WhatsApp has finally added editing support for messages. You can edit messages up to 15 minutes after they’re sent. It just shows ‘edited’ for the messages that are edited, and the recipient won’t see the old message. Continue reading “WhatsApp now lets you edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending”
During the launch of the Department of Telecom’s Sanchar Saathi website, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that over 3.6 million or 36 lakh WhatsApp accounts have been banned in India. This action by WhatsApp reinforces its dedication to ensuring user safety and security. Continue reading “WhatsApp cracks down over 36 lakh scam accounts in India”
OpenAI has introduced its official iOS app, enabling users to conveniently access their popular AI chatbot on iPhone. The app is free to download and use, and it synchronizes chat history with the web version. Notably, the iOS app also supports voice input, powered by OpenAI’s open-source speech recognition model called Whisper. Continue reading “OpenAI ChatGPT app for iOS launched, Android app soon”
As expected, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has developed a citizen-centric portal called Sanchar Saathi in a significant step toward protecting mobile phone users. Continue reading “Sanchar Saathi portal launched to track, block lost phones”
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has launched WhatsApp chatbot-based QR ticketing system. This comes after a similar system was introduced by the Bengaluru Metro last year. Continue reading “Now get Chennai Metro tickets on WhatsApp”
Meta has unveiled an array of new features aimed at enhancing users’ Instagram experience in India. A wide range of creators participated in a product education workshop held at Meta’s Mumbai office, where they had the opportunity to preview these upcoming Instagram features. Continue reading “Instagram to get GIF comments, Gifts, Reels editing in India”
Apple announced that in 2022, the App Store thwarted over $2 billion in possible fraudulent transactions and rejected around 1.7 million app submissions for not meeting its rigorous standards in privacy, security, and content. Continue reading “Apple App Store blocked $2 billion Fraudulent Transactions in 2022”
Several Pixel users have reported battery drain and overheating problems with their phones over the past few days. Investigations have revealed that a recent update to a Google app is the root cause of the issue. Google has responded quickly by releasing a server-side update to address the problem and fix the battery drain on Pixel phones. Continue reading “Google pushing server-side update to fix Pixel battery drain”
WhatsApp has announced the roll-out of a new feature called “Chat Lock” to give users more control over their privacy. Chat Lock allows users to protect their most intimate conversations with a PIN or fingerprint. With this, only the user will be able to access these conversations. Continue reading “WhatsApp launches Chat Lock feature to protect your privacy”
Elon Musk has announced that Linda Yaccarino will be the next CEO of Twitter. Musk also stated that he would be repositioning himself to focus on product development and technological innovation in his new role as Executive Chairman and Chief Technical Officer. Continue reading “Elon Musk announces new Twitter CEO”
The Indian government is considering imposing a tax on the revenue that Netflix generates within the country from the sale of streaming services. According to the Economic Times, the tax authorities credited an income of approximately 55 crores (US$ 6.73 million) to Netflix’s Indian permanent establishment (PE) in the assessment year 2021-22 in a draft order. Continue reading “Netflix could be forced to pay taxes for India operations”
Earlier today, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar at an event organized by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) replying to questions of reporters said that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will send a notice to WhatsApp regarding the international spam calls issue. Continue reading “WhatsApp ramps up international spam call blocking after Indian Govt’s call”
At the I/O 2023 event, Google unveiled fresh options to customize your Android phone using their latest advancements in generative AI technology. This allows you to alter the appearance and texture of your device’s messaging, lock screen, wallpaper, and other features. Continue reading “Google unveils new ways to personalize your Android phone with Generative AI”
During its I/O event, Google provided a glimpse of upcoming features that will enhance the functionality of smartwatches. These features include the ability to check your schedule in Google Calendar and listen to podcasts on Spotify. Additionally, users can personalize their watch by selecting relevant apps and tiles that align with their interests and priorities. Continue reading “Google confirms Wear OS 4 with longer battery life, third-party watch face support for fall”
During its I/O event, Google introduced several new features for Google Home on various devices, including phones, tablets, and smartwatches, to assist users in staying up-to-date with what is important to them. Continue reading “Google Home app redesign available for all; gets new Wear OS and Tablet features”
