YouTube has begun testing a new feature that allows users to express reactions during certain points in a video. Similar in style to Facebook Live and Twitch, each video’s comment section will have a separate reaction pane that will display emoji reactions by the time. Continue reading “YouTube is testing emoji-based ‘Timed Reactions’ for videos”
WhatsApp has initiated a beta test of the ability to send files up to 2GB in size. According to WABetaInfo, a limited test is underway in Argentina, and select people will be able to share media files up to 2 GB. It tends to work with WhatsApp beta for Android v2.22.8.5, v2.22.8.6, and v2.22.8.7, as well as for iOS. At the moment, WhatsApp users can only transfer media files up to 100 MB in size. Continue reading “WhatsApp Beta is testing 2GB size limit for file sharing”
Twitter first showed off the direct message keyword search feature in May, when it added the search feature for Android phones to its service. Now, Twitter has announced the much-anticipated feature for direct messaging, which lets users do keyword searches for chats or conversations. Users can simply enter a word from the message they’re looking for. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out keyword search to Direct Messages”
Instagram is now rolling out a rather important update to their iOS and Android app that introduces a new way to view your Instagram feed. You will now have the choice between seeing posts from accounts you follow or from your favorite accounts in your feed.
For a few months, WhatsApp has been testing its multi-device feature in beta for users to try first-hand. WhatsApp has finally started rolling out its long-awaited multi-device feature to all of its users. Users of both Android and iOS can now use their WhatsApp accounts on multiple devices simultaneously to send and receive messages on the application, even if their smartphones are not connected to the internet. Continue reading “WhatsApp multi-device feature is out of “Beta”: Here’s how to use it”
Since its foray into mobile gaming in November 2021, Netflix has released a slew of titles. For its video game expansion, Netflix has announced three more mobile games that can be played on both iOS and Android devices.
The three titles, This Is A True Story, Shatter Remastered, and Into The Dead 2: Unleashed, were announced in a new blog post by the firm. Continue reading “Netflix rolls out 3 new mobile games this month”
WhatsApp Beta for Android has released a new 2.22.8.3 version, which includes the much-anticipated message reactions feature as well as the ability to select the app’s language. Please keep in mind that Message reactions are now only available to a restricted number of WhatsApp beta testers, so you’ll have to wait for the next wave of updates to view them. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android beta testing Message Reactions”
Instagram users in the United States have received an update from Meta that brings a new parental control feature dubbed ‘Parental Supervision Tools’ which will be gradually rolled out to other countries. Facebook Messenger Kids app that was released in 2020 has parental control feature. Continue reading “Meta adds parental supervision tools to Instagram starting from the US”
Sharing account passwords among multiple households is a problem that Netflix has been facing for many years. In an attempt to solve this, Netflix is trying to reduce the instances of this by introducing a new “add an extra member” feature that will allow users to add members outside their household.
Continue reading “Netflix testing new “add an extra member” feature to curb user account sharing”
The most popular YouTube Vanced app is set to be discontinued in the coming days, as the project’s creators have said. This news comes as a surprise to many people, as the app offered a wealth of capabilities that were only available with a YouTube premium subscription at no cost. Continue reading “YouTube Vanced discontinued due to legal reasons”
Telegram App has received an upgrade to version 8.6.0, which includes tools to help you manage your downloads, transfer documents quickly, rearrange media albums before sending, and convert your channel into a TV station. This post will go through each feature in detail. Continue reading “Telegram update brings new download manager, improved attachments, better Android Dark mode and more”
Twitter is a testing a new feature on its platform that will add the ability to write descriptions for uploaded images. The feature is being tested on Android, iOS, and Web, and it designed to improve the experience for assistive tech, for people with low-bandwidth, and more.
Continue reading “Twitter testing the ability to add descriptions to image uploads”
Last year, Facebook began testing Reels within the Facebook app for users in the US. The feature is now being rolled out to more than 150 countries worldwide, and to monetize them, Facebook is introducing Overlay ads in Reels. It is also receiving a couple of new updates to improve the creator experience and discovery experience.
WhatsApp has launched a new resource hub for users in India called ‘Safety in India’ that is aimed at building awareness around online safety, privacy and security. It contains information about the various measures and product features built into WhatsApp that allows users to take control over their safety when using WhatsApp.
Continue reading “WhatsApp ‘Safety in India’ resource hub launched”
The Indian government today announced that it has banned 54 more mobile apps, including Tencent-backed Garena’s Free Fire, Viva Video Editor, NetEase’s Onmyoji Arena and more apps. It says that these are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. Continue reading “Indian Government bans 54 more mobile apps including Free Fire”
