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Instagram may launch 'Exclusive Stories' feature

Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): Similar to Twitter's 'Super Follows', photo-sharing platform Instagram is working on a feature that would let creators offer exclusive stories to their followers.

2021-07-02T10:42:39.066076+00:00 IST

Microsoft to introduce Dynamic Refresh Rate for Windows 11 laptops

Washington [US], July 1 (ANI): With the newly launched Windows 11 just around, dynamic refresh rate or DRR has finally been introduced by Microsoft and it should help improve battery life on laptops.

2021-07-01T17:23:12.511202+00:00 IST

Apple rolls out iOS 15, iPadOS 15 public beta, here's how you can download them

Washington [US], July 1 (ANI): If you have been eagerly waiting for the iOS 15 since Apple's announcement last month at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), then it's finally time for you to try it out.

2021-07-01T14:23:07.660025+00:00 IST

Twitter to let users set security key as only two-factor authentication method

Washington [US], July 1 (ANI): The micro-blogging site Twitter, on Wednesday, announced that it has rolled out a new feature to use a security key as the only two-factor authentication method on both mobile and web.

2021-07-01T10:43:02.770093+00:00 IST

With 120mn monthly users, ShareChat's short video app Moj turns one

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Social media platform ShareChat's Moj app on Thursday completed one year of operations with the highest number of daily active users. The app was launched on July 1 last year, within 30 hours of Chinese short video app TikTok was banned.

2021-07-01T10:07:08.353598+00:00 IST

Zoom buys AI company that worked on real-time translation

Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): Proprietary video teleconferencing platform recently announced that it's acquiring a company known as Kites (short for Karlsruhe Information Technology Solutions), which has worked on creating real-time translation and transcription software.

2021-06-30T17:22:34.104992+00:00 IST

Facebook launches newsletter platform Bulletin

Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): Facebook has launched a new service, called Bulletin, that will allow writers to publish free and paid newsletters that can be posted to the web, sent to subscribers' inboxes, and shared across Facebook.

2021-06-30T13:58:43.247789+00:00 IST

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Twitter to show warning sign when users like a labelled tweet

Washington [US], November 24 (ANI): Expanding its feature of showing a warning when a user tries to retweet a labelled tweet, Twitter on Monday (local time) announced that it will also be showing a warning sign when a user likes a labelled tweet with potentially misleading information.

2020-11-24T16:51:24.875613+00:00 IST

Google to bring new settings for smart features, personalization in Gmail

California [US], November 16 (ANI): In an attempt to give users more control over their data, Google on Monday announced that it is bringing a new setting for smart features and personalization in Gmail.

2020-11-16T14:46:22.039041+00:00 IST

Facebook Messenger's 'Vanish Mode' makes messages disappear

Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): Social media giant Facebook is adding 'vanish mode' to Messenger. It makes messages disappear after they are seen and the chat is closed.

2020-11-13T09:26:30.824468+00:00 IST

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Microsoft making it harder for users to avoid ads in Outlook app

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): In recent months, American tech giant Microsoft has started to put more ads in the Outlook mobile app for iOS and Android.

2022-08-22T17:18:25.156142+00:00 IST

Google might add Wear OS smartwatch backup support

Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): As more and more Wear OS devices have started to enter the market, American tech giant Google's efforts to improve the overall experience on Android devices have been revealed in the latest APK teardown of its Play Services app.

2022-08-20T08:40:34.219972+00:00 IST

Otter to make free users pay for older recordings access

Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): Automated transcription service Otter is set to make some big changes to its offerings for both free and paying customers.

2022-08-19T14:48:09.077131+00:00 IST

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Google Photos new update breaks magic eraser feature on Pixel 6 phones

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): The latest Google Photos app update ((version 5.76.0.425427310) has broken the magic eraser feature on Pixel 6 phones.

2022-02-04T17:21:00.596319+00:00 IST

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G may ship with 25W charger

Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): The South Korean tech giant Samsung's upcoming flagship phone Galaxy A53 5G has been certified by both NBTC and FCC and the latter might come with a 25W charger.

2022-02-03T17:22:32.451677+00:00 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G gets Android 12-based One UI 4

Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): Samsung has rolled out the Android 12-based One UI 4 update for Galaxy Z Flip 5G in the US.

2022-02-01T18:03:16.601755+00:00 IST

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Google Messages to roll out auto-OTP deletion, 'SMS Categories' features

Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): Tech giant Google is all set to release new features for its Messages app. The upcoming updates will be exclusively rolled out to users in India.

2021-06-30T10:03:26.041459+00:00 IST

Internet

Snapchat's new update fixes its crashing problem

Washington [US], June 29 (ANI): Seems like Snapchat users will finally get rid of the bug that crashes the app on the iOS version, as the developers have rolled out an update for the same issue.

2021-06-29T15:39:44.397039+00:00 IST

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Samsung unveils One UI watch interface at MWC 2021

Washington [US], June 29 (ANI): South Korean tech giant Samsung unveiled the new One UI Watch software for its upcoming Galaxy Watch portfolio at MWC 2021 but did not reveal the next Galaxy Watch 4.

2021-06-29T10:40:24.012827+00:00 IST

Computers

Android Netflix users can now stream partially downloaded content

Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): OTT platform Netflix has launched a new feature for Android users that will now allow them to view partially downloaded titles.

2021-06-28T17:38:26.286831+00:00 IST

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Amazon Prime Music launches 'Signature' playlist series

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): As the world struggles with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which brings a fresh supply of stress every day, we all need an escape, and what's better than tuning into some good music? Amazon Prime Music's latest launch could work as the perfect stress buster amid the health crisis.

2021-06-28T13:37:14.663929+00:00 IST

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Lenovo announces 'Smark Clock 2' powered by Google Assistant

Beijing [China], June 28 (ANI): The multinational technology company Lenovo has announced a new product in its smartwatch line named 'The Lenovo Smart Clock 2', on Monday.

2021-06-28T10:05:57.377856+00:00 IST

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 leaked renders show four color choices

Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): The recently leaked renders of the Galaxy Buds 2 suggest that the next iteration of Samsung's earbuds will look pretty similar to Google's Pixel Buds.

2021-06-27T17:11:04.045978+00:00 IST

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Flipkart to sell 'Nothing Ear 1' wireless earbuds in India

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Carl Pei, One Plus co-founder, has announced that his new consumer tech venture 'Nothing Today' will enter into the Indian tech space with a partnership with Flipkart to sell its first-ever product, a pair of wireless earbuds named 'Nothing Ear 1'.

2021-06-27T10:44:48.788747+00:00 IST

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Google Contacts redesign looks a bit like Google Plus

Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): While Microsoft unveiled its next OS, Google recently also displayed a new look for its Contacts. The company says this Circles-style extra information is "a new experience for Google Contacts which will help Google Workspace users learn more about their colleagues."

2021-06-26T16:35:33.421757+00:00 IST

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Telegram finally adds group video calling option

Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): Messaging chat app Telegram has finally added a group video chat option to its mobile and desktop apps. This was something the platform had promised was coming back in April 2020.

2021-06-26T15:30:46.373848+00:00 IST

Internet

Amazon Web Services acquires encrypted messaging app Wickr

Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon providing on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, has acquired Wickr, the encrypted messaging app founded in 2012.

2021-06-26T08:38:47.844504+00:00 IST

Internet

Google will now warn users when its search results might be unreliable

Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): Google will now be telling its users when search results are rapidly changing around a breaking story, with some searches bringing up a warning that "it looks like these results are changing quickly," and a subheading that will explain "if this topic is new, it can sometimes take time for results to be added by reliable sources."

2021-06-25T17:19:35.088055+00:00 IST

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Google Fi's built-in VPN service starts rolling out for iPhone users

Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): Google recently announced that it is rolling out Google Fi's built-in VPN service for iPhone subscribers, giving iOS users another way to ensure that their connection is secure and private on a cellular or Wi-Fi network.

2021-06-25T13:58:44.219767+00:00 IST

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Here's a list of everything Microsoft is removing from Windows 11

Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): Microsoft announced Windows 11 on Thursday night, with a brand new design, a centered start menu, the ability to run Android apps, and a whole bunch of new features.

2021-06-25T09:39:05.901217+00:00 IST