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The case relates to the appeals of Facebook and WhatsApp against a single judge order dismissing their pleas against the probe CCI ordered into the instant messaging apps new privacy policy. (Photo: PTI/File)

Facebook bans all Taliban supporting content

The policy will apply for all of its platforms, including its flagship social media network, Instagram and WhatsApp

17 Aug 2021 2:21 PM IST

Windows 11 testers can now try out one-to-one and group audio or video calling in Microsoft Teams. (ANI Photo)

Windows 11 getting revamped snipping tool, calculator, mail apps

Microsoft is also updating its mail and calendar apps in Windows 11 to match the operating system's new visual style

13 Aug 2021 4:28 PM IST

Facebook also intends to add podcast clips feature going forward that will allow listeners to create and share snippets of podcast episodes. (Photo: PTI)

Facebook delays return to office for employees until January

Tech giants including Alphabet Inc's Google, Uber Tech Inc have also said all their US employees have to be vaccinated...

13 Aug 2021 1:47 PM IST

The Instagram Reels will have the same vertical and full-screen format as regular Reel uploads. (Photo: PTI)

Instagram announces new features to protect users from online abuse

These features include the ability for people to limit comments and DM (direct message) requests during spikes of...

13 Aug 2021 10:41 AM IST

Thukral said through this partnership, WhatsApp is committed to enhance the digital skills of the aspiring entrepreneurs and empower the youth of our country to create a safe digital environment for all. (PTI Photo)

WhatsApp will now allow chat history transfers between iOS, Android

This feature will cover all transfers between iOS and Android phones, though it's unclear when it'll be available for...

11 Aug 2021 11:11 PM IST

Britains economy shrank by one fifth in the second quarter, more than any European neighbour, as the lockdown plunged the country into its deepest recession on record. Amazon, which has already created 3,000 new permanent UK roles this year, said it will offer more than 20,000 seasonal positions across the country ahead of the festive period. (Photo | AFP)

Amazon India launches its 5th Fulfilment Centre in Telangana

The expansion in Telangana is a part of Amazon India's plans to increase its national storage capability by close to 40...

7 Aug 2021 2:40 PM IST

Epic will not be able to create iPhone, iPad or Mac versions of its widely used Unreal Engine for powering rich graphics due to Apples actions, the company said. (Photo | AFP)

iOS 15 may remove lens flare from photos

iOS 15 remains within the beta phase and we can expect more changes and enhancements to follow aside from lens flare...

5 Aug 2021 5:33 PM IST

No accounts will be deleted on May 15 because of this update and no one in India will lose functionality of WhatsApp either. (AA file photo)

WhatsApp launches 'View Once' feature

The feature will delete photos or videos from users' chats after they have been opened by the recipient

4 Aug 2021 5:56 PM IST

iOS users to soon get dark mode for Google Maps

iOS users to soon get dark mode for Google Maps

The feature should be welcome when a user is using the app at night or in dark environments

4 Aug 2021 2:38 PM IST

A Twitter support page does mention the ability to disconnect their Apple or Google account, but its web-only, which Apple users cant log into yet. (ANI Photo)

Twitter enables Apple, Google third party sign up

This feature reportedly showed up in Twitter beta last month, but now it appears to be more widely available

3 Aug 2021 2:38 PM IST

As YouTubes algorithm helps direct people to newer content, it often ends up in a controversy for leading people towards objectionable content.

YouTube testing 'Premium Lite' subscription for cheaper, ad-free...

Premium Lite is currently being tested in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden

3 Aug 2021 8:50 AM IST

Telegram has also spruced up the user experience with animations for the passcode screen and when a user sends messages on Android. (Photo: PTI)

Telegram updates its group video call capacity up to 1,000 viewers

Video messages will also now come through at a higher resolution

2 Aug 2021 9:20 AM IST