WhatsApp said to be working on option to share Status to Facebook Story and QR Code feature

Instagram already has an option to automatically share story to your Facebook story. Now WhatsApp is said to be testing “Add to Facebook Story” feature to share WhatsApp Status with images, videos, GIFs and text to Facebook Story. Unlike Instagram, this is not automatic, and has to be shared manually.

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FMS19: WhatsApp Status to get Ads in 2020, Richer messaging format for WhatsApp for Businesses and more

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been getting new features recently like new privacy settings, Business catalog, Checkpoint TipLine and more. Now, at the ongoing Facebook Marketing Summit (FMS) 2019, Facebook has announced that WhatsApp will be getting Status Ads in 2020 and will bring changes to Business and product catalog.

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Instagram update brings new design and adds stories to Explore tab

Instagram has been making changes and adding new features recently and now the company has announced changes to the Explore tab. In the new update, Instagram is introducing a new design to the Explore tab and also adds Stories to the Explore tab.

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Spotify Lite beta app built for low-end Android smartphones now available in India

Swedish music streaming platform Spotify launched its service in India earlier this year. It offers a premium subscription as well as free shuffle play that lets you play any artist, album, or playlist in shuffle mode. Expanding its service, today, Spotify has launched Spotify Lite beta app in India that is built for low-end Android smartphones.

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Instagram to block hashtags from search related to anti-vaccination misinformation

Instagram on Thursday said that it will block search results for hashtags that return false information to discourage people from getting vaccinated. Facebook-owned, Instagram announced this at an event for press in San Francisco. Continue reading “Instagram to block hashtags from search related to anti-vaccination misinformation”

Telegram updated with Archived Chats, option to Pin unlimited chats and more

Telegram

Right after WhatsApp, Telegram gained popularity very quickly and in some cases, the application is being considered better than WhatsApp in terms of feature it provides. In a recent development, Telegram has rolled out new updates with a new design on Android, the option to archived chats and many more. Continue reading “Telegram updated with Archived Chats, option to Pin unlimited chats and more”

WhatsApp will end support for Windows Phone at the end of 2019, new UWP app expected

WhatsApp stopped support for Blackberry OS in 2017 and the company already stopped support for Android versions older than 2.3.3 and Windows Phone 7 back in 2016. Similarly, WhatsApp on Tuesday announced that it will stop supporting Windows Phone platform on December 31, 2019.

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Twitter now lets you Retweet with GIF, photos and video

Twitter introduced several changes to its platform recently including a dedicated ‘Report’ option, ‘hide replies’ feature and more. Today, Twitter has announced that it is launching the ability to Retweet with GIF, photos, and video.

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Facebook will shut down Bonfire group video chat app this month

Facebook Bonfire

Facebook launched  its group video chat app ‘Bonfire’ in 2017. It was a clone of the group video chat app ‘Houseparty’ and today, Facebook has announced that it will be shutting down the Bonfire app as it did not receive the interest the company expected.

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Netflix launches ‘High-Quality audio’ for TV viewers

Starting today, when you watch Netflix on your TV, it should sound even better. Netflix has announced a new feature ‘high-quality audio’, which enhances the sound quality to the next level. This new feature delivers high-quality audio that sounds closer to what creators hear in the studio capturing every little detail is captured for a richer, more intense experience. Continue reading “Netflix launches ‘High-Quality audio’ for TV viewers”

PayPal One Touch powered by Google Smart Lock launched for friction-less payments experience

PayPal India, today, launched its OneTouch experience in India using Google Smart Lock thereby removing the hassle of repeatedly needing to log in. With One Touch, consumers will no longer have to retrieve their credit and debit card details to make purchases on their smartphones. Continue reading “PayPal One Touch powered by Google Smart Lock launched for friction-less payments experience”

Facebook F8 2019: New design for Facebook, lighter Messenger, WhatsApp Business catalog and more announced

At day 1 of Facebook F8 2019, Facebook announced a lot of new features and changes to its popular social media platforms i.e., Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc and the company opened the two-day event with a keynote on how they are building a more privacy-focused social platform.

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Facebook F8: Instagram introduces new camera design, donation stickers and shopping from creators

At the Facebook F8 annual conference 2019, Facebook introduced new design and feature to its platform including a new redesign, WhatsApp support on Facebook’s Portal, Dark Mode and more. Alongside, Facebook has also introduced new features and brought design changes to Instagram.

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PhonePe Keyboard launched to make seamless UPI transactions

PhonePe UPI app was launched in August 2016 where the company partnered with Yes Bank Ltd for the UPI transactions. The company provides users with a lot of offers and extensive TV advertisements are being done by the company. Today, PhonePe has launched its new ‘PhonePe Keyboard’ that will allow user to make payments without exiting a current app and make UPI based digital payments easier.

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