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The information being shared includes analytics data on launch, including the user's unique Android ID.

Not only dating apps, 20 more apps sending sensitive information to Facebook

A study has found that at least 20 out of 34 popular Android apps are transmitting sensitive information to Facebook.

31 Dec 2018 3:23 PM

With a festive season around, you end up rushing through everything and probably forget about the little things that are crucial in organizing your party.

Apps to digitally organise a Christmas Party @ home

Apps that ensure you're prepared to take advantage of your days off.

22 Dec 2018 1:59 PM

The apps mentioned are some quick fixes to make your yearend easier.

New Year blues? Apps that can come to your rescue

Apps that can help you survive the New Year’s Week and Eve.

22 Dec 2018 1:54 PM

There are apps that will allow you to streamline your life a bit so you can sit back and enjoy the little moments.

Must have apps for tech-savvy family

Through smartphones, today we can access any information whenever or wherever we want.

22 Dec 2018 1:50 PM

As a special addition, the artist's most famous masterpiece Girl with a Pearl Earring is listed with the ability to examine closely.

Google's app turns your phone into a museum

The Arts and Culture app will now showcase the artwork of Johannes Vermeer, the Dutch Golden Age painter.

04 Dec 2018 6:35 PM

The new icons will reach apps and the web in the coming months.

Microsoft redesigns Office icons on Windows

The Excel icon has been redesigned into a rectangular shape to reflect the spreadsheets.

01 Dec 2018 1:11 PM

It was not clear what the list represented, but some of the groups such as Gafatar have been outlawed.

Indonesian app to report 'misguided' religion 'risks dividing neighbours'

The app, called “Smart Pakem”, features a list of groups including Ahmadiyyah as well as Gafatar.

27 Nov 2018 9:47 AM

Saveyra, a visual communication app aims to promote India’s cultural and linguistic diversity.

Celebrate India’s cultural diversity with the Saveyra app

Cross-platform Emojis, Avatars and Stickers for a new generation

16 Nov 2018 11:46 AM

Saveyra supports the major communications platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, What’s App and Hike.

Saveyra app launches worldwide on iOS and Android

Saveyra, the app and keyboard, currently supports Hindi and English.

10 Nov 2018 8:28 PM

Google is urging developers to use darker colours in their apps so as to reduce the power strain on smartphones.

Google's dark theme solution will imporve power efficiency

Darker colours tend to draw the least amount of power on most smartphones with OLED panels.

09 Nov 2018 9:56 PM

In an upcoming release of macOS, Gatekeeper will require Developer ID–signed software to be notarised by Apple.

Apple tells developers to get their Mac software notarised

Give users even more confidence in your software by submitting it to Apple to be notarised.

20 Oct 2018 5:40 PM

Digital maps are a modern uber-convenience, capable of pinpointing nearby landmarks, shops and restaurants, highlighting traffic jams and navigating you to destinations across the country.

Why you can’t always trust your map app

Today’s maps are not always as dependable as they appear.

29 Sep 2018 9:59 AM

Vacations are expensive and sometimes getting a discount on your shopping or food can save some money.

Five services that let you travel hassle-free, without a wallet

The young working professional or the urban moneyed traveller is now empowered to go cashless or without their wallets.

19 Sep 2018 2:48 PM

With the internet taking over a significant portion of our lives, a number of online job opportunities have emerged recently. (Image: Pexels)

These platforms can help students earn extra bucks

Most college goers these days turn to part-time work to earn extra pocket money.

03 Sep 2018 2:57 PM

Google Go can now read aloud billions of web pages in 28 languages.

Google Go can now read web pages out loud

With this development, using this technology, consuming long-form text will become as easy as watching TV or listening to the radio.

29 Aug 2018 9:23 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

This app can predict long-term risk of breast cancer

Find out how it works.

24 Aug 2018 5:14 PM

After analysing the top 100 free apps in the Google Play and Apple App Stores, Norton found many apps may be requesting risky permissions or excessive access to user’s personal information. (Photo: Pexels)

Norton shares stats on how much personal info your apps gather, and why that’s concerning

One should take time to understand why an app is unnecessarily gathering additional data.

20 Aug 2018 4:11 PM

Twitter Lite It supports slower 2G or 3G networks and loads data quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Twitter Lite expands to over 45 countries including India

The app was launched in last year and it has gradually moved from its initial regions of operation to 21 more countries this week.

15 Aug 2018 8:24 AM

These apps connect Indians across the country irrespective of religion, language and culture. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are some of the apps that are connecting Indians better

These apps are ‘Made in India’ and celebrate the spirit of oneness by connecting people across the country.

15 Aug 2018 7:34 AM

The Google Maps update will be available to all desktop users.

Google Maps to not show zoomed out regions as flat

Google Maps will now start showing the Earth as a globe rather than a flat image.

06 Aug 2018 1:42 PM

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