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...

WhatsApp Working on Nearby File Sharing Feature for Android, New Beta Update Brings Camera Bug Fix: Report

WhatsApp has been upgrading its file sharing capabilities in recent times. The popular messaging platform added support for HD photo sharing for all users last year. Now, the Meta-owned app has been spotted working on a new nearby file sharing feature that allows WhatsApp users on Android to share files with other users in their vicinity.

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.

YouTube, Spotify Apps Won't be Available on Apple Vision Pro at Launch: Report

YouTube and Spotify will not be available on the Apple Vision Pro as standalone apps when the device launches next month. This means that customers who buy the mixed reality headset won't have access to standalone apps for YouTube, Spotify, and Netflix, but might be able to watch content via the built-in Safari browser, according to a report.

Netflix Won't Offer Dedicated Apple Vision Pro App Unlike Most Major Streaming Platforms: Report

Netflix won't be available as a standalone app on the Apple Vision Pro when the headset goes on sale next month, according to the streaming platform. This means subscribers will have to access the platform via a web browser, severely limiting their experience compared to other apps that are confirmed to roll out apps compatible with the mixed reality headset.

WhatsApp Channels Gets Polls, Voice Notes, and Ability to Share Updates on Status

WhatsApp Channels, the broadcasting feature that lets organisations and public personalities send updates to their followers on the messaging platform, is getting a host of new tools. Channels will soon receive a polling feature, voice notes and the ability to share Channel updates to Status.

iOS 17.3 RC With Stolen Device Protection Feature Arrives for Beta Testers Ahead of Expected Rollout Next Week

iOS 17.3 RC is available to download for beta testers and it is an exciting update because it brings with it several new features. Among these is a brand-new security feature called Stolen Device Protection, which according to the beta releases, provides an additional layer of security minus the hassle. The iOS 17.3 update according to a source will be out as soon as ...

Circle to Search Is Google’s New Way to Get More Information Right Where You Are

Google has announced two major updates to its Search - Circle to Search and multisearch experience. The first of these new Search features will let Android users search for anything on their devices without switching apps. Google also announced an AI-powered multisearch experience.

US Supreme Court Rejects Appeals From Apple, Epic Games Over App Store Antitrust Ruling

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a challenge by Apple to a lower court's decision requiring changes to certain rules in its lucrative App Store, as the justices shunned the lengthy legal battle between the iPhone maker and Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite.

Google Pay, NPCI Sign MoU to Expand UPI Globally, Aim to Ease Digital Payments Abroad

Google Pay and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will work together to expand Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the instant payments system widely used in the country, to international markets, Google and NPCI confirmed Wednesday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Google Pay India and NPCI subsidiary, NPCI International Payments L...

Apple to Enable Sideloading in Europe by Splitting the App Store in Two Ahead of EU Deadline: Mark Gurman

Apple will soon enable support for sideloading in the EU in the coming weeks, while splitting the App Store in two, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In order to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline of March 7, Apple is also expected to allow developers to add support for third-party payment providers and promote offers that are available outside the...

Killer Soup Review: Konkona Sen Sharma and Manoj Bajpayee Steal the Show in Netflix’s latest Original Series

Killer Soup is a dark comedy thriller that follows a talentless housewife who wants to open a restaurant. After a tragic accident, she tries to present her idiotic lover as her husband with the help of facial reconstruction. All eight episodes of Killer Soup are now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Beeper Takes Down Beeper Mini App From Google Play Store After iMessage Saga: Report

Beeper Mini has been involved in a long-running saga of promising to facilitate iMessage to Android users, getting blocked by Apple, and finding repeated workarounds to make the service work. The messaging platform seems to be running out of options now, as the Beeper Mini app has reportedly been removed from Google Play Store.

Killer Soup Review: Konkona Sen Sharma and Manoj Bajpayee Steal the Show in Netflix’s latest Original Series

Killer Soup is a dark comedy thriller that follows a talentless housewife who wants to open a restaurant. After a tragic accident, she tries to present her idiotic lover as her husband with the help of facial reconstruction. All eight episodes of Killer Soup are now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Google Pixel Call Screening Feature Said to Arrive in India and Other Countries Soon

Google Pixel call screening feature could soon be available in India and other countries. The company's Pixel-exclusive feature that transcribes calls from unknown and spam callers is currently available in select countries and languages, and could soon come to over 10 more languages and regions in the future, including India.

WhatsApp Working on Theme Colours; Rolling Out Sticker Editor Feature on Latest iOS Beta: Report

WhatsApp is working on a theme accent picker on iOS, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The service is reportedly testing a sticker editor feature on the latest beta version, that will let users edit existing stickers and create new ones in the future.

Google Restricts Downloads of Airalo, Holafly in India for Not Complying With DoT Policy: Report

Google has reportedly blocked the downloads of Airalo and Holafly for users in India as the international eSIM providers were not complying with existing telecom policies in the country The directions to block the apps were issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to both Google and Apple, according to the report.

ChatGPT App Could Soon Be Set as the Default Assistant on Android Phones: Report

The rise of generative AI applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot have made existing standard AI voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant feel obsolete. Where advanced chatbots can hold human-like conversations, respond to queries on multiple topics, and can now even pull real-time information from the Internet, AI assistants on phones ca...

Apple Vision Pro Safari Browsing Interface With Multitasking, 3D Object Support Leaks Ahead of Launch

Apple Vision Pro will allow users to browse the web in addition to performing other tasks on the wearable spatial computer, and now a video showing the process of browsing the web on the mixed reality headset has surfaced online. According to a leaked video, Safari on the Apple Vision Pro will also allow you to interact with and manipulate 3D objects.

WhatsApp Verified Channel Badge Feature Reportedly in Development: How it Works

WhatsApp is developing the ability for businesses to display a verification badge on their channels. Spotted on the latest beta version of the app by a feature tracker, the chat application will soon let businesses set up a verified channel on WhatsApp. WhatsApp will switch over to blue verified check marks that are shown on Instagram and Facebook, in the future, and ...

Elon Musk's X Reportedly Brings Back Headlines for Link Previews, but It's Now Tiny

X, the Elon Musk-owned microblogging site, seems to be reversing a controversial change effected last year that impacted how we see links on the platform. The social media site is reportedly bringing back headlines on link previews for articles.

Google Responds to Detection of Session Token Malware Capable of Hijacking Accounts: Report

Malware creators are using a zero-day exploit to access users' Google accounts via malicious code used to exfiltrate sessions tokens, according to security researchers. The exploit also allows malicious users to regenerate an authentication cookie to log in to a user's account, even after a password change.

Facebook Introduces 'Link History' on Mobile App to Track Websites You Visit: How to Enable or Disable It

Facebook has introduced a ‘Link History’ setting on its mobile app that keeps track of all the websites you’ve visited on the platform in the last 30 days. The setting, now available on the Facebook app on both iOS and Android, is an optional one but is turned on by default. Facebook users are reportedly getting an in-app pop-up that informs them about the link ...

WhatsApp Drops Support for Unlimited Chat Backups on Google Drive With Latest Beta Update: Report

WhatsApp is now dropping support for unlimited chat backups on Google Drive for beta testers on Android, according to a report. Free cloud storage for users on Android smartphones is being discontinued, first for beta testers, followed by all users on Android smartphones in the first half of 2024.

Telegram Update Brings Redesigned Calls, Thanos Snap-Style Animation for Deleted Messages, More

Telegram, the popular messaging platform, has rolled out a new update that brings improvements to the calling feature, adds a new animation for deleting messages, and includes a massive update to its bot platform that adds reactions and more.

Google Maps Brings Real-Time Location Sharing on Android, iOS: Here's How to Enable the Feature

Messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal and others have long had an option to share your location with your contacts. It’s a quick way to let your friends and family know where you are or send them your live location to help them navigate. Now, Google is also bringing real-time location sharing natively on the Maps app on Android, iOS and PC. Google users can share the...

WhatsApp Policy Violations Led to Over 71 Lakh Account Bans in India in November

WhatsApp has announced that over 71 lakh accounts in India were banned in November 2023. As part of its latest monthly compliance report under the IT Rules 2021, the company revealed that it banned over 19 lakh accounts in India "proactively", without user reports. It also acted on a handful of over 8,000 grievances received from users last November, as per the report...