Google has announced that starting in May 2023, Android TV and Google TV will require apps to be bundled in the Android App Bundle (AAB) format instead of the existing APK format. If you don’t know, for Android smartphones, this need is already in place. Continue reading “Google TV and Android TV will require app bundles from 2023”
Elon Musk has confirmed today that the reintroduction of the “Blue Verified” badge on Twitter that was expected on November 29th will be temporarily halted. The adoption of the badge, which costs $8, has been one of his most contentious decisions since taking over the social media network last month. Continue reading “Elon Musk holds off Twitter blue verification badge relaunch”
Meta-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has launched a new feature that will allow users to connect with brands and make purchases directly within the service. It’s called the “Business Search” function, and it’s designed to help users “Find, Message, and Buy” from businesses on WhatsApp. Continue reading “Meta rolls out new ways to Find and Buy from Businesses on WhatsApp”
YouTube has been making changes to many areas of its brand recently. Most recently, it released a Shorts player for Smart TVs and even revamped its user interface for the web, giving it a more modern look. Now, the service is giving YouTube a new sound when it starts up, giving it a jingle that will be easy to recognize every time that app is opened. Continue reading “YouTube rolls out new startup sound and animations for Smart TVs”
Google has announced updates to Maps today to help you get the most out of the holidays. The company says that it’s time for holiday trips. Google Maps can help you get around during this busy time of year, whether you’re running errands, going on adventures with friends, or visiting family. Continue reading “Google Maps adds Search with Live View, Find EV charging stations and more”
Elon Musk has announced that Twitter’s coveted “blue check” subscription service will be relaunched on November 29, a negligible delay from his preliminary tentative timeline to introduce the service back onto the social media platform. Continue reading “Twitter’s Blue check subscription to relaunch on November 29”
Today, Google announced that more than 10 health, fitness, and wellness apps are integrating with the platform. These apps include Fitbit, Samsung Health, Google Fit, MyFitnessPal, Peloton, Oura, WeightWatchers, Flo, Lifesum, Signos, Tonal, Outdooractive and Proov Insight, which were among the first to use Health Connect. Furthermore, the Health Connect beta app is now available for download on Google Play. Continue reading “Google Health Connect App for Android released in beta”
There has been a monumental rise in spam callers lately and it is getting harder to identify which calls are genuine and which calls are just a waste of time. Thankfully, one of the solutions to this problem is the Truecaller app, available on both the Android and iOS platforms. Truecaller is one of the world’s leading caller ID and spam-blocking services with more than 320 million users. It works on crowd-sourced data of phone numbers and collecting reports of spam calls from the community. In this article, we clear some common misconceptions about how Truecaller actually works.
Continue reading “Common Myths and Misconceptions about Truecaller Debunked”
It was revealed earlier this year that WhatsApp is working on Companion Mode to connect a second mobile device, and now the company is rolling out the companion mode on Android to some beta testers. Last week, WhatsApp rolled out communities, in-chat polls, and 32-person video calling. Continue reading “WhatsApp beta brings Companion mode, Android tablet support”
Spotify has announced enhancements to usability and offline listening, as well as specifics about a redesigned Apple Watch app. The update also improves the visuals by including larger album art and additional animations. Recently, Spotify redesigned its home screen for music and podcasts. Let’s check out the new updates in detail below: Continue reading “Spotify rolls out a redesigned Apple Watch app”
Earlier this week, Twitter added an “Official” label to select verified accounts that for major media outlets as well as governments. The grey badges are nowhere to be found now, less than 24 hours after they were discovered for the first time. Continue reading “Twitter kills ‘official’ label hours after roll out”
After the announcement last month, Microsoft has started rolling out a new feature that brings iCloud Photos to the Photos app on Windows 11, after testing it with Insiders. The updated Photos app on Windows 11 lets you make organization of your photo collection easy. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out iCloud Photos integration for Windows 11”
Update: Twitter Blue, the company’s paid monthly subscription that adds a blue checkmark to Twitter accounts and offers early access to new features, like Edit Tweet, is now live for iOS users in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Twitter says that the $7.99/month is an introductory offer. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out Blue subscription for Blue checkmark [Update: Now live]”
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the availability of an open-source licence model for the BHIM App. With this, regulated organisations such as banks taking part in the UPI ecosystem will have access to the BHIM App’s source code under licence. Continue reading “NPCI announces open-source BHIM app licensing”
LumaFusion, the most popular video editing app for iOS and iPad, is now available in beta for Android and Chrome OS. In case you forgot, it was announced last year that the LumaFusion video editor would be available for Android and Chrome OS, and development started in 2021. Continue reading “LumaFusion now available for Android and Chrome OS in beta”
