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...

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