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Facebook will issue rewards based on the impact of each valid report. (REUTERS)

Facebook expands bug bounty programme for third-party apps

1 min read . 16 Oct 2019

Introduced first in April 2019, landmarker lens includes a bunch of AR filters built around a monument using Snapchat’s Len Studio

Snapchat rolls out Diwali-centric AR landmarker lens in partnership with Spotify

2 min read . 14 Oct 2019

New users' can download the app on Android phones (REUTERS)

WhatsApp now back on Google Play Store after sudden disappearance

1 min read . 12 Oct 2019

If you have previously installed the WhatsApp but uninstalled it later for some reason, you can see the app in the 'Previously installed app' section in the Google Play Store.

WhatsApp disappears from Google Play Store

1 min read . 11 Oct 2019

Adoption of technology by beauty and personal care companies is still at a nascent stage not just in India but globally as well but is likely to increase

Cosmetics companies are leveraging AI to alter the face of beauty

4 min read . 10 Oct 2019

Zomato had reset the passwords for all affected users and logged them out of the app and website. (Photo: Mint)

Zomato paid ₹70 lakh to hackers for fixing bugs

1 min read . 10 Oct 2019

'This was an error and we apologise,' said Twitter (AP)

Twitter 'inadvertently' used your phone number, email id for 'advertising'

1 min read . 10 Oct 2019

The new beta version also includes another new feature that allows users to send self-destructing messages (REUTERS)

WhatsApp dark mode may soon roll out to users

1 min read . 09 Oct 2019

To encourage people to vote and generate positive conversation on the service, Twitter has made live its special election emoji for the upcoming #AssemblyElections2019. (Reuters)

Twitter launches initiatives for engagement between leaders and voters

1 min read . 09 Oct 2019

Android 10 gives you greater protection, transparency, and control over your data. (Reuters)

Google will require all smartphones to run Android 10 from February

1 min read . 09 Oct 2019

The new feature can be used for sending photos, for instance, that a user wishes to be deleted after a few seconds of sending.

WhatsApp to introduce self-destruct messages but why will people use them?

1 min read . 03 Oct 2019

Instagram is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect bullying and other types of harmful content in comments, photos and videos. (AFP)

Protect your Instagram account with new 'Restrict' feature

1 min read . 03 Oct 2019

The Incognito Mode was first introduced in Google Chrome in the year 2008.

Google to roll out ‘Incognito Mode’ in Google maps

1 min read . 02 Oct 2019

The company has been working towards making Google Maps more relevant.

Google Maps now lists 57,000 public toilets across India

1 min read . 02 Oct 2019

Google enables users to have a personalized experience using machine learning and user preferences. (Bloomberg)

Google partners with Dineout for reservations for consumers via Google Maps

2 min read . 01 Oct 2019

The UK and the US have agreed not to investigate each other’s citizens as part of the deal, while the US won’t be able to use information obtained from British firms in any cases carrying the death penalty. (REUTERS)

Facebook, WhatsApp forced to share encrypted messages with British police

1 min read . 29 Sep 2019

Uber rolls out safety tips for riders, upgrades app on iPhone

1 min read . 26 Sep 2019

Regional languages, smartphones driving content creation, consumption on YouTube

1 min read . 26 Sep 2019

WhatsApp hasn't officially confirmed this feature on its website.

Here's how you can share your WhatsApp status on Facebook

1 min read . 23 Sep 2019

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a feature for Android users to let them share their status stories directly on Facebook Story and other apps.

WhatsApp new feature: Share status on Facebook

1 min read . 23 Sep 2019