Amazon Prime Video is getting Ads from January 29

A few months back, Amazon announced its intention to bring advertisements into its Prime Video streaming service in 2024. Now, the company has started sending emails to its US customers about including “limited advertisements” in its streaming service. Continue reading “Amazon Prime Video is getting Ads from January 29”

Microsoft Copilot app arrives for Android

Microsoft has silently released its Copilot AI-Powered Chat Assistant app for Android. Powered by the latest OpenAI models, GPT-4 and DALL·E 3, this fast, complex, and precise responses, as well as the ability to create breathtaking visuals from simple text descriptions. Continue reading “Microsoft Copilot app arrives for Android”

Chrome for desktop gets new security and performance features

Google has announced new security and performance features for its Chrome browser for desktops. In addition to these new updates, Google has also announced that it’ll be bringing smarter and more helpful AI-based features powered by the recently announced Gemini AI model. Continue reading “Chrome for desktop gets new security and performance features”

Tata Play Binge adds FanCode, now offers 25+ OTT apps

Tata Play Binge has announced that it had added FanCode to its array of 25+ other popular OTT apps. This marks the platform’s first sports-led addition to its offering, solidifying Tata Play Binge’s position as the ultimate destination for comprehensive and diverse entertainment. Continue reading “Tata Play Binge adds FanCode, now offers 25+ OTT apps”

Zee5 adds Dolby Vision support in addition to Dolby Atmos

Zee5 has announced the inclusion of Dolby Vision support in its streaming service that joins the Dolby Atmos. The addition of Dolby Vision along with Atmos is said to offer an unparalleled audiovisual experience to Zee5 audiences. This feature is available on iOS mobile devices, Apple TV, and Android TV. Continue reading “Zee5 adds Dolby Vision support in addition to Dolby Atmos”

YouTube for TV: Long-form ads and breaks between Shorts

You might often be annoyed with YouTube ads interrupting your streaming experience, especially for long-form content. Back in September, Google announced that it was exploring options to reduce this kind of interruptions by introducing fewer longer ad breaks to create a smoother viewing experience. Continue reading “YouTube for TV: Long-form ads and breaks between Shorts”

Netflix expands its gaming library with Grand Theft Auto trilogy [Update: Now available]

Netflix is expanding its mobile game library by adding three iconic Grand Theft Auto titles. The games, namely “Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition,” “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition,” and “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition,” will be available for subscribers for free. Continue reading “Netflix expands its gaming library with Grand Theft Auto trilogy [Update: Now available]”

Netflix to offer 86 games by year’s end, 90 more in development

Netflix has announced plans to have 86 games available on its platform by the end of the year, all accessible to every Netflix member without ads, in-app purchases, or extra fees. The company highlighted that nearly 90 more games are in development, marking just the beginning of its gaming endeavors. Continue reading “Netflix to offer 86 games by year’s end, 90 more in development”

Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta app is now available for Meta Quest devices

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta app is now available for Meta Quest devices (Meta Quest 2, 3, or Pro headset users), opening up new gaming possibilities and allowing them to stream games without the need for a console or TV. Continue reading “Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta app is now available for Meta Quest devices”

Google Maps gets Timeline, key location controls and more

Google has introduced new updates to give you even more control over personal information. Back in October, AI-powered updates for smarter navigation were added to Maps. Continue reading “Google Maps gets Timeline, key location controls and more”

Apple App Store Apps and Games of 2023: WhatsApp, Instagram, BGMI top the charts in India

Apple has shared the most popular apps and games of 2023 for users in over 35 countries, including India and the U.S. Find the top free and paid apps, games, and Apple Arcade titles on the App Store’s Today tab. Continue reading “Apple App Store Apps and Games of 2023: WhatsApp, Instagram, BGMI top the charts in India”

tvOS 17.2 with revamped Apple TV app with sidebar released

Apple has announced a redesign for its Apple TV app with tvOS 17.2 that lets users navigate more quickly and adds further enhancements to its interface. The company has added a new sidebar that allows users to quickly navigate the app, providing easy access to Apple TV+, the home of Apple Original series and films. Continue reading “tvOS 17.2 with revamped Apple TV app with sidebar released”

Beeper Mini resumes service with bug fixes and improvements

Over the weekend, Apple halted Beeper Mini, the app that brought iMessage texts to Android. Apple cited security concerns as the reason for discontinuing Beeper’s services. Continue reading “Beeper Mini resumes service with bug fixes and improvements”

Apple blocks Beeper Mini due to privacy concerns

Earlier this week, Beeper introduced Beeper Mini, a new Android app designed exclusively for sending and receiving blue bubble messages with friends using iPhones. It is said that the company arrived at this solution by ingeniously reverse-engineering Apple’s protocol, saying that it connects directly to Apple’s service without any middleman. Continue reading “Apple blocks Beeper Mini due to privacy concerns”

YouTube creators get pause comments feature

YouTube is rolling out a new comment moderation feature for creators called Pause. This new feature allows creators to prevent the creation of new comments at the video level, while preserving comments that were already published. Continue reading “YouTube creators get pause comments feature”