Character.AI Introduces Character Calls Feature That Lets Users 'Call' AI Chatbots

Character.AI, the artificial intelligence (AI) platform, introduced a new feature on Thursday that will let users call a chatbot. These AI chatbots, also known as Characters, can be programmed to behave as a real person or a fictional entity. With this feature, users can make phone calls over the app and have conversations that simulate a real telephonic conversation....

Truecaller Fraud Insurance Launched in India for iOS and Android Users

Truecaller announced an insurance protection plan to protect users against mobile frauds on Thursday. The plan, dubbed Truecaller Fraud Insurance, is being offered to the paid subscribers of the app on both Android and iOS. The new plan is currently only available in India, and will be rolled out in other regions later. The caller ID platform has partnered with HDFC E...

YouTube Reportedly in Talks With Record Labels for Deal to Train AI Song Generator

YouTube is reportedly in talks with multiple record labels to strike a deal that will let it use copyrighted songs to train its artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The Google-owned platform is said to be working on several new AI features that it plans to release by the end of this year. Last year, the video streaming platform announced testing an AI song generator du...

WhatsApp for Android Could Reportedly Let Users Choose the Llama Model to Power Their Meta AI Chatbot

WhatsApp for Android is tipped to be working on a new feature that will let users choose the Large Language Model Meta AI (Llama) 3 model to power the Meta AI chatbot. On Thursday, a feature tracker claimed that this feature is currently under development and not available to beta testers. The feature is said to let users choose between the Llama 3-70B AI model and th...

WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Shortcut Button for Quick Replies to Video Notes

WhatsApp introduced Instant Video Notes in 2023, enabling users to record and send 60-second video messages to others directly in chat. The instant messaging platform is now enhancing that feature by enabling quick replies for it, according to a feature tracker. The new option is said to be spotted in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android.

OpenAI's Voice Mode Feature for ChatGPT Delayed, Alpha Testing to Begin in July

OpenAI Voice Mode for ChatGPT has been delayed. The launch of the upgraded chatbot with emotive expressions and real-time responses will not arrive until later this year. The artificial intelligence (AI) firm showcased the feature during last month’s Spring Updates event which also unveiled the GPT-4o model. The company said that the delay was caused to meet its hig...

Anthropic Introduces Projects for Claude AI, a New Collaborative Tool to Organise Information

nthropic released a new collaborative tool for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Claude on Tuesday. Dubbed Projects, the tool will allow users to ground the output of the chatbot to the internal knowledge provided to it. Using this, users can create an internal knowledge hub that can offer information in the style and tone that the user may need. The feature ca...

OpenAI's ChatGPT App for macOS Now Available For All Users

OpenAI released the desktop app of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT for macOS on Tuesday. The app will be available to both paid subscribers and those who use the free version of the platform. The AI firm first announced the dedicated app for Mac devices last month at the Spring Updates event. The company was slowly rolling out the app to ChatGPT Plus ...

Snapchat Simplifies Location Sharing, Improves Blocking Feature to Protect Younger Users

Snapchat has expanded its safety features in an attempt to protect younger users on the video and photo messaging platform. The Snapchat block feature has been optimised to be more effective, while location sharing has been simplified, in-app warnings will be more useful, and strangers are now prevented from sending a friend request to teenagers.

Netflix May Reportedly Introduce a Free Ad-Supported Plan in Select Asian, European Markets

Netflix may introduce a free plan, enabling users to consume its content without having to pay for it, but with ads, according to a report. The video-streaming platform is said to be considering introducing a free plan in select markets around the world including Asia and Europe – regions where other networks also offer free TV plans.

YouTube Tests New ‘Hype’ Feature, Boosting Community Engagement for Small Creators

YouTube is testing a new way which provides more community support to small content creators, the company announced on Monday. The feature, called ‘Hype’, is being made available to viewers in select regions. Content creators within the criteria will be eligible for this new program, enabling viewers to hype a video to boost its rankings.

WhatsApp for Android May Be Developing a New In-App Dialler for Calling Convenience

WhatsApp may be developing a new in-app dialler, according to a feature tracker. This feature, reported in the latest WhatsApp for Android beta app update, is speculated to make WhatsApp calling convenient by allowing users to make calls directly from the app, without having to switch to the system dialer and save the contact on the Android smartphone.

YouTube Reportedly Developing a Sleep Timer Feature That Automatically Stops Video Playback

YouTube may be developing a sleep timer feature for users of its Android app – a feature which already exists in the YouTube Music app, according to a report. References to the feature were reported during an APK teardown of a beta version of the YouTube app for Android.

WhatsApp for Android, iOS Get More Interactive Stickers With Lottie Framework Support

WhatsApp is rolling out more interactive stickers with fluid motion, courtesy of the new Lottie framework support. According to a feature tracker, this initiative was first reported in a beta version of the WhatsApp for Android app in February but is now rolling out widely with the latest stable update for both Android and iOS platforms.

Meta AI Chatbot Is Finally Rolling Out to India, Will Be Powered By Llama 3 AI Model

Meta AI, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot by the company, has started rolling out to India. The chatbot will be available across all the Meta-owned platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, as well as the meta.ai website. The chatbot is powered by the company’s in-house Llama 3 large language model (LLM) which was launched in April.

Amazon Said to Plan Up to $10 Monthly Price Tag for Unprofitable Alexa Service, AI Revamp

Amazon is planning an overhaul of is unprofitable Alexa service as part of a new project called Banyan that is said to include a conversational generative AI with two tiers of service. The company is also planning to charge a monthly fee of around $5 to access the revamped version of Alexa, the company's voice assistant used on its Echo smart speakers and other compat...

YouTube Expands Privacy Complaint Process, Lets Users Report AI-Generated Content Using Their Face or Voice

YouTube is expanding its user privacy protection mechanism to include artificial intelligence (AI) content. The video-streaming giant announced on Thursday that users will be able to report AI-generated content that simulates their face or voice. Users can report such videos using the Privacy Complaint Process, an online reporting system that allows them to fill out a...

Anthropic Releases Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Makes It Available for Free to All Users

Anthropic launched the first entrant in the Claude 3.5 large language model (LLM) family, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, on Friday. The new release comes just three months after the AI firm launched the Claude 3 family of artificial intelligence (AI) models. As per the company, the latest AI model can outperform Claude 3 Opus, the most capable model from the previous generation.

YouTube Music Could Reportedly Get an AI-Powered ‘Ask for Music’ Feature Soon

YouTube Music might soon get a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature, as per a new report. The music streaming platform of the Google-owned company recently received the “Play, Sing, or Hum to Search” feature which used AI algorithms to find the desired results. It may soon get another AI-powered feature to search for songs. The feature, reportedly dubbed ‘As...

Google Pixel Tablet Gains Circle to Search Access via Action Key on Android 15 Beta 3: Report

Android 15 Beta 3 update makes it easier for users to access the Circle to Search feature on devices such as the Google Pixel Tablet, according to a report. Following the Android 15 Beta 3 update, a new pop-up window reportedly shows up when you swipe up on the persistent-style taskbar.

Google Pixel 9 to Feature Creative Assistant App for Custom AI Sticker, Emoji Generation: Report

Google Pixel 9 is expected to get a new app that will let users generate custom stickers using artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report. This feature would be available on Google’s upcoming smartphones courtesy of a new app called Creative Assistant, which is said to be under development.

YouTube May Soon Allow Users to Add ‘Notes’ Below Videos, Similar to X’s Community Notes

YouTube may be getting ready to introduce a new and experimental feature which lets users add ‘notes’ below videos, according to the company. This feature is speculated to work along the same lines as the Community Notes feature on X, enabling users to provide more context to videos on its platform.

Adobe Acrobat Gets Image Generation, Other AI-Powered Features With Firefly Image 3 Model Integration

Adobe introduced a slew of new artificial intelligence features for Acrobat, its PDF editing software on Monday. These features are powered by the Adobe Firefly Image 3 foundation model. Users can now leverage AI to enhance images and generate them with text-based prompts. Furthermore, it can also meet and provide insights into documents.

WhatsApp Rolling Out New Default Media Quality Setting Feature for Android Users

WhatsApp for Android is rolling out a feature which automatically sets the default media quality setting. This feature will allow users to set default media quality for uploads, without having to manually toggle the HD option every time they send an image or video.

Google Chrome for Android Gets a ‘Listen to This Page’ Text-to-Speech Feature: How to Use

Google Chrome for Android is getting a new feature dubbed Listen to this page, which will let the browser read any text-heavy webpage aloud. The text-to-speech (TTS) feature is being integrated into the Android app, and users will be able to access it from the three-dotted menu icon. The feature opens a miniplayer that comes with play/pause, a progress bar, playback s...

Yahoo News App Gets an AI-Powered Revamp, Integrates Artifact’s Technology for Personalised News Discovery

Yahoo News app is getting a significant revamp that will bring several new artificial intelligence (AI) features to the news reporting and aggregation platform. The company highlighted that the new app’s AI capabilities come from the now-defunct AI news app Artifact. Yahoo acquired the platform in April 2024, and it has now integrated its architecture within its new...

YouTube Reportedly Testing New Method to Disrupt Ad Blockers Amid Ongoing Crackdown

YouTube is reportedly developing another way to crack down on third-party blockers by injecting ads directly from the server, according to a post on social media. It is speculated that this change may combine the video and ads into one and it may be played as a continuous stream on the video-streaming platform, preventing the browser plugins from stopping them.

WhatsApp Announces Improved Video Calling Features for Mobile and Desktop Apps

WhatsApp announced several new features related to video calling for mobile and desktop users on Thursday. The participant list for group video calls has been expanded and up to 32 members can now be on a call together across all devices. Furthermore, users can now share their audio when screen-sharing with other participants.

Google Messages Reportedly Developing a Quicker Way to Have Conversations With Gemini: Report

Google Messages may reportedly introduce a quicker way for you to have conversations with Gemini – the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. This feature was reported after an APK teardown of the app with a new floating action button (FAB) appearing above the new chat icon in the Messages app.

Google Pixel Lookup Feature for Unknown Callers Rolling Out to Pixel Smartphones: Report

Google has begun rolling out the reverse number search feature for Pixel smartphones, according to a report. It reportedly enables users to look up unknown numbers directly from the call log. Lookup is exclusive to Pixel devices right now and was spotted in Phone by Google app version 132.

YouTube Tests AI-Powered Comment Topics Summariser Feature for Shorts on Mobile

YouTube is testing its AI-based comment topic summariser feature for Shorts. The experimental feature will only show up on the video streaming giant’s iOS and Android apps for now and will be available on a limited number of Shorts with large comment sections from select creators. The feature sorts the comment section into popular topics based on user-generated comm...

YouTube Testing Google Lens Button With Object Detection, OCR-Based Search on Android: Report

YouTube for Android is getting a new functionality with the integration of Google Lens, according to a report. The option is said to be present alongside the search bar in the form of a Google Lens icon, enabling users to take an image of an object and search for it on the video-streaming platform.

Google Pixel Feature Drop for June Brings Gemini AI to More Pixel Phones Along With Other Imaging Features

Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop brings a ton of new features and upgrades for its Pixel devices. These new features are not limited just to its Pixel smartphones but for its lone Pixel tablet and two Pixel Watch models as well. Some features from this Pixel Feature Drop are not available in India.

WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Ability to Pin Multiple Channels to Beta Testers

WhatsApp is reportedly working on the development of a feature that lets users pin up to two channels on Android, according to a feature tracker. The feature was reported in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android and may not be available to all users.

Apple Brings RCS, Satellite Capabilities to the Messages App for iPhone With iOS 18

Apple unveiled iOS 18, the next generation of its operating system for iPhone, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on Monday. Among many new features such as Home Screen customisation, Apple Intelligence, and Control Center improvements, the Cupertino-based tech giant also introduced two new features to the Messages app — support for RCS and new satel...

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing New Feature That Offers Better Privacy Control Over Status Updates

WhatsApp for Android is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to control privacy settings for status updates, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The feature, known as status privacy confirmation, is tipped to be tested in a beta version of the app for the Android platform.

Apple's iOS 18 AI Features to Be Called Apple Intelligence: Mark Gurman

Apple is expected to announce a host of artificial intelligence-backed features and tools at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on June 10. The umbrella term used for these AI features will be 'Apple Intelligence' according to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Samsung May Bring a New Way to Check Time on Galaxy Devices, Even With the Screen Off: Report

Samsung is reportedly working on introducing a new way to check time on Galaxy devices, according to claims by a tipster on a social media platform. It is said to allow users to check the time even when the device’s screen is turned off. The feature will reportedly be activated via a simple gesture.

Google’s Find My Device to Reportedly Get UWB, AR Features to Help Find Lost Devices Quicker

Google’s Find My Device app may get ultra-wideband (UWB) and augmented reality (AR) features, making it easier to locate lost or stolen devices, according to a report. Both these features are speculated to bring an upgrade, enabling precision finding of devices. As per the report, hints of the features were spotted during an APK teardown of the Android app.

Microsoft Outlook Mobile App for Android, iPhone Gets New Features With Latest Update

Microsoft Outlook received new features for its app on Android and iOS platforms on Monday. The features were introduced as part of app updates on both platforms. According to Microsoft, the Compose and calendar functionalities have been improved on its iPhone app whereas the update for its Android app brings enhancements to events, search, and calendar.

Amazon Agrees to Purchase Some Assets of MX Player in $100 Million Deal: Report

Amazon has reportedly agreed to purchase some assets of video-streaming platform MX Player from Times Internet. In May, it was reported that conversations between the two resumed again and a possible deal was on the cards. The deal has reportedly now been agreed for a sum of less than $100 million.

Google Keep Might Reportedly Allow Users to Resize App Window on Android

Google Keep may be getting a new feature that lets users resize windows. According to a report, the resizable windows feature was spotted during an APK teardown of the Google Keep app and may be accessible via a new sliding pane layout.

WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Beta Testing New Layout for Status Updates With Preview Feature

WhatsApp for Android is reportedly testing a new layout for the status updates page, according to a feature tracker. It is speculated that with this feature, the instant messaging platform may introduce a more modern look and feel. Additionally, users may also reportedly be able to preview statuses without having to open them.

Google Maps Doubles Down on Privacy With New On-Device Location Storage: Report

Google Maps is bringing a big change to how it stores your location data, according to a report. It will soon enable devices to store location and timeline data locally (on-device) instead of Google Cloud, the report suggests. Furthermore, the company will also set the auto-delete feature, which automatically removes your timeline data after a certain time period, to ...

GPT-4o Tested: Faster and More Versatile Than Before, but Questions Loom Over Reliability

GPT-4o was introduced with several new features. It added real-time emotive voice generation, access to the Internet, integration with certain cloud services, computer vision, and more. While the features were impressive on paper (and in the tech demos), the biggest highlight was the announcement that GPT-4o-powered ChatGPT will be available to everyone, including the...

Google Gemini to Get Spotify Integration via New Extension for AI Assistant: Report

Google Gemini might soon be able to play music via Spotify. The tech giant introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) powered Gemini assistant for compatible smartphones earlier this year but its functionality was very limited. While it could perform generative AI tasks, it was not as integrated with Google apps and third-party apps as Google Assistant.

Netflix Will Drop Support for Old-Gen Apple TV Models Next Month: Report

Netflix may soon drop support for older Apple TV models, according to claims on Reddit. Users on the social media forum reported receiving emails from the streaming platform about “sunsetting support” for several older-generation models.

Google Reportedly Testing Auto Dark Mode for Websites on iPhone via Search Labs

Google is testing an Auto Dark Mode for websites feature on its iPhone app, according to a report. When enabled, this feature will be turned on for all the applicable websites, it was further mentioned. It is also reported that Auto Dark Mode will not be available on websites which have an existing dark mode.

YouTube Testing a Dream Screen Feature for Shorts That Will Generate Images for Green Screens

YouTube is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its minute-long vertical video format, Shorts. Dubbed Dream Screen, this feature will add a custom green screen image generated by AI to the videos. This feature is likely aimed at users who prefer to use creative backgrounds to stand out in the videos or be thematically aligned with the content of the ...

Instagram Confirms Testing Unskippable Ads, Says Always Trying to Drive ‘Value for Advertisers’: Report

Instagram has reportedly confirmed testing unskippable ads on its platform after several users posted about seeing them recently. Earlier, a Reddit post highlighted these 5-second-long ads labelled as “ad breaks”, that users could not scroll past. Now, as per a report, a Meta spokesperson has said that the company is testing newer ways to drive value for advertise...

Zoom’s AI-Powered Avatars May Bring Us Closer to a Four-Day Workweek, Says CEO

Zoom may introduce AI avatars that would attend meetings on behalf of the user, its CEO Eric Yuan recently said in an interview. This would reportedly enable the user to focus more on in-person interactions but not for work.

Spotify Premium Prices Hiked in the US for the Second Time in 12 Months

Spotify price hike has been announced for all its Premium plans in the US. With this move, the company aims to “bring users the best experience”, it said. The Individual plan gets a $1 price hike and now costs $11.99 a month.

Nvidia Will Soon Bring RTX Video HDR to VLC Media Player and Video-Editing Software

Nvidia is bringing RTX Video HDR to VLC media player, the company announced at Computex 2024 on Sunday. It uses AI to automatically upscale SDR content to HDR and can preserve details that may not be seen when videos are playing in the standard dynamic range.

Instagram Reportedly Testing 5-Second Unskippable Ad Breaks Feature

Instagram is testing a new feature called Ad Breaks that brings short but unskippable ads, according to recent claims on Reddit. The Meta-owned photo-sharing platform did not officially reveal the testing of the Ad Breaks feature but users across Reddit forums have reported its arrival.

RBI, NIPL Working to Expand UPI to 20 Countries by 2028-29: RBI Annual Report

RBI (Reserve Bank of India) and NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) are working on expanding UPI to 20 countries by 2028 or 2029, according to RBI's annual report. The central bank is in talks with central banks of various countries for entering into collaborative arrangements according to the Payments Vision Document 2025.

Online Payment Frauds Jump Over 400 Percent in India, RBI Data Shows

Digital payment frauds in India saw a 400 percent jump in the year ended March 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) annual report. Data from the central bank shows that the value of transactions on UPI jumped 137% in the past two years to 200 trillion rupees, while the rise in online transactions is also boosted by cheap access to the internet along wi...

Instagram Rolls Out New Features for Notes, Adds Option to Limit Interactions to Close Friends

Instagram is rolling out several new features for users globally. The Meta-owned social media platform announced three new features for Notes to make it easier to post new posts and connect with friends. It has also introduced a Limit Interactions feature that allows users to not receive messages, comments, and tags from followers who are not added as close friends. T...

Instagram's Threads Updated With TweetDeck-Style View, Multi-Column Feeds on Desktop Website

Threads has rolled out a new TweetDeck-style view in addition to other features for desktop users. The new layout brings the ability to pin feeds in on the home screen, creating a custom multi-column desktop view. A new auto-update option has also been introduced that brings up new posts without having to refresh.

Apple Said to Plan AI-Based Siri Overhaul to Control Individual App Functions

Apple is said to be working on an overhaul of its Siri virtual assistant with AI powered features. This would allow Siri to control individual app functions via a user's voice, but would require a revamp of Siri's underlying software using LLMs, or large language models, a core technology behind generative AI (GenAI). Apple's Siri assistant would thus be able to take ...

Google Chrome Makes It Easier to Multitask With New Minimised Custom Tabs Feature

Google Chrome introduced a new feature on Android in the form of Minimised Custom Tabs that turns web pages into floating windows on Wednesday. After a few months of testing, the feature has now been widely rolled out to users with Chrome for Android version 124.

Apple TV App for Android Smartphones and Tablets Reportedly in Development

Apple TV app may soon be available on Android smartphones and tablets through an app, according to a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly hiring engineers for the software development of an app for the Android platform, which does not have an Apple TV app yet.

ChatGPT Rolls Out Free User Access to Custom GPTs; Can Now Try Purpose-Specific AI Chatbots

ChatGPT users should expect another feature update from OpenAI now. The artificial intelligence (AI) firm has begun rolling out access to GPTs, its mini chatbots designed for a specific purpose, globally. Even those on the free tier of ChatGPT can interact with these chatbots and use them for specific tasks.

Google Confirms Authenticity of Over 2,500 Leaked Internal Documents Related to Search: Report

Google has confirmed the authenticity of the thousands of internal documents that were reportedly leaked earlier in May, according to a report. The issue reportedly came to light when SEO Rand Fishkin and Mike King published analyses of over 2500 leaked API documents related to Search.

YouTube Playables Feature With Over 75 Free-to-Play Games Rolls Out to All Users

YouTube expanded its Playables feature to all its users on Tuesday. This feature offers a collection of games to users of the video-streaming service, without any downloads. First introduced in November 2023, it now offers a collection of over 75 free-to-play games including Angry Birds Showdown, Cut the Rope and more.

Copilot AI Comes to Microsoft Launcher App for Android: All You Need to Know

Copilot AI has been introduced on the Microsoft Launcher app for Android with the latest beta update on the Google Play Store. The Copilot AI integration brings artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to the launcher with multi-modal enhancements for content creation and quick response to search queries.

Microsoft Copilot for Telegram Released in Beta, Available to All Users for Free

Microsoft Copilot is now available on the popular messaging app Telegram. The tech giant integrated its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot with Telegram on Tuesday, extending its capabilities within the app. Telegram users can now converse with, ask questions, and search the internet with the Copilot. Currently, the feature is released in beta, although it has been ...

iOS Exploit That Lets Developers Add 'Animated' App Icons Discovered: How it Works

iOS has many useful and interesting features, but when it comes to app icons, the system is pretty rigid. While Apple allows app developers to make use of a feature called Alternate App Icons to add one or more app icons that users can switch between, these changes can only be added manually by the user. However, a new report has found an iOS exploit that bypasses the...

Microsoft Phone Link App on Windows 11 to Gain Support for OCR Features: Report

Microsoft Phone Link app is set to introduce text-copying capabilities on Windows 11, according to a report. The feature would reportedly work using the optical character recognition (OCR) feature which is already present in several other apps, enabling users to copy text from images. It was spotted in a Preview Build version of Windows, as per the report.

Doly for iPhone Can Render 3D Videos Just by Scanning Products With the Camera

Doly, the 3D video rendering app for iPhone that can easily create 3D product videos, was launched on Monday. Developed by the French startup AniML, the app offers on-cloud rendering of any product — from a water bottle to a fancy shoe — just by scanning it using the smartphone’s camera. The free-to-download app allows anyone to generate high-quality 3D videos f...

YouTube Cracks Down on Third-Party Ad Blockers by Automatically Skipping Videos to the End: Report

YouTube has initiated another crackdown on third-party ad blockers on its platform in an effort to tackle the prolonged problem, according to a report. Users with ad blockers enabled are reportedly facing a new issue – video automatically skipping to the end, building upon other efforts to tackle ad blockers.

WhatsApp Introduces 1-Minute Long Voice Status Updates On iPhone and Android

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to put longer voice messages as status updates – now available on both Android and iOS versions of the app. The previous 30-second limit has now been extended to one minute, enabling users to add longer voice notes as status updates.

Google Messages Reportedly Rolling Out Gemini Integration to Users, But India Might Not Get It

Google is reportedly rolling out the integration of Google Messages with Gemini, its in-house artificial intelligence (AI) model. The company first introduced this feature as a beta update in March 2024, but now it is starting to be available to users in most regions. Notably, India, the UK, Switzerland, and the European Economic Area (EEA) have been excluded from thi...

YouTube Music Now Lets You Search Songs by Humming With New AI Feature

YouTube Music for Android has introduced a new feature that lets users search for the songs stuck in their heads by just humming. It is present on the Android app version 7.02 represented by a new waveform icon at the top-right corner of the screen, allowing users to “Play sing, or hum a song”.

Google Photos to Reportedly Get New Feature That Turns Videos Into Cinematic Clips

Google Photos for Android may soon introduce a new feature that will enable users to create a Cinematic Moment from the videos saved on their devices, according to a report. It might reportedly work along the same lines as Cinematic Photos, but with videos instead of photos and would automatically apply a slow-motion effect. However, users may not be able to manually ...

WhatsApp Default Theme Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Beta Version

WhatsApp default chat theme has been spotted in development by a feature tracker. The company is developing a theme picker that allows users to set the default chat theme on WhatsApp, changing the colour of chat bubbles on the app. WhatsApp will soon let you pick from five chat themes that change the colour of chat bubbles on the messaging app.

Google Said to Invest $350 Million in Flipkart, Valuing Firm at $37 Billion

Google will invest $350 million in Walmart-backed Flipkart, and pick up a minority stake in the e-commerce firm. The latest funding round, led by biggest shareholder Walmart, values the firm at $37 billion. Flipkart said in a statement that Google will join in as an investor in the latest funding round for the Bengaluru-based company.

JioCinema Premium Annual Plan Silently Launched in India at This Price

JioCinema premium annual plan has been launched in India and the platform now offers the cheapest annual streaming subscription in the country. The new JioCinema Premium Annual plan offers the same benefits as the monthly plan such as ad-free streaming of premium content from HBO, Paramount, Peacock, and Warner Bros. at 4K resolution, on one device.

Reliance, Disney Said to Seek CCI Nod With Cricket Rights Assurance

Reliance and Disney are said to have asked the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to approve their $8.5 billion media merger by arguing their combined power will not hit advertisers. The deal will result in the creation of India's biggest entertainment player with 120 TV channels and two streaming services, and is expected to face intense scrutiny.

Arc Search Gets a Quirky AI-Powered Call Arc Feature That Offers Voice Responses

Arc Search for iPhone, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mobile browsing platform, is getting a new feature that adds voice capabilities to it. The feature, dubbed Call Arc, is designed as a gamified experience that can only be turned on when users bring the phone close to their ears. It offers verbal responses to queries, eliminating the need to look at the sc...

Google Photos to Reportedly Get New Feature That Turns Videos Into Cinematic Clips

Google Photos for Android may soon introduce a new feature that will enable users to create a Cinematic Moment from the videos saved on their devices, according to a report. It might reportedly work along the same lines as Cinematic Photos, but with videos instead of photos and would automatically apply a slow-motion effect. However, users may not be able to manually ...

WhatsApp May Soon Allow Users to Create AI-Generated Profile Photos: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new AI Profile Photos feature that may allow users to create AI-generated profile pictures. The feature is reportedly currently under development and was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.17 app. As per the report, users may be able to generate profile pictures based on textual prompts using AI within the app.

Google Meet’s New Adaptive Audio Feature Syncs Mics on Multiple Laptops to Avoid Echo

Google introduced a new feature for its video conferencing platform, Google Meet, on Wednesday which lets multiple users in the same room join calls without any echo. Google says it combines the microphones and speakers to eliminate echo and provide clearer audio. This feature is available to all Workspace users with Gemini Enterprise and other plans.

Microsoft Adds GPT-4o Support for Azure, Unveils Copilot AI Agents for Automation

Microsoft Build 2024 witnessed a large number of artificial intelligence (AI)-focused announcements from the company that spanned across Copilot, Azure cloud service, its data analytics platform Microsoft Fabric, and various other platforms. Expanding Azure, the tech giant has made GPT-4o, which was recently unveiled, generally available via its Azure OpenAI Service.

Microsoft Edge Will Soon Support Real-Time Video Translation on YouTube and Other Websites

Microsoft Edge is bringing support for real-time video translation powered by generative AI. It will offer users a choice between audio and subtitles for translation on platforms such as YouTube, Coursera, LinkedIn and others. While it only supports translation from English to five languages, the company says it will add support for more languages and websites soon.

Adobe Lightroom Gets AI-Powered Generative Remove Tool, One-Click Lens Blur Feature

Adobe Lightroom is getting another artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed Generative Remove. The new feature can remove any unwanted object from an image with a single click, making photo editing easy for both professional as well as inexperienced users. Additionally, the company is also introducing a Lens Blur feature, which as the name suggests, adds an aesthet...

Google Play Store Will Soon Showcase a New Space for Apps to Show Content-Led Experiences: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new feature that will help developers showcase their apps and their capabilities in a new space. The tech giant is said to have shared its plans with third-party app developers at the Google I/O 2024 event during a session. This new feature will create a new surface where users will be able to see content from apps and experience them...

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a New Feature to Let Users Clear Unread Message Count

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users more control to manage their unread message count in its Android app. This feature is currently under development, so beta testers who have registered through the Google Play Beta Program may not have access to it yet. There is no information on its release date.

Huawei Tipped to Roll Out HarmonyOS Next in September 2024 Ditching Support for Android Apps

Huawei could begin rolling out its in-house operating system HarmonyOS Next in September 2024, as per a new leak. The new OS is said to be built on Hongmeng kernel and system applications, and does not rely on Google's Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code. This shift will result in all Android apps running on Huawei devices being incompatible.

ChatGPT Integrates Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive For Paid Users With Connect Apps Feature

ChatGPT is getting a new Connect Apps feature that will allow users to integrate their Google Drives and Microsoft OneDrive with the artificial intelligence (AI) platform. This feature will enable users to eliminate the hassle of downloading documents to their devices and then manually uploading them to the AI platform. However, this feature is only available for the ...

OpenAI GPT-4o Begins Rolling Out to Some Users, Gets Web Searching Capability

OpenAI GPT-4o artificial intelligence (AI) model was unveiled on Monday, and it is now being rolled out to some users. The newest flagship-grade AI model by the company introduced significant improvements in the speech and vision capabilities of the chatbot, as well as added a better understanding of the language and context of the queries. For now, users are getting ...

Apple Prevents $1.8 Billion Worth Fraudulent Transactions on the App Store in 2023

Apple revealed its efforts to prevent fraudulent transactions via the App Store between 2020 and 2023 on Tuesday. The Cupertino-based tech giant highlighted the rise of digital threats and the measures it has taken to protect users from falling for scams and phishing attacks. The company said it has prevented transaction frauds in the App Store totalling $7 billion (r...

Netflix Ad-Supported Plan Crosses 40 Million Monthly Active Users, Company Says

Netflix's ad-supported tier has grown to 40 million global monthly active users, the company has announced. The number of subscribers has shot up from 5 million in 2023 and the increase has taken place as the company faces intense competition from rivals. The firm introduced the ad-supported plan in November 2022. The company has also announced that it will launch an ...

Google I/O 2024: Google Photos to Get an AI-Powered 'Ask Photos' Feature With Intelligent Search Capabilities

Google Photos received a surprise upgrade at the Google I/O 2024 event’s keynote session on Tuesday. The session, led by CEO Sundar Pichai, witnessed several major artificial intelligence (AI) announcements including new upgrades for Gemini 1.5 Pro, new Google Search features, the introduction of new image and video AI models, and more.

Google I/O 2024: Android to Get Support for Scam Call Detection, Circle to Search for Homework using On-Device Gemini AI

Google I/O 2024 saw the company unveil new features powered by AI that will soon come to the company's Android smartphones. During the keynote event on May 14, the company's executives didn't unveil Android 15, but showcased off new features powered by artificial intelligence (AI), that are likely to arrive on Android phones in the coming months.

Tata Play to Offer Amazon Prime Lite Subscription Bundled With DTH and New Binge Plans

Tata Play (formerly known as Tata Sky) has collaborated with Amazon Prime to bring its content to the subscribers of its DTH and Binge packs. The company is now offering Amazon Prime Lite subscriptions along with its existing DTH plans that also allow access to TV channels and its new Binge packs where users can either opt for all the 33 OTT platforms or select any si...

OpenAI GPT-4o With Real-Time Responses and Video Interaction Announced, GPT-4 Features Now Available for Free

OpenAI held its much-anticipated Spring Update event on Monday, where it announced a new desktop app for ChatGPT, minor user interface changes to ChatGPT’s web client, and a new flagship-level artificial intelligence (AI) model dubbed GPT-4o. During the event, the AI firm also announced that all the GPT-4 features that were so far available only to premium users wil...

Google Wallet Will Soon Not Work on Older Android and Wear OS Builds

Google Wallet is dropping the support for older Android and Wear OS builds, and soon the app may not work for some users. The tech giant has now increased the requirement for the wallet app to Android 9 or later for smartphones and Wear OS 2.0 or later for smartwatches. The main reason behind this change has been cited as security and availability of new features.

Google Messages ‘Edit’ Feature Reportedly Rolling Out for Beta Testers

Google Messages has finally begun testing the ‘messages editing’ feature, as per a report. The RCS-powered messaging app was rumoured to be working on this feature since December 2023 when a report found some flags corresponding to message editing. Now, it is said to be rolling out to beta testers who can see and use the feature.

How to Delete Google Pay Transaction History: A Step-by-Step Guide

Want to check and delete your Google Pay transaction history? Follow these simple steps!

How to Send WhatsApp Messages Without Saving Number Using 5 Different Methods

Want to send a WhatsApp text to someone without saving his/her number? Check out these 5 different methods!

Google Chrome Updated With Patch for Nasty Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers

Google Chrome users should update their browser in order to remain protected from a serious security flaw that was actively exploited in the wild, according to the company. The vulnerability affects users on outdated versions of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux by takin advantage of a flaw in a component in Chrome that renders web content on a user's screen. Google...

Microsoft Directed to Pay IPA Technologies $242 Million in Cortana Patent Lawsuit

Microsoft has been directed by a federal jury in Delaware to pay $242 million to patent owner IPA Technologies, after it determined that Microsoft's Cortana virtual-assistant software infringed an IPA patent. After a week-long trial, the jury agreed with IPA Technologies that Microsoft's Cortana voice-recognition technology violated the firm's IPA's patent rights.

WhatsApp Gets Darker Dark Mode, Redesigned Navigation, New Icons and More Design Changes

WhatsApp has introduced a host of design changes to its mobile interface for both iOS and Android. Some new changes are quite subtle, while others are more discernable. There are also some additions to the layout like chat filters, which are said to help improve navigation. With the new changes, the iOS and Android layouts of the app appear more similar than before.

Google Chrome Could Add New AI Features to Assist With Webpage Reading and Search

Google Chrome added three new artificial intelligence (AI) features earlier this year. These features were powered by Google’s Gemini AI model and offered specific tools for customisation, tab organisation, and assistance in writing. These features are currently only available in the US. But now, Google has hinted at what some of the upcoming AI features might be.

Instagram Testing Support for Cross-Posting Images to Threads: Report

Instagram Threads cross posting could soon be introduced by the company. According to a report, the ability to cross post content to Threads while uploading images on Instagram is being tested with some users. The new opt-in feature is reportedly in testing via a new toggle on the photo and video sharing service.

Zomato Unveils Weather Union, a Crowd-Supported Real-Time Weather Monitoring System

Zomato unveiled its crowd-supported real-time weather monitoring infrastructure on Wednesday. Dubbed Weather Union, the company said the system is first-of-its-kind in India and the largest private infrastructure in its space in the country. Announcing the platform, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal said that its API will be made free-to-access for all institutions and compa...

Meta Introduces New AI Features to Help Create Ad Creatives for Businesses

Meta is introducing a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) features for businesses to help them automate and improve the process of creating ad creatives. Meta’s new AI features are powered by the third generation of its Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI) AI models and are designed to help its enterprise customers easily promote products and services on Faceboo...

Google Wallet App With Support for Passes, Tickets Launched in India; to Operate Alongside Google Pay

Google Wallet has been launched in India and the app will offer support for local services in the country. The search giant says that it has partnered with over 20 companies in India, including PVR, Inox, Air India, Indigo, Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, Easemytrip, Ixigo, and Pine Labs to enable support for storing digital passes, tickets, and documents in India.

WhatsApp Update With Green Buttons and New Icons Rolled Out for iOS Users

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for all iOS users that adds a minor interface change and a new feature in its video calling functionality. The new update was rolled out on Monday, and since it is a global stable version, it will be available for all iPhone users. Users can find the update in the App Store by looking for WhatsApp.

Samsung Good Lock App Reportedly Available on Google Play Store in Early Access

Samsung’s Good Lock app, a customisation suite for Galaxy smartphones that allows users to play around with various modules and even add new functionalities, is reportedly now coming to the Google Play Store. The app offers modules to customise lock screen, notifications, home screen, and more. Earlier, the app was only available in the Galaxy Store. However, a repo...

Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaw ‘Dirty Stream’ in Android Apps Totalling Billions of Downloads

Microsoft discovered a major security vulnerability in multiple Android apps last week that could be exploited to gain unauthorised access to apps and sensitive data on the device. Interestingly, this security flaw does not come from the system codes, but an improper usage of a particular system by developers that can lead to loopholes that are prone to exploitations.

Elon Musk-Owned X to Summarise News Events Within App Using Grok AI

X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, will start summarizing news events inside the app by using xAI’s chatbot, Grok. The AI-generated summaries will rely on user tweets — not third-party news articles — and will only be available to premium subscribers, the company announced on Friday.

Instagram Stories Adds New Stickers, Including Frames, Reveal, and More

Instagram has released a bunch of new interactive sticker options for users to use on their Stories. Instagram Stories is a popular way for sharing content on the platform, next to posting an image, video or Reel. Users can upload text, images, or video stories and may even combine elements from all these options. The new stickers are claimed to help users express the...

Snapchat Introduces Editable Chats, Emoji Reactions and More Features

Snapchat is introducing new features that will allow its users to interact with the platform in newer ways and improve existing experiences. There are a couple of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features as well, and all of these are gradually being rolled out. Some of these features will only be available to the Snapchat+ paid subscribers.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Headphone Deals on Sony, Sennheiser, JBL, Boat, Noise, Boult, and More

Check out the best deals on popular TWS, headphones, and more during the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024.

WhatsApp Communities to Get New Events Feature, Replies to Announcement Groups

WhatsApp is introducing a couple of new features for Communities that will allow members to participate in newer ways in these groups. Meta, the parent company of the instant messaging platform, announced on Wednesday that it is adding a new Events feature and allowing replies in the Announcement Groups to make Communities more interactive. Events will allow members o...

Anthropic Launches Claude iOS App to Bring the AI Assistant to the iPhone

Anthropic’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot Claude is now making its way to the iPhone. The company announced the launch of its iOS app on Wednesday and said it is generally available globally. This is the first time the AI assistant has left the web interface and received a dedicated smartphone app. Alongside, it also announced a new Teams subscription...

WhatsApp Could Soon Get a ‘Recently Online’ List to Recommend Contacts to Users: Report

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that is reportedly designed to recommend contacts to reach out to. The feature is a list dubbed 'Recently Online' which shows the names of contacts who were recently logged into the app. The report speculates that the purpose of the feature is to help users determine people who are more likely to respond if texted or called.

Apple Safari Browser to Reportedly Get Major AI Upgrade With Article Summarisation, Web Eraser Features

Apple’s Safari web browser is reportedly getting a major upgrade and could soon sport artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features. Earlier this month, a report claimed that Safari could be one of the first Apple apps to get AI features. Now, another report has stated that the company is currently running internal tests on multiple new features for the Safari 18 bu...

Circle to Search Could Soon Support Split Screen Mode on Pixel Phones: Report

Circle to Search reportedly suffers from a unique issue on the Google Pixel smartphones. It appears that the feature does not work when a user has enabled split screen mode that opens two different apps or windows at the same time. A report claims that Google is testing the issue and might soon fix it and allow users to access the feature even while working in split-s...

Google Play Store Banned 2.28 Mn Policy-Violating Apps in 2023, Sued Developers Behind 2 Fraudulent Apps

Google Play Store prevented 2.28 million apps from being published in 2023 due to major policy violations. In a new report published by the tech giant, it highlighted the steps it took in the last year to ensure the security and privacy of Play Store users. The company further highlighted that it also banned 333K developer accounts from the platform for confirmed malw...

EyeEm Stock Photo Marketplace Updates Its Policy to Use Uploaded Content to Train AI Models

EyeEm, the stock photo marketplace, has updated its terms and conditions to specify that the company which is presently owned by Spain-based Freepik, can use the uploaded content on the platform to train artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models. The platform has also told its users that in case they do not consent to this, they should not add any ...

Google Play Store Now Allowing Users to Download Multiple Apps Simultaneously

Google Play Store has silently rolled out a new feature that will make the lives of users a little easier. The Android’s default app marketplace is now allowing users to download multiple apps simultaneously, eliminating the need to wait to download apps one by one, which can be quite time-consuming especially if the size of the apps is large.

JioCinema vs Netflix vs Amazon Prime vs Disney+ Hotstar: Cheapest OTT Subscription Plans Compared

JioCinema has introduced its new Premium subscription plans. However, is it enough to take on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar? Check out this comparison to learn more about it.

Google Meet Introduces ‘Switch Here’ Feature That Lets Users Switch Devices Without Leaving a Call

Google Meet is getting a new feature that will make it easier for users to switch between two different devices while on a call. The new feature, dubbed Switch Here, will remove the need to end the call from one device and rejoin from a different device, making the process seamless. The tech giant has made the feature available for both Workspace accounts as well pers...

Google Gemini Reportedly Expands to Android 10 to Support Older Smartphones

Google’s Gemini app is expanding its compatibility with older Android operating systems, as per a report. Some users have recently highlighted that the Gemini app became available on devices running Android 10. This is a new development as the older versions of the app only supported Android 12 and newer. The users have also said that the app is running without any ...

Spotify Says Apple Has Rejected Its App Update With Price Information for EU Users

Apple has rejected Spotify's new version of its iOS app with in-app pricing information for users in the European Union, the audio streaming firm said on Thursday.

JioCinema vs Netflix vs Amazon Prime vs Disney+ Hotstar: Cheapest OTT Subscription Plans Compared

JioCinema has introduced its new Premium subscription plans. However, is it enough to take on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar? Check out this comparison to learn more about it.

Threads Is Testing an Automatic Post Archive Feature to Let Users Hide Old Posts

Threads is testing a new feature that will allow users to archive posts automatically after a certain period of time. The new feature was confirmed by Instagram head Adam Mosseri who also heads the X (formerly known as Twitter)-styled platform. He highlighted that users will have the choice to both auto-archive posts as well as manually hide them from their profile.

WhatsApp Passkey Support Rolling Out for iPhone Users: How to Set It Up

WhatsApp is introducing a new security feature for its iOS app. On Wednesday, the instant messaging platform announced that it is rolling out passkey support for iPhone users. The Meta-owned app first began working on this feature in January 2024, as a passkey-related menu popped up for the beta users. After around three months, it is now being shipped to iOS users gl...

WhatsApp Working on In-App Dialler Feature to Call Unsaved Contacts: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for its Android app that will allow users to access an in-app dialler. The feature is still under development, and the instant messaging platform has not made it available to those who have signed up for the Google Play Beta Programme. While the functionality of the dialler is unclear, it is believed that the feature cou...

X to Boost Its ‘Video-First’ Plans With a New Smart TV App, CEO Linda Yaccarino Reveals

X (formerly known as Twitter), is bolstering its video-first ambitions with a new TV app. The company announced on Tuesday that X will soon get a new smart TV app that will be compatible with most devices and allow users to watch the videos hosted on the platform on a larger screen.

Android 15 Feature to Prevent Users From Sharing Sensitive Details While Screen Sharing in Development: Report

Android 15 Beta 1.1 contains code for a feature that will protect users' personal data from being revealed when they are sharing their screen. Google's upcoming Android OS update will reportedly protect users from hackers and malicious apps that collect personal information during a screen sharing session.

Adobe Photoshop to Get New Generative AI Features Powered by Firefly Image 3 Model

Adobe unveiled a new version of its Photoshop app for desktop on Tuesday, which now comes with new artificial intelligence (AI) features. Powered by its Firefly Image 3 foundation model, the third iteration of the company’s in-house text-to-image generation model, the new Photoshop will be able to generate images from text prompts directly within the app for the fir...

WhatsApp Reportedly Adding Improvements to Its Under-Development Nearby File Sharing Feature for Android

WhatsApp is said to be working on a nearby file-sharing feature for Android users that uses Bluetooth to transfer files for quite some time now. The feature was first reported in January 2024, but it has not even appeared on the beta version of the app. A new report now claims that the instant messaging platform is adding more improvements to the feature and that it c...

WhatsApp for Android Could Reportedly Get a New Favourites Tab to Add Contacts to Speed Dial

WhatsApp is working on a new feature which will allow users to add, reorder, or remove contacts in a specific order, as per a new report. The feature, dubbed Favourites, was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android and is expected to allow users to set up a speed dial of contacts for easier accessibility.

Google Chat Rolls Out Cross-Platform Messaging With Microsoft Teams, Slack: How It Works

Google Chat will now allow sending messages to Microsoft Teams and Slack with its new interoperability support. The cross-platform messaging feature was first announced by the tech giant at the Google Cloud Next 2023 event, but so far the feature was available only in beta to a limited number of users. With the new update, now all the paid subscribers of Google Worksp...

Meta AI Refusing to Answer Questions Related to Politicians and Parties Ahead of Elections in India

Meta is restricting its native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, integrated within the WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger interfaces, from answering questions around the ongoing general elections in India. The company recently introduced Meta AI in the country, which can answer questions from the web, generate images, and draft messages and essays. It appears the ...

Apple Offer to Open Up NFC-Based Tap-and-Go Technology Said to Be on Track for EU Approval by May

Apple's offer to open up its NFC-based tap-and-go functionality will be considered by EU regulators in May. The European Commission two years ago accused Apple of thwarting competition for its Apple Pay mobile wallet by preventing rival mobile wallets app developers from accessing its tap-and-go technology. Apple has also offered to provide additional functionality in...

Adobe Express Mobile App With Firefly AI Is Now Available Globally

Adobe Express mobile app with Firefly AI is now available for all users globally. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered photo and video editing mobile platform was first unveiled by the company in March. At the time, the company released the app in beta, allowing users to test out the features. After more than a month of staying in beta, it is now available for all...

Slack AI With New Recaps Feature Now Available to Paid Users Globally

Slack has finally made its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant, Slack AI, available to users globally. On Thursday, the company announced the general availability of Slack AI to all users and organisations with a paid subscription to the platform with an add-on purchase. The AI assistant offers several features such as recaps, search, and conversation summa...

Google Maps Makes It Easier to Find EV Chargers, Search Now Shows Sustainable Travel Options

Google has announced new feature updates to make it easier to access information on public transport as well as the availability of EV charging stations. The latest updates tailored for electric vehicles let travellers find specific information about the location of EV chargers, plan charging stops for road trips and more. Google Maps and Search now show sustainable t...

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: Versatile and Practical

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are not launching in India, so if you plan to get them, ask a friend to get them from any available International markets. The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are way better than any smart glasses available on the market in terms of voice quality to camera or video recording purposes. Compared to Ray-Ban Stories, launched in 2021, the new glasses...

Android 15 Could Include App Quarantine Feature to Protect Users From Malicious Apps: Report

Android 15 could arrive with a new quarantine mode for apps, that is designed to make the operating system more secure from malicious apps. The Play Store or Google Play Services might be able to quarantine suspicious apps and limit their functionality, according to a report.

Zoom Workplace AI Collaboration Platform Launched, Desktop App Updated With New Features

Zoom launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered collaboration platform, Workplace, on Monday. The company first unveiled the new platform in March, and less than a month after the announcement, it has now made it available to users globally. Zoom Workplace will be part of the same desktop app but will offer a new interface design and AI-integrated features.

Paytm Bags NPCI Approval for User Migration to New Payment System Provider Banks

One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), which owns the brand Paytm, has received the nod from NPCI to start the user migration to new Payment System Provider (PSP) bank handles, the company informed the stock exchanges in a filing on Wednesday.

Altstore PAL With Annual Subscription, Free Delta Nintendo Emulator Launched in Europe

Altstore PAL has been launched in Europe as an alternative app store for iOS. The first third party app store will be available with a small annual fee, while developers can choose to offer their apps via Patreon pledges. The new app store won't take commissions on donations received via Patreon, according to Testut.

Zoom Workspace AI Collaboration Platform Launched, Desktop App Updated With New Features

Zoom launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered collaboration platform, Workspace, on Monday. The company first unveiled the new platform in March, and less than a month after the announcement, it has now made it available to users globally. Zoom Workspace will be part of the same desktop app but will offer a new interface design and AI-integrated features.

Amazon Music Launches Maestro, an AI-Powered Playlist Generator, in the US

Amazon Music launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature that can create playlists based on text prompts on Tuesday. The feature, dubbed Maestro, is currently in beta and is being rolled out to a limited number of users in the US. Amazon said that users on all tiers of Amazon Music, including the free tier, can access the new feature.

WhatsApp Adds Chat Filters to Catch Up on Unread Messages Quickly

WhatsApp is rolling out new Chat Filters to keep messages organised. With the new update, users can quickly find the most important conversations without needing to scroll through the entire chat list. WhatsApp's Chat Filters feature works like Google's Gmail and offers three filter options to navigate through messages more efficiently.

Instagram Said to Be Testing AI-Powered Chatbots for Influencers That Can Interact With Followers

Instagram is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered initiative that will allow the influencers — users with large followings — on the platform to automate direct engagement with their followers. As per the report, the programme is dubbed Creator AI and currently, it is under testing. The feature is said to offer AI chatbots to influencers...

Adobe Premiere Pro to Get Support for New Generative AI-Powered Video Editing Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro could soon get artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video editing tools, however, there is a catch. There is no timeline for when these features might be integrated into the video editing software. The company, sharing its vision for the platform, revealed that it is actively exploring integration with third-party AI video generation models such as ...

Adobe Unveils Acrobat AI Assistant for PDFs; Can Generate Summaries, Answer Questions

Adobe has finally launched generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for its Acrobat and Reader platforms. Dubbed Acrobat AI Assistant, the company first unveiled the AI features in February 2024 in beta. After spending almost two months in testing, it is now available to users globally. The AI assistant is available on both desktop and web clients. Add...

WhatsApp Web Users Could Soon Get the New Revamped Sidebar Interface: Report

WhatsApp was reported to be working on a new interface for its web client with a sidebar and a dark mode last year. Now, according to a new report, the revamped design has started to roll out to some users. The new WhatsApp Web feature is said to be available to some of the users who have signed up for the web client’s beta programme. This also hints that a public r...

Spotify Tipped to Be Working on ‘Advanced Mixing Tools’ Features for Playlists

Spotify is tipped to be working on a new feature that will allow users to remix their playlists with “advanced mixing tools”. The mixing tools could allow users to add different transition styles, as well as sequence tracks with a similar key, tempo, and style together. These features could be part of the company’s rumoured Music Pro premium plan whose main attr...

Viber Introduces AI-Powered Message Summary Feature for Users

Viber, or Rakuten Viber, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature for users. The cross-platform instant messaging platform is offering a chat summarisation feature that will allow users to get up-to-date with unread messages with a brief summary using AI. The feature is being rolled out to select regions, and the company has revealed that it p...

Meta AI Shows Up for Some Instagram and Messenger Users in India: What It Can Do

Meta AI made its debut in India last week when some users spotted the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot appearing on the WhatsApp app. Now, Meta AI has also started showing up for some Instagram and Messenger users in the country as well. The Llama-powered chat assistant is a general capability chatbot and is capable of natural language conversations, an...

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Moots Google Play Store Reforms After Antitrust Win

Epic Games, the company behind the popular battle royale game Fortnite has asked a federal judge in the US to force Google to open up the Play Store to competitors, months after it won an antitrust case against the search giant. The publisher said in a statement on Friday it should be allowed to bring its Epic Games Store to Android "without delays and barriers."

How to Delete My Activity History on Google Search on PC and Mobile?

Follow these simple steps to delete your Google search history.

Google Photos App Could Add an Option to Compress Existing Files to Get More Storage Space: Report

Google Photos for Android could soon bring a new feature that will solve a longstanding issue of many users — the lack of storage space, as per a report. Currently, the app allows users to store images in a ‘storage saver’ quality which compresses the files to create more space, but it is only applied to files added after the change. Now, the Android app is repo...

Google Rebrands Studio Bot as Gemini in Android Studio, Upgrades It to Gemini 1.0 Pro

Google, as a part of its drive to unify all of its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings under a singular umbrella, renamed its experimental AI tool Studio Bot to Gemini in Android Studio on Monday. The AI chatbot was first unveiled last year as a tool for Android app developers to help in coding and answering queries relating to Android libraries and functions.

Messenger Now Lets You Send HD Photos, Create Shared Albums, Send Files Up to 100MB

Meta is finally bringing the ability to share high-quality photos to Messenger, a feature that many of its users have longed for. Additionally, the social media giant is allowing users to create shared albums in chats. It is also rolling out the ability to send larger files up to 100MB in size.

Truecaller Web Interface With Unknown Number Lookup, SMS Messaging Support Launched

Truecaller for Web has been launched with support for looking up unknown numbers and sending SMS messages and Truecaller chats from supported browsers. The messaging app's web interface can only be paired with users with Android smartphones, according to the Swedish company.

Google Messages Could Show a New Pop-Up Warning When Users Click on Links From Unknown Senders: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new warning message for Google Messages that can prevent users from falling for a phishing scam or unknowingly installing malware on their devices. This feature will be triggered whenever the user clicks on a link sent by a number not saved in the Contacts. The new warning message is said to require users to take an extra step to tick...

Ola to Shutdown Operations in UK, Australia, New Zealand; to Focus on India Business

Ride-hailing services provider Ola has decided to shut down operations in the UK, Australia and New Zealand and will continue to focus on India business, its promoter ANI Technologies said on Tuesday.

X Expands Passkey Support on Its iOS App to Users Globally

X (formerly known as Twitter) expanded its passkey support to iOS users globally on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-owned platform introduced passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords in January. But at the time, it was only available on its iOS app for users in the US. Now, three months after its launch, the social media platform has extended it to other regions as ...

Google Rebrands Studio Bot as Gemini in Android Studio, Upgrades It to Gemini 1.0 Pro

Google, as a part of its drive to unify all of its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings under a singular umbrella, renamed its experimental AI tool Studio Bot to Gemini in Android Studio on Monday. The AI chatbot was first unveiled last year as a tool for Android app developers to help in coding and answering queries relating to Android libraries and functions.

Apple's New Guidelines Now Allow Game Emulators on App Store

Apple has come under scrutiny in the European Union for its strict App Store rules that restrict external payment options, sideloading of apps and more. The iPhone maker and other tech giants like Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and more, however, have had to bring in several changes to their policies since the EU’s Digital Markets Act came into effect for the companies i...

Apple to Let Music Streaming Apps in Europe Link to Own Websites for Purchases to Comply With EU Rules

Apple announced measures on Friday to make it easier for music streaming apps on its App Store in the European Economic Area to inform users of other ways to purchase digital services, as it looks to comply with a European Union mandate.

Google App for Android Could Get a Gemini AI Toggle Switch, Gmail App to Get Email Summary Feature: Report

Google is working on a couple of new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for Android devices, as per a new report. Recently, the tech giant added an AI-based quick reply suggestion to the Gmail app for Android that will suggest relevant replies to emails automatically. Now, it is said that the Gmail app will also get an email summarisation tool.

How to Delete or Deactivate your Instagram Account on Mobile or PC

Here's how you can either delete or deactivate your Instagram account.

WhatsApp Testing Link Privacy Feature; Working on Picture-in-Picture Support on iOS: Reports

WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out a new privacy feature. This helps users choose the privacy level of the links that are shared in their chats. The feature has not yet been publicly announced but it has been spotted on some beta testing accounts. WhatsApp is also said to be developing a new video-viewing feature withing the app.

Apple Could Be Forced to Let iPhone Users Uninstall Photos App in Europe: Report

Apple has reportedly found itself in hot water with the European Union (EU) again. Earlier this year, the EU brought the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into effect with a deadline of March 6. Among many user-centric policies, the act also required consumer tech companies to focus on interoperability and offer an open ecosystem where users have a choice in picking a particu...

Spotify to Raise Prices by Up to $2 Monthly in Several Key Markets by End of April

Spotify Technology SA plans to raise the price of its popular audio service in several key markets for the second time in a year, a crucial step toward reaching long-term profitability.

Higgsfield AI Introduces Diffuse App, an Image-to-Video Generator for Smartphones

Higgsfield AI, a video AI company, has launched its first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app for smartphones. Dubbed Diffuse, this mobile-first app is an image-to-video generator that can use a selfie to turn it into a video featuring the character. The company claims that the character it creates comes with lifelike motion.

Google Circle to Search Feature Updated With In-Line Text Translation

Google's Circle to Search feature has been updated with a new translate button. The new functionality enables users to quickly get in-line translations of the text on their screen. The translate button on Circle to Search will be available on compatible Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones that already support the advanced search feature.

Yahoo Acquires Instagram Co-Founders' AI News Platform Artifact

Yahoo said on Tuesday it had acquired Instagram co-founders' AI-driven news platform, Artifact, and will incorporate its technology across the US web services provider's news and other sites.

Google Messages to Reportedly Let Users Text Anyone Using Satellite Messaging Feature

Google has been working on adding the support of satellite messaging to its Messages app for quite some time now. A new report now sheds more light on how this feature might work, and what it could offer. Google Messages with satellite connectivity will reportedly offer a two-way communication allowing people to converse with each other without requiring mobile networ...

Apple Could Be Forced to Let iPhone Users Uninstall Photos App in Europe: Report

Apple has reportedly found itself in hot water with the European Union (EU) again. Earlier this year, the EU brought the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into effect with a deadline of March 6. Among many user-centric policies, the act also required consumer tech companies to focus on interoperability and offer an open ecosystem where users have a choice in picking a particu...

Telegram Users Get New Business Features to Help Run Their Enterprise via the Messaging App

Telegram introduced its latest offering, Telegram Business, on March 31, which will allow users to turn their accounts into business accounts. Those who run small online businesses or own a physical store will be able to onboard new customers, support existing customers with their orders, and help resolve queries, all within the messaging app.

Perplexity, the AI-Powered Search Engine, Could Soon Incorporate Ads: Report

Perplexity AI, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engine, is reportedly planning to sell ads for its platform. The advertisers will be given space in the related questions part of the user flow, where the ads will be incorporated based on the relevance of the user query, as per the report. The company is said to show ads by the next financial quarter, whi...

YouTube Music Now Rolling Out Offline Downloads for Desktop Users

YouTube Music has started rolling out a new feature that allows desktop users to download music for offline listening. Previously, offline downloading was primarily accessible to mobile users through the YouTube Music app. However, with the latest update, desktop users now can download music directly from the website.

AltStore to Add Support for Sideloading Patreon-Backed iPhone Apps in the EU

AltStore App Marketplace will soon be available in the EU, allowing users in the region to install application outside the App Store as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) tha recently went into force in the region. In order to allow developers to pay Apple's Core Technology Fee, the AltStore will allow publishers to provide Patreon-backed applications, according to...

Google Podcasts App Shutting Down On April 2, Users Asked to Move to YouTube Music

Google Podcasts app is going away, and users will no longer be able to listen to their favourite shows starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The Podcasts app now shows a message when opening the app highlighting that it will not be functional after the due date and that users should export their subscriptions to access them once the app is discontinued.

Microsoft to Separate Teams and Office Globally Amid Antitrust Scrutiny

Microsoft will sell its chat and video app Teams separately from its Office product globally, the US tech giant said on Monday, six months after it unbundled the two products in Europe in a bid to avert a possible EU antitrust fine.

PhonePe Announces UPI Services in UAE for Travelling Indian Users: Know All Details

PhonePe launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Indian travellers as well as NRIs residing in the country on March 28. This service will now allow PhonePe users to make rapid digital transactions by scanning a QR code at retail stores, dining outlets, and other tourist attractions. The service is being enabled throu...

NDTV Gadgets360 Award Winners: Check out the Categories and Winners of Most Trusted Award Show

Check out the winners of the most coveted NDTV Gadgets360 Awards.

How the US Lawsuit Against Apple Could Make the iPhone Experience More Consumer Friendly

Apple faces a lawsuit in the US over the company's alleged monopolistic practices that hurt smaller companies and drive up prices. The US Department of Justice hopes to increase competition for the iPhone and give a leg up to smaller companies whose apps work with the popular smartphone. Apple states that the lawsuit threatens the company and the principles that set i...

WhatsApp Spotted Working on Feature to Transcribe Voice Notes on Latest Android Beta Version

WhatsApp is working on adding a new feature to transcribe voice notes, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The latest Android version of the app reveals a new feature that is in development, which will provide searchable text transcripts of voice notes, that could come in handy when listening to them is not an option. WhatsApp will also transcribe voice ...

Google Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Gemini AI Integration in Google Messages Beta on Some Devices

Google has reportedly started rolling out a new beta version of the Google Messages app which comes with the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot Gemini AI. The integration of the AI assistant with the messaging app was first announced by the tech giant last month, alongside several new features for Android devices. As per reports, some users have ...

WWDC 2024 to Take Place From June 10 to June 14: All You Need to Know

Apple's WWDC 2024 will take place on June 10, the company has announced. The latest edition of Apple's annual developer conference will take place as an online event, with a limited in-person experience, according to the company. This year, Apple is expected to announce new generative AI-powered features as the firm catches up to rivals Samsung and Google.

Android 15 Could Raise Minimum Requirement for Apps and Block Outdated Apps: Report

Android 15 could block some of the apps that are currently on the Google Play Store or available in third-party marketplaces, as per a report. Google is rumoured to bring the next generation of its operating system for Android devices in the latter half of 2024. With the release of the Android 15 Developer Preview 2 on March 21, several new features were showcased.

Google Messages Could Get Improved Image-Sharing Interface, Bring New Features

Google Messages could be bringing improvements to its image-sharing interface, as per a tipster. Currently, the RCS-powered (Rich Communication Services) messaging service does not allow users to add multiple images captured by the smartphone’s camera at a time. Users are forced to attach images one by one, which can be frustrating, especially in a rush. The new imp...

Zoom Introduces Workplace, an AI-Powered Collaboration Platform to Streamline Communication

Zoom, the popular video conferencing app, announced its new platform dubbed Zoom Workplace on Monday. As per the company, Zoom Workplace is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform aimed to streamline workspace communication and improve intra-team and cross-team collaboration. The video-calling platform is leveraging its AI assistant, AI Companion which will a...

WhatsApp Begins Testing 60-Second Status Updates, QR Code Scanner Shortcut for UPI Payments

WhatsApp for Android beta has started to test new features with two recent updates. the first feature is a new QR code scanner shortcut for faster payments. Meanwhile, the app is also allowing beta testers to share 60-second videos to their status, doubling the previous limit. Here's everything you need to know about these features and how they work.

WhatsApp Now Lets Users Pin Multiple Messages in Chats: How to Use Feature

WhatsApp rolled out the feature to pin messages in individual as well as group chats in December 2023. Users could only, however, pin a single message within one chat. Earlier this month, it was reported that WhatsApp was testing a feature that allows users to pin multiple messages within a chat. Now, the firm has officially announced this feature.

WhatsApp Now Lets Users Pin Multiple Messages in Chats: How to Use Feature

WhatsApp rolled out the feature to pin messages in individual as well as group chats in December 2023. Users could only, however, pin a single message within one chat. Earlier this month, it was reported that WhatsApp was testing a feature that allows users to pin multiple messages within a chat. Now, the firm has officially announced this feature.

WhatsApp Spotted Working on AI-Powered Image Editor, Ask Meta AI Feature

WhatsApp is adding AI powered features to the popular messaging app, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. The popular chat application is adding a new AI image editor and a new ask Meta AI feature that is currently in development, which could eventually make its way to the chat application owned by Meta.

How the US Lawsuit Against Apple Could Make the iPhone Experience More Consumer Friendly

Apple faces a lawsuit in the US over the company's alleged monopolistic practices that hurt smaller companies and drive up prices. The US Department of Justice hopes to increase competition for the iPhone and give a leg up to smaller companies whose apps work with the popular smartphone. Apple states that the lawsuit threatens the company and the principles that set i...

Android 15 DP 2 Released With Improved Foldable Cover Screen Support, Official Satellite Connectivity Features

Android 15 Developer Preview 2 has been released, offering developers an early version of the company's next major Android operating system update. The latest preview adds new features that take advantage of modern smartphone hardware, including satellite connectivity and foldable screens, and also expands existing software features. Here's everything you need to know...

WhatsApp Begins Testing 60-Second Status Updates, QR Code Scanner Shortcut for UPI Payments

WhatsApp for Android beta has started to test new features with two recent updates. the first feature is a new QR code scanner shortcut for faster payments. Meanwhile, the app is also allowing beta testers to share 60-second videos to their status, doubling the previous limit. Here's everything you need to know about these features and how they work.

Fitbit to Leverage Google Gemini to Bring AI-Powered Personalised Health Features

Fitbit will soon get health-focused artificial intelligence (AI) features, Google said during its annual event The Check Up on Tuesday. Instead of adding features for specific tasks within certain workflows of the platform, Google Research will work with Fitbit to create a personal health-centric large language model (LLM). The LLM will be powered by the tech giant’...

Meta Offers to Almost Halve Monthly Subscription Fee for Ad-Free Facebook, Instagram in EU

Meta Platforms has offered to almost halve its monthly subscription fee for Facebook and Instagram to EUR 5.99 from EUR 9.99, a senior Meta executive said on Tuesday, a move that aims to address concerns from privacy and antitrust regulators.

OpenAI Could Release GPT-5, the Next-Generation of Its Generative AI Model, Later This Year: Report

OpenAI could unveil the next generation of its artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-5 (Generative Pre-Trained Transformers 5), in the coming months, as per a new report. The AI model will arrive as the successor to GPT-4, which was officially released in March 2023 and currently powers its popular chatbot ChatGPT. It is said that the fifth iteration of GPT will als...

Google Chrome for Android Reportedly Adds Support for Third-Party Password Managers

Google Chrome for Android is reportedly adding support for third-party password managers. The browser currently only supports password autofill from Google Password Manager, its native service. As a result, Android users who prefer and use other password managers cannot use the app’s saved data to log into their accounts on the browser. It appears that the tech gian...

YouTube Announces Labels to Highlight AI-Generated Content; Tells Creators to Disclose Altered Videos

YouTube is cracking down on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content posted on the platform, and as a first step, it has asked creators to disclose when a video has been altered using AI or generated using AI tools. The announcement comes after the video-streaming giant updated its content policy in November 2023 to create transparency when AI videos are uploade...

WhatsApp Begins Testing 60-Second Status Updates, QR Code Scanner Shortcut for UPI Payments

WhatsApp for Android beta has started to test new features with two recent updates. the first feature is a new QR code scanner shortcut for faster payments. Meanwhile, the app is also allowing beta testers to share 60-second videos to their status, doubling the previous limit. Here's everything you need to know about these features and how they work.

LinkedIn to Add Games to Its Platform That Will Rank Firms Based on Employees Scores: Report

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional social media platform, is working on diversifying its offerings beyond job searches and business networking. The company is reportedly going to add games to the platform to increase user engagement. LinkedIn would be the latest in the line of several social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube that have experimented with...

Suno, a ChatGPT-Powered Chatbot, Can Generate AI Music Using Text Prompts

Suno is an artificial intelligence (AI) music generator that can create original songs using a simple text prompt. The AI platform was first unveiled in July 2023 when it moved to open beta and began adding users to its Discord channel to test the model. Later, it also allowed users to generate AI music on its web interface.

CCI to Probe Google Amidst Dispute With Indian Firms Over In-App Billing Policy

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into Google amidst an ongoing dispute with companies in India over the former's in-app billing system. The antitrust body has said that the search giant implemented its policies in a "discriminatory manner".

Beeper for Android Update Brings Revamped Design, New Features

Beeper for Android is now in beta as the company begins testing a revamped version of its messaging app, with a revamped design and new features. Users will be able to pick between Material You and OLED Black themes, while the Beeper app for Android now supports native features like chat bubbles and lets you add new services from the mobile app, according to the compa...

Google Chrome Safe Browsing Feature Updated With Real-Time Privacy-Preserving URL Protection

Google Chrome Safe Browsing feature has been updated with real time scanning for malicious URLs. The new privacy-preserving real-time link scanning mechanism for Google Chrome will check an encrypted version of a link that a user is visiting via an independently operated server, preserving user privacy, according to the company.

Paytm Gets Third-Party UPI App License From NPCI as Payments Bank Ceases Operations

Indian digital payments firm Paytm, formally known as One 97 Communications, was on Thursday granted a third-party application provider license by the country's payments authority, which will enable it to facilitate payments after its banking unit ceases operations.

WhatsApp Blocks Profile Picture Screenshots on Android; Lets Beta Testers Pin Multiple Chats

WhatsApp is now blocking screenshots of profile photos on the app on Android. The Meta-owned messaging app is also beta testing the ability to pin more than one message at the top of a chat window on the app, on the latest testing version of the app for Android smartphones.

Microsoft Copilot AI Chatbot’s Free Version Has Been Upgraded to GPT-4 Turbo

Microsoft Copilot has been silently upgraded to a more advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, revealed a company executive on Tuesday. With the upgrade, Copilot, the AI-powered chatbot, is now powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo model. Both the free tier version and the Pro version have been upgraded, however, only Copilot Pro users will have the option to revert ...

Microsoft Copilot for Security, a Cybersecurity Focused AI Chatbot, Will Launch on April 1

Microsoft Copilot for Security now has a launch date, the company announced on Wednesday. The AI cybersecurity-centric chatbot will be made generally available on April 1. The Copilot for Security is aimed at enterprises and organisations to protect them from breaches and hacking attempts. It was first announced by the tech giant in March 2023, and one year later, the...

Government Takes Action Against 'Obscene' Content on 18 OTT Platforms

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action, in coordination with various intermediaries, to block 18 OTT platforms publishing "obscene," "vulgar," and, in some instances, "pornographic content". 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on the Google Play Store and 3 on the Apple App Store), and 57 social media accounts associated with these platforms have been d...

Spotify to Test Full Music Videos for Premium Subscribers in Potential YouTube Faceoff

Swedish music streaming company Spotify is rolling out full-length music videos in a limited beta launch for premium subscribers, venturing into an arena that YouTube has dominated for nearly two decades.

X Reportedly Working to Bring Passkey Support to Its Android App

X (formerly known as Twitter) might soon bring passkey support to its Android app, as per a report. The social media platform introduced passkeys, which is an alternative method to log into user accounts without requiring passwords, on iOS devices in January, and now it might soon be available to Android users as well.

Midjourney Tests New Algorithm to Bring Consistent Character Across Different AI-Generated Images

Midjourey, the popular generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered image generation tool, has announced a new feature that will allow users to take a reference character and use it across multiple different images. The feature, called Character Reference, is currently in testing and only available on the Midjourney 6 (MJ6) and Niji 6 models.

Apple Announces Web Distribution Feature to Enable Direct Downloads From Developer Websites in the EU

Apple will add Web Distribution support in the coming weeks, allowing developers to distribute apps directly from their websites in the EU. Users will be able to download apps without installing third party app stores, according to details shared by Apple. Apple has also announced changes to its policies related to support for alternative app stores in the EU, making ...

Google Chrome for Android is Reportedly Testing Picture-in-Picture Mode for Custom Tabs

Google Chrome for Android is reportedly working on an interesting feature that allows users to minimise a custom tab in picture-in-picture (PiP) mode. Custom tab is a feature extended by Google Chrome for third-party app developers who want to build an in-app web browser experience via Chrome browser. This new update will allow users to browse through pages without wo...

Opera One, the AI-Powered Browser, Introduces AI Feature Drops Programme for Beta Testers

Opera One, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered browser, is starting a new AI Features Drop programme, it announced on March 8. The programme will allow users who sign up for it to access the developer build of the browser and test out the new features before it becomes available for the general public. The AI features on Opera One are built natively a...

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Adding a New Label to Indicate Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) label for individual and group conversations that is reportedly in development. The popular messaging application will show a message within chats that will confirm that the messages sent and received are encrypted and WhatsApp does not store any of the information.

Threads Rolls Out New Feature to Save Drafts, Allows Users to Take Photos Within the App

Threads has received two new features for its Android and iOS apps. Users of the Meta-owned social media platform will now be able to save post drafts to come back to it later and edit or post them. Additionally, the app will allow users to take photos without having to be redirected to the default camera app. Both features were rolled out on March 7 and should reach ...

Microsoft Reportedly Blocks Keywords from Copilot Designer to Stop Generating Violent, Sexual AI Images

Microsoft has reportedly blocked several keywords from its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Copilot Designer that could be used to generate explicit images of violent and sexual nature. Keyword blocking exercise was conducted by the tech giant after one of its engineers wrote to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Microsoft board of directors expressing ...

Elon Musk Says X's Long-Form Videos Will Soon Be Available on Smart TVs

Long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions, billionaire Elon Musk said, after Fortune magazine reported that social network X planned to launch next week a TV app for Amazon and Samsung users. The platform rolled out an early version of video and audio calling for some users last October.

Google Phone App May Soon Show WhatsApp Call History and Get Video Calling Shortcut

Google might be testing two new features for its Phone app. Reportedly, the Google Phone app now shows WhatsApp call history integrated with normal calls. Some users have also seen a new video call shortcut on the call screen, which redirects the call to Google Meet. These new features appear to have been rolled out to a small batch of users who had signed up for the ...

Adobe Tests New Adobe Express App With Generative AI Capabilities for Android, iOS

Adobe has released a new Adobe Express app for Android and iOS in beta testing. The new app brings Adobe’s premium features and the generative artificial intelligence (AI) features of Firefly AI together on a mobile platform for the first time. The company has announced that while the app is in beta, it will be free for users to download and install.

Apple Blocks Fortnite Maker Epic Games From Launching Its Own iOS Store in EU

Apple escalated its feud with Epic Games on Wednesday, blocking the Fortnite video-game maker from launching its own online marketplace on iPhones and iPads in Europe.

Google Drive Brings Improvements to Video Playback, and Search Experience on iOS

Google Drive is getting a couple of updates that will improve the usability of the cloud-based storage platform. The tech giant is adding a new transcode to improve the playback speed and rebuffering of videos played within the Drive. It is also improving the search functionality on iOS and adding query filters to help users quickly get to the desired file.

Samsung Tipped to Bring Back Vertically Scrolling App Drawer via the Good Lock App

Samsung could bring back the vertically scrolling app drawer later this year, according to a leak. The feature is said to be added through the Good Lock app via the One UI 6.1.1 update expected later this year. The feature is tipped to be added to the Home Up module.

Apple Modifies Proposed App Store Changes to Comply With New EU Rules After Criticism From Developers

Apple has modified some of its proposals to comply with landmark EU tech rules after criticism from app developers, including dropping a demand that those who want to create alternative app marketplaces must have a stand-by letter of credit.

WhatsApp’s Third-Party Chats Feature Will Uphold End-to-End Encryption, Reveals Meta

WhatsApp will take more time before the third-party chats feature is available for users, Meta explained on Wednesday. As per the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), which went live on March 6, platforms are required to offer messaging interoperability in individual conversations in the region within three months. However, Meta said it will take the mes...

ChatGPT Gets New Accessibility Feature, Can Now Read Its Responses Aloud to Users

ChatGPT has received a new accessibility feature that can be helpful for visually impaired people. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot by OpenAI announced a ‘Read Aloud’ feature on Monday that can read out its written responses. The new feature is a different functionality from the voice chat feature that was introduced in September 2023.

Instagram Down for Several Users Globally; Facebook Users Also Report Outage

Several Instagram users are reporting an outage, and Downdetector, the website tracking real-time issues and outages, confirms it.

Google Maps is Reportedly Testing Entrance and Exit Icons on Large Buildings

Google Maps might be working on an important accessibility feature, as per a report. The popular mapping platform is said to be working on a new feature that shows the entrances and exits of large buildings to help users navigate directions and park vehicles in more convenient locations. The feature reportedly showed up in the Google Pixel 7a.

Indian Startups Ask CCI to Order Google to Restore Apps After 'Brazen' Removal From Play Store

A group representing Indian startups has asked the country's antitrust watchdog to order Alphabet's Google to reinstate apps it removed for policy violations, a letter seen by Reuters shows, escalating a showdown with the US giant in a key market.

Instagram Rolls Out Multiple New DM Features to Make Messaging More Convenient

Instagram has rolled out several new features for its Direct Messaging (DM) section which are likely to improve private conversations and make the experience more personalised. The new Instagram DM features include an option to edit messages, chat pinning, read receipts controls, and more. Meta’s newest social media platform Threads has also received new gesture-bas...

WhatsApp’s Third-Party Chats Feature Will Let Users Choose Which Apps to Connect With: Report

WhatsApp is gearing up to add support for third-party messages. A new report has revealed more details on how the feature will work and the amount of control users will have while giving access to other messaging apps. It appears that the Meta-owned platform will not only let users choose whether to turn on the feature or not, but it will also let them decide which ap...

Instagram Adds a New Lock Screen Widget to Help Post Stories Faster on iPhone

Instagram, the social media platform, recently added a new feature to its iOS app that will make clicking and posting Stories faster than before. The app now comes with a new lock screen widget that will directly open the Story Camera and allow users to click a picture or shoot a video and post it as a Story.

Microsoft Introduces Copilot for Finance, an AI Tool to Streamline Enterprise Finance Tasks

Microsoft unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Copilot for Finance on Thursday, aiming to help financial professionals in easily navigating through everyday mundane tasks. The Copilot tool is not a new AI model, and instead builds on the existing Copilot for Microsoft 365 stack to bring new features specific to financial operations. It is currently ...

Flipkart Launches UPI Service in Partnership With Axis Bank to Counter Third-Party Apps

Flipkart launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service in collaboration with Axis Bank. The Flipkart UPI will be initially available for Android users and can be used for online and offline payments. With the latest update, customers can now pay bills and make fund transfers directly from the Flipkart app.

Google's Removal of Apps From Play Store in India 'Cannot Be Permitted': IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Google's decision to remove some apps in India from its app store "cannot be permitted", Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, amid an ongoing dispute over service fee payments to the US firm.

WhatsApp Introduces New Search by Date Feature for Messages: How to Use

WhatsApp, Meta's popular messaging platform, has unveiled a new feature enhancing its search capabilities. The new ‘Search by Date’ feature allows users to choose a specific date to find the messages exchanged on those particular days. It is likely to help users retrieve specific information from past conversations more smoothly.

Google to Take Action Against 10 Indian App Developers Over Play Store Fee Non-Payment

Google, on Friday, March 1, said it would enforce action against a group of Indian app developers as they had not complied with the Play Store’s billing policies. The Alphabet-owned company claimed that ten Indian app developers, which include “many well-established” companies, have failed to pay the Play Store fee for availing its services, and now may get remo...

Brave Browser Is Bringing its AI Assistant Leo to Android Devices

Brave browser, known for its privacy-focused features, is bringing its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Leo to Android devices. The software firm first announced its AI chatbot in November 2023, when Leo was added to the desktop browser. The company’s chatbot can run on several large language models, which are available for both the free version (with rate lim...

Paytm Terminates Some Ties With Troubled Payments Bank Unit

Payments firm Paytm on Friday cut some ties with its payments bank unit, which India's banking regulator has ordered to be wound down, in its latest attempt to address compliance concerns that triggered a meltdown in its shares last month.

WhatsApp Adds New Text Formatting Options; Blocks Screenshots of Profile Pictures on Latest Beta

WhatsApp launched four new text formatting options globally on Wednesday. These new options join the existing bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace options. The new range of formatting tools will allow users to send messages in bulleted points, and numbered lists, as well as two different styles for quotes. Alongside, it is also reportedly testing a new feature t...

Reliance, Disney Announce Joint Venture to Merge Digital Streaming and TV Assets in India

Reliance and Disney announced a strategic joint venture on Wednesday that will merge their digital streaming and television assets in India. The merger will result in Reliance combining the businesses of Viacom18 and Star India into a single unit called Star India Private Limited (SIPL) through a court-approved scheme of arrangement.

Google Chat Gets a New Feature to Help Users Find Out The Most Important Conversations

Google Chat has received a new feature that is aimed at helping users understand priority conversations without having to read the messages. The new feature makes it easy for users to know the participants in unread threads to gauge what is more relevant to them. Chat was developed by the tech giant to replace its older (and now defunct) text messaging and video calli...

Threads Saved Posts Feature Begins Rolling Out to Several Users After Weeks of Testing: How it Works

Threads is getting a new feature that will allow users to bookmark their favourite posts. The feature, called Save, was first announced in early February and so far was in the testing phase. However, it is now being rolled out to a broader user base and more users should see the feature popping up on their app.

Instagram Tipped to Be Working on a ‘Friend Map’ Feature for Users to Track Their Friends' Locations

Instagram is reportedly working on a feature that will let users see the last active location of their friends on a map. The feature is said to be called Friend Map, and it appears to be similar to Snap Map. As per a leak, Instagram could soon add a world map-like interface where users will be able to see others all over the map based on the location shared by them.

ChatGPT App for Android Will Reportedly Get a New Home-Screen Widget Soon

ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot by OpenAI will reportedly get a home-screen widget for Android. The report comes at a time when generative AI tools are getting big releases. Google recently introduced the Gemini 1.5 version, while Copilot is reported to get default assistant capability on Android.

Deutsche Telekom Showcases App-Less AI Smartphone Concept at MWC 2024

Deutsche Telekom on Monday showcased a futuristic smartphone concept that relies on artificial intelligence rather than applications (apps) to handle users' specific needs. Smartphones today typically use apps for everything from messaging and social media to video games and banking.

Truecaller Launches Call Recordings, AI-Powered Transcriptions in India for Android and iOS Phones

Truecaller launched its call recording and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered transcription feature in India on Monday, February 26. The feature was initially introduced in the US in June 2023, but after less than a year, the company is expanding it to more regions. Both Android and iOS users will be able to record incoming and outgoing calls and transcribe them usi...

Gboard Tests 'Scan Text' Feature to Insert Text from Captured Images: How it Works

Gboard is getting a new Scan Text feature that will allow you to point your camera at text and quickly insert it into any app you are using. The optical character recognition feature is already available as part of Google Lens, but adding it to Gboard means that users can easily insert text without switching apps. The arrival of the feature on Android comes two years ...

Google Pay to Roll Out SoundPod With Audio Alerts to Merchants in India After Year-Long Pilot

Google SoundPod is coming to merchants in India in the coming months, the company said on Thursday. After a year-long limited pilot, the company revealed that it is bringing its device for payment alerts to merchants in the country, along with cashback offers. Google's SoundPod will compete with soundboxes from rivals like PhonePe and Paytm.

Instagram Creator Marketplace Expands to India; Meta Tests AI-Powered Creator Recommendations

Instagram Creator Marketplace is expanding to eight new regions including India, the company announced on Wednesday. Meta will invite creators from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, and the UK to join the portal that connects brands and content creators for branded content or partnership ads on the platform.

Meta Shows Small Businesses New Ways to Bypass Apple's App Store Fees

Meta is advising small businesses on how to advertise on Facebook and Instagram without paying fees imposed by Apple. Instead of buying ads on the iOS apps for Facebook and Instagram, Meta is advising the companies to buy ads through a web browser.

Google Gemini App on Android, Gemini Toggle on iOS Rolling Out in India and Other Countries

Google has made its Gemini app on Android and Gemini toggle on iOS available in India and more than 150 other countries. The Gemini app requires a smartphone with at least 4GB RAM which is running Android 12 or above. Similarly, the Gemini toggle is available to iPhone users running iOS 16 and up.

Microsoft Previews AI Features for Notepad, Snipping Tool Improvements in Windows 11

Microsoft is previewing two new features in Windows 11. The lightweight Notepad app is getting a new feature called ‘Explain with Copilot,’ which will help users understand the content in a file. The Snipping Tool is also getting the ability to add shapes, such as rectangles, ovals, lines, and arrows, to screenshots.

Apple Vision Pro Buyers Returning Headset Due to Discomfort, Productivity Issues: Report

Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the US for the first time on February 2. With the company's stipulated 14-day return window drawing closer, there is a rising trend of early buyers returning the headset. A recent report claims that most people are returning due to major physical discomforts, while others are also experiencing productivity issues.

PhonePe Launches Indus Appstore in India, Will Not Charge App Listing Fee for the First Year

PhonePe launched its Android-based app marketplace Indus Appstore in India on Wednesday, February 21. The Walmart-owned fintech brand said it intended to solve the major pain point of the lack of regional language content in marketplaces. The Indus Appstore will be available in English and 12 Indian regional languages.

Adobe Introduces Generative AI Assistant That Can Summarise PDFs for Acrobat and Reader

Adobe has announced generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for its web client and desktop app of Acrobat. The software giant has added an AI Assistant that can do multiple tasks and help users easily understand and analyse large PDF files. One notable feature will summarise files and present it in a formatted and easy to follow text block.

Instagram Testing an App Clip on iOS to Let Users Watch Reels Without Downloading the App: Report

Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature on iOS that will allow people who do not have the app to still watch Reels in the app’s native interface. This will be done through App Clips; a feature that was added to iPhone devices in 2021 with the iOS 14 update. Through App Clip, users can watch a Reel, scroll to see more popular videos, and even share them with ot...

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Secret Code for Locked Chats on Web Client

WhatsApp Web will soon get support for secret codes for locked chats, according to details shared by a feature tracker. While users can already lock specific chats on WhatsApp for iOS and Android that are hidden behind a secret code, the same functionality is expected to arrive on WhatsApp Web in the future.

Invincible: Guarding the Globe, Ubisoft's Free-to-Play RPG, Launched on iOS, Android

Ubisoft has released a new Invincible mobile game, based on Robert Kirkman's popular comic book series and its hit TV show adaptation. The studio launched Invincible: Guarding the Globe, a free-to-play idle RPG, on Monday. The game is now playable on iOS and Android devices and is also available on the Amazon store. The Invincible mobile game will let players take par...

WhatsApp Introduces Helpline in India to Diminish AI-Generated Misinformation, Deepfakes

WhatsApp Helpline will soon be available to users in India as a tool to avoid AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes. Meta and the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) announced on Monday that they will soon launch a chatbot through which users will be able to report all such instances. It will support English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

Sony Pictures Launches Add-On Streaming Channel on Amazon Prime Video in India

Prime Video has entered a distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), to launch an add-on subscription on the streamer for viewers in India.

Apple Set to Face Over $500 Million Fine After EU Finds It Broke Rules to Silence Spotify, Other Rivals

Apple will face a European Union fine close to EUR 500 million ($539 million or roughly Rs. 4,475 crore) over the regulator’s investigation into allegations it silenced music-streaming rivals, including Spotify Technology SA, on its platforms. 

RBI Not Planning Harsher Rules to Curb Fintech Sector After Paytm Strictures, Official Says

The Reserve Bank of India does not plan to impose drastic measures on India's fintech sector after the recent action against Paytm Payments Bank, according to P Vasudevan, an executive director in charge of enforcement at the central bank. Paytm has been in the crosshairs of the regulator for some time, with multiple warnings over the past two years.

Threads App Sees Rise in Downloads, Competitor X Falls in Top Downloaded Apps List: Report

Threads was launched by Meta's Instagram in July 2023. Within the first five days of its launch, the application saw 100 million registered users. However, the platform struggled to retain regular users on the text-based app after the initial rush. Threads appear to be gaining its footing back in the game as it saw an increase in the number of new downloads, while com...

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Chat Lock Feature for Web Users

WhatsApp Web may soon get a Chat Lock feature to keep your individual conversations more secure and private, as per a report. The feature was first introduced in the Android and iOS apps last year, and it will soon make its way to the Web client. The leaked image of the feature shows a dedicated tab with a padlock icon, highlighting this is where all the locked chats ...

Flipkart to Start Rolling Out Same-Day Delivery Service in 20 Cities in India

Flipkart announced that it will soon roll out the service of same-day delivery in India. A wide range of products will be eligible for this shipping option, the company confirmed. It is first scheduled to roll out to users in a select few cities. Eventually, this shipping option will be scaled to be available to all users in India.

RBI Restricts Paytm Payments Bank From Taking New Deposits, Credit Transactions

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday restricted Paytm Payments Bank Ltd from taking fresh deposits and credit transactions across its services, due to non-compliance of regulations and supervisory concerns.

iOS 17.4 Public Beta Released With New Emoji, Changes to App Store for EU Customers

iOS 17.4 public beta is now available to download on the company's beta testing channel. In the coming weeks, Apple will roll out iOS 17.4 to all users, along with several changes to how iOS works in the EU, to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. The iOS 17.4 update also comes with small features and improvements to system apps and ...

Zoom Unveils New App for Apple Vision Pro With Personas, Spatial Zoom Experience Feature

Zoom has showcased a new app for the Apple Vision Pro. The app will be launched on Friday, February 2, the same day when the Apple headset goes on sale. The app will be equipped with new features to make virtual meetings more immersive and collaborative. Personas and Spatial Zoom Experience features will be available at launch, and three more features will be added in...

WhatsApp Passkey Support for iOS Spotted in Development, to Work on Phones Running iOS 17

WhatsApp passkey support is coming to iOS, as per details revealed by a feature tracker. The latest beta version of the app shows that the Meta owned chat app is working on adding support for passkeys support on Apple's iOS operating system.

Instagram Testing 'Flipside' Feature to Let Users Add an Alternative Account to Existing Profile

Instagram is bringing a new feature called Flipside to make the app feel more private. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri says the feature is currently in a testing phase. The Flipside would allow users to create a secondary photo grid that only designated friends will be able to see.

AI-Powered iOS 18 Could Be the Biggest Update in Apple's History: Report

Apple will introduce its newest iPhone 16 lineup, expected to be packed with Generative AI features, later this year. The Cupertino, California-based company’s AI push has lagged far behind rivals Google and Samsung, with both the Pixel 8 and the newly unveiled Galaxy S24 series packing artificial intelligence-based tools and apps. Generative AI features on the next...

Fortnite Will Return to iOS in Europe as Apple Plans to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iPhone

Fortnite will again be available to iPhone users in Europe later this year, confirmed Epic Games. The announcement comes days after reports said Apple is making changes to iOS to allow sideloading apps and third-party app stores on iPhone to comply with DMA regulations. The deadline for the tech giant to make these changes is March 7.

Apple Vision Pro Optimised Third-Party Apps to Include Zoom, Microsoft 365 Apps, More: Report

Ahead of Apple Vision Pro's February 2 launch, major streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube and Spotify have opted to shun the new platform. But the Vision Pro won’t have a shortage of apps at launch. Apple has reportedly received submissions from developers for around 250 apps with native support for visionOS.

Fortnite Will Return to iOS in Europe as Apple Plans to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iPhone

Fortnite will again be available to iPhone users in Europe later this year, confirmed Epic Games. The announcement comes days after reports said Apple is making changes to iOS to allow sideloading apps and third-party app stores on iPhone to comply with DMA regulations. The deadline for the tech giant to make these changes is March 7.

Meta Brings Stricter Message Settings for Teens on Instagram, Facebook Messenger

Meta has announced new restrictions to help protect teens from unwanted contact on Instagram and Facebook through stricter private message settings. Meta will enable fresh DM (direct messages) restrictions on both Facebook Messenger and Instagram for users aged under 18 years to prevent messages from people they do not follow.

Apple Plans to Review Sideloaded iOS Apps, Charge Developers for Downloads Outside App Store: Report

Apple plans on reviewing apps installed outside the App Store — or sideloaded iOS apps — according to a report. The iPhone maker is expected to enable support for sideloading apps on iOS by March 6 in order to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company is also reportedly planning to charge developers for applications installed outside ...

Google Brings Circle to Search, Magic Compose, More to Pixel 8 Pro With January Feature Drop

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are getting new features with the January Pixel feature drop. The January feature drop update comes with the new Circle to Search feature found on the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. It also adds a new mode to the thermometer app on the Pixel 8 Pro, and generative AI features on the flagship phone.

Meta Allows EU Users to Access Instagram, Facebook, Messenger Separately to Comply With Regulations

Meta will allow users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to unlink their Facebook and Instagram accounts to prevent information from being shared across the company's apps. Meanwhile, Meta has also said it will allow users to create a Messenger account that is not linked to their Facebook account, at the cost of some features not...

Spotify to Allow In-App Purchases for Subscriptions, Audiobooks on iPhone in Europe After March DMA Deadline

Spotify will allow customers in Europe to buy audiobooks and subscription plans from within the music-streaming app from March. The move is part of the company's decision to allow in-app purchases due to the EU's new competition law for Big Tech. Spotify will be able to avoid Apple's 30 percent fee for purchases made via the App Store once the EU's DMA regulations go ...

Meta Allows EU Users to Access Instagram, Facebook, Messenger Separately to Comply With Regulations

Meta will allow users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to unlink their Facebook and Instagram accounts to prevent information from being shared across the company's apps. Meanwhile, Meta has also said it will allow users to create a Messenger account that is not linked to their Facebook account, at the cost of some features not...