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Twitter promises action against fake news ahead of 2021 assembly elections

New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): As the upcoming assembly elections in India are fast approaching, microblogging platform Twitter announced that it has implemented significant product, policy, and enforcement updates to keep the service safe from attempts to manipulate the platform.

2021-03-24T10:53:41.928942+00:00 IST

Microsoft Xbox Live rebranded to Xbox network

Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): American multinational technology Microsoft has rebranded its online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service Xbox Live to Xbox network.

2021-03-23T12:57:37.444979+00:00 IST

Samsung working on a double-folding smartphone

Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): Samsung is reportedly developing a double-folding phone to add to its lineup of foldable devices.

2021-03-23T08:21:11.745540+00:00 IST

Microsoft planning to let employees back into office with hybrid workplace

Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): The American multinational technology company Microsoft Corporation, is planning to resume its Redmond and Seattle, Washington-based base camp in the not so distant future.

2021-03-22T18:00:39.029018+00:00 IST

WhatsApp for iOS tests new feature to adjust playback speed of audio messages

Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): Instant messaging application WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to change the playback speed of voice messages at their convenience.

2021-03-22T16:46:02.559738+00:00 IST

One Plus 9's china variant will use Oppo's ColorOS

Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): The Chinese variant of the upcoming Android smartphone OnePlus 9 will be switching to Oppo's ColorOS and ditching the previously used HydrogenOS.

2021-03-22T09:34:59.076885+00:00 IST

Apple's team of experts remove counterfeit product listings from social media portals

Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): American multinational technology company Apple has a team of experts that work to remove counterfeit products on sites like Instagram, where some vendors run a multi-million dollar business by selling fake products.

2021-03-21T15:55:17.237219+00:00 IST

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Spotify launches new premium plan for couples

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Making it easier for couples to split the cost of premium membership plans, music streaming platform Spotify is all set to debut a new subscription plan - Premium Duo- which will allow two people living at the same place to share one plan while using their own accounts.

2020-07-01T17:10:37.580951+00:00 IST

Youtube TV hikes subscription price to $64.99 per month

California [US], July 1 (ANI): Youtube TV on Tuesday hiked its subscription price to USD 64.99 saying that the new price reflects the 'rising cost of content'.

2020-07-01T08:20:19.977904+00:00 IST

Netflix pledges up to USD 100 million to support Black communities economically

Washington D.C. [USA], June 30 (ANI): Video streaming platform Netflix has pledged 2 per cent of its cash holdings to provide economic support to black communities.

2020-06-30T17:40:44.009356+00:00 IST

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Amazon Prime Video revamped with better user-friendly navigation

Washington [US], July 20 (ANI): With the primary objective of making content discovery simpler for its consumers, Amazon has started implementing the revamped user interface for its Prime Video app.

2022-07-20T08:56:07.696024+00:00 IST

Netflix to introduce new password-sharing payment plan

Washington [US], July 19 (ANI): Netflix is experimenting with a new method of payment from freeloaders who steal passwords.

2022-07-19T09:34:11.676183+00:00 IST

Instagram enables in-chat purchases

Washington [US], July 19 (ANI): On Monday, Instagram announced a new update available that enables direct shopping from conversations.

2022-07-19T07:45:37.585877+00:00 IST

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Sony has pending patent for 3D scanner that brings real-world elements into VR

Tokyo [Japan], January 10 (ANI): Japanese multinational conglomerate Sony's patent for a 3D scanner that can put real-world objects into virtual reality isn't something new.

2022-01-10T10:56:54.780917+00:00 IST

Xiaomi's 11T Pro coming to India in January

Beijing [China], January 10 (ANI): Even though Xiaomi's 11T Pro launched back in October, the phone has not yet been available in India but that's about to change.

2022-01-10T10:35:42.601928+00:00 IST

Specs for Moto G Stylus (2022) leaked

Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): Motorola has been working on Moto G Stylus (2022) and this model has had several leaks. Leaked renders were already out last month, and now a pretty complete spec list has been outed.

2022-01-09T16:35:34.551251+00:00 IST

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Apple set to discontinue two configurations of its 21.5 inch iMac

California [US], March 21 (ANI): Tech giant Apple recently discontinued the iMac Pro, and two designs of the 21.5-inch iMac and two designs of the 21.5-inch iMac are presently joining the Pro in retirement.

2021-03-21T15:33:12.914301+00:00 IST

Internet

New feature of Twitter will let users play Youtube videos within the app

Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): The micro-blogging social media giant Twitter is in the works to introduce a new feature on the platform which will allow its users to watch YouTube videos without leaving the Twitter app.

2021-03-21T09:18:12.086974+00:00 IST

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Twitter plans to review its policies for world leaders

Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): The micro-blogging social media giant Twitter is conducting a survey to find out whether world leaders on the platform should be subject to the same rules as others.

2021-03-20T12:44:02.796566+00:00 IST

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Telegram launches Voice chats 2.0 for unlimited participants in channels

New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): In a recent update Telegram messenger introduced Voice Chats 2.0, with rich features for conducting live voice chat sessions in Channels for unlimited participants in a secured and seamless manner. This feature was earlier existing only for Telegram Groups that was launched back in December 2020.

2021-03-20T11:32:42.596602+00:00 IST

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Facebook, working to develop Instagram version for kids under 13

Washington [US], March 19 (ANI): The social networking giant Facebook is planning to develop a new version of its subsidiary Instagram for kids under 13 years of age, where parents would have transparency or control over the accounts of their children.

2021-03-19T08:52:29.789027+00:00 IST

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Google says it removed over 3 billion bad advertisements globally in 2020

California [US], March 19 (ANI): Tech giant Google recently revealed in a blog post that it blocked or removed 3.1 billion bad ads, including COVID-19 related advertisements, internationally in 2020 for violating its policies.

2021-03-19T08:23:58.294545+00:00 IST

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YouTube will now warn creators about copyright issues before videos are posted

Washington [US], March 18 (ANI): American online video-sharing platform YouTube has started rolling out a new tool that will automatically check the videos and tell creators for potential copyright claims and ad suitability restrictions before the videos are published.

2021-03-18T14:39:23.808056+00:00 IST

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Facebook to remove posts praising Atlanta shooting

California [US], March 18 (ANI): Social networking service Facebook is taking action against hateful posts and misinformation surrounding the mass shooting that left eight people dead in Atlanta earlier this week.

2021-03-18T10:27:21.494445+00:00 IST

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Instagram's new feature will protect kids, teens from creepy adults

Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has announced new safety measures for teenagers, in a progression of endeavours to guard youngsters on its application.

2021-03-17T09:39:23.141469+00:00 IST

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Google Nearby Share will allow users to send files to multiple people at once

Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): Tech giant Google is working on increasing the utility of its Neary Share feature for Android smartphones. With the upcoming update, users will be able to share files with multiple users around them at the same time.

2021-03-17T09:16:35.117140+00:00 IST

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Twitter to soon allow use of security key as only two-factor authentication method

Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): American micro-blogging and social networking service Twitter has announced a new update that will let users use security keys as the only authentication method soon, adding that the platform will allow multiple security keys per account instead of just one.

2021-03-16T10:34:17.513568+00:00 IST

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Here's how Zoom Escaper can help you sabotage virtual meetings

Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to almost everything with the majority of people working from home and resorting to video calls to stay in touch with their co-workers.

2021-03-16T09:21:01.918960+00:00 IST

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Facebook finds social media users responsible for spreading vaccine doubt

Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): The social media giant, Facebook has found that a small number of users who are reportedly violating the platform norms are responsible for spreading COVID-19 vaccine doubts.

2021-03-15T17:07:56.417718+00:00 IST

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Skype's desktop version now supports AI-based noise cancellation

California [US], March 15 (ANI): Tech company Microsoft has updated the Skype Desktop app with a new feature that would augment its voice and video call experience.

2021-03-15T16:40:17.992548+00:00 IST