YouTube begins rolling out Shorts player for Smart TVs

Starting today, you can watch YouTube Shorts on TVs. Google has also detailed the design process for bringing Shorts to this new platform. This gives a full picture of the steps needed to bring video formats that were made for mobile devices to your TV. Continue reading “YouTube begins rolling out Shorts player for Smart TVs”

WhatsApp is working on a tablet app, Business app adding ‘bring in new customers’ banner

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Following last week’s update, WhatsApp rolled out communities, in-chat polls, and 32-person video calling. According to WABeta, the firm is working on WhatsApp for tablets and for the business edition, an in-app banner shows up when opening WhatsApp Business—a great way to bring in new customers! Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on a tablet app, Business app adding ‘bring in new customers’ banner”

Telegram update brings Topics in Groups, Voice-to-Text for Video Messages and more

The popular chat application Telegram has been updated with new features such as topics in groups, collectible usernames, and voice-to-text for video messages. Earlier, the firm introduced infinite reactions, emoji statuses, and other new features as well. Let’s explore the newly added features to the messaging service that this version brings in more detail below. Continue reading “Telegram update brings Topics in Groups, Voice-to-Text for Video Messages and more”

Samsung Dropship file sharing app launched for Android and iOS

Dropship, a new and simple file-sharing tool from Samsung, was quietly unveiled. The new Dropship software is accessible as a new Good Lock unit and operates with the help of Samsung’s Quick Reveal app, which is quite popular among Galaxy users. IceUniverse, a tipster, did share some screenshots of the app on Twitter today. Continue reading “Samsung Dropship file sharing app launched for Android and iOS”

WhatsApp rolls out Communities, In-chat polls, and 32 person video calling

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Mark Zuckerberg announced this morning that communities on WhatsApp will begin rolling out to users internationally and will be available to everyone in the coming months. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Communities, In-chat polls, and 32 person video calling”

Nothing ear (1) app is now Nothing X, adds custom EQ, low lag gaming mode and more

As announced at the Nothing ear (stick) launch last week, Nothing has rebranded the Nothing ear (1) companion app to Nothing X ahead of the sale of Nothing ear (stick) on November 4th in several countries. The update brings new UI, promises enhanced user experience and more. Continue reading “Nothing ear (1) app is now Nothing X, adds custom EQ, low lag gaming mode and more”

Meta introduces new tools to help Facebook and Instagram creators earn

Meta has announced a new feature for creators to create their own NFTs (or digital collectibles) and sell them to followers and collectors on and off Instagram today. Also announced are new tools for creators to build businesses on Facebook and Instagram. Continue reading “Meta introduces new tools to help Facebook and Instagram creators earn”

Google Play Store’s new updates let developers reach more users

Google has unveiled new capabilities that will assist developers in reaching more Play Store users, defending apps from orchestrated review attacks, and more. In order to give more emphasis to higher-quality games, Google is indeed introducing a new “app quality bar” for the Play Store. Google also announced expansion of Play Games beta on PC to more countries. Continue reading “Google Play Store’s new updates let developers reach more users”

Google is adding package tracking feature to Gmail

Google has announced a Gmail update that will allow customers to track scheduled package delivery right from their inbox in time for the holiday shopping season. The function looks for emails with tracking numbers, uses that information to figure out when the order is likely to arrive, and then marks the email in your inbox.  Earlier, Google rolled out a unified Gmail interface widely. Continue reading “Google is adding package tracking feature to Gmail”

Google rolls out Primetime Channels on YouTube in U.S.

Starting today, YouTube users can sign up for Primetime Channels and watch TV, movies, and sports from 30+ streaming services. It’s possible YouTube has everything from creative videos to Oscar-winning blockbusters and episodes of your favourite series. Continue reading “Google rolls out Primetime Channels on YouTube in U.S.”

Twitter will charge $8 for its Blue service: Elon Musk

On Twitter, Elon Musk revealed the benefits of paying a monthly subscription fee for a “blue tick” verification badge. According to previous reports, Twitter would charge $20 per month for verification, but the company will now charge $8 (Rs. 660 approx.) per month. Upon subscribing, Twitter users will receive a blue tick and four other benefits. Continue reading “Twitter will charge $8 for its Blue service: Elon Musk”

WhatsApp India banned 26 lakh bad accounts in September 2022

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According to new IT regulations implemented in India last year, large digital platforms (those with more than 50 lakh users) are required to publish compliance reports on a monthly basis, documenting the number of complaints received and the steps taken to resolve them. Continue reading “WhatsApp India banned 26 lakh bad accounts in September 2022”

Now get Namma Metro QR tickets on WhatsApp in Bengaluru

On the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava today, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has launched the world’s first WhatsApp chatbot-based QR ticketing system. Namma Metro has launched a mobile app-based QR ticketing system. Continue reading “Now get Namma Metro QR tickets on WhatsApp in Bengaluru”

WhatsApp rolls out Message Yourself, Profile photos group chat in beta

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Following the release of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.24.2 update, WhatsApp is now initiating a minor test by sending “messages to yourself” to a small number of beta testers, along with the Profile photo group chat option. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Message Yourself, Profile photos group chat in beta”