Nintendo Launches Music App That Lets You Stream Video Game Soundtracks

Nintendo has launched a new music app with a library that consists of video game soundtracks from classics like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda games. It has scores from newer releases as well and newer tracks will be added to the app. Users do not require a Nintendo Switch to access the app, however, they will need a Nintendo Switch Online membership alongside a...

Samsung's One UI 7 Update to Introduce Smart Notification Management, Redesigned Icons and New AI Features

One UI 7 was briefly teased by the company at its annual developer conference, and a publication has now leaked the design and features arriving with the upcoming update. While One UI 7 isn't expected to arrive until early 2025, it will reportedly bring several improvements to the interface, while introducing new parental controls and AI-powered features.

LinkedIn Hiring Assistant AI Agent That Automates Hiring Process for Recruiters Introduced

LinkedIn introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool dubbed Hiring Assistant on Tuesday. The company said that the feature is the platform’s first AI agent which can automate multiple tasks in the hiring workflow to make the process easier for recruiters and hiring professionals. The tool is currently being rolled out to a select number of enterprise clients,...

Apple Expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to Austria, Sweden and More Countries

Apple is expanding its Tap to Pay for iPhone to more countries, the company announced on Tuesday. Now, business merchants in Austria, Ireland, Sweden and more countries will be able to use its services for accepting in-person and contactless payments without requiring any additional hardware.

Google Rolls Out AI-Powered ‘Help Me Write’ Shortcut to Gmail for Web, Expands ‘Polish’ to More Platforms

Google is rolling out features powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to the web and mobile, including new shortcuts. Following the latest Workspace updates, the Mountain View-based tech giant brings a new ‘Help Me Write’ shortcut which leverages AI to provide writing suggestions when writing or refining text in open text fields on the web. Additionally, another ...

Google AI Overviews Rolling Out to More Than 100 Countries in a Major Expansion Drive

Google announced the expansion of AI Overviews to more than 100 countries on Monday. The feature, which offers a brief overview of the searched query using artificial intelligence (AI) was earlier limited to a few territories. However, the Mountain View-based tech giant is now pushing to a wider user base with this update. The company highlighted that it is the featur...

Netflix Rolls Out Moments Feature for Mobile That Lets Users Save and Share Scenes from Films, Shows

Netflix has introduced a new feature dubbed Moments for mobile users which lets them save, relieve and share scenes from their favourite films and shows. It appears as a new button on the bottom of the screen alongside the playback controls. According to Netflix, the saved scenes from acclaimed shows such as BEEF, Bridgerton or Nobody Wants can be captured and also be...

Instagram Lowers Video Quality of Stories and Reels That Do Not Fetch Views, Says Adam Mosseri

Instagram lowers the quality of videos that do not get a lot of views, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said on Friday. The social media platform’s head executive revealed this during an ask-me-anything (AMA) session held on Instagram Stories. As per him, this applies to all video formats on the platform including Stories, longer videos, and Reels.

Elon Musk’s xAI Introduces Image Understanding Feature to Grok AI

Elon Musk, the founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI, announced a new feature for Grok on Monday. The in-house AI chatbot is now getting image understanding capability that allows it to process and analyse the content in an image. Users can now upload an image and ask the AI questions based on it.

JioSaavn Introduces 3-Month Free ‘Pro Individual’ Subscription Ahead of Festive Season

JioSaavn — the music-streaming platform owned by Jio Platforms — is rolling out an offer ahead of the festive season. Users will be able to avail of three months of free JioSaavn Pro subscription at no cost, enabling them to stream ad-free music and enjoy unlimited downloads of the highest quality. However, the offer is only limited to select subscription plans.

Apple Confirms Early Access to Image Playground, Other Apple Intelligence Features Rolling Out in ‘Coming Weeks’

Apple rolled out the iOS 18.2 Developer Beta 1 update for iPhone last week. It introduced Image Playground, Image Wand and Genmoji, expanding the suite of Apple Intelligence features that it first debuted with the iOS 18.1 beta. However, a large number of users have been unable to take advantage of them due to Apple requiring early access registration, which is yet to...

Google Rolls Out Quick Share Update for Windows With App Crashing, Wi-Fi Hotspot Recovery Fixes

Google has rolled out a new update for Quick Share for the Windows platform that does not bundle any new features but carries bug fixes for several issues that have been plaguing users in recent weeks. The new version of Quick Share rectifies an error which caused the app to crash if the file had a name comprising of non-ASCII characters.

Apple Said to Test Blood-Sugar App in Sign of Its Health Ambitions

Apple has been exploring health care opportunities and recently conducted a test of an application designed to assist individuals with prediabetes in managing their diet and lifestyle. The technology may be incorporated into upcoming health products, such as the non-invasive glucose tracker that has been in development for over ten years.

Telegram Says It Can't Police All Chatbots in Star Health India Data Leak

Telegram has informed the Madras High Court that it is not feasible to monitor all accounts for leaked customer data from Star Health, after the insurer suffered a data breach. The messaging platform stated that it would only block content identified as problematic when reported, and has agreed to delete the data if it received help from Star Health.

Samsung Health App Gets New Medication Tracking Feature on Galaxy Devices, Powered by Tata’s 1mg

Samsung has announced a new feature to help users with Galaxy wearables and smartphones help track their medications. The app, which has been designed by Samsung and is powered by Tata’s 1mg service, will not only let consumers track their medication, but also learn about the medication they consume as well.

Google Photos Will Now Add Labels to Images Edited Using AI Tools

Google Photos announced the introduction of specific labels to highlight that an image has been edited using artificial intelligence (AI) tools on Thursday. The Mountain View-based tech giant will start including this information within the metadata of the images to let anyone easily check whether the image was made using synthetic methods. Apart from indicating AI-ed...

Anthropic Introduces New Analysis Tool in Claude That Can Write and Run JavaScript Code

Anthropic introduced a new tool for its native Claude artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Thursday. Dubbed analysis tool, the feature offers a coding sandbox environment for the AI model where it can both write and run JavaScript code. While the AI model could generate code earlier, the new capability allows it to run deeper data analysis, complex mathematics, and...

YouTube Partners With Flipkart and Myntra to Launch YouTube Shopping in India

YouTube Shopping has been launched in India, as the company looks to expand monetisation options for video creators in the country. Eligible creators can tag brands in their content and earn commissions when customers make purchases. The YouTube Shopping affiliate marketing program will collaborate with Flipkart and Myntra at launch.

Google Drive Rolls Out New Video Player With Fast-Forward and Rewind Buttons

Google is rolling out a revamped video player for its cloud storage service — Google Drive. It gets a new look in line with the Mountain View-based tech giant’s Material Design 3 system. Following its introduction, there are dedicated buttons for fast-forwarding and rewinding the media while the playback speed adjustment option also gets an enhancement.

Gentler Streak Update Introduces Sleep Analysis and Insights Features, Redesigned Wellbeing Section

Gentler Streak has been updated with new sleep tracking features. With its latest update the app has added support for Sleep Analysis and Sleep Insights, while the Wellbeing tab on the iOS app has been revamped, with distinct sections for Health and Body Metrics.

WhatsApp Working on Ability to Create and Share Custom Sticker Packs: Report

WhatsApp is developing a custom sticker pack creation feature that will enable users to make their own packs, that can also be shared with other users on the platform. Here's everything you need to know about WhatsApp's custom sticker pack feature and how it works.

Google Messages Rolls Out Sensitive Content Warning, Enhanced Spam Detection and More Features

Google Messages is rolling out several new features aimed at improving user privacy and protecting them from suspicious calls and messages. One of the additions is protection against scam texts related to package deliveries and jobs, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) models. There are also features related to handling international callers and contact verificati...

Apple Reportedly Developing Gaming Hub Focused on Apple Arcade and App Store Games

Apple is said to be working on a new app for iOS that would integrate with a user's Game Center profile and keep them updated about games on Apple Arcade and the App Store. The iPhone maker is also reportedly considering the ability to let users talk to their Game Center friends via the company's FaceTime or iMessage apps via the gaming hub on iOS.

WhatsApp Will Soon Make It Easier to Add or Manage Contacts on Web and Other Linked Devices

WhatsApp has announced that it will soon roll out a big change that will make managing contacts on linked devices an easier process. At present, users need to save a contact on their primary device for it to show up on WhatsApp with the saved name. However, this is now expected to change, following the announcement. Users will be able to add or manage contacts on What...

Gemini AI Assistant Could Soon Let Users Make Calls, Send Messages From Lockscreen

Gemini AI assistant, the recently added artificial intelligence (AI) virtual assistant for Android smartphones, is reportedly getting new capabilities. Ever since its release earlier this year, one of the major concern was lack of integration with first-party and third-party apps. Over the months, the Mountain View-based tech giant solved some of the issues with vario...

ChatGPT First-Person Bias and Stereotypes Tested in a New OpenAI Study

ChatGPT, like other artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, has the potential to introduce biases and harmful stereotypes when generating content. For the most part, companies have focused on eliminating third-person biases where information about others is sought. However, in a new study published by OpenAI, the company tested its AI models’ first-person biases, whe...

ChatGPT Desktop App for Windows Rolled Out to Paid Subscribers in Early Beta

ChatGPT is being rolled out as a Windows app for paid subscribers, OpenAI announced last week. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot could earlier only be used via the web client, but with this move, users can access a dedicated app to use all the generative AI functionalities. Currently, the app is available as an early beta version to ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Te...

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing a Chat Memory Feature for Meta AI

WhatsApp for Android might be getting a new feature for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. As per a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is adding a new chat memory feature that will let users ask the AI to remember specific information about themselves. Once a piece of information has been saved in the chatbot’s memory, it is said to then ...

Indian Retail Group Seeks Antitrust Probe on Quick Commerce Brands Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto

The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has asked the antitrust authority to investigate Zomato's Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy. The AICPDF has alleged that quick commerce firms were practising predatory pricing while also sidelining the traditional salespeople.

Google Granted Request to Pause Order on Play Store Overhaul

Google's request to temporarily pause an order directing it to overhaul the Play Store to give consumers more choice over how they download software, was granted by a federal judge in California. The company had argued that the October 7 injunction would harm the company and introduce "serious safety, security and privacy risks into the Android ecosystem."

Disney-Reliance Joint Venture Said to Stream Live Sports Only on Disney+ Hotstar

The Disney-Reliance business in India, including popular Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket, will only be available on Disney's Hotstar app, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Apple Requires EU Developers to List Contact Details on App Store to Comply With Digital Services Act

Apple says developers in the European Union (EU) must now provide the company with their contact details, in order to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act. This contact information will appear under individual app listings, and developers who miss the deadline will have their apps unlisted from the App Store in the EU.

Apple Business Connect Updated to Display Brand Information on Caller ID, Mail and Apple Pay

Apple Business Connect has been updated with Business Caller ID, Branded Mail, and the ability to see brand information while using Tap to Pay on iPhone. These features will be available to all businesses even if they do not have a physical presence, according to Apple.

Robinhood Launches Desktop Platform, Adds Futures and Index Options Trading to App

Robinhood has launched its desktop platform and added futures and index options trading features to its mobile app. The Menlo Park, California-based company said its desktop trading platform, dubbed 'Robinhood Legend,' will focus on active traders.

Amazon Prime Video to Introduce Ads for Subscribers in India Starting in 2025

Amazon Prime Video will introduce advertisements to its subscribers in India, starting in 2025. Subscribers in India will begin to see ads while streaming Prime Video shows and movies on the platform. Amazon Prime members who want to avoid advertisements will be able to opt for a costlier subscription option, which will be introduced in the future, according to Amazon...

October Pixel Drop Brings New Features and Updates to Pixel Phones, Tablet and Watch

Google’s October Pixel Drop brings a ton of features to Pixel smartphones, tablets and watches. Gemini makes itself felt in more places than ever before and also becomes more capable in some use cases. There is a new camera mode for the latest Pixel 9 lineup while older devices can also benefit from some audio editing features that were previously reserved for the l...

YouTube Update Brings Sleep Timer, Resizable Miniplayer And More Features

YouTube is being updated with a sleep timer, a resizable miniplayer, and the ability to fine-tune playback speed. These updates will arrive on the web interface, the YouTube mobile and TV apps, and YouTube Music. Other features expected to arrive later this year include the ability to vote on videos in playlists, creator badges, and an updated interface for Shorts o...

Instagram Rolls Out Customisable Profile Card Feature for Easy Sharing via QR Codes

Instagram has announced a new feature for creators that makes it easier and more fun for them to share their profiles with others. They can now create a two-sided digital card on the Meta-owned social media platform which matches their style courtesy of multiple customisable options, depending on their preference.

FIDO Alliance Seeks to Increase Passkeys Adoption With Draft Secure Credential Exchange Specifications

Passkeys could soon become easier to use across various platforms, thanks to new draft specifications published by the FIDO Alliance. Google, Apple, Microsoft, and password management apps like Dashlane and Bitwarden could allow users to export and import passkeys and passwords securely.

Google Reportedly Working on Redesigned Play Store Listings With Fixed Header, Install Button

Google Play Store layout will reportedly be updated to simplify app installations on Android. The current design requires users to scroll to the top of an app's listing to install it. Recent Google Play store app code suggest that the company may redesign app listing headers, making the install button accessible even when browsing through longer app descriptions.

Star Health Says It Received $68,000 Ransom Demand After Data Leak

Star Health said it had received a ransom demand of $68,000 from a hacker following a data breach of customers' medical records in September. The country's biggest health insurer has launched internal probes and taken legal action against Telegram and the hacker, whose website continues to share samples of customer data.

YouTube Reportedly Confirms Reducing Elements on the Ads as Users Claim ‘Skip Button’ Is Being Hidden

YouTube might be hiding the “skip button” that appears on its ad interface. Some users have reported that the skip button is entirely missing whereas others have found it appearing after the countdown duration has passed. The video-streaming giant has reportedly stated that the skip button is not being tampered with, however, the company is testing the reduction o...

After iOS, WhatsApp Now Rolling Out Messenger-Like Chat-Specific Theme Support on Android

After screenshots about theme support showed up a few months ago, support for themes is now finally making its way to the beta version of WhatsApp on Android. A recent report even revealed support for the same feature on iOS, so it seems that Android is not too far behind.

JioFinance App With UPI, Utility Payments and Loan Functionality Launched in India

The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitoring and investing in ...

Spotify Starts Free Streaming Option in South Korea

Spotify users in South Korea will now get access to free music and podcasts services. Users in South Korea can now sign-up for a free account to access Spotify's playlists.

Google Gemini Updated With Imagen 3 AI Model for Image Generation, Available to All Users

Google announced a significant upgrade for Gemini, its in-house artificial intelligence (AI) model, on Wednesday. The company announced that the image generation capability of the chatbot will now be handled by the Imagen 3 AI model for all users. Imagen 3 is the Mountain View-based tech giant’s latest and most capable image generation model.

Meta AI Expanded to the UK and Five Other Countries; to Be Available Within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

Meta announced the expansion of Meta AI, the company’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, to six new countries on Wednesday. The UK has been included in the list of countries which are getting access to the AI chatbot now. The social media giant also highlighted that the AI platform will be expanded to 15 more countries soon, taking the number of total s...

Facebook Gets a New Video Tab as Meta Introduces AI-Powered Video Ad Tools via Advantage+ Platform

Facebook will soon get a new video tab on its platform which will play all the different types of video formats in the same place. This announcement was made by Meta at the Advertising Week event on Tuesday. Alongside, the social media giant also introduced several new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for video-based ad creation and deployment.

Snapchat Announces Testing of Sponsored Ads in Chats and Promoted Places in Snap Map

Snapchat has announced that it will begin testing advertisement placements in two places in its app, improving customer relationship management (CRM) system integrations. It is partnering with two dining franchises and an entertainment company whose ads will be visible on the app, enabling businesses to visually engage with consumers.

Apple Updates iCloud Website With Dark Mode Support and Other New Features

Apple has updated its iCloud website. It now gets support for dark mode while also bringing new customisation options for choosing the colours of the home page. Additionally, the iCloud update also tweaks the design, layout and options in several of Apple’s apps such as Calendar, Photos, Notes and more.

Google Reportedly Working on Inline Image Editing Capability for Gemini

Google is reportedly working on improving the image generation capabilities of the Gemini chatbot. As per a new report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding an inline image editing feature to the artificial intelligence (AI) bot. The feature was spotted in the latest beta version of the Google app, and while it is reportedly being developed for smartphones, it...

US Judge Orders Google to Open Up Play Store to Competition

The injunction by US District Judge James Donato in San Francisco outlined the changes Google must undertake to open up its lucrative app store, Play, to greater competition, including making Android apps available from rival sources.

TikTok Smart+ Platform With AI-Powered Ad Campaign Automation Capabilities Launched

TikTok launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform on Monday to help advertisers easily create and deploy ads on the app. Dubbed Smart+, the AI-powered platform automates the entire ad campaign journey starting from the creative development to delivering the ad to the right audience. The platform is focused towards performance marketing and lets clients measu...

Amazon miniTV, MX Player Merged Into Amazon MX Player as an Ad-Supported Video on Demand Service

Amazon has introduced its latest ad-supported video-on-demand service dubbed Amazon MX Player. It is the result of the merger of two OTT streaming services — MX Player and Amazon miniTV. Amazon says its new streaming platform will offer content across genres and languages, while it will continue to invest in original shows and films.

WhatsApp for iOS Reportedly Rolling Out Chat Theme Feature With Options for Chat Colour, Wallpapers

WhatsApp might be rolling out a new customisation feature for iOS users. According to a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform has now started shipping a chat theme feature that will let them select from multiple options of chat colours and wallpapers to add some variety to their messaging experience. This feature was first spotted in August when the Meta-own...

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Teases Upcoming NFT-Related Feature: Everything to Know

Telegram and its founder, Pavel Durov, have hinted at the launch of an NFT-focused feature. According to Durov, Telegram will soon enable users to convert limited-edition Gifts into NFTs. These digital collectibles will be powered by the Durov-backed TON blockchain.

Google Photos’ Gemini AI-Powered Ask Photos Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users

Google Photos is reportedly receiving the much anticipated Ask Photos feature in a limited rollout the US. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature powered by Gemini was first unveiled at the Google I/O in May. Last month, the company confirmed that the feature will be shipped in early access, and as per a report, users have begun seeing the feature on their devices...

Google Showcases India-Focused AI, Payment and Safety Features at Google for India 2024 Event

Google for India 2024 event was held on Thursday and the company unveiled new features across its apps and services that are aimed at users in India. The search giant introduced enhancements to Google Pay, Google Maps, search and showcased health-related features created in collaboration with the healthcare industry.

Google’s AI Overviews Feature Reportedly Begins Showing Ads to Some Users

Google has reportedly begun showing ads on AI Overviews, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) Search experience powered by Gemini. Previously known as Search Generated Experience (SGE), the feature was launched in the US earlier this year. Then, in August, it was expanded to six more countries including India. And recently, the tech giant has started displayin...

WhatsApp Adds Private Mentions and Likes to Its Status Feature

WhatsApp has introduced a new set of features for status updates. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out new status likes and private mentions features for Android and iOS users. Likes on Status is a new way to acknowledge a contact's status update by tapping the heart emoji. With private mentions, users can now mention and tag contacts in their stat...

YouTube Announces Longer 3-Minute Duration for Shorts, Templates and More Features

Creators will now be able to create YouTube Shorts with a duration of up to three minutes, the company announced on Thursday. This change is part of a wider feature rollout which includes templates, the ability to mix YouTube videos to Shorts directly, a video-generation model powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and new ways to discover trending content on YouTube...

ChatGPT Gets a New ‘Canvas’ Interface For Writing and Coding, Offers Inline Edit Tools

ChatGPT is getting a new capability that will make it easier for humans and artificial intelligence (AI) to collaborate together on a project. Just days after hosting its annual DevDay conference in San Francisco, OpenAI announced the new Canvas interface for the chatbot. The feature opens a separate window within the platform and allows users to edit the generated co...

Gemini Nano Access Expanded to All Android Apps; Google Reportedly Adds Direct Image Sharing Support

Gemini Nano, the smaller artificial intelligence (AI) model from the Gemini family, is now being expanded to all Android developers. The AI model so far powered the AI features on first-party Google apps such as Google Messages and Pixel Recorder on compatible Pixel smartphones and the Galaxy S24 series. However, with this expansion, even third-party apps will be able...

Microsoft Copilot Updated With AI-Powered Voice and Vision Features; Recall Availability Expanded

Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI) features to Copilot, the company’s native chatbot. Announced on Tuesday, the tech giant is now adding both voice and vision capabilities to the chatbot. Alongside, the Recall feature will finally be expanded to all Windows Insider users this month. Microsoft highlighted that the new Copilot features are aimed...

Google Showcases India-Focused AI, Payment and Safety Features at Google for India 2024 Event

Google for India 2024 event was held on Thursday and the company unveiled new features across its apps and services that are aimed at users in India. The search giant introduced enhancements to Google Pay, Google Maps, search and showcased health-related features created in collaboration with the healthcare industry.

Google Lens Gets Upgraded With New Video Feature That Utilises AI Overviews to Generate Responses

Google Lens is getting a significant update and will now support video recording. Users can use this feature to capture videos about objects and places they would like to run a quick web search about. The feature was first unveiled at Google I/O earlier this year, and it uses the capabilities of the company’s in-house artificial intelligence model, Gemini.

YouTube Bringing Back Songs by Adele, Green Day and Other Artists in the US After SESAC Deal

YouTube has announced that it is bringing back music by artists such as Adele, Bob Dylan, Kendrick Lamar and others for users in the US, days after their removal from the video-streaming platform due to a legal rights dispute. It claims to have reached an agreement with the for-profit performance-rights organisation SESAC.