iOS: News
16 Apr 2020
FacebookWhat is Houseparty? All about the new face-to-face social network
When you are stuck at home, practising social distancing, it might be a little difficult to deal with all the loneliness.
15 Apr 2020
AndroidAndroid contact tracing will be rolled out via Google Play
A few days back, Apple and Google announced a joint contact tracing system to alert their customers about possible contact with a COVID-19-infected patient.
13 Apr 2020
AndroidNow, get latest information on coronavirus via 'WHO COVID-19' app
As rumors continue to grow around the novel coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization has launched a new 'WHO COVID-19' app.
12 Apr 2020
GoogleNew Google-Apple project to automate contact-tracing: Here's what it means
After launching their own efforts to allow coronavirus screening, understanding, and tracking, Google and Apple are now coming together for a new joint project to fight the deadly pandemic.
11 Apr 2020
JioRecharge someone's phone, make money using JioPOS Lite app
In the wake of India's nationwide lockdown, businesses carrying out mobile recharges have come to a complete halt.
10 Apr 2020
YouTubeApple's iOS 14 update may let you try out apps
Even though we are months away from the official announcement of iOS 14, tipsters have already started revealing what exactly Apple is planning for the update.
10 Apr 2020
AndroidNow, Google has a special Braille keyboard for Android
In a bid to simplify smartphone typing for those who are blind or are suffering from some kind of visual impairment, Google has launched a new Braille keyboard.
10 Apr 2020
AndroidFacebook launches new Quiet Mode: Here's what it does
As billions strive to adjust to their new home-bound routine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook is working to minimize distractions.
09 Apr 2020
GoogleGoogle makes Stadia free for limited period (not in India)
In a bid to help people beat quarantine blues, Google is opening Stadia, its online game streaming service, for a period of two months.
02 Apr 2020
COVID-19Government's tracking app tells if you were near COVID-19 patient
In a bid to protect people from contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus disease, the government of India has launched a dedicated tracker app called 'Aarogya Setu'.
02 Apr 2020
FacebookZoom sued for covertly sending user data to Facebook
Zoom, the video conferencing app that shot to fame after billions were put on lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19, has been sued for sharing user data without permission.
01 Apr 2020
AndroidWhatsApp working to enable multi-device support, expiring messages
Despite the hiccups stemming from the outbreak of coronavirus, Facebook-owned WhatsApp is doing everything possible to serve its users around the globe.
30 Mar 2020
Android#TechBytes: How to view life-sized 'AR animals' using your phone
Since last year, Google Search has been offering the ability to view animals - from tigers to pandas - as life-sized creatures in augmented reality (AR).
18 Mar 2020
AndroidNow, Google can translate and transcribe lectures in real-time
In a bid to make long-form foreign speech easier to understand, Google is rolling out a new transcription feature in its Translate app for Android.
16 Mar 2020
XAhead of launch, Apple's Powerbeats 4 earbuds hit the shelves
Apple's Powerbeats 4 seems to have gone on sale even before its official launch. The still-unannounced earbuds were spotted for sale at a Walmart store in Rochester, New York.
16 Mar 2020
Google MapsGoogle testing more prominent 'Live View' AR directions for Maps
Over the last two years, Google has been developing and testing augmented reality-based 'Live View' directions to help walkers navigate easily using Maps.
11 Mar 2020
Security20 popular VPN, ad-blocking apps caught spying on users
In a major shocker, at least 20 apps dedicated to VPN and ad-blocking services have been caught spying on their users.
10 Mar 2020
AndroidThis Xiaomi Mi Band 4 clone costs just $4
If you're looking for an inexpensive fitness band, the M4 fitness band could be right up your alley.
08 Mar 2020
Google#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Google I/O cancellation, Twitter's 'stories', costlier iPhones, and more
This week, we have witnessed the continued impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the global tech industry.
29 Feb 2020
FacebookFacebook is giving Messenger a cleaner new look: Details here
Facebook is finally giving Messenger, its dedicated product for instant messaging, a cleaner new look.
22 Feb 2020
XYou can mute specific, annoying words on Twitter: Here's how
For years, people have been using Twitter's dedicated mute button to silence individual user accounts or their conversations.
22 Feb 2020
AndroidWhatsApp's latest iOS beta update brings dark mode, advanced search
Earlier this month, WhatsApp had released a beta update to bring dark mode to the iOS platform. However, not much was known about the new theme or how it looks on iPhones.
22 Feb 2020
iPhoneApple may let you set third-party apps as iOS defaults
Apple is considering giving third-party apps more weightage on its devices, allowing users the freedom to choose 'rival' apps and services as default on their iPhone, iPad or even the HomePod, according to Bloomberg.
21 Feb 2020
AppleApple is blocking 'Asian' and 'teen' searches, assuming it's porn
Apple offers a number of parental control features to keep kids away from things they are not supposed to access, like pornographic content, for instance.
21 Feb 2020
XWant to link multiple tweets? Use new 'Continue thread' feature
In order to make sharing thoughts convenient for its users, Twitter has rolled out another new feature for its mobile app - Continue thread.
17 Feb 2020
XiaomiXiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker launched at Rs. 1,400
Expanding its range of audio products, Xiaomi has launched a new Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in India today.
15 Feb 2020
FacebookFacebook launches 'Hobbi', a Pinterest-like app
Facebook has announced a new Pinterest-like app that is designed to help you document your personal projects and hobbies using photos and videos.
13 Feb 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: What are the five best guns in PUBG Mobile?
PUBG Mobile delivers one of the most tactically intense Battle Royale experiences on Android and iOS.
10 Feb 2020
AndroidTelegram's latest update brings new privacy and customization features
Popular instant messaging app Telegram has released a new update that brings dozens of new privacy features, customizations, and improvements.
08 Feb 2020
AndroidWhatsApp's latest iOS beta update brings dark mode for iPhones
Just days after introducing dark mode for its Android beta app, WhatsApp has brought the much-awaited feature to the iOS platform.
08 Feb 2020
LifestyleYou can now try on lipstick (virtually) before buying
Unlike celebrities and fashion bloggers, the regular buyers like us can't buy every makeup product we want before testing, because of, well, monetary and other restrictions.
07 Feb 2020
AndroidTips and tricks: Here's how to personalize your WhatsApp account
WhatsApp is constantly adding new features to enhance your messaging experience. Over the past several months, the company has introduced a picture-in-picture mode, support for GIFs and stickers, and few other customizations including a not-so-perfect dark mode.
07 Feb 2020
Gaming BytesFive PUBG Mobile mistakes which can get you killed
PUBG Mobile enjoys immense popularity on Android and iOS. It is becoming increasingly competitive as the tactically intense Battle Royale keeps drawing new gamers.
02 Feb 2020
Gaming BytesPUBG Mobile: Tips to survive gunfights, win chicken dinner
PUBG Mobile is getting competitive each passing day with the game gaining popularity as a tactically intense Battle Royale on both Android and iOS.
31 Jan 2020
YouTubeGoogle Tangi: A dedicated space for short how-to videos
For years, YouTube has been the hub for how-to videos on topics ranging from fashion and lifestyle to cooking and technology.
23 Jan 2020
GoogleGoogle says Safari's 'anti-tracking' feature actually allowed tracking
Researchers at Google have flagged multiple security flaws in Apple's Safari web browser.
18 Jan 2020
MicrosoftSoon, Microsoft could enable wireless phone-to-PC content transfer capabilities
When you have to move some data from your phone to PC (or reverse), the go-to options are fairly limited - Bluetooth, USB cable, or a third-party transfer like via SHAREit.
19 Jan 2020
Microsoft#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Living robots, Windows 10 bug, AI-based Maths Solver, more
This week, we have witnessed some major developments in tech.
19 Jan 2020
GoogleSoon, Chrome will remind you to close open tabs
If you have a habit of looking up everything you find intriguing/confusing, we're pretty sure that there's a whole batch of open tabs in your browser.
17 Jan 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft's new app uses AI to help with math problems
After offering a way to digitize real-world tables, Microsoft has launched 'Maths Solver,' a smart app capable of solving complicated mathematical problems.
