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The WhatsApp status feature is similar to Snapchat and Instagram stories.

WhatsApp will soon sort status updates by user preferences

1 min read . 19 Feb 2019

With more than 39 lakh cases pending in high courts, currently functioning at 60% of sanctioned strength, a difference of opinion between the Supreme Court and the Centre is delaying finalisation of a Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) for judicial appointments. (Google Play Store/Nyaya Bandhu)

Department of justice launches tele-law mobile app, Nyaya Bandhu

1 min read . 19 Feb 2019

Google+, however, is not the only Google app that will be killed

Lessons to learn from major apps that are fated to die

3 min read . 18 Feb 2019

Twitter says the feature should be arriving for Android users soon. (AFP)

Twitter testing profile preview feature on Android, iOS app

1 min read . 14 Feb 2019

You can try out the new features by updating to version 2.19.10 of WhatsApp for iPhone.

WhatsApp launched two new features in 2019: Here's how to use them

2 min read . 11 Feb 2019

The iOS apps that were found recording user screens do not mention using session replay technology in their privacy policy. Photo: AFP

Popular iPhone apps recording user screens without their knowledge

1 min read . 07 Feb 2019

Google first demonstrated the feature at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2019 in Las Vegas. (Google)

Google extends Assistant's 'Interpreter' mode to Home speakers, more devices

1 min read . 06 Feb 2019

Many celebrities like Drake, Nick Jonas and even basketball players like Josh Hart have expressed their interest in Fortnite.

Has Fortnite's concert brought us closer to the future of augmented reality?

2 min read . 06 Feb 2019

We can see this as the next step in the unification of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp messengers as Instagram and WhatsApp already have had this functionality for quite a while. (Reuters)

Facebook is giving you 10 minutes to permanently delete an embarrassing message

1 min read . 06 Feb 2019

To enable this feature, simply open WhatsApp and then go to Settings --> Privacy --> Screen lock.

Here's how you can use the new Touch ID, Face ID unlock on WhatsApp for iPhones

1 min read . 06 Feb 2019

YouTube has not yet announced a definitive plan of rolling out the

YouTube expands test 'Explore' feature to more devices

1 min read . 05 Feb 2019

The new authentication system works similarly to the one found on Outlook and Signal iOS apps.

WhatsApp’s new feature lets you unlock it through Face ID, Touch ID

1 min read . 04 Feb 2019

Facebook Research is an app that the company used to pay teenagers who volunteered to install it. (Reuters)

Many Indians too shared data with Facebook Research to earn money

3 min read . 01 Feb 2019

Apps such as GOQii that focus primarily on preventive healthcare have doctors and coaches on board who advise people on how to stay healthy.

Health apps are getting doctors to your smartphones and doorsteps in India

3 min read . 31 Jan 2019

The messaging app, with 1.3 billion global users and over 200 million users in India, has been working closely on its business platform for a year now.

WhatsApp announces 'Startup India-Grand Challenge'

1 min read . 31 Jan 2019

Google disables iPhone app that studied users' digital habits

1 min read . 31 Jan 2019

The new Gmail design for mobile is expected to reach all iOS and Android users in the coming weeks.

Google releases new Gmail design for mobile users; to roll out in coming weeks

1 min read . 30 Jan 2019

Leading the change, Facebook would be smart to hire as many prominent voices in online privacy as it can attract and hiring critics is a straightforward way to build trust in the meantime.

WhatsApp gets new privacy manager

1 min read . 30 Jan 2019

Since single-player mobile games were rendered monotonous at some point, players did not get aggressively hooked on to them as compared to the adrenaline-pumping, multi-player online games.

There is no stopping PUBG, Fortnite games among Indian youngsters

2 min read . 30 Jan 2019

WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption—the hallmark of users' security—may also go for a toss if Facebook integrates the popular mobile messaging platform with not-that-secure Instagram and Messenger.

Irish watchdog warns Facebook over WhatsApp integration

1 min read . 29 Jan 2019