Tech

WhatsApp introduces improved wallpapers with custom dark mode settings

Washington [US], December 1 (ANI): In the latest update, Facebook-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has introduced new features: The wallpapers can be customised per chat, with an updated wallpaper gallery. It has also introduced additional doodle wallpapers, and the ability to set separate wallpapers for light and dark mode settings.

2020-12-01T16:34:52.734326+00:00 IST

Microsoft Teams will stop working on Internet Explorer 11 from Nov 30

Washington [US], November 30 (ANI): Microsoft Teams will no longer work on Internet Explorer 11 starting November 30, 2020, as per a prior announcement made by the company.

2020-11-30T17:01:07.452392+00:00 IST

Google rolling out new feature called 'Chrome Actions'

Washington [US], November 27 (ANI): Tech giant Google is gradually rolling out a new feature to Google Chrome 87 that allows the user to type commands in the address bar that perform specific browser actions.

2020-11-27T09:40:17.908120+00:00 IST

Google Pay's old application, website to lose payment features in America in January

Washington [US], November 25 (ANI): Google on Tuesday (local time) said that its payments application Google Pay's iOS, and Android applications along with its website version are set to lose their payment features in America.

2020-11-25T17:37:10.673817+00:00 IST

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

Instagram Reels, Live to get branded content feature

Washington [US], November 23 (ANI): To help users create, share and amplify branded content across Instagram, the company has announced that it will be launching Branded Content tag in Reels. The testing for the new feature will be done in the coming weeks.

2020-11-23T13:21:58.469165+00:00 IST

Microsoft, Apple working on Xbox Series X controller support for iPhones and iPads

Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): Tech companies Microsoft and Apple are working together to make the Xbox Series X and Series S controllers work on iPhones and iPads.

2020-11-21T15:11:12.452400+00:00 IST

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Facebook launches 'Shops' feature to bring more businesses online during coronavirus crisis

Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): Making a major push into e-commerce, Facebook has launched 'Shops' -- a new feature that will allow small businesses to sell products on Facebook and Instagram platforms.

2020-05-20T09:31:30.486711+00:00 IST

Google Photos adds new controls for sharing albums

California [US], May 20 (ANI): Google on Tuesday said it is rolling out new controls to Google Photos, enabling users to share albums with a specific person or people via their Google account.

2020-05-20T05:37:57.054842+00:00 IST

Facebook's new AI-based product recognition system

Washington D.C. [USA], May 19 (ANI): Facebook is all set to launch an artificial intelligence-based "universal product recognition model" which will identify all types of consumer goods ranging from furniture to fashion and cars.

2020-05-19T17:52:32.682552+00:00 IST

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Fossil collaborating with Google to make its new companion app

Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): It has been intriguing to track the shift to Wear OS 3 for smart wearables, and with each fresh piece of information, we can slowly see how Wear OS will develop in the long run. The most recent data is provided by Fossil, a well-known Wear OS wearable OEM.

2022-07-01T23:54:48.101938+00:00 IST

Gboard's split keyboard beta makes it simpler to type

Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): With a split keyboard option, Google's Gboard keyboard app for Android is offering a benefit to users of foldable phones (or, at least, for the time being, to beta users of the programme).

2022-07-01T21:02:35.379884+00:00 IST

Google's Switch to Android iOS app supports all Android 12 device

Washington [US], July 1 (ANI): Google upgraded its Switch to Android iOS app because it appears to believe that more consumers are converting from iPhones to Android smartphones. It formerly only supported Pixels, but now it works with all Android 12 devices.

2022-07-01T01:25:02.690870+00:00 IST

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Samsung Galaxy A53 will come with two chipset versions

Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): The upcoming flagship of the Samsung Galaxy smartphone-- A53 will have two chipsets, something which was a predictable development for the past few years.

2021-12-23T17:24:12.293421+00:00 IST

Vivo V23 series to launch in India in January

New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): New reports have confirmed that the Vivo V23 series will definitely debut in India next month.

2021-12-23T14:33:47.067055+00:00 IST

Huawei's P50 Pocket launched with Snapdragon 888 4G SoC, 120Hz OLED display

Shenzhen [China], December 23 (ANI): Huawei has officially boarded the clamshell foldable phone bandwagon with the launch of the Huawei P50 Pocket in China.

2021-12-23T12:28:08.412176+00:00 IST

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Instagram rolls out 'Branded Content Tag' feature in Reels

California [US], November 21 (ANI): Instagram has announced new updates for branded content on its platform, including the 'Branded Content Tag' feature in Reels.

2020-11-21T07:37:25.744345+00:00 IST

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Microsoft Teams now offers 24-hour video calls for free

Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): Microsoft is now rolling out an all-day video calling option that will let Microsoft Teams users use the calls free for 24 hours.

2020-11-20T16:02:08.441055+00:00 IST

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Fitbit adds Google Assistant support to smartwatches

California [US], November 19 (ANI): Fitbit on Thursday rolled out a new feature that provides Google assistant support to Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches in the US.

2020-11-19T15:53:46.119204+00:00 IST

Mobile

Facebook rolls out new messaging features on Messenger, Instagram

California [US], November 18 (ANI): Facebook on Wednesday rolled out three new features for messenger and photo and video sharing platform Instagram.

2020-11-18T17:16:48.762472+00:00 IST

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Zoom adds new security features to help prevent disruptions, trolls in meetings

California [US], November 18 (ANI): Video conferencing application Zoom has enhanced its security controls to prevent disruptions during virtual meetings and allow users to remove, report disruptive participants, and other cyberattacks on meetings.

2020-11-18T16:47:49.360509+00:00 IST

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Instagram rolls out new feature - Guides

California [US], November 18 (ANI): Instagram is rolling a new feature - called Guides- to all its users, including those in India.

2020-11-18T16:13:42.556384+00:00 IST

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Twitter rolls out new feature 'Fleets'

California [US], November 17 (ANI): Social networking service Twitter has got a new feature, called Fleets. The new tool will allow a user to write text, post photos, videos, or add earlier tweets into a little visual info-nugget that disappears after 24 hours.

2020-11-17T16:52:32.718717+00:00 IST

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HBO Max set to debut on Amazon Fire TV devices from Nov 17

Washington [US], November 16 (ANI): People with Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and Fire tablets can load HBO Max directly on those devices from November 17.

2020-11-16T16:09:37.496327+00:00 IST

Internet

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

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Zoom to temporarily lift 40-minute meeting limit on Thanksgiving Day

California [US], November 14 (ANI): Communications tech company Zoom has said that it would lift its standard forty-minute limit on free video calls for 'Thanksgiving Day' to make it simpler for families to spend time virtually on the US holiday.

2020-11-14T13:38:31.033797+00:00 IST

Internet

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

Mobile

Instagram adds Reels and Shop tabs on home screen

California [US], November 13 (ANI): Photo and video sharing platform Instagram announced on Thursday that it is adding a Reels tab and a Shop tab to its home screen.

2020-11-13T05:06:59.502056+00:00 IST

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Google Maps introduces 'Trips' tab to remind of previous vacations

California [US], November 12 (ANI): Google Maps will soon roll out a new Trips tab in timeline on Android that can present customers an abstract of previous holidays and complete kilometres travelled.

2020-11-12T09:40:45.329106+00:00 IST

Computers

Apple's Mac launch event: New MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini pack its first in-house chip

California [US], November 11 (ANI): Tech giant Apple in an event on Tuesday (local time) announced Apple has officially unveiled three new pieces of hardware: the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and the Mac Mini. All of them pack the company's new silicon chip known as the M1.

2020-11-11T04:07:49.124340+00:00 IST