Earlier this month Instagram confirmed that it is testing a download button which will let you download your complete data and today the company is rolling out the feature to everyone. Dubbed ‘Data Download’ will allow you “download your information so if you wish to leave for another photo sharing network. Continue reading “Instagram ‘Data Download’ tool lets you download your data”
Instagram is bringing a much-needed feature to its stories. It will now let you upload multiple photos and videos to stories at once. You will now see a new icon in the upload media at the top right corner of the screen. Tap the button and start selecting photos or videos. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you upload multiple photos and videos to stories at once”
WhatsApp today announced that it is raising the minimum age to use their services from 13 to 16 in Europe ahead of the new privacy law changes. These new data law changes come into force next month. In the next few weeks, WhatsApp will ask users to confirm if they are at least 16 years old when they are prompted to agree with new terms of service and a privacy policy provided by a new WhatsApp Ireland Ltd entity. Continue reading “WhatApp raises minimum age in Europe to 16 ahead of new privacy law changes, will soon let you download data it collects”
According to the latest market research from Counterpoint, India’s overall mobile phone shipments grew 48% YoY in Q1 2018. The feature phone segment almost doubled in Q1 2018 due to strong shipments of Reliance JioPhone, while the smartphone market remained flat compared to same time last year. Continue reading “India feature phone market doubled, mobile phone shipments grew 48% YoY in Q1 2018: Counterpoint”
Tata Sky and Netflix today announced a strategic partnership for content delivery in India. Through this partnership, Tata Sky users will now be able to browse and access the entire Netflix service, including TV shows, films, documentaries through the Tata Sky platforms in the coming months. Continue reading “Tata Sky, Netflix team up for content delivery in India”
Facebook today has detailed on its approach towards terrorism on its platform. The company says that it defines terrorism as any non-governmental organization that engages in premeditated acts of violence, government, or international organization in order to achieve a political, religious, or ideological aim. Continue reading “Facebook removed 1.9 million terrorism content in Q1 2018, vows to improve the platform”
Google today at an event in Delhi has announced that it is bringing job search to Indian job seekers. This new search was first announced at I/O in 2017 and is a key component of Google for Jobs, which is an initiative focused on connecting job-seekers and employers through deep collaboration with the job matching industry. Continue reading “Google is now making it easier to search for jobs in India”
Asus at the CES 2018 has introduced the Lyra Trio Mesh Wi-Fi System with 3×3 MIMO, and today it is up for pre-order on Amazon.com. The Asus Lyra Trio Mesh Wi-Fi System is based on the 3×3 MIMO technology and is available as a dual-band, tri-hub mesh Wi-Fi system with a unique, pyramid antenna design. Continue reading “Asus Lyra Trio Mesh Wi-Fi System with 3×3 MIMO now up available for pre-order”
Google’s parent company; Alphabet has announced their first-quarter results for 2018. The company has recorded a $31.1 billion in revenue with an increase of 26% and 22% over the previous year, respectively. Google ad business remains strong and roughly contributes to about 85% of the revenue. Continue reading “Alphabet records $31.1 billion in revenue in Q1 2018, Google ad business contributed 85%”
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the acquisition of Shazam by Apple under the EU Merger Regulation. The commission believes that the merger could reduce choice for users of music streaming services. Continue reading “Apple’s Shazam acquisition is now under investigation by the EU”
Google started rolling out ‘My Saves’ or Saved pages in the last September. It is a mish-mash of your saved bookmarks while browsing search results in the Google app, and Maps lists. However, Google is starting to replace it with ‘Collections.’ Continue reading “Google Collections starts rolling out, replaces Saved pages”
World’s last Apple’s dedicated Watch Store; the Isetan department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo is said to be closing on May 13th. Apple earlier this month has opened a store in the Shinjuku which is right across the street in the upscale Isetan department store meaning that two Apple Stores so close would remain open concurrently. Continue reading “Apple Watch store at Isetan Shinjuku shutting down on May 13th”
Verizon has pushed a new update to LG V30 which brings A.I cam and ThinQ branding. The update brings the software version VS99620b along with features. After updating, the start screen of the device will now show LG V30ThinQ branding instead of LG V30. This is to reflect the new artificial intelligence integration. The update was rolled out in Korea last month. Continue reading “LG V30 update brings AI cam, ThinQ branding”
Telecommunications standards organization; GSMA is currently developing a universal standard for eSIM that will be deployed globally. However, the development of the latest version of the specification is on hold and is currently awaiting the completion of an investigation by the United States Department of Justice. Continue reading “GSMA puts universal standard for eSIM in hold over U.S. probe”
Google is rolling out a new update to Photos app for Android which brings advanced movie editor, reorganized bottom bar and more. The advanced movie editor was earlier spotted in a teardown of v3.16 and now it is finally started rolling out in the v3.18 release. Continue reading “Google Photos for Android gets advanced movie editor, reorganized bottom bar and more”
