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Snap faces fierce competition for users and advertisers from bigger and far better-financed rivals.

Snap adds games to Snapchat app to hold on to young users

The new features and content are aimed at keeping its core base of 13-34 year olds on its messaging platform.

05 Apr 2019 2:28 PM

A few minutes of tinkering can turn Vivaldi’s interface from being maximalist to minimalist.

Vivaldi browser introduces next level of toolbar customisation

The latest update unlocks a new level of customization – users can now build their own interface by moving or hiding buttons in the toolbar.

29 Mar 2019 10:58 AM

Researchers at cyber security company Symantec were also able to identify the attack against Asus users.

Hackers attacked one million-plus Asus users through malicious update

Moscow-based cyber security provider Kaspersky Lab said the attack took place between June and November last year.

26 Mar 2019 12:49 PM

The Zenfone series was due for an Android Pie update long ago, but now the company has promised an Android Pie roll out for their phones by April 15.

ASUS misses previous deadline for Pie update, confirms update by April 15

ASUS earlier promised a timely firmware update to Android Pie on their Zenfone series smartphones.

16 Mar 2019 2:48 PM

As the feature is not officially rolled out, there’s a trick to enable Dark Mode.

This is how you can manually turn on Dark Mode in Facebook Messenger

The feature had been a highly-requested one but was tested only in a few countries.

05 Mar 2019 2:47 PM

With this feature, the users will be able to tap the “share” icon on Twitter and choose “hide Tweet” to close down replies. (Photo: ANI)

Twitter to develop feature that lets you hide replies to your tweets

The latest feature will bring a drastic change in how users control their conversations on the platform.

03 Mar 2019 10:20 AM

The repair is included in the latest version of Apple's iOS 12 system, which became available to install immediately.

Apple finally fixes FaceTime bug with new update

The bug enabled interlopers to turn an iPhone into a live microphone while using Group FaceTime.

08 Feb 2019 11:18 AM

WhatsApp states that they launched a nationwide campaign called “Share Joy, Not Rumors” in over 10 languages.

WhatsApp fights bulk messaging in the run-up to the national elections

WhatsApp details how bulk messaging and coordinated abuse is fought.

06 Feb 2019 6:07 PM

In a YouTube video, Project Management Director Tom Leung reveals the various steps the company is discussing internally which could curb ‘dislike mobs’. (Photo: Pixabay)

YouTube to curb ‘dislike mobs’ with new features

Sometimes ‘dislike mobs’ make the creators feel their efforts go in vain.

05 Feb 2019 11:49 AM

Inbox by Gmail was launched in 2014 and ran alongside Gmail.

Google to add Inbox features to Gmail

An internal version of Gmail appears laced with features from Inbox, such as pins, reminders, and category bundles.

05 Feb 2019 11:30 AM

So, after enabling the Screen Lock feature, the biometric authentication locks the entire app. (Photo: Pixabay)

WhatsApp now allows you to secure your chats from prying eyes

A new feature that’s been recently rolled out allows you to opt for biometric authentication to view your chats.

05 Feb 2019 11:18 AM

Apple turned off the FaceTime group chat feature as its engineers worked to fix the issue. The company said it has fixed the bug on its servers and will turn on the feature for users again next week.

Apple fixes FaceTime privacy bug

The bug was discovered by 14-year-old Grant Thompson.

02 Feb 2019 9:15 AM

Apple revises policy for apps that cheat you with expensive subscriptions

As per the revised policy on the Apple website, developers need to make the subscriptions options clear.

29 Jan 2019 5:30 PM

The feature could be leveraged for an item finding solution such as luggage or missing remote to let a user know when the personal property tag is nearby.

Bluetooth 5.1 update to support direction-finding feature

The feature will allow devices to determine the direction of a Bluetooth signal, enabling manufacturers to build proximity solutions.

29 Jan 2019 2:21 PM

With the introduction of X-Ray Llamas, the option to get paid Llamas in bulk has been removed.

‘Fortnite’ gets ‘X-Ray’ Llamas to show you what you buy

Any Llama available in the V-bucks store will show its contents without requiring to shell out 50 V-Bucks.

28 Jan 2019 12:03 PM

The entire idea behind adding the petition feature is to make the process of supporting a cause, seamless.

Facebook adds petition feature to News Feed

The Community Actions will have its own discussion feed where people can leave comments, create fundraisers, and organise Events.

23 Jan 2019 11:38 AM

WhatsApp is launching a test to limit forwarding that will apply to everyone using its app. (Photo: Pixabay)

WhatsApp introduces further changes to forwarding to control fake news

With the new update WhatsApp users cannot forward messages to more than chats people at once.

21 Jan 2019 5:49 PM

The new Facebook feature is currently in beta in the US, Mexico and Brazil.

Now, share Facebook events directly in Stories

The new feature could be particularly useful for event organisers handling large public events.

15 Jan 2019 4:48 PM

This feature is becoming available to all iOS users and will prove helpful to those posting to multiple accounts.

Instagram now lets you post to multiple accounts simultaneously

Now, all the other accounts you control will be visible and you can toggle them on while publishing with the new 'self regram' feature.

11 Jan 2019 3:27 PM

ShareChat users can now re-share the post on their account by tapping the ‘repost’ icon.

ShareChat debuts three exciting new features

The new features- ‘Create your own stickers’, ‘Repost’ and ‘Post search’, offers a great experience through its intuitive user interface.

08 Jan 2019 6:27 PM

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