Airtel Partners With Blinkit for 10-Minute Home Delivery of SIM Cards in Select Indian Cities

Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Blinkit for quick deliveries of SIM cards in select cities in India. It enables customers to get doorstep deliveries of both prepaid and postpaid Airtel SIM cards by paying a nominal convenience fee. The telecom operator will also offer the facility of porting SIM cards from another service provider to Ai...

DoT Reportedly Asks Telcos to Complete Caller ID System Trials, Submit Report by April 18

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed India's top three telecom operators to complete inter-operator trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. A new report reveals that the CNAP technology, requiring additional network infrastructure for older 2G networks, will be exclusive to 4G and 5G smartphone users when it is rolled out.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Disputes US Antitrust Case in Trial Testimony

Mark Zuckerberg testified in a US antitrust trial this week. The FTC is seeking to force Meta to restructure Instagram and WhatsApp, challenging its reliance on ad revenue and its dominance in the social networking space. Meta has argued that its purchases of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 have benefited users.

Samsung Begins Global Rollout of Good Lock App for Galaxy Devices Starting With Romania: Report

Samsung is said to be rolling out its Good Lock app to all countries. According to a report, users in Romania can download the app on their Galaxy devices to gain access to its extensive suite of customisation and personalisation features. Although the app has been around for several years now, its availability was limited to around 40 countries.

Spotify Ad Exchange and Generative AI Ads Launch in India, Offers Access to Platform’s Logged-in Users

Spotify is launching its Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX) platform and advertiser-focused artificial intelligence (AI) tools in India. Announced on Monday, the new services for advertisers in the country were launched just a week after its global launch. SAX is a programmatic ad platform that automates the process of buying and placing ads on the platform.

Google Chrome Fixes 23-Year-Old Bug That Let Sites See Your Previously Visited Links

Google Chrome is set to fix a 23-year-old privacy bug that allowed malicious sites to track users' browsing history. Earlier measures partially addressed the issue, but Google says Chrome version 136, launching this month, will block exploits used to identify visited links. This update marks a significant advancement in user privacy protection.

Netflix Reportedly Testing an AI Search Engine Powered by OpenAI

Netflix is reportedly testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its platform. As per the report, the streaming giant is working on an AI-powered search engine that will replace the existing search function on the platform. It is said to be powered by OpenAI’s AI models and will let users search for content using more specific terms.

UPI Services Hit by Another Outage, NPCI Says ‘Working to Resolve the Issue’

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) services in India were severely disrupted this Saturday morning, leaving users incapable of making digital transactions, the third time within a month. The snag hits individuals and businesses across the country, disrupting an important daily service for smooth money transfers, which has become a common feature in Indian money transact...

UPI Services Hit by Another Outage, NPCI Says ‘Working to Resolve the Issue’

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) services in India were severely disrupted this Saturday morning, leaving users incapable of making digital transactions, the third time within a month. The snag hits individuals and businesses across the country, disrupting an important daily service for smooth money transfers, which has become a common feature in Indian money transact...

OpenAI Upgrades Memory in ChatGPT, Can Reference to Users’ Previous Chats

OpenAI announced an update to the Memory feature in ChatGPT on Thursday. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm is now improving the memory function so that it can not only remember certain information about users’ preferences and interests but can also remember and reference past conversations. The company said the new feature will enable the cha...

Razer PC Remote Play for Streaming Games to Mobile Devices and Windows-Based Handhelds Launched

Gaming company Razer announced the official launch of the Razer PC Remote Play platform on Thursday. First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in beta, the platform allows streaming of PC games to mobile devices such as phones and tablets, along with Windows-based handhelds. The company says it takes advantage of the full frame rate and resolution of...

Threads Reportedly Testing New Feature for Importing Social Graph, Finding Creators Followed on X

Threads is said to be testing a new feature which aims to make it easier to import the social graph from other microblogging platforms. According to a tipster, it is currently in beta and not available to all users. The feature is expected to introduce a way through which users can easily follow the same accounts on Threads as they do on X (formerly Twitter) without h...

WhatsApp Rolls Out Tappable Reactions, Video Notes for Channels and Other Features for Android, iOS

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features for Android and iOS users which bring more functionality to chats, voice calls, video calls, and Channels. As per Meta’s instant messaging platform, there is now an “Online” indicator in group chats which lets users know about others who are available for a conversation in real time. Then there are tappable re...

Canva Unveils Visual Suite 2.0 With Canva AI, Canva Sheets and Canva Code

Canva unveiled Visual Suite 2.0, a redesigned platform with new features and AI-powered tools, on Thursday. The Sydney-based visual communications platform showcased several new features under the Visual Suite 2.0 umbrella, such as Canva AI, Canva Sheets, Canva Code, Magic Charts, and Visual Suite in One Design, at Canva Create, its fourth annual event.

Meta Faces FTC Trial With Instagram, WhatsApp Breakup at Risk

The US Federal Trade Commission is targeting Meta's deals for Instagram and WhatsApp in a landmark antitrust lawsuit set to go to trial Monday, alleging that the acquisitions were illegal, should never have been approved and should be broken up.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental Will Now Power the Agentic Deep Research Feature

Google is expanding its Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental artificial intelligence (AI) model to other tools. On Tuesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that its latest Gemini model will now power the agentic Deep Research tool. This feature is currently limited to the paid subscribers of the AI platform.

Instagram is Finally Developing a Dedicated iPad App to Boost App Usage: Reportedly

Instagram is reportedly developing a dedicated iPad app, 15 years after its debut. Currently, iPad users rely on a zoomed-in version of the Instagram iPhone app or the mobile website. While Meta has not officially announced plans to develop an Instagram app for the iPad, this move could finally address user requests for better support on larger screens.

Snapchat Introduces Sponsored AI Lenses to Let Brands Create Immersive AI-Generated Experiences

Snapchat introduced a new ad format on Tuesday to let brands engage users on the platform. Dubbed Sponsored AI Lenses, it is a new tool for brands to create artificial intelligence (AI) Lenses that users on the social media app can use to click selfies and post them. The Santa Monica-based social media company has been building out its augmented reality (AR) filters o...

Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push

Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity in direct messages.

Google Brings Multimodal AI Mode Search to Google Lens, Expanding to More Users

Google announced that it is expanding its recently released AI Mode feature to more apps and users on Monday. The feature is now available in Google Lens and comes with multimodal capability. The company also said that the free subscribers of Google Labs will also get access to it. The tech giant introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) tool in early March as an ex...

WhatsApp for iOS Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature Which Prevents Media Auto-Saving

WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to improve privacy in conversations by adding another layer of security. As per a feature tracker, the new feature, dubbed Advanced Chat Privacy, implements several changes which restrict the automatic saving of media shared by the user on the recipient device.

Gemini Live Screen and Video Sharing Features Rolling Out to Google Pixel 9, Samsung Galaxy S25 Series

Google is rolling out the screen and video sharing features in Gemini Live to the Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 series. The Mountain View-based tech giant previewed the features at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 last month. These features were developed by Google DeepMind as part of Project Astra, and offer real-time video processing capability to users.

ByteDance Confirms US Talks on TikTok After Trump Gives 75-Day Extension for Deal to Save App

ByteDance confirmed it’s in discussions with the US government about plans to keep TikTok running in the US. For the second time now, US President Donald Trump extended a deadline for the Chinese company to divest the app’s American operations. The latest extension permits the president to give a “one-time extension of not more than 90 days.

Microsoft’s Copilot AI Upgraded With Memory, Podcasts and Agentic Features

Microsoft announced several new features for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Copilot, last week. The Redmond-based tech giant said that these features will enable the AI chatbot to deliver a more personalised experience to users. Some of the new features were previously available only on the web client, and are now being expanded to its mobile and Windows de...

WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing New Mute and Camera Off Buttons for Audio, Video Calls

WhatsApp is said to be testing new features for its Android app to improve the overall audio and video calling experience. According to claims by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is developing a new feature which lets users mute their microphone before accepting a voice call. Meanwhile, it is testing emoji reactions for video calls and the ability to ...

YouTube Shorts to Get Revamped Video Editor, AI Stickers and More Creator Tools

YouTube is set to launch a revamped video editor and tools to simplify content creation. Users can sync video edits to music beats or add image stickers from their gallery. AI-generated stickers using prompts will also be added to the in-app video editor. Additionally, Shorts templates will credit the original creator, when a new video using a template is created.

Amazon Testing ‘Buy for Me’ Agentic Feature to Let Users Purchase Products From Other Websites

Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can purchase products from other websites on the users’ behalf. Announced on Thursday, the “Buy for Me” feature is currently available in beta to select users via its Android and iOS apps. The e-commerce giant says that it is an agentic feature which is powered by native and third-party AI models.

Google Explains How Its Gemini Integration in Photos App Lets Users Find Photos With Prompts

Nearly a year after unveiling its Ask Photos feature at the I/O developer conference in May 2024, Google has finally shed some light on how the feature will work. It was introduced as an extension for Google Photos which allows the on-device Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to access a user's images and answer queries about them.

Spotify Unveils New Ad Manager Platform, AI-Powered Tools for Advertisers

Spotify introduced a suite of new ad solutions on Wednesday at the Spotify Advance event in New York. The biggest highlight is the new programmatic advertising platform dubbed Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX), which will offer advertisers access to the music streaming platform’s engaged and logged-in users. Alongside, the company is also introducing a new ad manager and it...

Netflix TV App Updated With Multilingual Audio Support for All Movies, TV Shows

Netflix's TV app now supports multilingual viewing, letting users select from all available languages for audio and subtitles while watching a TV show or movies. This update enables language selection across the entire catalogue, bringing the TV viewing experience on par with mobile devices and PCs.

Amazon Submits Bid to Buy TikTok, Adding 11th Hour Intrigue to Acquisition Drama

Amazon.com became the latest big name to jump into the fray, submitting a bid to the White House to buy out a business once valued at $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,13,272 crore).

Adobe Adds New Features to Premiere Pro and After Effects, Makes Generative Extend Generally Available

Adobe is rolling out several new features for Premiere Pro and After Effects. Announced on Wednesday, these features will be showcased at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2025 in Las Vegas. The company says it took feedback from professional editors and motion designers and is now introducing artificial intelligence (AI) workflow features and improv...

Google Updating Gmail to Allow Enterprise Users to Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails Across Platforms

Google is enabling its enterprise users to easily send end-to-end encrypted emails via Gmail. Announced on Wednesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant said that it has made progress in implementing the Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) protocol in an easier way to allow users to send encrypted email to others on Gmail as well as on other email cl...

Ghibli Effect: ChatGPT Usage Hits Record After Rollout of Viral Feature

OpenAI image-generation tool led to a record surge in ChatGPT users owing to the frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art. Global app downloads and weekly active users on the ChatGPT app grew 11 percent and five percent, respectively.

OpenAI Said to Be Expanding Deep Research AI Agent in ChatGPT to Free Tier

OpenAI is said to be planning to expand its Deep Research feature to the users on the free tier of ChatGPT. The feature was introduced in February as an agentic tool that can autonomously conduct multi-step research on complex topics by looking for relevant information on the Internet. It is currently only available to the paid subscribers of ChatGPT.

OpenAI Expands GPT-4o-Powered Image Generation Feature in ChatGPT to All Users

OpenAI expanded its image-generation feature powered by the GPT-4o model to all users on Tuesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) image generation capability was first rolled out to the paid subscribers of ChatGPT last month, and now even those on the free tier can access it. However, the free users will get limited usage with a high rate limit added.

Apple Hit With $162 Million French Antitrust Fine Over Privacy Tool

French antitrust regulators levied a fine of EUR 150 million ($162.4 million or roughly Rs. 1,389 crore) on Apple this week. The head of the French Competition Authority dismissed worries that the decision would prompt retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap fines on EU countries fining US companies.

Google Chrome Update Fixes Zero-Day Security Flaw That Targeted Media, Government and Educational Institutions

Google has patched a critical security flaw in its Chrome browser that allowed attackers to bypass protections. Discovered by Kaspersky’s GReAT team, the vulnerability reportedly targeted media, educational, and government entities. Chrome users should update their browsers promptly, while updates for other Chromium-based browsers are expected to arrive soon.

OpenAI to Add Support for Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to Connect ChatGPT With External Data Hubs

OpenAI, the San Francisco-based AI firm, is adding support for Anthropic’s open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) across its products. Company CEO Sam Altman announced on Wednesday that the Agents software development kit (SDK) is now offering MCP support, and several other products in the pipeline will soon adopt it as well.

Google to Ramp Up Android Security With New Features for App Developers

Google is introducing measures to combat malicious and fraudulent apps on the Play Store. These include improved pre-review checks for developers, enhancing the Play Integrity API to block harmful apps outside the store, and expanded live threat detection to spot fake financial apps. Additionally, new badges will validate specific app categories, to ensure greater sec...

Nothing Could Introduce Subscription Model for Essential Space Features on Nothing Phone 3a Series: Report

Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro, launched by Carl Pei's UK-based firm, feature an Essential key linked to the Essential Space app. This app provides AI-powered functionalities like Camera Capture, now rolling out. A report hints at the possible introduction of a subscription model for accessing some Essential Space features in the future.

Instagram Pulls Back Content Notes Feature for Posts and Reels Due to Low Adoption

Instagram is pulling back a feature from its app which was initially aimed at making the platform a more “fun and social” experience. Content Notes, introduced less than a year ago, lets users add notes to individual posts, photo carousels, and Reels which are only visible for a limited time and only to others followed by the uploader.

Character AI Introduces Parental Insights Feature, Provides Information About Teenagers’ In-App Activities

Character AI, the California-based artificial intelligence (AI) platform, introduced a new safety feature on Tuesday. Dubbed Parental Insights, the feature is aimed at the platform’s users under the age of 18. These users can add a parent or guardian’s email address, and the platform will send them a summary of their teen’s activity.

Nothing Phone 3a Series' Essential Space Hub Updated With Camera Capture Feature

Nothing is rolling out an update to its AI-powered hub, Essential Space, featured in the newly launched Phone 3a and 3a Pro. The update introduces a Camera Capture feature that allows users to snap photos and extract key details using optical character recognition. Nothing says it plans to roll out more features for Essential Space in the coming months.

Apple Said to Have Staved Off EU Fine After Making Changes to Its Browser Options on iPhone

Apple is set to stave off a possible fine and an EU order over its browser options on iPhones. The EU decision will come amid tensions with US President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap tariffs against countries that levy fines against US companies.

Swiggy Instamart Launches 10-Minute Smartphone Delivery Service in Select Indian Cities

Swiggy Instamart has announced a fast delivery service for smartphones in India. The quick delivery platform will sell smartphones from brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi to customers in select locations. The service will likely be rolled out to more areas eventually. Customers can order the latest iPhone 16e on the instant delivery platform for quick del...

Netflix Now Supports Streaming HDR10+ Content on AV1-Enabled TVs, Streaming Devices

Netflix now supports HDR10+ streaming, delivering dynamic and accurate picture quality with better contrast, vibrant colours, and greater detail for eligible subscribers. The platform plans to expand its HDR10+ content catalogue. Additionally, Netflix utilizes the AV1 media codec for efficient bandwidth usage on compatible devices, enhancing the overall streaming expe...

iOS 18.4 RC Rolls Out to Beta Testers as Apple Prepares for Stable Release

iOS 18.4 release candidate is rolling out to beta testers, ahead of the stable release. The iOS 18.4 update introduces seven new emoji, Priority Notifications, CarPlay enhancements, Visual Intelligence shortcuts, and expanded Apple Intelligence support in more languages and regions, including the EU. Users can also set default apps in additional categories on iOS 18.4...

WhatsApp for iOS Reportedly Developing Ability to Share Music on Status Updates via Spotify

WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app aimed at making sharing music on status updates easier. According to claims by a feature tracker, it was spotted within the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS and enables users to share music from Spotify on their status updates.

Google Reportedly Rolling Out Gemini Live Video and Screen-Sharing Features

Google is reportedly rolling out its two major Gemini features — live video and screen-sharing. The Mountain View-based tech giant first unveiled these features at Google I/O 2024. Developed by Google DeepMind under Project Astra, these features come with live multimodal data processing capabilities and allows the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to answer queri...

Google Rolling Out AI-Powered ‘Most Relevant’ Search Results Feature for Gmail

Google began rolling out a new improvement for Gmail on Thursday that will help users find relevant emails easier than before. Dubbed ‘Most Relevant’, this new search result sorting feature uses artificial intelligence (AI) to bring those emails that might be more important than others to the top, ditching the traditional chronological order.

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Support for Motion Photos on Android

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature to support motion photo sharing in chats and channels. This would allow users to share short clips with audio and video captured by certain smartphones when taking photos. Spotted on the latest Android beta, the feature is also expected to enable iPhone users to see them as Live Photos on WhatsApp for iOS in the future.

IPL 2025 Live Streaming for Free: How to Watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match on Mobile and Smart TV

IPL 2025 is here, and it will feature 74 matches in total this year, which will be played in 13 different cities in India. The IPL 2025 season has already kickstarted, and the tournament will end on May 25, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the IPL 2025 live streaming details: all the match details, full schedule, how to watch it for free, and more.

WhatsApp Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Rewrite Feature, Two-Way Voice Chats with Meta AI

WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on two new artificial intelligence (AI) features that could offer newer ways of interacting with the app. As per the report, the instant messaging platform is working on an AI-powered Rewrite feature that can transform a typed message across different styles. The feature is also said to proofread users’ messages before they...

Anthropic Upgrades Claude AI Chatbot With Web Search Capability

Anthropic announced the rollout of the web search functionality for Claude on Thursday. The San Francisco-based AI firm released the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in March 2023, but so far, it could not access the Internet to find real-time information, and only had to rely on its internal knowledge database.

Google Rolling Out AI-Powered ‘Most Relevant’ Search Results Feature for Gmail

Google began rolling out a new improvement for Gmail on Thursday that will help users find relevant emails easier than before. Dubbed ‘Most Relevant’, this new search result sorting feature uses artificial intelligence (AI) to bring those emails that might be more important than others to the top, ditching the traditional chronological order.

Gemini Is Getting Upgraded With Audio Overview and Canvas Features

Gemini is getting two new artificial intelligence (AI) features, Google announced on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant is adding Canvas, an interactive space that lets human users and AI collaborate on projects involving documents and coding-related tasks. Another feature making its way to Gemini is Audio Overview, which lets users generate an engaging podca...

Meta AI Finally Rolling Out in Europe, to Offer Limited Features at First

Meta AI is finally rolling out in European countries. The company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will be available to users in the European Union (EU) nearly 1.5 years after it was first launched. This comes nearly eight months after the Menlo Park-based tech giant stated that the rollout of its AI services in the region will be delayed due to requests from ...

Google Messages Reportedly Developing ‘Delete for Everyone’ Feature for Android

Google Messages is said to be developing a new feature for Android which could potentially make it easier to deal with accidentally sent messages. According to a report, a new remote delete functionality was discovered following an APK teardown of the app’s beta build and it could soon make its way to the Messages app, enabling users to delete messages for everyone ...

Apple's Passwords App Had a Security Flaw That Exposed Users to Phishing Attacks for Three Months

Apple introduced a standalone Passwords app last year with the iOS 18 update, replacing the previous option in the Settings menu. However, it had a critical security flaw, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks from attackers on the same Wi-Fi network. Apple has now revealed that the issue was resolved three months after iOS 18 was launched.

Zoom AI Companion Is Being Upgraded With Agentic Capabilities and New AI Features

Zoom unveiled multiple new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its AI Companion on Monday. The company’s AI-powered assistant is now getting agentic capabilities with new skills, agent integration, and models. The company says that the AI Companion will soon be able to execute tasks on behalf of the user and manage multi-step actions using reasoning and memory...

WhatsApp for iOS Could Soon Let Users Add Their Instagram Profile Links to Accounts

WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which could let users add links of their social media accounts to the user profile. According to claims by a feature tracker, the feature was spotted within the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS and it may be available to some beta testers. It is said to initially allow users to add only their Insta...

WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud

WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be created for users, t...

Samsung Game Booster+ App With Controller Key Remapping Reportedly Available in Korea

Samsung has reportedly launched a new Game Booster+ app for Galaxy phone users which adds more options for gamers. The app is currently available in South Korea, as per reports. It is said to offer controller key remapping, applying GPU settings through the Game Booster, and classify an uncategorised app as a game. The new Game Booster+ app is said to be introduced a...

UK's CMA Raises Concerns About Apple and Google's Mobile Browsers

A final report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) independent inquiry group said the mobile browser market, dominated by Apple and Google, was not working well for consumers and businesses. Following provisional findings published in November, the CMA opened an investigation under its new powers in January.

Snapchat Introduces New AI-Powered Video Lenses to Paid Subscribers

Snapchat introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature on Thursday that uses its in-house foundational video models. Dubbed AI video Lenses, the new Lens format combines Augmented Reality (AR) and generative AI elements to create unique and immersive video effects. Currently, these features are only available on the platform’s premium subscription tier.

Google Addresses Slowdown Issues in Messages; ‘Significantly’ Improves Media Receiving Performance

Google has addressed several issues within its Messages app which caused it to suffer “slowdowns and failures”. The Mountain View-based technology giant says its team has been actively working to fix the problems and has rolled out several recent updates aimed at improving the media receiving performance “significantly”.

WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Let Users Turn Off Camera Before Video Calls

WhatsApp is developing a new functionality which may provide users with more choice when it comes to picking up video calls, according to a new report. The instant message platform is said to be testing a new option which offers the choice of turning off the device’s camera before picking up the video call. The in-development WhatsApp feature was reportedly discover...

Apple Releases iOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2 Updates to Fix Security Flaw That Enabled 'Extremely Sophisticated Attack'

Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, addressing a vulnerability exploited by hackers to target individuals. This marks the third major security flaw patched by Apple this year. Eligible iPhone, iPad, and Mac users are urged to update to the latest versions, which include fixes for the browser engine, enhancing overall security and ...

Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature

Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow users to protect thems...

Apple, Meta Said to Face Modest Fines Over DMA Breaches in EU

Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching the DMA acts. The EU antitrust enforcer is focused on making sure the companies comply with the law rather than sanctioning them, the sources said, explaining the rationale for modest fines.

Elon Musk Blames X Outage on Cyberattack

Elon Musk has claimed that the reason why X went down intermittently on Monday was a strong cyberattack. His comments drew skepticism from cybersecurity specialists, who pointed out that attacks of this nature — called denials of service — have repeatedly been executed by small groups or individuals.

Grok AI Chatbot Can Now Be Accessed in the Replies of Posts on X

Grok can now be summoned in the top level replies on posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), and the chatbot will respond to users. When the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is tagged in the reply to a post, it already comes with the contextual understanding of the content, and can answer queries to even the vaguely worded prompts.

DuckDuckGo Introduces AI-Assisted Answers On Its Search Engine, Upgrades Duck.ai Chatbot

DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused web browser, announced the rollout of AI-assisted answers on its search engine last week. The feature was so far available in beta, but now the company is releasing it to all users. With this, users will be able to see an artificial intelligence (AI) generated summary of their searched query, similar to Google’s AI Overviews feature.

Google Renaming Gemini Extensions to ‘Apps’, Powers It With Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking

Google is making a couple of changes to Gemini. Announced on Friday, one of the changes is focused on the lexicon of Gemini tools, while the other improves the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot’s capability of connecting with different apps. The company is currently rolling out this update to all Google Workspace accounts, although the renaming effort applies to ...

US Said to be Mulling DeepSeek Ban from Government Devices

US officials are reportedly worried about DeepSeek's handling of user data, which the company says it stores in servers located in China. A total of 21 state attorneys general have urged the US Congress to bar DeepSeek installation on government devices.

1Password Update Adds Ability to Add Locations to Items With Corresponding Map View

1Password has launched a new feature to simplify accessing passwords and codes based on location. The latest iOS and Android versions of 1Password now support adding location information to items. Relevant items will appear when users are in specific locations, and users can view item locations on a map.

Amazon Prime Video Begins Testing AI-Aided Dubbing for Some Movies and Shows

Amazon Prime Video is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users watch AI-generated dubbed content. Announced on Wednesday, the streaming platform said the pilot programme will allow viewers to watch titles that previously did not have dubbing available in select countries and regions. During the pilot run, the company will only offer a sel...

Digg to Make Comeback as Co-Founder Rose, Reddit's Ohanian Bet on AI-Driven Revival

Rose and Ohanian, who acquired Digg for an undisclosed sum, said on Wednesday they aim to revive the platform by leveraging their social media expertise, restoring its nostalgic early interface.

Google Launches Gemini-Powered AI Mode for Search, Expands AI Overviews to More Users

Google Search received a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed AI Mode on Wednesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant was reportedly internally testing this feature last month, and has now rolled it out to a limited number of users. The AI Mode will offer responses on complex topics, and search queries that are multi-faceted and could take a user multiple ...

YouTube Launches Premium Lite Plan With Ad-Free Streaming of ‘Most’ Videos, No YouTube Music Subscription

YouTube on Wednesday (March 5) announced the launch of a new subscription plan which becomes the most affordable way to watch ad-free content on the video-streaming platform. Dubbed Premium Lite, its pilot has commenced which offers ad-free streaming of “most videos” on YouTube and is priced at $7.99 (roughly Rs. 695) per month. Currently limited to the US, YouTub...

WhatsApp Said to Be Working On a Redesigned Meta AI Interface on Android

WhatsApp for Android might soon get a redesigned Meta AI interface. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is making several changes to the way users access and use the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The new interface is said to offer an automatic voice mode, and it comes with prompt suggestions to help users get started.

Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot for Windows App Update With New UI to Windows Insiders

Microsoft has announced the rollout of a new update for the Copilot for Windows app. Testers registered with the Windows Insider Program can download the update via the Microsoft Store, through which they can access the changes. It includes a new user interface (UI) which introduces a side panel featuring all the conversations with the artificial intelligence (AI) cha...

Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android

Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is available in the Find My ...

Gemini for iOS Updated With Six New Lockscreen Widgets, Control Centre Access

Gemini for iOS received a new update on Monday that introduced multiple new lockscreen widgets for the artificial intelligence (AI) app. There are six lockscreen widgets in total that iPhone users can set to quickly access specific features of the Gemini app without having to unlock the device first. Alongside the widgets, Google has also added Control Centre access f...

Tencent’s AI Bot Passes DeepSeek as China’s Favorite on iPhones

Tencent Holdings’s Yuanbao became the most downloaded iPhone app in China this week. It overtook DeepSeek to claim the position. With this, Tencent has stolen a march on rivals like Alibaba and Baidu, which have made bigger bets on AI than the Shenzhen company.

YouTube Reportedly Working on Netflix-Like Redesign to Compete With Amazon Prime Video

YouTube is reportedly redesigning its smart TV app to show more third party content. The new version will feature paid content from other services on the home page for easy discovery. Similar to Amazon Prime Video, users can view and subscribe to third-party services within the app. YouTube already offers ad-free video streaming and, for US customers, the option to pa...

Uber for Teens Service With Parental Control Features Begins Rolling Out in India

Uber for Teens service has started rolling out in India. The San Francisco-based transportation tech platform first launched the safety service for teenagers in 2023 in the US, and has so far expanded it to more than 50 countries. The feature lets parents and guardians set up an Uber account for their teenagers of ages between 13 and 17 so that they can book a ride us...

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Joins Frank McCourt’s Bid for TikTok

Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit and a venture capitalist, has joined his bid to acquire TikTok's US operations. The former Los Angeles Dodgers owner and his partners submitted a bid for TikTok in early January, as a deadline approached that would require ByteDance to sell the app to a US owner or face a ban.

Google Previews Live Video and Screen-Sharing Features With Gemini Live at MWC 2025

Google is showcasing two new Gemini features at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The Mountain View-based tech giant will also be rolling out the Live Video and screen-sharing features to the paid subscribers later this month. Live Video will let users have a video conversation while interacting with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in the Gemini ...

Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May Following Emergence of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft has announced that it is shutting down Skype — its legacy video-conferencing platform — starting May 5, 2025. Debuted in 2003, it was known for its Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)-based video telephony, video-conferencing and voice calling capabilities which led to its acquisition by the Redmond-based technology company in 2011.

Apple Adds Age Assurance Features for Improved Privacy, Revamps Child Account Setup Process

Apple has announced that it is streamlining the setup of Child Accounts and enhancing parental control features. The company aims to minimize data collection by developers while verifying app users' ages. Apple will introduce additional age categories for ratings, ensuring precise categorisation for apps designed for younger users. Developers will also be required to ...

Microsoft Copilot App for macOS Released; iPhone and iPad Apps Get Updates

Microsoft finally launched its Copilot app for macOS on Thursday. The Redmond-based tech giant had previously launched the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot platform for iOS and iPadOS, and now Mac users will also be able to access the app natively. Similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT app for Mac, users can activate Microsoft's AI chatbot with a shortcut command.

OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.5 AI Model in Research Preview, Its ‘Best Model for Chat Yet’

OpenAI released a research preview of GPT-4.5 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Thursday. The successor to the GPT-4o model arrives with improvements in natural conversations, reasoning, and coding. Calling it “our largest and best model for chat yet,” the AI firm highlighted that the company scaled up both pre-training and post-training with this model.

DeepSeek Rushes to Launch New AI Model as China Goes All In

Deepseek is accelerating the launch of the successor to January's R1 model, according to three people familiar with the company. The company says it hopes the new model will produce better coding and be able to reason in languages beyond English.

Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Alexa+ With Upgraded Capabilities, to Roll Out Next Month

Amazon finally introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) version of its voice assistant on Wednesday. Dubbed Alexa+, it now comes with contextual understanding, can better control smart home appliances, is personalised to a user’s behaviour, and also gets agentic capabilities. Alexa+ will be available as a standalone service as well as bundled with Amazon Prime su...

WhatsApp Reportedly Developing UPI Lite Functionality for Quick Low-Value Transactions

WhatsApp may be developing a UPI Lite functionality for users, according to a report. It is speculated to simplify the payment process by enabling them to carry out transactions without entering the PIN. Similar to other platforms, WhatsApp’s in-development feature was spotted following an APK teardown of a beta version of the app and it may work for low-value trans...

Adobe Photoshop App for iPhone With Firefly-Powered Generative Fill Announced

Adobe Photoshop app was launched on Tuesday for iPhone users globally. It takes some of the most nifty editing features provided by the US-based software company in its desktop application and brings them to its iOS app, enabling a mobile editing experience. Users can take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) features such as Generative Fill and Generative Expand...

Microsoft Testing a Free, Ad-Supported Version of Microsoft 365 Desktop Apps

Microsoft is testing an ad-supported free tier for the Microsoft 365 Copilot or Office apps. Typically, these apps are only accessible to those who purchase the Microsoft 365 subscription. However, some users are now seeing an option to opt for a free version that offers limited features and ads. Currently, the Redmond-based tech giant is only offering three apps, Wor...

Airtel and Apple Partner to Bring Apple TV+, Apple Music Services to Postpaid and Wi-Fi Users

Bharti Airtel announced a strategic partnership with Apple on Monday to bring access to Apple TV+ to its home Wi-Fi and postpaid users. The telecom service provider said that all Airtel Xstream Fiber users and postpaid mobile users can now access the entire content library of the Apple TV+ on opting for plans starting at Rs. 999.

Apple Vision Pro to Get Apple Intelligence Support, Spatial Gallery App With visionOS 2.4 in April

Apple Vision Pro will be updated with Apple Intelligence features in April, as announced on Friday. The mixed reality headset will receive these AI features with the next visionOS update. Apple is also introducing a new Spatial Gallery app for curated content and an iPhone app to manage app downloads on the Vision Pro. Additionally, a Guest User mode will allow the he...

Google Pay Reportedly Levies Convenience Fees on Bill Payments via Credit and Debit Cards

Google Pay is now levying convenience fees on bill payments made via credit and debit cards, according to a report. Until now, the unified payments interface (UPI) platform was charging users Rs. 3 as a service fee on mobile recharges. However, it will now reportedly also levy a charge, in addition to the goods and service tax (GST), on utility bill payments for servi...

WhatsApp Faces EU Tech Rules After Reaching Very Large Platform Status

WhatsApp has hit a user criterion set out in landmark EU tech rules, the unit owned by Meta Platforms said, meaning it is required to do more to tackle online illegal and harmful content.

Instagram Rolls Out Testimonials Which Lets Creators Get Paid by Writing Endorsements

Instagram on Thursday announced a new avenue for creators to earn money through partnership advertisements called Testimonials. It is a type of content which a brand posts in collaboration with a creator for the promotion for a product or service. Such ads are featured on the creator’s Instagram handle in the form of videos or written-only text. The social media pla...

Amazon Appstore for Android to Shut Down in August; Amazon Coins to Be Discontinued

Amazon Appstore will be discontinued later this year, 14 years after it was launched for Android devices. Alongside this, Amazon will also wind down its Amazon Coins digital currency programme used for app purchases. While the app store won’t be available for download on Android devices, it will continue to function on Amazon's own devices, including Fire tablets an...

Google Chrome for iOS Is Getting a ‘Search Screen with Google Lens’ Feature

Google Chrome and the Google app for iOS are getting a new visual lookup feature. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature uses Google Lens to let users run visual queries on whatever is visible on the screen. The new search feature works similarly to Circle to Search which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to let users perform several actions such as looking up elemen...

Instagram Rolls Out Message Translation, Easy Music Sharing and More for DMs

Instagram on Wednesday announced new features for direct messages (DMs). It adds the capability of translating messages in different languages in 1:1 chats, enables users to schedule messages, and makes it easier to share music with others without leaving the chat window. And while Instagram previously allowed users to pin up to three chat threads at the top of the DM...

Apple’s AI-Powered Image Playground App Reportedly Has Bias Issues

Apple’s Image Playground app is said to have some bias issues. A machine learning scientist recently shared several outputs generated using the artificial intelligence (AI) app and claimed that it contained incorrect skin tone and hair texture on several occasions. These inaccuracies were also said to be paired with specific racial stereotypes, adding to the problem...

OnePlus 13 Partners Instagram to Add Night Mode to In-App Camera

OnePlus 13 users can now utilise Night Mode from the built-in camera app while capturing images on Instagram. The smartphone maker worked with Instagram to bring this low-light photography feature to the platform. Users can now take better photos in low light without switching apps. The company has yet to announce whether this feature will be available on its other ha...

Google Reportedly Teases New Features to Gemini Advanced Users, Removes Older Gemini 1.5 Models

Google teased several new artificial intelligence (AI) features to Gemini Advanced subscribers on Tuesday. As per the report, these features include an AI video generation tool as well as agentic tools. However, there is no news on when these features could be shipped to users. Meanwhile, the Mountain View-based tech giant is said to be rolling out the Gemini 2.0 Pro ...

Google App Reportedly Prepares New Shortcut Ahead of New Search 'AI Mode'

Google Search’s purported artificial intelligence (AI) mode could reportedly get a new icon. As per the report, a new icon resembling the Gemini Live feature was spotted in the latest beta of the Google app. This is said to be the new icon the Mountain View-based tech giant will use for the Search app’s AI-enabled interface.

Reliance Jio Offers Complimentary JioHotstar Subscription With Rs. 949 Prepaid Recharge Plan

Reliance Jio now offers a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with one of its prepaid recharge plans. The new streaming platform was created by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar and was launched by JioStar last week. It combines the content library of the two over-the-top (OTT) platforms, in addition to hosting content from various international stu...

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming: How to Watch Pakistan vs New Zealand Match on Mobile and Smart TV for Free

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is here, and it will feature 15 matches in Pakistan and Dubai. Team India will have three matches in Dubai. The final will take place on March 9, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the ICC Champions Trophy live streaming details, India-centric match details, full schedule, and more.

Google Reportedly Working On a Conversation Summaries Feature for Gemini Live

Google is reportedly working on a new feature for Gemini Live, which will make it easier to track the conversations users have with the chatbot. As per the report, Google is developing a new conversation summaries button that will convert the two-way voice conversation into a comprehensive paragraph-style report with bullet points.

Spotify Music Pro Plan With AI Remixing, Exclusive Features in Development: Report

Spotify Music Pro is set to launch as a more expensive subscription tier, offering higher-quality audio streaming and AI-powered exclusive features, according to a Bloomberg report. Spotify is also negotiating with partners to provide concert ticket presales as part of this plan. Rivals like Tidal and Apple Music already offer lossless audio, and Spotify Music Pro cou...

OpenAI Board Rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 Billion Offer

OpenAI has rejected Elon Musk's bid for OpenAI. Musk's lawyer Marc Toberoff, in a statement, responded that OpenAI is putting control of the for-profit enterprise up for sale, and said the move will "enrich its certain board members rather than the charity.”

New Downloads of DeepSeek Suspended in South Korea, Data Protection Agency Says

New downloads of DeepSeek have temporarily been suspended in South Korea. The AI firm was not in compliance with certain personal data protection guidelines in the country, prompting the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) to take the action.

Apple Reportedly Considering Monetising Maps App via Search Advertising

Apple is reportedly considering monetising its Maps app. As per a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to replicate Google Maps’ business model and offer search advertising to businesses. The company is said to prominently feature its clients in the Maps app’s search results. The tech giant is reportedly exploring this option to increase revenue gene...

SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records

SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.

Reliance-Disney Said to Stop Completely Free IPL Cricket Streaming in India

The Reliance-Disney joint venture will no longer offer completely free streaming for IPL cricket matches. The decision to change the terms of streaming the Indian Premier League (IPL) comes after Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance and Walt Disney combined their India media assets in an $8.5 billion (roughly Rs. 73,787 crore) merger last year.

TikTok Returns on Apple, Google US App Stores as President Trump Delays Ban

US President Donald Trump has delayed a ban on TikTok. Owing to the development, the app has returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google. Although TikTok resumed service after Trump's assurances, Google and Apple kept the app removed from their US app stores.

Telegram Adds AI-Powered Custom Sticker Search and Video Improvements

Telegram added several new features to its platform on Thursday. The instant messaging platform is now expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) sticker search capability to show custom stickers created by the community. Additionally, there are several video-based upgrades. Users can now copy and share video links in the app with a specific time stamp. Telegram chann...

Apple TV for Android App Now Available on Google Play, to Allow Access to Apple Originals

The Apple TV app for Android devices is now available on Google Play. The Cupertino-based tech giant is also rolling out the Apple TV+ subscription and the Major League Soccer (MLS) Season Pass to Android users with the app. The streaming platform, which was launched in November 2019, arrived on Google TV in 2021, and nearly six years later has become available on And...

OpenAI Says it Does Not Use Indian Media Groups' Content to Train ChatGPT, Court Filing Shows

OpenAI is seeking to stop Indian media groups from joining a copyright lawsuit against it. The company has denied that it uses content from Indian media to train ChatGPT. The filing relates to a lawsuit by Indian news agency ANI last year, which alleges that ChatGPT uses its published content without permission to help train its AI chatbot.

WhatsApp for iOS Could Soon Get a Feature to Let Users Add Instagram Profile Links

WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for its iOS app that will allow users to add their Instagram profile links to their account. As per the claims by a feature tracker, the feature is aimed at letting users showcase their social media profiles in the same space to let their contacts easily connect with them.

Instagram Brings Teen Accounts With Additional Protections to Users in India

Instagram's Teen Accounts feature is being rolled out in India to improve the safety of younger users. It restricts account functionalities for underage users and requires parental consent for certain settings. Parents of users aged 16 and above can enable supervision features, and offensive words and phrases will be filtered out of messages and comments.

Microsoft Said to Be Adjusting Office-Teams Pricing to Avoid EU Antitrust Fine

Microsoft is mulling if it can widen the price difference between the software sold without the app and its Office product sold with Teams to avert a possible EU antitrust fine. The move comes five years after Salesforce-owned Slack complained to the European Commission about Microsoft's tying of Teams with Office.

How to Unlock the Butterflies Lens on Snapchat?

Snapchat's Butterflies Lens is a popular augmented reality effect that adds animated butterflies to your photos and videos, creating a whimsical and enchanting look. Unlocking this lens is easy and can be done in multiple ways. You can search for "Paper Butterflies" in the Lens Explorer, scan a Snapcode linked to the lens, or tap on the lens name when you see a friend...

South Korea Spy Agency Says DeepSeek 'Excessively' Collects Personal Data

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it sent an official notice to government agencies last week urging them to take security precautions over the DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence (AI) app.

Gemini With Imagen 3 Will Let Google Workspace Users Generate Images of People

Google Workspace users will now be able to generate images of people using Gemini, the company announced on Friday. The new capability is part of the Mountain View-based tech giant’s recent Workspace update that also adds a couple of other artificial intelligence (AI) features. Interestingly, the tech giant rolled back Gemini’s ability to generate images with peop...

TikTok to Let US Android Users Download App via Kits on its Website

Apple and Google have not reinstated TikTok to their app stores since a US law took effect on January 19 requiring its Chinese owner ByteDance either to sell it on national security grounds or face a ban.

Honor Announces Integration of DeepSeek-R1 AI Model With Yoyo Assistant in China

Honor, the Chinese smartphone brand, announced the integration of its Yoyo virtual assistant with the DeepSeek-R1 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Saturday. The company claimed to have become the first Android manufacturer to offer the AI model in its devices. With this, the company's native assistant will be able to tap into the capabilities of the reasoning mod...

Google Photos to Add SynthID AI Watermark to Images Enhanced With Magic Editor

Google Photos is getting a new functionality that will allow people to check whether an image was enhanced using artificial intelligence (AI) or not. Images edited using Reimagine in Magic Editor will be labelled using SynthID, a watermarking technology by the Mountain View-based tech giant. The label can be viewed within the “About this image” section of the imag...

Mistral Introduces Le Chat AI Assistant Apps on iOS and Android

Mistral released iOS and Android apps for its Le Chat artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on Thursday. The Paris-based AI firm’s chatbot was earlier available only as a web client but is now being pushed across more platforms. Powered by Mistral’s large language models (LLMs), Le Chat can answer general queries, perform web searches, accept multimodal input, ge...

Zepto, Skoda Partner to Offer Kylaq Test Drives in 10 Minutes in India

Zepto has partnered with German automaker Skoda’s Indian arm to offer test drives of its newest compact SUV in India, the Skoda Kylaq. The hyperlocal delivery platform has released a commercial teasing its new service which enables customers to experience test drives of the vehicles in just 10 minutes. This announcement comes amidst reports that Zepto will offer qui...

Zomato to Rebrand as 'Eternal', Unveils New Logo

Zomato has said that it will be rebranding the company to 'Eternal'. "We thought of publicly renaming the company when something beyond Zomato became a significant driver of our future," Founder Deepinder Goyal said in a letter to shareholders.

Dor Play App With Support for 20+ OTT Subscriptions, 300+ Live TV Channels Launched in India

Dor Play application was launched in India on Thursday for Android and iOS users by Streambox Media. The application offers access to more than 20 OTT platforms as well as over 300 live TV channels. Users can subscribe to the newly launched app instead of individually signing up for each streaming service or channel.

SparkCat Crypto Stealer Malware Infected Multiple Apps on Play Store, App Store

Security researchers have discovered several apps on the App Store and Google Play infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer malware. The apps contained a malicious SDK using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal "crypto wallet recovery phrases" from users' screenshots. Notably, this is the first time such cryptocurrency-stealing malware has been detected on Ap...

Google Expands Gemini 2.0 Rollout With Flash Thinking, Agentic and Pro Models

Google announced the availability of several Gemini 2.0 artificial intelligence (AI) models on Wednesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant is rolling out its Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental AI model to mobile apps and the web client. Alongside this, an agentic version of the AI model is also being rolled out that can interact with certain apps.

Google's Quick Share Feature Updated With Ability to Continue Transfers Without Direct Connection

Google Quick Share has been updated with a feature that enables uninterrupted file transfers, previously exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It allows file transfers even if the direct connection between sender and receiver is lost, using a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to complete the transfer.

Meta to Show Labels for Ads That Have Been Significantly Edited Using AI Tools

Meta announced a new transparency tool for its social media platforms on Monday. The company will now start showing labels indicating that an ad has used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to edit images or videos. This new AI label will be shown on all the Meta platforms that display ads, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Being Upgraded With a Contract Intelligence Feature

Adobe Acrobat’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting a new capability that will make it easier for users to get a quick breakdown of complex contracts. Announced on Tuesday, the new feature is called Contract Intelligence, and it adds a new workflow for the AI chatbot whenever a user opens a contract via Acrobat. The company says the feature can surface...

Apple Rolls Out Invites App for iPhone as a Way of Creating and Sharing Custom Invitations

Apple on Tuesday released its Invites app for iPhone as a new way of creating and sharing custom invitations with family and friends. While the ability to create them is restricted to users with iCloud+ subscriptions, anyone can RSVP, regardless of whether they have an Apple Account or Apple device. The Invites app allows them to share invitations, RSVP to shared even...

WhatsApp for Android Begins Testing Ability to Open View Once Media on Linked Devices

WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its Android app which lets users open a media file which has been set as ‘View Once’ on linked devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is said to be introduced with a recent update of the WhatsApp beta for Android app and is currently only available to beta testers.

Apple Raises Concern Over First Porn App on iPhone Under EU Rules

Apple has criticised a newly available porn app on its App Store in the EU. In the EU, Apple's gatekeeper status changed with the 2022 adoption of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which required Apple to allow alternative app stores. One of those stores, called AltStore, has begun distributing an app called Hot Tub, which describes itself as "a private, secure, and eleg...

Gemini Extensions Will Now Work on the Lock Screen of Android Devices

Gemini extensions are now being expanded to function on the lock screen of Android devices. While Gemini could perform some tasks on the lock screen earlier, such as turning on the flashlight or setting an alarm, these were routed through Google Assistant. However, now the Mountain View-based tech giant has enabled extensions on the lock screen, allowing the artificia...

YouTube Expands Communities With Moderation Tools and New Features for Creators

YouTube on Friday announced the expansion of Communities to more creators. The feature was first announced at the Made by YouTube 2024 event as a dedicated space for increasing engagement between creators and subscribers. It adds the ability to interact with the owner of the channel by posting in a community, while other users can also react and respond to posts.

Signing Into Google Account Will Require Additional 2 Factor Authentication Verification: Report

Google has added another layer of verification as part of its two-factor authentication (2FA) which now appears when signing into the Google account on an unrecognised device, according to a report. This change is said to arrive with the most recent version of Google Play Services and thus, is currently limited to Android phones. It reportedly adds another verificatio...

Apple Will Reportedly Launch New iCloud-Based ‘Confetti’ Service for Event Invites This Week

Apple may roll out a dedicated service for events and invites as soon as this week, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is likely to be iCloud-based and could build upon the company’s recent ambitions of revamping its Calendar app. The new service is said to be tied to the Cupertino-based technology giant’s most recent update ...

Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2025 speech that gig workers will receive ID cards and healthcare access via a social security scheme. The government will invest in street vendors and online workers, providing identity cards and e-Shram portal registration. The PM SVANidhi scheme will be revamped with enhanced bank loans, UPI-linked c...

WhatsApp Says Spyware Company Paragon Targeted Users in Two Dozen Countries

WhatsApp reported that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted numerous users, including journalists and civil society members. Following the hack, WhatsApp issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. WhatsApp emphasized its commitment to protecting users' private communication.

Vivo Partners With Zepto to Offer Quick Door Stop Delivery of Its Phones in India

Vivo has joined hands with quick commerce service Zepto to offer doorstep delivery of its smartphones. Customers can order select Vivo smartphones on the instant delivery platform now for quick delivery. The handsets are claimed to be delivered in less than 10 minutes of receiving the order. Customers buying Vivo smartphones on the Zepto app or website can also avail ...

Google Photos for Android Adds Option to Flip Images; Dark Mode for Desktop Reportedly Rolled Out

Google Photos for Android is rolling out a new functionality which lets users create mirror images, the company announced on Wednesday. It is added to the in-built editor and enables image flipping natively. The feature is speculated to prove useful especially when taking selfies with the Android phone’s front-facing camera where the text is usually mirrored and unr...

Telegram Now Lets Users Display Collectible Gifts as Status, Move Them to Blockchain and More

Telegram is rolling out six new features which may enhance the gifting experience, the company announced on Thursday. As part of the changes, users can now display collectible gifts as emoji statues and transfer gifts to the blockchain and even auction them. Further, it also brings the ability to share collectible gifts via Telegram stories.

Netflix Brings 'Season Download' Button to iPhone, iPad Users

Netflix has introduced a 'Season Download' button on its app for iPhone and iPad, allowing users to download an entire season with one tap. This feature has been available on the Android version for some time, but iOS users can finally use the button to automatically download all episodes of a season to their mobile devices.

DeepSeek Blocked on App Store, Google Play Store in Italy

DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it had also requested information from DeepSeek about data processing in relation to Irish users.

Google Play Store Rolls Out Verified Badge for VPN Apps Focused on Privacy and Safety

Google on Tuesday announced a new way for users to identify ‘trusted’ apps and make informed choices on the Play Store. Consumer-facing VPN apps that meet the user privacy and safety standards will now appear with a verified badge, in compliance with the Mountain View-based technology company’s Play safety and security guidelines Play safety and security guideli...

WhatsApp Drops Support for These iPhone Models With Latest Beta Release

WhatsApp will soon drop support for certain older iPhone models, and the platform has already prevented beta testers from installing the latest release on these unsupported iPhone models. By the May deadline, users must update their iPhones to iOS 15.1 to continue receiving WhatsApp updates. This change enables WhatsApp to integrate features that leverage the latest i...

X Money Digital Payments Service Unveiled; Platform Partners Visa to Introduce P2P Payments

X Money was introduced by Elon Musk's X platform on Wednesday as a new digital wallet and payments service. The new X Money service will allow users to send and receive P2P payments, transferring funds from their bank to a digital wallet and then to another wallet, or directly using their debit card. Partnering with Visa, X Money aims to compete with apps like Cashapp...

OpenAI to Release o3-Mini AI Model to ChatGPT Free Tier, Plus Subscribers to Get Higher Rate Limits

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made several announcements for ChatGPT users on Sunday. The o3 series of artificial intelligence (AI) models, which were unveiled in December 2024 for public safety testing, will now witness its first global release. Altman stated that the o3-mini AI model will be rolling out to both the paid subscribers as well as those on the free tier of its p...

Microsoft Is in Talks to Acquire TikTok, Says US President Donald Trump

US The reported talks mark the second time that Microsoft has been in the frame to acquire TikTok. The app, which has about 170 million American users, was briefly taken offline just before a law requiring its Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on January 19.

DeepSeek’s iOS App Overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, Tech Leaders React to the Open-Source AI Model’s Rise

DeepSeek for iOS has overtaken OpenAI’s ChatGPT to top the App Store’s “Top free apps” chart in the US. The eponymous Chinese company released the open-source DeepSeek-R1 artificial intelligence (AI) model last week, which outperforms OpenAI’s o1 AI model in several benchmarks. This release has made the company and its AI chatbot the talk of the town, with s...

Ola Joins Uber, Denies Implementing Differential Pricing for iPhone, Android in India

Ola has said that it does not set fares based on a user's phone model. The development comes after media reports and complaints claimed that Apple users were charged higher for the same ride than Android users.

WhatsApp for iOS Testing Multi-Account Support for Managing Multiple Accounts on Same iPhone

WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which lets users control multiple accounts on a single device, as per the claims by a feature tracker. It is said to simplify account management and negate the need to carry multiple devices with different accounts or have parallel versions of WhatsApp for iOS. With multi-account support on-the-go, users ...

Threads Rolling Out Post Insights, New Markup Tool, and a Scheduling Feature

Threads announced the release of three new features on Thursday. The Meta-owned social media platform is now letting users schedule posts, view insights from individual posts, as well as add a creative touch when reposting and quote-sharing on the platform. While the first two features are rolling out widely, the company stated that the Markup tool will first be intro...

Google Home Gemini Extensions Reportedly Rolling Out to All Users

Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per the report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak natural language commands, and the artificial inte...

Perplexity Assistant for Android With Image Analysis and Web Search Introduced

Perplexity introduced a virtual assistant for Android devices on Thursday. Powered by the company’s answer engine, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can answer questions, generate messages, as well as perform some app-based tasks as well. Additionally, the Perplexity Assistant also has multimodal capabilities and can access the user’s camera to analyse wh...

Uber Denies Implementing Phone Model-Based Pricing in India

Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user's phone model. India's consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on X on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) had sent notices to the companies over the alleged price disparity or "differential pricing".

Adobe Begins Testing New AI Features in Premiere Pro, After Effects and Frame.io

Adobe introduced several new features for its video editing software and cloud-sharing platform on Wednesday. These features are being rolled out to the latest beta build of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects as well as to Frame.io. Premiere Pro is getting two new artificial intelligence (AI) features that will make it easier for users to search for the right footag...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Brings Deeper Integration With Gemini, New AI Features

Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday. During the event, artificial intelligence (AI) took centre stage as the company announced a large number of new AI features for the devices. While some of these features are powered by the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy AI suite, several new AI features are powered by Goo...

Microsoft's LinkedIn Sued for Disclosing Customer Information to Train AI Models

LinkedIn quietly introduced a privacy setting last August that let users enable or disable the sharing of their personal data, according to a proposed class action filed on Tuesday night on behalf of millions of LinkedIn Premium customers.

How to Read Deleted WhatsApp Messages on Android and iOS

WhatsApp’s “Delete for Everyone” feature is often used to retract messages, but it leaves recipients wondering what was deleted. This guide explains how to access deleted WhatsApp messages on Android and iOS devices. Android users can utilise Notification History or third-party apps like Notisave, while iPhone users can restore messages from iCloud or iTunes bac...

Netflix Hikes Prices in Some Countries After Record Subscriber Gains

Netflix sought to capitalise on its galloping popularity by raising prices in the US, Canada, Portugal and Argentina as it spends more on programming. In the US, the company's ad-supported service will cost $7.99 (roughly Rs. 690) a month, up from $6.99 (roughly Rs. 605), while the premium package will cost $24.99 (roughly Rs. 2,163), up nine percent from existing pri...

WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Share WhatsApp Status Automatically on Facebook and Instagram

WhatsApp will soon benefit from an optional integration with Meta Accounts Centre with the aim of delivering a more connected experience, the company announced on Tuesday. This move will enable users to share their WhatsApp statuses automatically on other Meta Platforms’ apps such as Facebook and Instagram.

Character AI Reportedly Testing a New Games Feature, Adds Two Word-Based Games

Character AI, the California-based artificial intelligence (AI) platform, is reportedly testing a new ‘games’ feature. As per the report, the company has released two word-based games to the paid users of the platform. While users can create game-focused AI characters and play a wide range of story-driven games, these are said to be the first games to be added dir...

Perplexity AI Said to Be Considering Merger with TikTok US

Perplexity would merge with TikTok US and create a new entity by combining the merged company with New Capital Partners, the person said. Perplexity AI's search tools enable users to get fast answers to questions, with sources and citations.

TikTok Restores Service After US Ban, Thanks Incoming President Donald Trump

TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US. TikTok’s public thanks to Trump, the day before he takes office, comes at a tense moment in US-China relations. Trump has said he intends to place tariffs on China but has also indicated he hopes to have more direct contact with China’s...

Instagram Announces Edits App With AI Animation and More Features for Creators

Instagram on Monday announced a new standalone app that lets creators edit their videos with even more creativity and precision. Called ‘Edits’, it arrives as a mobile video editing solution with a suite of creative tools such as enabling high quality video capture, dedicated tab for drafts and videos, and camera settings for resolution, frame rate and dynamic ran...

Hinge Introduces AI-Powered Prompt Feedback to Help Users Improve Dating Profiles

Hinge is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will enable users to build a unique and interesting profile. Dubbed Prompt Feedback, the new AI tool gives personalised feedback when a user writes an answer for a suggested text prompt. This is the first AI feature in the Match Group-owned dating app, and is aimed at helping users avoid generic, boring, ...

Apple Store App Now Available in India, Offering Tailored Shopping Experience

Apple Store app is now available in India, the company announced on Thursday. It offers a more tailored way of shopping for products and services directly from Apple. Apart from purchases, buyers can get personalised recommendations, save and organise favourites, get information about retail programs, know about the device’s latest features, and get easy deliveries ...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series to Introduce Multimodal Capabilities in AI-Powered Sketch to Image Feature

Samsung announced new capabilities to its Sketch to Image feature on Tuesday, which will arrive with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. The South Korean tech giant plans to significantly expand its AI offerings this year with the One UI 7 operating system, which the company calls its “first integrated AI platform.” Earlier, the tech giant teased new capabilities for ...

ChatGPT’s New Tasks Feature Signals OpenAI’s Move Toward AI Agents

OpenAI began rolling out a new feature for ChatGPT on Tuesday. Dubbed Tasks, the new feature will allow users to schedule reminders and actions for the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The new feature is currently being made available to all the paid subscribers of the AI platform and the company has revealed plans to roll it out to the free tier later this year.

WhatsApp Brings New Camera Effects, Stickers, and Shortcut for Reacting to Messages

WhatsApp has introduced new features and design improvements to provide more creative options for private chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now offers 30 different visual effects for users to edit their videos and photos in chats. The app also makes it easier to create stickers from selfies to enhance engagement on the platform.

Google’s Quick Share Reportedly Lets Android Users Scan QR Codes to Transfer Files

Google has introduced a new functionality for its Quick Share feature which makes sharing files between Android devices a more straightforward process, according to a report. It was first announced by the tech company in December and is now reportedly available for use. Users can now scan QR codes in the Quick Share menu to send files to others in the vicinity, negati...

Google Might Be Redesigning Gemini Overlay Window on Android Devices

Google might be tweaking the overlay window of Gemini on Android devices. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the new user interface, which appears when the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is summoned via voice command or manually. Several other users replying to the post also claimed to have seen the new interface on their Android devices.

VLC Media Player Showcases AI-Powered Subtitle Generation, Translation Feature at CES 2025

VLC media player, the open-source project developed by VideoLAN, is getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the project showcased an AI-powered subtitle generation feature that can show subtitles in real-time. The feature also supports real-time translation and can generate translated captions in multiple langua...

X Rolls Out Parody Account Labels to Prevent Impersonation, Improve Information Transparency

X (formerly Twitter) on Friday announced the rollout of new account labels for parody or satire accounts. Labels were first introduced on the microblogging platform last year as visual indicators to help users distinguish accounts based on their type and nature. With the new ‘Parody Account’ label, the Elon Musk-owned app aims to reduce impersonation by segregatin...

Grok AI App Launched for iOS With Real-Time Information and Image Generation Features

Grok, xAI’s native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, was launched as a standalone iOS app on Friday. The Elon Musk-owned AI firm has been testing the app in beta for nearly a month, as per reports. The standalone app comes with all the features available on the web version of the platform. Users can generate images and ask web search-based queries even when not ...

Blinkit Announces 10-Minute Delivery of Laptops, Monitors and Printers in These Cities

Blinkit will now offer quick deliveries of laptops and its peripherals in select Indian cities, the company announced on Thursday. The company is expanding the range of electronic devices it sells and has partnered with leading brands such as Canon, HP, Lenovo, and MSI to list their products on its quick commerce app.

iOS 18.3 Code Suggests Apple Is Reportedly Developing New App for Sharing Invites

Apple rolled out the iOS 18.3 Beta 2 update for iPhone and Wednesday and with it, the company might be testing a new app. Dubbed ‘Invites’, it is reported to be designed for organising meetings and sharing invites for in-person and online events. Notably, Apple did not advertise this app during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 where it showcased iOS...

Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine Reportedly Spoofed Its Results Page to Make It Appear Like Google

Microsoft Bing has reportedly changed the user interface of its search result page to make it appear like Google. As per the report, this particular result page design only appears when users search for “Google” on the Bing search engine. The result page reportedly imitates several elements from Google’s home page such as a doodle on top of the search bar and te...

Google Testing Undo and Redo Options on Gboard for Android in Beta: Report

Google is rolling out a feature for the Gboard app on Android which aims to make it easier for users to rectify their mistakes while typing, according to a report. The latest version of the Gboard for Android beta app brings Undo and Redo options to the keyboard application which, as the names suggest, let users move back and forth through their edits until desired te...

Google Releases ‘Daily Listen’ AI-Generated, Personalised Podcasts via Discover Feed: Report

Google has reportedly released a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can generate a podcast-style audio overview based on a user’s Discover feed. Dubbed Daily Listen, the feature is said to be available in the Android and iOS versions of the Google app in select regions. To be eligible for the feature in said locations, users will need to sign...

Google’s Quick Share Reportedly Lets Android Users Scan QR Codes to Transfer Files

Google has introduced a new functionality for its Quick Share feature which makes sharing files between Android devices a more straightforward process, according to a report. It was first announced by the tech company in December and is now reportedly available for use. Users can now scan QR codes in the Quick Share menu to send files to others in the vicinity, negati...

Google Play Store, Apple's App Store Remove Multiple VPN Applications in India: Report

Several VPN apps have reportedly been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store in India, marking the first crackdown since the government issued rules in 2022, requiring VPN providers to collect and store customer details. Despite closing physical servers in response to a government order issued two years ago, some VPN providers still serve customers i...

Telegram Rolls Out Collectible Gifts, Message Search Filters, QR Code Scanner and More Features

Telegram is rolling out several new features with its first update of 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. As part of the changes, the instant messaging app gives users the ability to convert received gifts into collectibles which come with special attributes and can be transferred to others. Additionally, the update brings an in-app QR code scanner, service mess...

X to Offer Streaming and Financial Services in 2025 With X TV and X Money, Says CEO

X (formerly Twitter) will offer financial and streaming services in 2025, the company CEO announced on Wednesday. This move builds upon the microblogging platform’s ambitions of becoming an “everything app” and competing against other platforms such as China’s WeChat under the leadership of Elon Musk. The official also highlighted X’s efforts to allow users ...

Samsung Good Lock App Tipped to Be Available in All Countries With Stable One UI 7

Samsung is expanding the availability of the Good Lock app with its latest Android 15-based update dubbed One UI 7, according to claims on social media. The app is a customisation suite for Galaxy smartphones that allows users to play around with various modules and add new functionalities which are not originally part of the feature-set. At present, Good Lock is avai...