in virtual reality can be customised using ...

WhatsApp Discontinues Updates for Smartphones Running on Android KitKat: All You Need to Know

WhatsApp has dropped support for smartphones running on Android 4.4, also known as Android KitKat. Users running on Android 4.4 will have to update their software or switch to a newer handset in order to continue using the service, or miss out on new features coming to the app.

Elon Musk’s X Rolls Out Audio, Video Calling Feature to Some Users

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is launching an early version of video and audio calling for some users, according to chief technology officer and owner Elon Musk, as the billionaire pushes for X to become an "everything app".

Apple TV+, Arcade, and News+ Subscriptions Are Getting a Price Hike in the US, UK

Apple is raising the prices of some of its premium services, including Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade, in the US, UK, and other international regions. There are no plans of a price increase in India as of now. A monthly Apple TV+ subscription has gone up from $6.99 (about Rs. 582) to $9.99 (about Rs. 832), while not providing any new perks at this time. Mean...

Apple Working on Redesigned Apple TV App, Might Arrive With tvOS 17.2 Update: Report

Apple is working on a revamped version of its Apple TV app that will change how the video streaming app looks and functions on the company's smart TV box, according to a Bloomberg report. Users could see the interface change in a manner that resembles the interface of rival services. The company will reportedly make the Apple TV app the only way to rent and purchase m...

Apple Working on Equipping iOS 18 With AI Features; Apple Music, Siri to Get AI Upgrades: Mark Gurman

Apple's iOS 18 update could come with notable AI upgrades, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker is reportedly working on AI features for apps and services, as part of next year's OS update that will succeed iOS 17. Apps like Apple Music, Siri, and Messages could be equipped with AI features as early as next year.

Amazon Passkey Support Rolling Out on Web Browser, Mobile Apps: Here’s How to Set Up the Feature

Amazon announced that it is rolling out passkey support on Web browsers and its mobile apps to help customers securely sign in to their Amazon accounts. The e-commerce giant follows several other tech firms in bringing passkeys to its apps in recent times. WhatsApp, Google and Microsoft Windows have all added passkey support for their products this year.

Instagram Testing Feed That Only Shows Posts From Verified People

Instagram has been testing new ways to push more people into buying a verification badge. The Meta-owned company so far allowed users to select what feed they would prefer to see based on all the people they are following or only a few favourites. However, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri's broadcast channel on Instagram, the company may soon allow users to v...

ChatGPT Integration in Cars Is a Reality Thanks to DS Automobiles: Here Are Details

ChatGPT launched last year and took over the world as the most popular AI chatbot. Now, Stellantis-owned DS Automobiles has marked a new feat in this world of artificial intelligence by integrating ChatGPT with its vehicles. With this, DS Automobiles became the first auto company to integrate AI chatbot commands into vehicles.

Instagram New Features Announced Include Multiple Lists in Stories, Audio and Selfie Video Notes and More

Instagram recently celebrated its 12th anniversary on October 6. As the company continues to grow, the Meta-owned app has introduced new features to appeal to the Generation Z. Instagram will begin testing the new features soon and may launch them within coming months. The new creative features will include reminders for birthdays, audio notes, videos notes through se...

Google for India 2023: AI-Powered Search Becomes More Visual and Local, New Services on Google Pay

Google is rolling out improvements to its AI search tool in India. Google is making search generative experience in India more visual and localised for better results. The company announced the updates coming to its AI search in the country at its Google for India 2023 event held Thursday.

OTT Releases This Week: Kaala Paani, King of Kotha, The Fall of the House of Usher, More

What are the top movies and TV series in the list of OTT releases this week? We’ve listed the most interesting choices for you to binge-watch this weekend, ranging from Ashutosh Gowariker and Mona Singh-led Kaala Paani, Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher, Dulquer Salmaan-led King of Kotha, Permanent Roommates season 3, and more.

Apple Watch Series 9 Review: What’s New?

Apple’s new Series 9 looks very similar to its previous Watch Series 8 and also the one before it. While there’s no way to tell the three apart, Apple, just like with its Series 8 last year, has added one new feature this year in the form of a double-tap gesture. Unfortunately, it was not available at launch, but we did get to try it out. Read on to find out if it...

WhatsApp Introduces Multiple Accounts on Android: Here’s How to Enable the Feature

WhatsApp ties down users to a single active account on one device, even if they can choose to use the popular messaging platform on different devices. To access a secondary account tied to a different phone number, users have to log out from their primary account on the same device. That is about to change. The Meta owned instant messenger announced Thursday that it w...

Amazon Great Indian Festival: Amazon Echo Products Available With Up to 55 Percent Off; Here are Details

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2023 is here with heavy discounts on its Echo series of smart speakers. You can pick the fourth-gen Echo Dot with a digital clock or even go for more compact options like the Echo Pop, which costs less. Both are also available in a combo package with Wipro smart LED bulbs.

Netflix Hikes Subscription Prices Again, Adds 8.8 Million New Subscribers

Netflix is raising its subscription prices in the US, the UK, and France. In the US, the ad-supported basic plan is going up from $9.99 (about Rs. 832) to $11.99 (about Rs. 998), while the Premium tier jumps from $19.99 (about Rs. 1,664) to $22.99 (about Rs. 1,914). Netflix also confirmed that despite the public outcry regarding its crackdown on password sharing, the ...

Elon Musk’s X to Test $1 Annual Subscription Fee for Liking, Reposting and Quoting Posts

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said on Tuesday it will test a new subscription model under which it will charge $1 annual fee for basic features. The new subscription termed as "Not A Bot" will charge users for likes, reposts or quoting other accounts' posts, and bookmarking posts on the web version of the platform.

Google for India 2023 Event: How to Watch the Livestream, What to Expect

Google for India 2023 event date is set for October 19 and the annual event is expected to feature a lot of announcements related to search feature and AI tools aimed at users in India. The company suggests that the announcements at the 9th edition of its event will range from "access to Internet, to success on the Internet". Here's everything you need to know about t...

WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins

WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.

Xiaomi HyperOS Confirmed to Launch With Xiaomi 14 Series; Firm to Retire MIUI

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed that the company will soon retire its MIUI interface and introduce the new HyperOS with the upcoming Xiaomi 14 series of phones. More details about the new OS are expected to be revealed as the launch of the Xiaomi 14 lineup draws closer. The current MIUI skin found on all Xiaomi smartphones and tablets has been around for almost 13 years.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Trailer Promises Vibrant Battles, Complicated Love Triangle, More

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime series is out November 17 on Netflix and ahead of that, we’ve got a full-length trailer. The art style draws heavily from Bryan Lee O’Malley’s original graphic novel series, blending American cartoon art with Japanese animation to recreate the wondrous story of wannabe rockstar Scott Pilgrim, who must battle his crush’s seven evil...

Google for India 2023 Event: How to Watch the Livestream, What to Expect

Google for India 2023 event date is set for October 19 and the annual event is expected to feature a lot of announcements related to search feature and AI tools aimed at users in India. The company suggests that the announcements at the 9th edition of its event will range from "access to Internet, to success on the Internet". Here's everything you need to know about t...

Spotify Applies New Restrictions When Users Listen to Music on Free Plan in India

Spotify has started limiting users in India who listen to music on the streaming service's free plan. These restrictions include limiting how you can play music tracks. Spotify has blocked users on the free plan from tapping the previous button to restart the track or play songs in any order, without a Premium subscription.

Threads Edit Feature, Voice Threads Rolling Out to Users: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Threads, Meta’s answer to X (formerly Twitter), was launched earlier this year in July and quickly gained popularity. However, it lacked several basic features and starting losing its users. Now, to stay relevant in the game, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the Threads app will roll out an edit button and a Voice Threads feature. Unlike the paid edit opt...

WhatsApp Rolls Out Redesigned Interface With New Colours to Beta Testers on Android

WhatsApp is getting a new interface on the latest Android beta version. WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.21.12 ditches the app's iconic green-coloured top bar in favour of a white top bar, in the main chat list and inside individual chats. Meanwhile 'outline' icons for various buttons in the app are replacing their solid predecessors on the latest beta version of WhatsA...

Daredevil: Born Again Gets Major Creative Reboot With Original Writers Being Let Go

Daredevil: Born Again is reportedly undergoing a creative overhaul. As per THR, Marvel executives reviewed the show’s in-production footage and came to the conclusion that the ‘show wasn’t working’. As a result, its had writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman have been let go to perform executive producer duties, alongside directors for the episodes. Going forward, ...

Top Printers Under Rs. 5,000 You Can Pick For Your Home During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, which started on October 7 for Prime members and a day later for all other users, is offering discounts on a wide range of electronic items like smartphones, PCs, tablets, laptops, etc. It also has good deals to offer on office items like scanners and printers.

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro First Impressions: Going Big on AI

Google’s managed to deliver two Pixel smartphones which pack in plenty of new hardware and have some uber-cool AI tricks up their sleeves. They also happen to look very different from the phones they will replace. Like always, there’s a shiny new Tensor processor this year. I tried out these massively-upgraded phones for a while and here are my first impressions.

Google Passkeys Now Offered as Default Login Option for Personal Google Accounts: How it Works

Google is rolling out passkey support for personal accounts, months after the company added support for the secure login mechanism. The search giant aims to move to the 'passwordless' but secure alternative to allows users to login to their apps and services using biometric authentication on their devices. Passkeys can also keep users safer online, as they are phishin...

India vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup Match Today: How to Watch Livestream, Broadcast Channels and More

India vs Afghanistan ODI match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Amazon Great Indian Festival: 5 Must-Have iPhone 15 Accessories You Can Buy During Ongoing Sale

Apple introduced the iPhone 15 series earlier this year in September. Amazon Great Indian Festival sale kicked off on October 7 for Amazon Prime members and opened to all users a day later. Here are some of the must-have iPhone 15 accessories that you could bag this sale season to go along with your latest iPhone.

National Cinema Day 2023: Rs. 99 Tickets Now Live on BookMyShow, PayTM, More

National Cinema Day is back with Rs. 99 tickets, and select online ticketing sites have begun bookings for the occasion. At the time of writing, only major Bollywood movies like Jawan and Mission Raniganj are providing the option to book tickets for October 13, though this should be further expanded. Due to state regulations, theatres in select South Indian regions li...

BGMI 2.8 Update Is Now Live: Zombies Edge Mode, Hoverboard, More

BGMI’s 2.8 update is out, adding a Zombie’s Edge mode into the mix. The update adds the Aerolith Lab to the Erangel, Livik, and Miramar maps, from which countless mutants will spread out, looking for things to devour. Players can also equip Mutation Gauntlets, which grant exceptional zombie powers such as slam attacks and dashes. BGMI version 2.8 is now available ...

Loki Season 2 Premiere Draws 10.9 Million Viewers Globally in Just Three Days

Loki season 2 premiere drew an impressive 10.9 million viewers globally during its first three days, since its October 5/ 6 debut. With these numbers, it has become the second-most-watched premiere of 2023, sitting right behind The Mandalorian season 3, which dropped in March. New episodes of Loki drop every Friday on Disney+ Hotstar.

WhatsApp May Soon Bring a Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats: Report

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a secret code feature. The instant messaging app could soon allow users to choose a custom password for their locked chat folder. Users can enter the secret code to access their locked chats from the search bar of the app. Configuring a secret code will reportedly let users lock chats from companion devices as well.

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: Which iPhone to Buy During Amazon and Flipkart Sales

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale started on October 7 for their Prime and Flipkart Plus members and on October 8 for all users. Among handsets offered by other leading brands, many Apple phones are also currently available with some great deals. These models include the iPhone 14, iPhone 13 and iPhone 12.

iPhone 13, Redmi 32-Inch TV, AirPods Pro 2 and More: 5 Crazy Deals During Amazon Great Indian Festival

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival started on October 7 for all Prime members and October 8 for all users. A wide range of products, including electronic items, are being offered at a discounted rate during the sale. Some products include smartphones, laptops, and accessories like smartwatches, earphones, and smart televisions.

India vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup Match Today: How to Watch Livestreaming

India is all set to begin ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 journey with its first match against Australia on October 8. Both the teams recently played against each other in a 3 match-series, where India defeated Australia 2-1. After emerging as Asia Cup champions this year, and defeating Australia in a trimatch series, India is in high spirits.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Begins For Prime Members: Here are Some Deals

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival is now live for its Prime members. The sale starts for the rest of the users a day later, on October 8. The e-commerce site is extending lucrative deals on smartphones, laptops, smartwatches and other accessories.

Vivo X90, iQoo 11 Set to Receive Android 14-Based Funtouch OS 14 With Improved Multitasking, Security Features

Vivo X90 and iQoo 11 are set to get the Funtouch OS 14 update this month, according to both smartphone makers. The latest version of Google's operating system for smartphones is making its way to both smartphones and to other smartphones from both firms over the coming months.

OTT Releases This Week: Loki Season 2, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, OMG 2, and More

What are the top movies and TV series in the list of OTT releases this week? We’ve listed the most interesting choices for you to binge-watch this weekend, ranging from Loki season 2, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Netflix, Tabu-led Khufiya, OMG 2 starring Akshay Kumar, Gadar 2, and more.

Honor 90 5G to Be Available Under Rs. 27,000 During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

Honor 90 5G was released in India in September. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and houses a 5,000mAh battery. It is available for purchase in the country in two storage options and three colourways. The model is set to be offered at a discounted price during the upcoming Amazon Great India Festival sale, which starts on October 8. This sale coin...

WhatsApp Testing Pinned Messages in Group Chats; Working on Username Picker and IP Address Protection

WhatsApp is currently beta testing a feature that will allow users to pin chats at the top of group chats. The Meta-owned chat app is also working on adding a new username selection tool and an option to hide IP addresses while making calls on the chat application.

iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Fix Rolling Out Now Via New iOS 17 Update: All Details

After numerous complaints via social media posts from users, Apple after admitting that an issue actually exists, has finally released a new update for its iOS-powered handsets. The update tagged as iOS 17.0.3 is the second update to reach its recently launched iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. Out of these, it's the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max that have rec...

Motorola Edge 40 to Be Available Under Rs. 25,000 During Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

Motorola Edge 40 was launched in India in May this year. Flipkart has confirmed that during the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, the phone will be offered at a lower price than its usual market price. The Big Billion Days sale is one of the biggest sales of the year by the e-commerce company. This time it coincides with the Amazon Great Indian Festival and starts on Oc...

Spotify Premium Adds Free Access to Audiobooks in Australia and the UK

Spotify has announced that it is adding free access to audiobooks to users in the UK and Australia for premium subscribers. Users in the US will also gain access to free audiobooks in the coming months, and the free access will be limited to 15 minutes, according to the company.

Netflix Is Reportedly Planning a Price Hike After the Ongoing Hollywood Actors’ Strike Ends

Netflix reportedly plans a price hike after the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike ends. As per the WSJ, the price hike will likely begin in the US and Canada before heading into other regions. Netflix hasn’t increased its subscription prices since January 2022, and at the time, it just shot up by $1 to $2. While the WGA ended the strike last week, the SAG-AFTRA act...

Meta Proposes Monthly Fee of Up to EUR 13 for Ad-Free Access to Instagram and Facebook: Report

Instagram and Facebook may offer an ad-free version for users who pay a monthly subscription, according to a report. Meta has reportedly proposed to European regulators, the possibility of a paid version of its social media services that will not show personalised ads that are based on a user's information. Here's how much users in the EU might have to pay for access ...

Telegram Adds New Features Including Reaction Stickers, Music in Stories, and More

Telegram launched the stories feature for premium users in July, which was later available for all users in August. Now, the company has added new updates to the feature, which now allow users to add music and reaction stickers to the stories. Moreover, users can now send and share media in view-once mode, which can be changed at any time.

Loki Season 2, Kaala Paani, and More: The Biggest Shows on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Prime Video in October

Tom Hiddleston-led Loki season 2, Rick and Morty season 7, Sultan of Delhi, Kaala Paani starring Mona Singh and Ashutosh Gowariker, a David Beckham docuseries, Naoki Urasawa’s Pluto anime, Mumbai Diaries season 2 with Mohit Raina and Konkana Sen Sharma, and more — the 10 biggest TV shows and web series releasing in October 2023 on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, and ...

Meta Used Public Instagram, Facebook Posts to Train Its New AI Assistant

Meta Platforms used public Facebook and Instagram posts to train parts of its new Meta AI virtual assistant, but excluded private posts shared only with family and friends in an effort to respect consumers' privacy, the company's top policy executive told Reuters in an interview.

iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button Lets You Replace Siri With Voice-Enabled ChatGPT: Report

Since the Action Button can be assigned to an array of apps and functionalities, including the Shortcuts app on iPhone, pretty much every app can now be bound to it. And as some have discovered, you can now use ChatGPT as your voice assistant in place of Siri on iPhone 15 Pro.

Disney+ to Begin Password Sharing Crackdown This November in Canada

Disney+ will start cracking down on password sharing starting November 1 in Canada. Members in the region received an email claiming that they’ll soon be prohibited from sharing accounts with people outside their ‘household.’ Disney+ will monitor the account activity to determine whether a user is violating rules and, accordingly, limit or terminate access to th...

Threads by Meta Could Soon Allow Users to Delete Account Without Deleting Instagram

Threads by Meta may soon allow users to delete their account without disrupting their Instagram account. A Meta’s executive has said at a recent event that the company is working to release separate account deletion feature for Threads, and may roll this out by December this year. To recall, Threads was launched by Meta in July this year as a rival to Elon Musk-owne...

ChatGPT Users Can Now Browse the Web as OpenAI Expands Data Access Beyond 2021 Cutoff

ChatGPT users will now be able to surf the web, Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Wednesday, expanding the data the viral chatbot can access beyond its earlier September 2021 cutoff. The artificial intelligence startup said its latest browsing feature would allow websites to control how ChatGPT can interact with them.

WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger to Get AI Assistants; Meta Shows Off Image Generation Tool Emu

Meta showcased a host of new products and services, including the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset and a pair of smart glasses made in collaboration with Ray-Ban, at its Meta Connect annual conference on Wednesday. Alongside the hardware, the company also announced its own AI assistant, Meta AI, and a variety of AI experiences across Meta’s suite of apps such as I...

YouTube Announces AI-Enabled Editing Products for Video Creators

YouTube will roll out a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered features for creators, the latest effort from parent company Alphabet to incorporate generative AI — technology that can create and synthesize text, images, music and other media given simple prompts — into its most important products and services.

Windows 11 Update Adds Copilot Integration, AI Features to MS Paint and Snipping Tool, More

Windows 11 is getting support for Windows Copilot as Microsoft's AI-powered assistant comes to the world's most widely used desktop operating system. Microsoft is also updating the MS Paint app and Snipping Tool with AI-based features. The Windows Explorer app and Windows Backup apps are being revamped with a new design and support for online backups, respectively.

WhatsApp Spotted Working on New Colours, Icons for Chat Interface on Android

WhatsApp's latest beta update on Android contains clues to a new redesigned version of the chat app for Android, days after similar changes were spotted on WhatsApp for iOS. Here's how the new colours on WhatsApp might look like along with updated icons and buttons in a future version of the app.

Apple’s App Store Missing From List Mobile Storefronts Submitting Filings to China’s CAC Under New Rules

China's cyberspace regulator released on Wednesday names of the first batch of mobile app stores that have completed filing business details to regulators, signalling it has begun to enforce new rules that expand its oversight of mobile apps.

Resident Evil 4 Remake App Store Listing Goes Live, Priced at Premium Cost of Rs. 3,599

Resident Evil 4 remake’s App Store page has gone live, and it’s slated to launch by late 2023. The mobile version — iPhone 15 Pro and above — is listed for Rs. 3,599, which is the same price as the mainline PC port. However, the title comes with support for Apple’s Universal Purchase, so you can share the same app across other Apple devices like the iPad and...

Reddit Rolls Out Contributor Program, Offering Real Money for Gold and Karma

Reddit, the popular social networking platforming, is starting a new contributor program, which will let users convert their Reddit gold and karma into real money. Reddit made the announcement in a blog post, alongside bringing a new simplified way to award content on its platform with Reddit gold.

ChatGPT Updated With Support for Voice Conversation, Image Recognition Features: Details

ChatGPT is being updated with voice conversations and image recognition and will soon be able to understand images captured or shared by users and capable of back-and-forth conversation with "human-like" audio, according to OpenAI. Here's everything you need to know about OpenAI's latest ChatGPT features that are coming to its premium subscribers in the coming weeks.

Spotify Tests AI-Powered Tool to Translate Podcasts in Local Languages Using Your Voice: How It Works

Spotify AI voice translation tool has been announced by the streaming platform, allowing podcast creators to translate their episodes into French, German, and Spanish. Using OpenAI's generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology that powers the new voice translation tool, hosts will be able to provide versions of their shows in additional languages — while pres...

Telegram Adds New Features Including Reaction Stickers, Music in Stories, and More

Telegram launched the stories feature for premium users in July, which was later available for all users in August. Now, the company has added new updates to the feature, which now allow users to add music and reaction stickers to the stories. Moreover, users can now send and share media in view-once mode, which can be changed at any time.

Amazon Prime Video Shows and Movies to Include Limited Ads in Early 2024

Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year. Ads in Prime Video content will be initially introduced in countries including the US, UK, Germany, and Canada in early 2024. Prime Video users in France, Italy, Spain and Mexico will start seeing ads later in the year.

iPhone 15 Now Available on Blinkit in Select Cities; Promises Phone Delivery in 10 Minutes

Blinkit, the instant product delivery platform, will now also deliver the new iPhone 15 to users in just 10 minutes. The firm has partnered with Apple premium reseller Unicorn to offer the service. However, the iPhone 15 delivery service is currently limited to Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Pune only. 

Sex Education Season 4 to Jaane Jaan: Top Movies and TV Series to Watch on Netflix This Weekend

What are the top movies and TV series trending on Netflix right now? We’ve listed the most interesting picks for you to binge-watch this weekend, ranging from Sex Education season 4, Kareena Kapoor Khan-led Jaane Jaan, the top-ranking Love at First Sight, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.

YouTube Announces AI-Enabled Editing Products for Video Creators

YouTube will roll out a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered features for creators, the latest effort from parent company Alphabet to incorporate generative AI — technology that can create and synthesize text, images, music and other media given simple prompts — into its most important products and services.

WhatsApp Passkey Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android: How It Works

WhatsApp beta has added support for a new feature that will allow users to log in to their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow users to create passkeys on their device which can be used to securely log in to an account using biometric authentication.

MS Paint Updated With Support for Layers, Editing Transparent Images: Details

MS Paint is gaining support for two important features that will allow users to edit images using layers and edit transparent images. The features are being tested on the Microsoft Paint app on the Windows Insider Dev and Canary channels and is expected to roll out to all users at a later date.

WhatsApp to Offer Card Payments, Services From Rival Digital Payment Providers in India

WhatsApp said on Wednesday that it will offer credit card payments and services from rival digital payment providers within its app in India, the latest bet by the Meta-owned service to boost commerce offerings in its biggest market.

Meta Urged Not to Roll Out End-to-end Encryption on Messenger, Instagram by UK

Britain urged Meta, which already encrypts messages on WhatsApp, not to roll out end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger without safety measures to protect children from sexual abuse after the Online Safety Bill was passed by parliament.

CCI Said to Have Appointed Former WhatsApp Executive, Government Officials as New Members

India's antitrust body has appointed three new members to oversee cases, including a former government official from the commerce ministry and a former interim compliance officer of WhatsApp, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

WhatsApp iPad Support Spotted in Testing on Latest iOS Beta, Improved Group Calls Interface on Android

WhatsApp iPad support is now in beta testing, according to details shared by feature tracker WABetaInfo. The platform will finally add support for Apple's tablets in companion mode. A new interface for group calls is also being tested on the latest Android beta release making it easier to start calls on the app.

Elon Musk Says X to Charge All Users 'Small Monthly Fee' to Use Platform in Conversation With Israeli PM

Elon Musk has announced that X (formerly known as Twitter) will start charging all users a "small monthly fee" to use the platform. The platform owned by Musk sees users typically share "100 million to 200 million" posts to the microblogging platform every day. Musk also assured Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that he was against antisemitism during a discussion with th...

Disney Is Considering Selling Its Indian Streaming and TV Business, Reliance Is Among Potential Buyers

Disney has held preliminary talks with potential buyers for its India streaming and television business including billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. The company has discussed a range of options with would-be suitors, from selling Disney Star entirely to a piecemeal transaction that may include some combination of its assets including sports rights and ...

Khufiya Trailer: Tabu Tracks Down an Agency Mole in Netflix’s Upcoming Espionage Thriller

Netflix India has dropped the trailer for its upcoming spy-thriller film Khufiya, which features Tabu as a hard-nosed R&AW field operative Krishna Mehra. Set for an October 5 debut, the film follows her attempts at tracking down a mole within her organisation by navigating an elaborate surveillance scheme. Khufiya also stars Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi, ...

Just How Much of an Environmental Impact Does Watching Netflix Have? The Pebble Browser Extension Gives You the Hard Truth

In a world increasingly focused on environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality, the Pebble browser extension helps you monitor just how much impact your browsing sessions have on the environment, by breaking down your digital carbon footprint into figures and data that you can relate to.

The Best Horror Movies to Stream Right Now: Hereditary, The Witch, and More

There’s no dearth of streaming services now, though looking for quality horror movies can feel like a chore to many. So, we’ve decided to pick some of the best scary movies to watch this weekend, all of which are available on streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstar. The list includes Ari Aster’s Hereditary, Anya Taylor-Joy-led The Wit...

WhatsApp Denies Report That It Is Considering Showing Ads on App's Chat Screen

WhatsApp's top head on Friday denied a Financial Times report that said the Meta Platforms-owned messaging platform was exploring advertisements as it sought to boost revenue.

WhatsApp Considers Showing Ads Alongside List of Conversations in Chat Screen: Report

Teams at Meta have been discussing whether to show ads in lists of conversations with contacts on the WhatsApp chat screen, but no final decisions have been made, the report said, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Takeshi’s Castle Reboot Casts Bhuvan Bam as Hindi Commentator, Releasing Late September on Amazon Prime Video

Takeshi’s Castle reboot has cast Bhuvan Bam as the Hindi-language commentator, where he’ll be playing one of his YouTube characters, Titu Mama. The eight-episode series is out September 26 on Amazon Prime Video and brings back the original Castle Lord Takeshi Kitano. The game show has 100 contestants participate in a series of physical challenges as they try and s...

Elon Musk's X a 'Habitual Non-Compliant Platform', Says IT Ministry to Karnataka HC

India's government has told a court that Elon Musk's X is a "habitual non-compliant platform" and for years has not followed many orders to remove content, undermining the government's role, according to a legal filing reviewed by Reuters.

WhatsApp Channels With Directory Search, Reaction Support Rolling Out to 150 Countries Including India

WhatsApp Channels feature is rolling out to users in India and several other countries, according to the Meta-owned platform. These channels will allow users to share updates with a large number of users on WhatsApp just like a one-way broadcast tool. WhatsApp Channels will be rolled out to users over the coming days, according to the company.

Barbie Is Now Available to Watch On-Demand; Meg 2: The Trench Is Out September 18 on Amazon Prime Video

Barbie is now available to watch on-demand via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies, and YouTube Movies. The film is available at 4K Ultra HD quality across all platforms, albeit only in the English language dub with subtitles. Meanwhile, Meg 2: The Trench will be available to rent on Prime Video, starting September 18 at Rs. 499.

WhatsApp Chat Interoperability Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Beta Update: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a new section to the popular messaging app that could display third party chats on the app. The Meta-owned messaging service appears to be working to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act which will require the service to offer interoperability with other chat services by March 2024.

YouTube 'Subscribe' Button Spotted to Be Glowing When Creators Request Subscription

YouTube is currently testing a new feature that highlights the 'Subscribe' button anytime the word 'subscribe' appears in a video. The experimental update was spotted across a wide range of content, therefore it seems that the platform itself has fully automated the procedure.

Procreate Dreams Animation App for Apple iPad Coming November 22 This Year

Procreate Dreams, a brand new animation app for Apple iPad is all set to land on the Apple App Store on November 22 this year. Created by the same company that made Procreate, a highly popular paid image editing app for the iPad, Procreate Dreams promises greater flexibility and ease of use for animators.

Google Chrome Gets Material You Redesign, New Security Features: Details

Google Chrome is getting a redesign and new features for its 15th birthday. The app has received a new Material You-themed redesign that brings customisable colour palettes, a redesigned Chrome Web Store with AI-powered extensions, and improved privacy features.

Google Chrome Rolls Out Support for 'Privacy Sandbox' Ad Platform Aimed at Replacing Third-Party Cookies

Google Chrome has rolled out support for a new ad platform to track users as part of its Privacy Sandbox, the company said on Thursday. The new mechanism will eventually replace the use of third-party cookies on Google's browser, while the new alternative ad platform will let sites track users and serve targeted ads.

Zoom Discussed Alleged Microsoft Anti-Competitive Behaviour With US, EU Regulators: Report

Zoom has discussed concerns over rival Microsoft's alleged anti-competitive behaviour, according to a Bloomberg News report. The video meeting software maker reportedly met US, EU, and UK competition enforcers over the past year. Microsoft recently announced it would unbundle Teams from the company's Office productivity software amid an EU antitrust investigation.

ChatGPT Traffic Falls for Third Month in a Row Amid Signs of End of Decline, Data Shows

ChatGPT traffic fell for the third month in a row even as signs indicate the service's decline in usage is coming to an end. Data from Similarweb shows that desktop and mobile visits to the website decreased in August, while worldwide unique visitors rose slightly from 180 million to 180.5 million.

Snap to Introduce In-App Warning, Other Safety Features to Protect Teen Users

Social media app maker Snap on Thursday said it will roll out in-app warnings and other safeguards globally to offer enhanced protection to users between the age group of 13-17 years against online risks. The safeguards will enable safer communications and search, and show teenage users age-appropriate content.

Elemental Releasing on Disney+ Hotstar on September 13 in India

Elemental will release on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar on September 13. The animated film featuring anthropomorphic elements of nature comes to streaming 82 days after its theatrical release in June, during which it collected $480.2 million (about Rs. 3,995 crore), at the global box office. In India, the movie will be available in English and Hindi languages.

UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out

The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull out of the country.

Microsoft, Google and Meta Among Big Tech Firms Set to Face Overhaul Under New EU Tech Rules: Details

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and ByteDance are some of the 22 firms that have been designated as "gatekeeper" services under the new EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). Once the EU labels a business a 'gatekeeper', it will need to make its service interoperate with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. Here's how the rules could ...

Paytm Disbursed Over Rs. 5,500 Crore in Loans; While UPI Crosses 10 Billion Transactions in August

Fintech major Paytm on Tuesday said it disbursed $667 million (Rs. 5,517 crore) loans through its platform and deployed 87 lakh devices for offline payments in August. Meanwhile, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions crossed 10 billion mark in August, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) said.

YouTube Removed 1.9 Million Videos in India Between January and March 2023 for Community Guidelines Violation

Over 1.9 million videos were removed between January and March 2023 in India for violating YouTube's community guidelines, marking the highest removals among nations, according to a report released by the popular video streaming platform.

iPhone 15 Pro to Apple Watch Series 9 and New AirPods Pro: What to Expect From Apple's 'Wonderlust' Event

Apple Wonderlust launch event date has been announced and the company's upcoming iPhone 15 series of smartphones, new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 could be launched by the company at its upcoming event. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming 'Wonderlust' event that will take place on September 12.

India Is Priority Market for Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram: Meta India Chief

Meta sees India as a "priority market" with "limitless" possibilities buoyed by macroeconomic growth, digital infrastructure and the popularity of its apps like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, the social media giant's India head Sandhya Devanathan said. 

Instagram Reels: Know How to Download Reels Without Using Third-Party Apps

Instagram is allowing users to download Reels posted by others via Stories so they can watch it later or share it with friends outside the app. Check out how you can download Instagram Reels on Android or iPhone.

WhatsApp's Multi-Account Feature Now Reportedly Available for More Beta Testers on Android

WhatsApp may soon allow users to access two accounts from a single phone. The app has reportedly been spotted testing the multi-account feature for Android phones. Usually, the social media platform also releases the iOS version of the feature close to one another.

Microsoft to Drop WordPad in Future Windows Update: All Details

Microsoft has announced to drop WordPad in a future update of Windows, i.e, Windows 12. The feature has been added to Microsoft’s deprecated features list. It will no longer receive any updates. WordPad is a text-editing software mainly used to edit text documents with basic formatting.

WhatsApp Rolls Out New Instant Video Message Toggle for Android, iOS: Here’s How It Works

WhatsApp has been spotted rolling out a new toggle to turn on or off the ability to share instant video messages. The messaging platform introduced the ability to share instant video messages last month. The feature is enabled by default, however, with the latest beta update it seems to offer more control to users.

Meta to Offer Paid Versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe to Avoid Ads: Report

Meta Platforms is considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram with no advertisements for users residing in the European Union (EU) as a response to scrutiny from regulators, the New York Times reported on Friday. Those who pay for the subscriptions would not see ads while Meta would also continue to offer free versions of the apps with ads in the EU, the repor...

Google, Meta May Have to Pay Over CAD 230 Million in Canada Under Online News Act

Canada on Friday unveiled draft rules for a law designed to compel Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets, saying Ottawa was addressing the companies' concerns that they may be facing an uncapped liability. The draft proposals, which will go through public consultation, would raise CAD 172 million (nearly Rs. 1,050 crore) per year from Google.

WhatsApp Android App Could Get New Interface With White Top App Bar, Suggests Beta Update

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new user interface for its Android app. The design tweak by the Meta-owned instant messaging app brings enhancements to the top app bar. In the new design, the top bar is shown in white colour, with other UI elements in green.

Sex Education Season 4, Gen V, Scam 2003, and More: September Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv

Netflix’s Sex Education season 4, The Boys’ spin-off Gen V, Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, Lakeith Standfield’s The Changeling, Mohit Raina-led The Freelancer, The Wheel of Time season 2, Kaala, and more — the nine biggest TV shows and web series in September 2023 on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Sony Liv.

Apple Plans to Drop Chat Support for Customers on X, YouTube Soon: Report

Apple will reportedly stop providing assistance to the users on social media platforms including X (formerly known as Twitter) as well as YouTube and the Apple Support Community online forum. A recent report has claimed that the Apple customer chat support functionality will be dropped from the platforms in October.

Elon Musk Soon Plans to Launch Video, Audio Call Support on X

Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, plans to launch video and audio calls as owner Elon Musk races to build an "everything app" to stay ahead of competition from Meta Platforms-owned Threads. Users will not need a phone number for the features that will be available on Apple's iOS, Google's Android and personal computers, Musk said in post on X on Thursday.

US Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Elon Musk's X of Age Bias in 2022 Layoffs

A US federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing X, the social media service formerly called Twitter, of disproportionately laying off older workers when Elon Musk acquired the company last year.

YouTube Removed 1.9 Million Videos in India Between January and March 2023 for Community Guidelines Violation

Over 1.9 million videos were removed between January and March 2023 in India for violating YouTube's community guidelines, marking the highest removals among nations, according to a report released by the popular video streaming platform.

iPhone 15 Pro to Apple Watch Series 9 and New AirPods Pro: What to Expect From Apple's 'Wonderlust' Event

Apple Wonderlust launch event date has been announced and the company's upcoming iPhone 15 series of smartphones, new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 could be launched by the company at its upcoming event. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming 'Wonderlust' event that will take place on September 12.

Microsoft Bing Chat, Bing Chat Enterprise Now Supported on Google Chrome for Desktop: All Details

Microsoft has expanded Bing Chat support to Google Chrome. The feature started rolling out on August 25 and the tech giant has shared details of the rollout via a blog post. Until now, Bing Chat was accessible on Microsoft Edge, but the new expansion has made it accessible on Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Netflix Unveils December Release Date for Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies Movie

Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies movie has set a December 7 release date on Netflix. The musical drama is set in the swinging 1960s, and serves as an Anglo-Indian adaptation that follows its iconic characters as they explore friendships, heartbreak, youth, and more. The film stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, and Mihir Ahuja in the lead roles.

YouTube Music Rolling Out Live Lyrics Feature on Android, iOS

YouTube Music has been working on enhancing the listening experience for its user. The music streaming app is reportedly rolling out live lyrics to all its users across Android and iOS. This will be similar to live lyrics that are available on Spotify when a user plays a song.

Swiggy Said to Have Initiated Talks for IPO Plans, Eyes Stock Listing in 2024

Swiggy, the Softbank-backed food delivery company, is eyeing a 2024 stock market listing and has initiated talks with bankers to assess its valuation, after halting the process for months due to weak markets, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Swiggy, which delivers food from restaurants and also groceries, was valued at $10.7 billion (nearly Rs. ...

Zepto Becomes First Indian Unicorn in Nearly a Year, Raises $200 Million in Funding

Indian grocery startup Zepto said on Friday it has raised $200 million (nearly Rs. 1,650 crore) in fresh funding at a valuation of $1.4 billion (nearly Rs. 11,560 crore), making it the first startup in the country to cross the billion-dollar valuation mark in nearly a year.

Threads' Web Version Is Now Live Globally, Confirms Instagram Head

Threads, Meta's challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch. Until now, Threads was accessible only as a mobile app on iPhones and Android phones.

Ahsoka to Aakhri Sach: Top Movies and Web Series to Watch This Week

What are the top movies and TV series in the list of OTT releases this week? We’ve listed the most interesting picks for you to binge-watch this weekend, ranging from the live-action Ahsoka series, Tamannaah-led Aakhri Sach, Heart of Stone starring Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt, Dulquer Salmaan-led Guns & Gulaabs, and more.

How to Delete Your Instagram Account: Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can delete your Instagram account permanently from the desktop, Android phone, and iPhone.

Former US President Donald Trump Returns to X, Posts Mugshot; Elon Musk Calls it ‘Next Level’

Former US President Donald Trump returned to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, with a post on Thursday showing his mug shot from his booking at Fulton County Jail in Georgia earlier in the day. Elon Musk reacted to the same and called it 'next level'.

Windows 11 Apps Like Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool Could Soon Offer AI-Backed Features: Report

Windows 11 could soon add support for AI-powered features, according to a report. The creator of the widely used desktop operating system is said to be working on adding generative AI tools for the Paint app, while the Photos, Camera, and Snipping Tool could soon get optical character recognition (OCR) support to detect text from images.

YouTube May Soon Let You Hum Tunes to Find Songs, Feature Test Begins: All Details

YouTube may soon let music enthusiasts’ find songs by just humming half-remembered tunes. YouTube is leveraging the power of Machine Learning (ML) to make this feature workable. This experiment is rolling out to only a small percentage of people who watch YouTube on Android devices.

WhatsApp Group History Sharing Feature in the Works; Mark Zuckerberg Announces Automatic Group Naming

WhatsApp recent history sharing is coming to groups, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The Meta-owned messaging service is working on a feature that could improve the experience of a user joining an existing group. Meta's CEO has also announced a new feature that will make it easier for users to name new WhatsApp groups.

Apple, Meta, Other Tech Giants Brace for Rollout of EU’s Digital Services Act

More than a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies face unprecedented legal scrutiny, as the European Union's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA) imposes new rules on content moderation, user privacy and transparency this month.

Facebook-Owner Meta Breaking European Data Privacy Rules in Norway, Regulator Says

Meta has been fined one million crowns (roughly Rs. 8 crore) per day since August 14 for breaching users' privacy by harvesting user data and using it to target advertising at them by Norway regulator Datatilsynet.

Upload Season 3 Sets October 20 Release Date on Amazon Prime Video

Upload will return with its third season on Amazon Prime Video on October 20, with returning cast members Robbie Amell and Andy Allo. The upcoming chapter will see the duo navigate their relationship while racing to stop the mysterious conspiracy that threatens to destroy millions of lives.

Ahead of Ahsoka, Here Are the Best Star Wars Shows to Stream on Disney+ Hotstar

Rosario Dawson-led Ahsoka is now streaming on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, serving as the first live-action appearance of the Togruta Jedi. As we wait for new episodes to drop week-by-week, we rank our favourite favourite Star Wars shows, ranging from Andor to The Mandalorian, and more.

PayPal Moves Delhi High Court Against Order Holding It as ‘Payment System Operator’ Under Money Laundering Law

American online payment gateway PayPal on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court against an order which ruled that it was a "payment system operator" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and has to thus comply with "reporting obligations" under it.

Meta Releases SeamlessM4T AI Model to Translate Languages in Real-Time

Facebook parent company Meta Platforms on Tuesday released an AI model capable of translating and transcribing speech in dozens of languages, a potential building-block for tools enabling real-time communication across language divides. The company said in a blog post that its SeamlessM4T model could support translations between text and speech in nearly 100 languages...

Meta Starts Rolling Out Web Version of Threads to Gain an Edge Over Rival X

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it was launching the web version of its new text-first social media platform Threads, in a bid to retain professional users and gain an edge over rival X, formerly Twitter. Threads' users will be able to access the microblogging platform by logging-in to its website from their computers, the Facebook and Instagram owner said. 

Meta Prioritising Profit Over Safety by Blocking Wildfire News, Says Canada PM Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday criticized Meta for blocking domestic news from its platforms, saying the Facebook-parent was prioritizing profit over safety as devastating wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate their homes.

Paytm Investing to Build Artificial General Intelligence Software Stack: CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Paytm is investing in Al to build Artificial General Intelligence software stack, founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said in the latest annual report and also outlined the India opportunity, the fintech firm's commitment to serve the market and build a long-term profitable business. India can expect 500 million payment consumers and 100 million merchants "not very ...

PayPal USD Expected to Do Better Than Facebook's Libra in Stablecoin Market

PayPal's stablecoin is likely to succeed where Facebook's failed, thanks to the payment giant's standing in Washington and policymakers' greater understanding of the issues in the last three years. PayPal this month said it was launching PayPal USD, a crypto token pegged to the US dollar, making it the second major global company to launch a stablecoin after Facebook,...

WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Message Text Formatting Tools in Beta: All Details

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new text formatting tool for messages. The development has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Desktop beta and includes three new tools. The feature, when released, could be useful for software developers, programmers, and other people who use code snippets.

How to Send HD Quality Images on WhatsApp Chats: Easy Steps to Follow

WhatsApp compresses the images, and hence most users opt to other methods for transferring high quality pictures. To resolve this issue, WhatsApp has now made it possible to share HD images through their chats, as announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a Facebook post.

How to Create AI-Generated Stickers on WhatsApp: Steps to Follow

WhatsApp Beta was reported to have added support for AI stickers on the instant messaging app. On WhatsApp, this is the first feature that uses artificial intelligence. As reported, the option to create AI stickers is currently rolling out only to select users in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.14 update.

Canada Requests Meta to Remove Ban on Domestic News From Instagram, Facebook

The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country. Meta started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada this month in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articl...

X to Delete 'Block' Feature Except For in DMs, Announces Elon Musk

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will remove the ability for users to block other accounts, owner Elon Musk said in a post Friday. Musk said blocking will still be possible for direct messages, but that it would be deleted as a “feature.”

Koo Not Competing Against X, Meta's Threads by Meta; Going After Deeper, Regional Audiences: Co-Founder

Koo is not competing head-on against X (formerly Twitter), or even the recently-launched Threads by Meta, and is instead going after regional audiences with its language-based approach, co-founder of the homegrown platform, Aprameya Radhakrishna, has said. Radhakrishna said Koo can be social-media-as-a-service, tailoring itself in compliance with the laws of the coun...

WhatsApp Rolls Out HD Photo Sharing Feature to All Users: How it Works

WhatsApp is adding support for sending HD photos on the app. The feature is being rolled out globally over the next few weeks. Users with this update will be able to share higher-quality and higher-resolution images in their WhatsApp chats.

EV Battery Swapping Firm Gogoro Announces Electric Scooter Partnership With Swiggy for Last-Mile Delivery

Electric vehicle battery-swapping solutions provider Gogoro on Thursday announced a partnership with Swiggy to promote its electric Smartscooters to last-mile delivery partners of the on-demand convenience delivery platform across India.

Opera's Aria AI Assistant Makes Its Way to iPhone, iPad; Reaches 1 Million Users

Opera on Thursday announced the addition of Aria to Opera's browser for iOS. The AI assistant built in association with OpenAI is integrated directly into the Web browser. Aria provides AI service for free and users can access real-time Web results.

Rapper Raftaar to Make Acting Debut with Musical Comedy Series Bajao, Releasing August 25 on JioCinema

Popular Indian rapper Raftar is set to make his debut in musical comedy web series Bajao, which will stream on JioCinema from August 25 onwards. The series also features actors Tanuj Virwani, Sahil Vaid, Sahil Khattar, and Mahira Sharma.

Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 Sets New Record With 10 Crore Unique Viewers on JioCinema

Bigg Boss OTT has broken a new record for JioCinema, garnering 10 crore unique viewers and 3,000 crore minutes of watch time. With these numbers, the reality show has gained the highest viewership for a live-streamed event in India — excluding sporting events like IPL, which parent company Viacom18 nabbed from Disney+ Hotstar from 2023 onwards. The content was made ...

Barbie, Starring Margot Robbie, Will Be Available to Stream On-Demand in September

Barbie is reportedly getting a digital release on September 5. The film will be available to stream as VOD on the US-based Amazon Prime Video store for $24.99 (about Rs. 2,076). The Indian site hasn’t been updated yet, but we can expect the price to be anywhere in the ballpark of Rs. 499 to Rs. 650. Barbie recently broke the billion-dollar mark at the global box off...

Close to Half of Americans Favour TikTok Ban, Shows Poll

47 percent of American adults support a ban on the Chinese ByteDance-owned social media app TikTok, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey that also asked questions about national security concerns and China.

Reddit Fined in Russia for First Time for Not Deleting 'Banned Content': Report

Russia on Tuesday fined social media site Reddit for the first time for not deleting "banned content" that it said contained "fake" information about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, RIA reported on Tuesday, citing a Moscow court.

Telegram Stories With Support for Editing, Dual Camera Mode and More Rolled Out for All Users

Telegram announced on Monday that Stories are now available to all users. The tool was initially introduced to Premium members last month and is now accessible to everyone on the platform. The firm also introduced new privacy settings for the stories and enable dual-camera mode for the same.

WhatsApp Beta Adds Screen Lock for Web Interface, Tests Support for AI-Generated Stickers on Android

WhatsApp AI stickers is the latest feature that is part of the new beta update for Android. These artificial intelligence-generated stickers can be generated using prompts. On the other hand, the newest WhatsApp Web beta allows users to prevent unauthorised access to their chats when they are away from their screen using a password.

Elon Musk's X Adds 5-Second Delay to Links for NY Times, Reuters and Social Media Rivals Like Facebook: Report

Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, delayed access to links to content on the Reuters and New York Times websites as well as rivals like Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram, according to a Washington Post report on Tuesday.

Netflix to Start Testing Games on TVs, PCs and Macs, Rolls Out Beta Test in Canada and the UK

Netflix is rolling out a limited beta test to a small group of members in Canada and the United Kingdom on select TVs starting Monday, and on PCs and Macs through Netflix.com on supported browsers in the next few weeks.

From Chandrayaan-3 to Web3: Landmark Developments in India's Evolution Towards Tech Independence

The integration of technology in India is happening at a rapid pace in the fields of automation, big data, blockchain, distributed architecture, Internet of Things (IoT) among other sectors. On this Independence Day, we revisit the country's recent milestones in the fields of health tech, space tech, edtech, fintech, and other tech sectors.

Twitter.com Starts Switching Over to X.com; iOS Users Reportedly See Changed URLs

Elon Musk's X might have started to shift towards X.com. As per a new report, URLs generated from the share sheet of the X app on iOS are now showing X.com instead of the old twitter.com. However, the Web link and Android app are currently redirecting users to the old domain. The company could change this in the coming days.

Twitter.com Starts Switching Over to X.com; iOS Users Reportedly See Changed URLs

Elon Musk's X might have started to shift towards X.com. As per a new report, URLs generated from the share sheet of the X app on iOS are now showing X.com instead of the old twitter.com. However, the Web link and Android app are currently redirecting users to the old domain. The company could change this in the coming days.

Instagram Testing Group-Tagging Feature via Single Mention on Stories: Report

Meta-owned Instagram is testing a feature that will let users tag a group of people via just a single mention. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, disclosed some information about this upcoming feature on his broadcast channel titled ‘IG Updates’.

X Video Calling Support Confirmed by CEO Linda Yaccarino as Elon Musk-Led Firm Expands Functionality

X video calls support is coming soon, CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed in an interview on Thursday. As part of Elon Musk's plan to turn X into an "everything app" like WeChat, users will soon be able to make video calls without sharing their phone number. The feature was previously teased in July by an X employee who showed how the calling interface appears on X running ...

WhatsApp Beta Adds Multi-Account Feature for Testers on Android: How It Works

WhatsApp beta version for Android testers has added a new feature that allows you to add multiple accounts. The latest Android beta version of WhatsApp introduces a new account switcher for the primary number and other accounts that can be added to the same smartphone.

Heart of Stone, Starring Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt, Is Out Today on Netflix

Heart of Stone, the new action-thriller starring Gal Gadot in the lead, is releasing today on Netflix. In it, she plays intelligence spy Rachel Stone, who is on a mission to stop a hacker from stealing a nefarious world-threatening item. Alia Bhatt stars opposite her as hacker Keya Dhawan, while Jamie Dornan plays the leader of the MI6 agency.

Karnataka High Court Stays Previous Order Imposing Rs. 50 Lakh Fine on X

A division bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed a single judge bench order that had imposed a cost of Rs. 50 lakh on X (formerly Twitter) for not complying with IT Ministry orders — subject to the company depositing 50 percent of the amount (Rs. 25 lakh) within one week. The deposit is for X to show its bonafides, the court said.

RBI Increases UPI Lite Transaction Limit to Rs. 500, Proposes AI-Powered ‘Conversational Payments’

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced an increase in UPI Lite transaction limit to up to Rs. 500 in offline mode. Besides, a few other features including conversational payments and NFC support on UPI have also been proposed to make transactions more seamless. UPI Lite was first introduced in September 2022 with a transaction limit of up to Rs. 200.

Meta's Threads Gets Three New Features This Week; Web Version In Development

Threads, the social media rival to Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), is struggling to retain the users that it gained immediately after the launch. It was earlier reported that Meta is planning new strategies as it has lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its launch. Taking a step further, Meta has introduced several new features for Threads this we...