ChatGPT for iOS launched in more countries including India

OpenAI launched the ChatGPT app for iOS in the US last week. It expanded to Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, South Korea, the U.K. a few days back. Now the app is available to download in India and more countries. Continue reading “ChatGPT for iOS launched in more countries including India”

YouTube Stories is shutting down on June 26

YouTube introduced Stories, an Instagram-like stories feature, but in the form of short, mobile-only videos back in 2018 that can be viewed for up to 7 days. Now, YouTube has announced that it will be shutting down the Stories feature on June 26th. Continue reading “YouTube Stories is shutting down on June 26”

Google opens access to Search Labs with Generative AI capabilities

During its recent I/O event, Google provided us with a sneak peek into its preliminary endeavors in the field of Search. These explorations delve into the realm of generative AI, and you now have the opportunity to explore these innovative features through Search Labs. Continue reading “Google opens access to Search Labs with Generative AI capabilities”

WhatsApp is working on Usernames, Redesigned Settings Page

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According to reports from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing two new features for an upcoming app update. These features include the addition of WhatsApp usernames and a redesigned settings interface. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on Usernames, Redesigned Settings Page”

Opera Aria browser AI based on OpenAI’s GPT launched

With AI being deployed in browsers, Opera has now added Aria, a browser AI that allows users to use generative AI services for free. Aria is natively built into the browser and marks the beginning of a new kind of browsing experience for Opera users, according to the company. Continue reading “Opera Aria browser AI based on OpenAI’s GPT launched”

Netflix password-sharing crackdown begins in more markets

As announced at the earnings call last month, Netflix has started rolling out its paid password-sharing plan in Q2, 2023 in the US and more markets. It began testing this last year in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru as a $3 add-on. Continue reading “Netflix password-sharing crackdown begins in more markets”

EU imposes €1.2 billion fine on Meta over GDPR breach

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Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) has been fined 1.2 billion euros by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) confirmed that this is the largest GDPR fine ever. Continue reading “EU imposes €1.2 billion fine on Meta over GDPR breach”

WhatsApp now lets you edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending

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”

WhatsApp cracks down over 36 lakh scam accounts in India

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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 ChatGPT app for iOS launched, Android app soon

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”

Sanchar Saathi portal launched to track, block lost phones

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”

Now get Chennai Metro tickets on WhatsApp

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”

Instagram to get GIF comments, Gifts, Reels editing in India

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 App Store blocked $2 billion Fraudulent Transactions in 2022

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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”

Google pushing server-side update to fix Pixel battery drain

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”