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WhatsApp rolling out admin review feature for group chats on Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out an admin review feature for group chats on Android beta. The new option will be available within the group settings screen for group admins, reports WABetaInfo. Once this option is enabled, everyone in the group chat will be able to report messages shared in the conversation to the group admins. After a message is reported, the group admin will have the choice to either remove the message for everyone or take necessary action give...
WhatsApp rolling out admin review feature for group chats on Android beta
WhatsApp rolling out admin review feature for group chats on Android beta
Source: ians
6/08/2023 1:16:20 PM
YouTube's enhanced 1080p option now available for Premium users on desktop Google-owned YouTube's enhanced 1080p option is now available for all Premium subscribers on desktop globally. Spokesperson Paul Pennington confirmed this information to The Verge. According to the company, the enhanced bitrate version of 1080p HD video quality makes things "look extra crisp and clear, especially for videos with lots of detail and motion." Pennington confirmed that the enhanced 1080p for Premium subscribers is also rolling out on YouTube on living room-...
YouTube's enhanced 1080p option now available for Premium users on desktop
YouTube's enhanced 1080p option now available for Premium users on desktop
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 10:34:58 AM
WhatsApp adds faster way to send short videos in chats  Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced that the company is adding the ability to instantly record and share a video message in WhatsApp chats. According to Meta founder and CEO, “it’s as easy as sending a quick voice message”. WhatsApp said in a statement that video messages are a real-time way to respond to chats with whatever you want to say and show in 60 seconds.  “We think these will be a fun way to share moments with all the emotion that comes ...
WhatsApp adds faster way to send short videos in chats
WhatsApp adds faster way to send short videos in chats
Source: IANS
28/07/2023 10:04:05 AM
Netflix introduces new personalised tab for Android, iOS Streaming giant Netflix has introduced a new personalised tab for Android and iOS, which helps users choose what they want to watch. he 'My Netflix' tab is currently rolling out on iOS, and will be available on Android early next month, the company said in a blogpost on Monday. According to the streaming giant, the new tab is a "one-stop shop tailored to you with easy shortcuts to help you choose what you want to watch”. In this new dedicated space, users can see t...
Netflix introduces new personalised tab for Android, iOS
Netflix introduces new personalised tab for Android, iOS
Source: IANS
25/07/2023 12:41:49 PM
TikTok launches subscription-based music service to take on Spotify, Apple  Amid the growing Twitter-Meta fight over Threads app, Chinese short-video making app TikTok has launched a subscription-based music streaming service to take on market leaders Apple and Spotify. The subscription-only music streaming service called “TikTok Music” has been launched first in Brazil and Indonesia.  The service replaces ByteDance’s existing streaming service, Resso (which is available in India too), which will shut down on September 5 in Brazil a...
TikTok launches subscription-based music service to take on Spotify, Apple
TikTok launches subscription-based music service to take on Spotify, Apple
Source: IANS
7/07/2023 11:31:38 AM
Google accuses India antitrust body of protecting Amazon in Android probe Google has accused India's antitrust body of ordering changes to its business model "only to protect" rival Amazon, which complained about its struggles to develop a modified version of the Android system due to Google's restrictions, legal papers show. Google has approached India's Supreme Court to quash the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) October order asking the company to make 10 changes to its business model after the CCI found it abused its dominant ...
Google accuses India antitrust body of protecting Amazon in Android probe
Google accuses India antitrust body of protecting Amazon in Android probe
Source: Reuters
6/07/2023 1:12:54 PM
Apple makes it super easy to switch from Android to iPhone As more and more smartphone users continue to switch from Android to the iPhone ecosystem globally, including in India, it has now become super easy to get all your contacts, photos, videos and even WhatsApp content transferred to the iOS app. One can start the Android to iOS switching process by downloading the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android phone.  It securely transfers your contacts, messages, WhatsApp content, photos, videos, email accounts and calendars from you...
Apple makes it super easy to switch from Android to iPhone
Apple makes it super easy to switch from Android to iPhone
Source: IANS
3/07/2023 5:22:03 PM
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a darker top app bar for Android beta. According to WABetainfo, although most users seem to like this modification, others seem to still think that the company should provide a new dark theme for the Android app, similar to the one offered in WhatsApp for iOS.   An even darker theme based on grayscale and the black colour could deliver excellent results in terms of performance and be more aesthetically pleas...
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
Source: IANS
26/06/2023 10:21:46 AM
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a screen-sharing feature for video calls to some testers on iOS. Beta users will now see a new icon at the bottom during a video call, reports WABetaInfo. This new option will let users share the content of their screen with everyone on the call. When using this feature, all activities on the users' screen -- including notifications -- will be captured and shared with the people connected to the video call. The ability to s...
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta
Source: IANS
18/06/2023 6:19:37 PM
Google Maps rolls out 'Immersive View' in 4 new cities, 500+ landmarks Google Maps has rolled out Immersive View in four new cities -- Amsterdam, Dublin, Florence and Venice -- and also expanded the feature to over 500 iconic landmarks around the world, from Prague Castle to the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Android and iOS. Google launched the Immersive View feature earlier this year using AI to fuse together billions of images and create a multidimensional view of the world with trusted information layered on top. "If you're planning a trip to Boston...
Google Maps rolls out 'Immersive View' in 4 new cities, 500+ landmarks
Google Maps rolls out 'Immersive View' in 4 new cities, 500+ landmarks
Source: IANS
16/06/2023 6:17:44 PM
Google rolling out 'Help me write' tool to Gmail for Android, iOS  Tech giant Google is rolling out the 'Help me write' tool to Gmail users who enrolled in the Workspace Labs program, on Android and iOS. Similar to the desktop app, users are initially greeted with an introduction prompt for generative AI, reports 9To5Google. A 'Help me write' button will then show up in the bottom-right corner. "Tapping lets you enter a prompt, with the 'Create' button featuring the blue/purple wave as it works," the report said...
Google rolling out 'Help me write' tool to Gmail for Android, iOS
Google rolling out 'Help me write' tool to Gmail for Android, iOS
Source: IANS
15/06/2023 6:04:44 PM
Windows 11`s Android integration to get file sharing feature, settings updates & more  Microsoft has released an update for 'Windows Subsystem for Android' (WSA) -- which allows users to run Android apps on Windows 11 -- to all Insider channels, which includes a new file sharing feature, settings updates, and more. The new update (2305.40000.4.0) will provide users with the "long-requested" file sharing feature, settings updates and graphics fixes, the tech giant said in a blogpost. "We are pleased to announce that Windows Subsystem for Androi...
Windows 11`s Android integration to get file sharing feature, settings updates & more
Windows 11`s Android integration to get file sharing feature, settings updates & more
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 5:38:45 PM
Meta releases AI-powered music generator MusicGen Meta (formerly Facebook) has released its-powered music generator called 'MusicGen', which will turn text description and melody into audio. The company also released the code and models for open research, reproducibility, and the music community. "We present MusicGen: A simple and controllable music generation model. MusicGen can be prompted by both text and melody. We release code (MIT) and models (CC-BY NC) for open research, reproducibility, and for the music community,...
Meta releases AI-powered music generator MusicGen
Meta releases AI-powered music generator MusicGen
Source: IANS
13/06/2023 1:05:24 PM
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on Android and iOS beta, which allows users to send high-definition (HD) photos. With this new feature, users can choose a better quality when sending photos, but the option only appears when the users select a large size picture, reports WABetaInfo. While this feature preserves image dimensions, minor compression will still be applied to the picture, thus sending photos in their original quality is not possible. The...
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta
Source: IANS
7/06/2023 3:07:32 PM
Android 14 may include advanced memory protection feature Tech giant Google's upcoming system software update 'Android 14' will reportedly include an advanced memory protection feature. The information was shared by Esper's Mishaal Rahman on the micro-blogging platform Twitter. He tweeted: "I discovered a hidden 'advanced memory protection beta' feature in Android 14." Earlier, it was rumoured that the tech giant was working on new settings for its upcoming system software update, which will allow users to ...
Android 14 may include advanced memory protection feature
Android 14 may include advanced memory protection feature
Source: IANS
5/06/2023 4:37:00 PM
Android malware infects 60 Google Play apps with 100 mn downloads Google Play has been infiltrated by a new Android malware called 'Goldoson', which has been discovered in 60 legitimate apps with a combined total of 100 million downloads. The malicious malware component is integrated into a third-party library that the developers inadvertently incorporated into all sixty apps, reports BleepingComputer. The Android malware, discovered by McAfee's research team, is capable of collecting a range of sensitive data, including information on the...
Android malware infects 60 Google Play apps with 100 mn downloads
Android malware infects 60 Google Play apps with 100 mn downloads
Source: IANS
17/04/2023 12:52:49 PM
Google's latest Chrome update boosts speed on Mac, Android Google has announced that its Chrome web browser is getting a speed boost in the latest release due to several under-the-hood performance improvements, resulting in a significant new performance milestone across Mac and Android. "The faster the browser, the more enjoyable your browsing experience will be. With the latest release of Chrome, we went deep under the hood of Chrome's engine to look for every opportunity to increase the speed and efficiency, from improved caching to bet...
Google's latest Chrome update boosts speed on Mac, Android
Google's latest Chrome update boosts speed on Mac, Android
Source: IANS
14/04/2023 5:14:50 PM
Google releases first public Beta of Android 14 Google has released the first public Beta of Android 14 with new features focused on system navigation, privacy, performance, and user customisation to both developers and early adopters. "Today we're releasing the first Beta of Android 14, building around our core themes of privacy, security, performance, developer productivity, and user customisation while continuing to improve the large-screen device experience on tablets, foldable, and more," Google said in a blogpost. ...
Google releases first public Beta of Android 14
Google releases first public Beta of Android 14
Source: IANS
13/04/2023 2:39:23 PM
WhatsApp releases `companion mode` to all beta users on Android Meta-owned WhatsApp has rolled out the "companion mode" feature to all beta testers in its latest update on Android. Earlier, the companion mode was only available to a select group of beta testers, report WABetaInfo. This feature, an extension of multi-device support, has been designed to allow users to link their existing WhatsApp account to another mobile phone. Users who link their existing WhatsApp account to a secondary mobile phone can now access their chats on the s...
WhatsApp releases `companion mode` to all beta users on Android
WhatsApp releases `companion mode` to all beta users on Android
Source: IANS
12/04/2023 3:24:33 PM
YouTube Music rolls out `real-time lyrics` on Android, iOS Google-owned YouTube has started to roll out the 'real-time lyrics' feature to its music streaming service YouTube Music on Android and iOS. The feature is currently available to some YouTube Music subscribers who have reported, however, it's not widely available to every user, reports 9to5Google. It is similar to the real-time lyrics feature that is available on other music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. With real-time lyrics, users can sing along to...
YouTube Music rolls out `real-time lyrics` on Android, iOS
YouTube Music rolls out `real-time lyrics` on Android, iOS
Source: IANS
9/04/2023 5:51:41 PM
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature, which will allow users to share their status updates to Facebook stories without leaving WhatsApp. Earlier, users could share status updates to Facebook stories, but they had to go through the extra step of manually sharing the update each time they posted something new, according to WABetaInfo. But now, due to this new feature, the process may be automatic for certain status updates users choose, when the option is enabled. ...
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories
Source: IANS
8/04/2023 9:52:27 AM
Google launches Nearby Share Beta for Windows Tech giant Google has launched its Nearby Share for Windows as a beta application that will help users to transfer files between their Android device and PC. The Nearby Share Beta for Windows app is currently available as a direct download from android.com for Windows 10 and newer with "ARM devices not supported," reports 9To5Google. On the users' PC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must be turned on, with the company specifying a 16-foot (5-meter) transfer range between devices. I...
Google launches Nearby Share Beta for Windows
Google launches Nearby Share Beta for Windows
Source: IANS
1/04/2023 11:00:15 AM
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android To make it more user-friendly, Meta-owned WhatsApp has rolled out new updates to the community feature by introducing some changes to the interface of the "announcement group" for users on iOS and Android. According to WABetaInfo, the company has renamed the announcement group to "Home" on WhatsApp beta for Android, and its new name is "Updates" on WhatsApp beta for iOS. The community feature on WhatsApp allows users to create and join groups of people who ...
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android
Source: IANS
20/03/2023 9:09:58 AM
Google announces `Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1` update Tech giant Google has announced that it will release its "Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1" update in the week of March 13. This update will download automatically for Beta Program members, reports Android Authority. With this update, the Beta Program users will get the QPR3 before the stable version is rolled out to the public. The stable version of the update is expected to be released in June this year. It seems that the users who are enrolled in the Beta Program will not recei...
Google announces `Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1` update
Google announces `Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1` update
Source: IANS
12/03/2023 4:09:23 PM
WhatsApp rolling out 'approve new participants' feature to beta testers Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature -- "approve new participants" in group settings for some beta testers on Android and iOS. With this feature, group administrators will be able to manage how the approval of new members works in their groups, according to WABetaInfo. In particular, when the option is enabled, anyone trying to join a group will be subject to approval by an administrator. Moreover, the report said that the feature could offer more con...
WhatsApp rolling out 'approve new participants' feature to beta testers
WhatsApp rolling out 'approve new participants' feature to beta testers
Source: IANS
11/03/2023 5:03:08 PM
Lending platform mPokket to expand its workforce by next month  Homegrown digital lending platform mPokket on Tuesday said that it plans to expand its team strength by March 2023 across all verticals, as part of its mission to empower India's youth and maintain its growth trajectory. The total number of employees at the Kolkata-based company stands at 2700, including employees at its Bangalore office. "The ongoing hiring is aimed at empowering young professionals from vast domains for a better future. The new pool of talent will suppo...
Lending platform mPokket to expand its workforce by next month
Lending platform mPokket to expand its workforce by next month
Source: IANS
14/02/2023 3:44:19 PM
Indian startups hail Supreme Court ruling on Google-CCI case Home-grown startup founders on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court's order where it refused to interfere with the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision, declining to stay operation of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order imposing Rs 1,337.76 crore fine on Google. Google had moved the apex court after the setback at the NCLAT, which did not stay the CCI order on abuse of dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem case. Roh...
Indian startups hail Supreme Court ruling on Google-CCI case
Indian startups hail Supreme Court ruling on Google-CCI case
Source: IANS
20/01/2023 9:40:47 AM
YouTube testing new video progress bar on Android Video-sharing platform YouTube is reportedly testing a more subtle video progress bar that isn't always red on Android. Several Android devices, including Incognito, are seeing the new white progress bar, reports 9To5Google. This only applies to dark themes and appears to be an effort to provide a less distracting YouTube user interface (UI). When the dark theme is enabled while users are passively watching a video, the usual red colour of the platform's progress bar is repla...
YouTube testing new video progress bar on Android
YouTube testing new video progress bar on Android
Source: IANS
1/01/2023 1:00:25 PM
Android 14 will make devices stay connected to web even as they age Tech giant Google is reportedly working on a new feature for Android 14 that will allow Android devices to stay connected to the internet even after they get very old. According to SamMobile, it will allow devices to update their root certificates, or digital certificate that belongs to the issuing authority, on the fly, as root certificates on Android devices can currently only be updated via system updates. With the new feature, users will be able to update root certificates on their ...
Android 14 will make devices stay connected to web even as they age
Android 14 will make devices stay connected to web even as they age
Source: IANS
28/12/2022 4:10:52 PM
Google Contacts adds `Highlights` tab on Android Google has added a new 'Highlight' tab to its contact management service 'Google Contacts' on Android. The new tab appears between 'Contacts' and 'Fix & manage' in the Material You bottom bar, reports 9To5Google. Below the search field, users get a grid of 'Favorites' that includes four icons in a row, where users get four of their favourite contacts. Users can also easily 'Add' new ones from the top-right corner. Under the '...
Google Contacts adds `Highlights` tab on Android
Google Contacts adds `Highlights` tab on Android
Source: IANS
26/12/2022 12:32:15 PM
YouTube tests Queue system feature for iOS, Android apps Video-streaming platform YouTube is reportedly testing its Queue system feature for iOS and Android apps. According to The Verge, the feature has been available on the web for several years and appears in YouTube apps under certain conditions. Upon turning on the feature, users will find a new "Play last in queue" button in the three vertical dots menu on video thumbnails. By tapping it, users will add the video to the bottom of their queue, or create a new queue if they ar...
YouTube tests Queue system feature for iOS, Android apps
YouTube tests Queue system feature for iOS, Android apps
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 12:34:57 PM
Five mobile games that will win the hearts Indian players in 2023 Mobile gaming has taken India by storm this year, with the popularity of mobile games surging among the youth, especially millennials and Gen Z. India's gaming market reached $2.6 billion in revenue this year, which is expected to quadruple to $8.6 billion by 2027, according to a report by Lumikai, a gaming and interactive media venture capital fund. India is home to 507 million gamers, of which about 120 million are paid gaming users, with at least $20 revenue per user. With 15 bil...
Five mobile games that will win the hearts Indian players in 2023
Five mobile games that will win the hearts Indian players in 2023
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 11:48:22 AM
Samsung fixes Microsoft Intune issue on Galaxy S22, S21 Tech giant Samsung has fixed Microsoft Intune, a cloud-based unified endpoint management service, issue on Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 smartphones running Android 13. A few users had been facing issues with the Intune applications on their phones since they updated them to the latest firmware, reports SamMobile. Moreover, users were unable to complete enrolment when creating a work profile for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) provisioning. However, Samsung has now come up with a fix for th...
Samsung fixes Microsoft Intune issue on Galaxy S22, S21
Samsung fixes Microsoft Intune issue on Galaxy S22, S21
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 10:27:43 AM
YouTube Music testing live lyrics with newer Casting user interface Google-owned music streaming platform YouTube Music is reportedly testing 'live lyrics' feature with a tweaked Casting user interface (UI). Some users have already received the new feature, reports 9To5Google. A Reddit user noticed a new UI while casting YouTube Music from an Android phone to a Chromecast Ultra, Instead of album artwork, song name and artist being centred on the screen, they were on the right with left-aligned text. "This makes way for live lyrics tha...
YouTube Music testing live lyrics with newer Casting user interface
YouTube Music testing live lyrics with newer Casting user interface
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 10:23:39 AM
Twitter Blue users can post longer videos up to 60 mins Twitter on Friday announced the long-awaited feature which its boss Elon Musk had promised to bring to the platform -- that subscribers can now upload videos up to 60 minutes long from around the web at 1080p resolution and 2GB in file size. Twitter updated its Blue Page in which it shared the information, also it shared that all videos must comply with the company's rules. Earlier, Twitter Blue subscribers were able to upload 10-minute-long videos on the platform at 1080p resolutio...
Twitter Blue users can post longer videos up to 60 mins
Twitter Blue users can post longer videos up to 60 mins
Source: IANS
23/12/2022 4:34:45 PM
Android 13 brings Pixel`s Personal Safety app to more phones Android 13 update is bringing the once Pixel-exclusive Personal Safety application to more smartphones. Currently, on the Google Pixel phones, the Personal Safety application includes several features designed to make sure that users are ready for any type of disaster strike, reports 9To5Google. Users can add or edit critical medical information, assign emergency contacts and get alerts for nearby crises. Additionally, on some devices, users can even call for help when a car crash is...
Android 13 brings Pixel`s Personal Safety app to more phones
Android 13 brings Pixel`s Personal Safety app to more phones
Source: IANS
23/12/2022 4:25:21 PM
Just Dial falls after Reliance Retail Ventures sells 2% stake in company Just Dial is currently trading at Rs. 583.40, down by 6.45 points or 1.09% from its previous closing of Rs. 589.85 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 592.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 598.20 and Rs. 580.25 respectively. So far 8029 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 957.50 on 21-Jan-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 520.30 on 20-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs....
Just Dial falls after Reliance Retail Ventures sells 2% stake in company
Just Dial falls after Reliance Retail Ventures sells 2% stake in company
Source: Accord Fintech
22/12/2022 12:39:10 PM
Amazon brings Matter to Alexa devices Amazon has announced that it is rolling out 'Matter'-- the new smart home standard -- for its Alexa smart home devices. The company has completed the first phase of their Matter rollout, Amazon said in a blogpost on Monday. "Tens of millions of Alexa customers" around the globe now have more ways to connect their devices with the availability of Matter over WiFi spanning 17 Echo devices, plugs, switches and bulbs with Android setup. There are more than 30,000 "...
Amazon brings Matter to Alexa devices
Amazon brings Matter to Alexa devices
Source: IANS
20/12/2022 5:34:09 PM
WhatsApp introduces `Accidental delete` feature Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp on Monday introduced the new 'Accidental delete' feature, a new layer of protection. Everyone faced the situation when they sent a message to the wrong person or group and accidentally clicked on 'Delete for me' instead of aDelete for Everyone', leaving them in an uncomfortable position, the company said in a statement. To solve this issue, the Accidental delete feature will help users by providing a five-second window to revers...
WhatsApp introduces `Accidental delete` feature
WhatsApp introduces `Accidental delete` feature
Source: IANS
19/12/2022 3:22:18 PM
Google launches new artificial intelligence initiatives to connect millions of Indians It its bid to connect the next one billion users, Google on Monday announced a slew of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered initiatives to address language divide on the Internet, supporting digitisation of farmland in partnership with the Telangana government, and new investments to drive responsible development of AI in the country. The company announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (Project Vaani), to capture diverse Indian dialects for building better...
Google launches new artificial intelligence initiatives to connect millions of Indians
Google launches new artificial intelligence initiatives to connect millions of Indians
Source: IANS
19/12/2022 2:55:06 PM
Samsung re-releases its web browser for Wear OS Tech giant Samsung has re-released its internet web browser for Wear OS smartwatches. Last week, the tech giant's web browser disappeared from the Play Store, leaving people with no option to install a reputed web browser on their smartwatch, reports SamMobile. However, the company has not provided any details why it did that. This might indicate that the company was coming up with a new version of the application. Samsung Internet is the only well-known web browser for Wear OS,...
Samsung re-releases its web browser for Wear OS
Samsung re-releases its web browser for Wear OS
Source: IANS
18/12/2022 5:54:14 PM
WhatsApp working on new `kept messages` feature on Android Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned 'kept messages' feature on Android, which will give users the ability to keep or undo a kept message. With the new feature, it will be possible to keep a disappearing message to prevent its expiration, reports WABetaInfo. The messaging platform is working on bringing this feature for a future update of the application. Users in the conversation can keep a disappearing message or undo a kept message b...
WhatsApp working on new `kept messages` feature on Android
WhatsApp working on new `kept messages` feature on Android
Source: IANS
18/12/2022 2:58:01 PM
Google tests `Digital Driver's License` in its Android Wallet app Google is reportedly beta testing support for the "Digital Driver's License" in the Wallet app on Android phones. According to Google's updated support page, "users running Android 8.0 (or later) who are in the Google Play Services beta program (specifically, version 48.22) are eligible," reports The Verge. "After enabling Bluetooth and Nearby Devices, and also making sure your phone has a scent lock, you should now see a new option for "ID Card (be...
Google tests `Digital Driver's License` in its Android Wallet app
Google tests `Digital Driver's License` in its Android Wallet app
Source: IANS
16/12/2022 4:39:50 PM
Honda's new Accord to offer Google built-in With an aim to give customers a better driving experience, automobile company Honda has announced that its upcoming vehicle Accord will feature Google built-in. The 2023 Accord will be the company's first vehicle with Google built-in, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, and will arrive at dealers next month, Honda said in a blogpost on Tuesday. In addition to the integrated Google applications, the new car also features a 10.2-inch digital driver instrumentation...
Honda's new Accord to offer Google built-in
Honda's new Accord to offer Google built-in
Source: IANS
16/12/2022 4:36:23 PM
Global mobile ad spend to reach $362 bn in 2023  As mobile captures share of ad wallet, global mobile ad spend is expected to reach $362 billion in 2023, a new report has shown. According to data.ai report, mobile will take over the share of advertising wallet as more time than ever before is spent in apps, with total hours on the track to surpass four trillion on Android phones alone in 2022. In 2022, the global mobile ad spend was $336 billion. Moreover, the report also said that the economic headwinds and privacy regulatio...
Global mobile ad spend to reach $362 bn in 2023
Global mobile ad spend to reach $362 bn in 2023
Source: IANS
16/12/2022 1:50:41 PM
Google brings passkey support to Chrome Tech giant Google has started to roll out passkey support in Chrome with the Stable M108 version, for better safety. Passkeys are a safer replacement for passwords and other phishable authentication factors, the tech giant said in a blogpost on Thursday. They are more secure as they cannot be reused, do not leak in server breaches and protect users from phishing attacks. Passkeys are created on industry standards and can function across different operating systems (OS). They can b...
Google brings passkey support to Chrome
Google brings passkey support to Chrome
Source: IANS
9/12/2022 5:41:57 PM
LinkedIn announces 'Focused Inbox' feature for better messaging experience Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has announced a new feature -- "Focused Inbox" for a better messaging experience on the platform. The improved LinkedIn messaging experience will make it easier for the members around the globe to find and respond to the messages that matter most, said the company. The Focused Inbox feature will offer a dual-tabbed experience that will categorise users' incoming messages into "Focused" and "Other". Focused will contain the mo...
LinkedIn announces 'Focused Inbox' feature for better messaging experience
LinkedIn announces 'Focused Inbox' feature for better messaging experience
Source: IANS
2/12/2022 6:50:09 PM
WhatsApp rolls out disappearing messages shortcut on Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform has started to roll out a new disappearing messages shortcut on Android beta. After downloading the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.25.11 update, some users were able to access the new feature, reports WABetaInfo. The new shortcut is placed within the 'Manage Storage' section and is marked as a tool to save space. This shortcut will roll out to more users over the coming days. The new section makes it easy to mark old and new chats as di...
WhatsApp rolls out disappearing messages shortcut on Android beta
WhatsApp rolls out disappearing messages shortcut on Android beta
Source: IANS
2/12/2022 5:20:59 PM