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11 May 2023, 19:13

IT ministry to send notice to WhatsApp on international spam calls issue: Chandrasekhar

India's IT Ministry will issue a notice to WhatsApp regarding the recent surge in spam calls from unknown international numbers. The Minister of State for IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, stated that digital platforms are accountable for ensuring the safety of "digital nagriks," and the government will respond to every instance of alleged misuse or breach of user privacy. The government is considering guidelines for permissions for preloaded apps. Chandrasekhar also announced that the government will investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed smartphone users' microphones while the phone was not in use.

11 May 2023, 14:01

Is WhatsApp secretly listening to your private conversations? Here’s how to check

There have been recent concerns about WhatsApp potentially eavesdropping on private conversations. These concerns were echoed by Fod Dabiri, Twitter's director of engineering, who disclosed that WhatsApp had been using his phone’s microphone in the background while he was asleep, and he only discovered this when he woke up at 6 AM. Amplifying it, Elon Musk echoed his opinion by tweeting, “WhatsApp cannot be trusted.”

09 May 2023, 17:48

'Jamtara Global': Indian WhatsApp users flooded with spam calls

These spam calls with international numbers, mostly from African and Southeast Asian countries, along with fake messages from unknown users, have flooded WhatsApp and Indians have nowhere to go but Twitter to share their ordeal.

26 Apr 2023, 13:33

Tinder gets tough on safety, now wants a selfie video for confirmation

In a move to strengthen the Photo Verification process, dating app Tinder on Wednesday said it will now ask members to take a selfie video to confirm that the person in the photo is really them. In addition, the company said that photo-verified members can also ask their matches to do so before chatting.Photo Verified members can also choose to only receive messages from Photo Verified members by going into their Message Settings.

26 Apr 2023, 11:30

You can now use one Whatsapp account on up to four phones: Here’s how

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook and Instagram, announced that WhatsApp is finally introducing multi-device login support, allowing users to access the same WhatsApp account on up to four phones. According to WhatsApp, this feature will be rolled out to all users in the coming weeks. Previously, users were limited to one WhatsApp account on a single phone and multiple companion desktop devices.

20 Apr 2023, 12:36

Snapchat's My AI enhances user experience with trivia, gift suggestions, trip planning, and more

At its annual Partner Summit 2023, Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, made waves with exciting news about its generative AI chatbot, My AI. Previously available exclusively to its premium Snapchat+ subscribers at $3.99 per month, My AI has now been rolled out to all Snapchat users at no cost.

18 Apr 2023, 15:29

IRCTC warns of fake app and website scamming users out of their sensitive information?here’s how to stay safe

IRCTC has warned users about a fake Android app and website that tries to steal sensitive information from users looking to book tickets for their next journey. The fake app and website look eerily like the original, which makes it difficult for end users to distinguish between the two. The fake IRCTC app for Android smartphones goes by the name ‘irctcconnect.apk’.

03 Apr 2023, 12:21

Check out upcoming new WhatsApp features in 2023

Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp updates with new features and tools to enhance the user experience. By the end of 2022, or the beginning of 2023, WhatsApp users can expect many new features from WhatsApp for both business and personal accounts.Recently, WhatsApp has increased the file sharing limit to 2GB and launched a new feature, Communities. Besides this, new message reactions are also available to general users.

31 Mar 2023, 14:15

ChatGPT alternative comes to iPhone with Perplexity, offering its own AI assistant on iOS

Perplexity AI is an iPhone app that allows users to ask AI questions and receive instant answers. The app is available for free download on the App Store. Perplexity AI uses a conversational search engine to provide information through a chatbot-style interface and a large language model similar to how OpenAI's ChatGPT works. When a user inputs a question, Perplexity AI's model utilizes its AI language model and relevant information from the internet to provide a corresponding answer.

29 Mar 2023, 15:56

Apple Music Classical app offers five million high-brow tunes for classical music enthusiasts

Apple has launched a new app called ‘Apple Music Classical’ on the App Store. The app is designed for classical music lovers with an Apple Music subscription. It was developed from Primephonic, which Apple acquired in 2021, and it aims to offer better handling of the complex metadata associated with classical recordings. Additionally, the app provides curated playlists and composer biographies to help users get more familiar with the genre.

27 Mar 2023, 11:05

How to check TDS, dividend income, and income tax refund using the AIS for Taxpayers app

The Income Tax (IT) department recently launched a new application for mobile users that allows taxpayers to access their important data from their smartphones easily. The IT app, dubbed as AIS for Taxpayers, allows users to find out important information such as the tax deducted at source (TDS), tax collected at source (TCS), dividend income, income tax refunds, and more.

20 Mar 2023, 15:22

How to file a consumer complaint against a company using WhatsApp

As a customer, when you receive a substandard product or service, you may think about filing a consumer complaint but give up on the idea thinking about the cumbersome process. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has made filing consumer complaints easier. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has partnered with Gupshup, a conversational engagement platform, to introduce a WhatsApp chatbot that allows consumers to easily file complaints with the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), check complaint status, and read the frequently asked questions (FAQs).

02 Mar 2023, 13:42

Bluesky, Twitter's new rival, debuts with an invite-only iOS app

With the introduction of his new platform Bluesky, Jack Dorsey, the co-founder, and former CEO of Twitter, has returned with a new social media platform. The invite-only social network Bluesky, which emerged from Twitter as a decentralized project, has recently become available on the App Store. You’ll need to search for Bluesky social to find the app.

27 Feb 2023, 16:42

This app is straight out of Black Mirror ? it lets you capture and revisit memories in virtual reality

It may resemble a plot from Netflix's science fiction series Black Mirror, but the ability to relive past moments of our lives will soon become possible using VR and new age smartphones. Wist labs is currently developing a smartphone application that will enable users to record unforgettable experiences and upload them to a virtual reality headset, and watch it at any point in time.

24 Feb 2023, 18:13

Snapchat now recommends sounds for photos, videos

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced that it is rolling out new "Sounds creative" tools - Sounds Recommendations for Lenses and Sounds Sync for Camera Roll - on Snapchat, globally.

24 Feb 2023, 12:38

Google's impressive magic eraser can now be used on Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy devices?here’s how

On Thursday, Google announced that it is making Magic Eraser, its photo editing tool that utilizes machine learning and AI to remove unwanted elements from photos, available to all Google One subscribers on Google Photos. Previously, this feature was only accessible to Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 smartphone users. Additionally, Google Photos on both iOS and Android smartphones will receive new collage styles and an HDR video effect feature.

22 Feb 2023, 11:24

YouTube Music launches 'Radio Builder' feature, allowing users to create custom stations based on favorite artists

Google has introduced a new feature called ‘Radio Builder’ for YouTube Music users, which allows them to create personalized stations based on their preferred artists. This feature was launched on Tuesday and can be accessed by navigating to the ‘Your music tuner’ section on the YouTube Music homepage within the iOS or Android app.

16 Feb 2023, 13:48

WhatsApp vs Telegram: Which app has more security features

WhatsApp vs Telegram: Which app has more security features...

15 Feb 2023, 15:59

Facebook updates its ‘Why am I seeing this ad’ tool: Here’s how it works

Facebook has updated its “Why am I seeing this ad?” tool. This update will help users understand how machine learning is use...

15 Feb 2023, 09:47

Instagram to end live shopping feature on March 16

Social media platform Instagram has announced that it will discontinue its live shopping feature, which allows users to tag products in their live br...

10 Feb 2023, 10:34

Meta expands its monetisation feature 'Gifts' across US on Instagram

Meta has announced that it is expanding its Reels-focused monetisation feature 'Gifts' across the US on Instagram, offering ...

08 Feb 2023, 14:00

How to use the new sad face filter on Instagram?

The Meta owned photo and video sharing app, Instagram keeps giving us new trends and viral memes regularly. The latest trend seems to be a filter that makes your face look sad, and it’s funny. We have started to see a lot of videos with these filters popping up, and it seems to be the next viral filter in the coming days.

08 Feb 2023, 11:33

WhatsApp may soon let users schedule calls within group chats

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will allow users to schedule calls within their group chats. Users will be able to select a title, date and time for their call, making sure that everyone in the group is aware of when it will take place, reports WABetaInfo. It is useful when the group is organising an event, by allowing members to schedule a call to discuss the details and confirm that everyone is available.

07 Feb 2023, 14:43

After Chinese apps, the Indian government cracks down on Indian betting and quick loan apps?here’s why

The Indian government has banned 232 applications over concerns of data storage and money laundering. Out of these, 138 are betting and gambling apps, and 94 are quick-loan apps. The apps have been banned because they contain materials that are "prejudicial" to the sovereignty and integrity of India. While some of the apps banned have Chinese links, the list also includes Indian applications such as LazyPay and Kissht. Currently, there is no information from the government why apps such as PayU