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Zoom's new feature 'Immersive View' makes meetings fun, here's how it works

Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): Zoom has started rolling out a new feature called Immersive View that would make meetings a lot more engaging and collaborative.

2021-04-27T14:23:10.620745+00:00 IST

Facebook in process to build its own in-app podcast player

California [US], April 26 (ANI): Social media giant Facebook is building its own in-app podcast player, the company confirmed on Monday.

2021-04-26T17:08:08.821237+00:00 IST

Google tests new Android feature 'Guacamole'

California [US], April 25 (ANI): Tech giant Google seems to be testing a new feature 'Guacamole' that would let its users stop alarms and answer calls in Android phone simply by saying "stop" with the users not needing to pick up your phone or even say "Hey Google".

2021-04-25T12:13:55.459927+00:00 IST

Instagram reels to now feature ads while stickers ads to debut on Facebook stories soon

California [US], April 24 (ANI): Photo-sharing platform Instagram has started showing advertisements in their 'Reels' feature. The organisation has started testing advertisements in the feature in select nations like India, Brazil, Germany, and Australia, showing them in the middle of regular content posted by users.

2021-04-24T16:33:38.467048+00:00 IST

Spotify to launch podcast subscription service soon

Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): Audio streaming application Spotify is soon going to launch its podcast subscription service. The platform would be competing with Apple's newly announced podcast subscription service but it will not charge a fee or take a membership cut like its rival.

2021-04-24T09:44:50.342655+00:00 IST

Twitter now allows Android, iOS users to share 4K images

California [US], April 23 (ANI): The users of micro-blogging site Twitter, have a reason to rejoice as the company now allows Android and iOS to upload and view 4K images on the Twitter app.

2021-04-23T16:18:55.020862+00:00 IST

Google Meet will now let users add video backgrounds

Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): Continuing with the ongoing trend of flashy backgrounds during video calls, Google Meet will soon be adding the feature to replace backgrounds with a video.

2021-04-23T08:32:28.028485+00:00 IST

Sony re-releases app-controlled 'wearable' AC

Tokyo [Japan], April 22 (ANI): A year after the Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation Sony released an incredible app-controlled 'wearable air conditioner', it announced a follow-up product to the original device in order to make it more powerful and suitable to be used while doing physical activities, precisely while working out.

2021-04-22T17:18:05.839783+00:00 IST

Google's Live Captions feature coming to Chromebooks soon

Washington [US], April 22 (ANI): Tech giant Google is rolling out some new features for Chromebooks, including the company's Live Captions feature that will be added to Chrome on most Chrome OS devices in the coming weeks.

2021-04-22T04:57:13.632104+00:00 IST

Amazon introduces Fire TV Cube with Dolby vision, 4K 60fps support in India

Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): Tech company Amazon has launched the Fire TV Cube in India. The device can be used to turn a TV into a smart TV, but it also offers hands-free controls for all Alexa enabled devices.

2021-04-21T16:51:00.922020+00:00 IST

Apple to officially release iOS 14.5 next week

Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): Multinational technology company Apple recently revealed that it will be officially releasing iOS 14.5 from next week onwards.

2021-04-21T11:44:09.091238+00:00 IST

Apple may roll out its podcast service at 'Spring Loaded' event

California [US], April 20 (ANI): Tech company Apple is expected to announce new iPad Pro models, AirPods 3, and a new item-tracking AirTags accessory at its 'Spring Loaded' event on April 20. The company may also announce its podcast service at the event.

2021-04-20T15:58:33.247294+00:00 IST

Microsoft's new update for Xbox will improve how games are downloaded

Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): American multinational technology company Microsoft, on Tuesday rolled out a new Xbox April dashboard update that will be improving the way games are downloaded by users.

2021-04-20T11:30:00.920811+00:00 IST

Facebook unveils big audio push, adds podcasts, live rooms to take on Clubhouse

Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): Tech giant Facebook is jumping on the audio entertainment and messaging bandwagon. On Monday, the company announced that it is adding podcasts, live audio rooms, and other audio-only features.

2021-04-20T09:19:57.375034+00:00 IST

Amazon cancels 'Lord of the Rings' massively multiplayer online game

Washington [US], April 19 (ANI): Amazon has announced that the company's video game division has cancelled its massively multiplayer online role-player based on 'The Lord of the Rings'.

2021-04-19T08:40:08.129766+00:00 IST

Apple may launch new iPad Pro alongside Apple Pencil 3, AirPods3 next week

California [US], April 17 (ANI): Tech giant Apple may launch the new iPad Pro models alongside the Apple Pencil 3, and AirPods 3 soon.

2021-04-17T16:22:46.408498+00:00 IST

Larger media previews, disappearing messages now part of WhatsApp's new iOS update

Washington [US], April 16 (ANI): American messaging service WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for its iOS users that brings along two new changes including larger media previews and expansion of disappearing messages feature to all participants in a group.

2021-04-16T17:55:52.746335+00:00 IST

'Resident Evil 4' Virtual Reality remake to launch on 'Oculus Quest 2'

Washington [US], April 16 (ANI): 'Resident Evil' gaming fans are in for a treat as the fourth instalment of the game will be re-released in Virtual Reality (VR) on the 'Oculus Quest 2' headset.

2021-04-16T09:18:16.443745+00:00 IST

Spotify's desktop app now adds option to download albums

Washington [US], April 15 (ANI): Audio streaming service Spotify's new desktop app refresh, which seems to be currently rolling out to users, has finally brought with it a very handy feature, album downloads.

2021-04-15T17:35:03.700540+00:00 IST

Google Assistant rolls out new feature to find lost iPhone

California [US], April 15 (ANI): Tech giant Google has announced new features coming to Google Assistant on Thursday, and the most essential feature is - finding your lost iPhone.

2021-04-15T10:52:16.416799+00:00 IST

Amazon Prime Music launches podcasts for Indian market

New Delhi [India], April 14 (ANI): Amazon Prime Music has recently launched podcasts in the Indian market. This move by the music streaming platform, however, might seem a little late to the party, especially since the likes of Spotify and Apple have had it around for years.

2021-04-14T17:36:18.912847+00:00 IST