Meta today has announced new features for Instagram DMs, making it easier to connect, express yourself, and manage your inbox. Here’s what’s new: Continue reading “Instagram adds Editing, Pinning, and Theme options to Direct Messages”
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Google confirms blocking RCS functionality in Messages on rooted Android devices
Google is blocking RCS (Rich Communication Services) on rooted or bootloader-unlocked Android devices, as reported by 9to5Google. Continue reading “Google confirms blocking RCS functionality in Messages on rooted Android devices”
Google enforces Play Store Policies in India, cracks down non-compliant apps
Google, in its recent announcement, highlighted its sustained efforts in nurturing India’s tech ecosystem for more than two decades. Continue reading “Google enforces Play Store Policies in India, cracks down non-compliant apps”
Google Chrome gets new features for improved browsing
Google has introduced three new features in Chrome aimed at improving your browsing experience. These features provide added convenience and accessibility without compromising performance. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets new features for improved browsing”
WhatsApp now lets you easily search Messages by Date
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called ‘Search by Date,’ aimed at helping users easily locate old messages within their chats. This feature, which has completed beta testing, is now being rolled out to all users. Continue reading “WhatsApp now lets you easily search Messages by Date”
Adobe unveils ‘Project Music GenAI Control’ text-to-music AI tool
Adobe unveiled new cutting-edge generative AI tools designed for crafting and editing custom audio. Continue reading “Adobe unveils ‘Project Music GenAI Control’ text-to-music AI tool”
Truecaller launches AI-Enabled Call Recording with transcription support in India
Truecaller has introduced AI-powered call recording for users in India, accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Continue reading “Truecaller launches AI-Enabled Call Recording with transcription support in India”
Google temporarily halts Gemini’s image generation feature for improvement
Google has decided to temporarily halt Gemini’s image generation of people to enhance its accuracy. Earlier this month, Google introduced a new image generation feature for the Gemini conversational app (formerly known as Bard), allowing users to create images of people. Continue reading “Google temporarily halts Gemini’s image generation feature for improvement”
Samsung’s ‘Try Galaxy’ app adds Galaxy AI demo
Samsung has announced the expansion of its Try Galaxy app to all Android devices, including Galaxy models, for the first time. This allows more users to explore the latest features of the Galaxy S24 series and One UI 6.1, previously exclusive to iOS users. Continue reading “Samsung’s ‘Try Galaxy’ app adds Galaxy AI demo”
Microsoft adds Generative Erase and AI tools to Photos App
Microsoft has announced the addition of new editing features to the Photos app, including Generative Erase, Blur Background, Remove, and Replace Background. Continue reading “Microsoft adds Generative Erase and AI tools to Photos App”
Google and Reddit extend Cloud partnership with AI integration
Google and Reddit have announced a new partnership aimed at integrating advanced AI capabilities into Reddit’s platform using Vertex AI. The collaboration seeks to enhance various aspects of Reddit, including its search functionality, through the use of Vertex AI. Continue reading “Google and Reddit extend Cloud partnership with AI integration”
WhatsApp gets four new text formatting options
WhatsApp has added four new text formatting options to help people organize and craft their messages on WhatsApp. This joins Bold, Italic, Strike-through and Monospace formatting options that are already available. Continue reading “WhatsApp gets four new text formatting options”
Apple unveils Quantum-Secure iMessage with PQ3 technology
Apple has announced a major upgrade to the security of iMessage with the introduction of PQ3, a new cryptographic protocol aimed at enhancing end-to-end secure messaging. Continue reading “Apple unveils Quantum-Secure iMessage with PQ3 technology”
Signal unveils ‘Usernames’ for phone number protection
Signal Private Messenger has just introduced a new update called ‘Signal usernames’, offering enhanced privacy options and a new way to connect without revealing your phone number. Continue reading “Signal unveils ‘Usernames’ for phone number protection”
Meta launches WhatsApp helpline tool to combat misinformation
Meta has announced a new collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) to introduce a fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp. This initiative aims to counter the rise of misleading content, particularly deepfakes, which can deceive people about important public matters. Continue reading “Meta launches WhatsApp helpline tool to combat misinformation”