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Google has previously stated that it has consistently invested in significant product changes, resources, and personnel. (Photo: PTI)

Google removes 95,680 content pieces in July in India: Compliance...

The US-based company has made these disclosures as part of compliance with India's IT rules that came into force on May...

31 Aug 2021 11:01 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 may soon get quick message reactions like Messenger

According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on bringing reactions to its platform

30 Aug 2021 1:40 PM IST

Partner merchants will be able to accept payments from customers using multiple payment methods including PhonePe wallet.

PhonePe gets IRDAI license to serve as direct insurance broker

Last year, PhonePe entered insurtech sector with a limited insurance 'corporate agent' license

30 Aug 2021 1:24 PM IST

The Pokemon Go phenomenon had taken the world by storm. Since its launch in July this year, some bizarre real-life incidents were encountered by many users who had played the game. Here are some weirdest incidents that happened during the year.

Pandemic-era distance changes for Pokemon Go are here to stay

The new base limit is 80 meters (262 feet), the distance Niantic introduced at the start of the pandemic

29 Aug 2021 1:00 PM IST

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

Instagram planning to improve its search option

Currently, instead of being fed with actual search results, Instagram gives accounts, places, and hashtags

27 Aug 2021 4:48 PM IST

Saints Row titles are renowned for their over-the-top open-world gameplay that feels more inspired by cartoons than GTA. (Photo: ANI)

'Saints Row' reboot to be out in February 2022

This reboot will likely eject some of the more indulgent references but maintain the core gameplay

27 Aug 2021 8:34 AM IST

Now, when you open a video in the YouTube app on your iPhone, if you close the app (either by swiping up or clicking the home button), the video will continue playing in a small window. (AFP Photo)

YouTube Premium subscribers can now use iOS picture-in-picture feature

It seems the much-demanded feature is finally available though perhaps for a limited time and only for YouTube Premium...

25 Aug 2021 6:45 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 testing to add video, voice call features back to its main...

Adding the voice and video call feature to the Facebook app makes about as much sense as spinning off Messenger in the...

24 Aug 2021 6:10 PM IST

Google and Amazon said they will work with UK regulators in their investigation. (AFP Photo)

Google updates Meet app to warn users causing echo

The new echo warning update will appear as both a red dot on the Meet interface as well as a notification and a text...

24 Aug 2021 4:33 PM IST

A copy of the petition, seen by Reuters, said Whatsapp was jeopardizing national security by sharing, transmitting and storing user data in another country with the information thus governed by foreign laws. (Representative Photo:AFP)

COVID-19 vaccine slots can now be booked via WhatsApp

One needs to send 'Book Slot' to MyGovIndia Corona Helpdesk on WhatsApp, verify and then follow the requisite steps

24 Aug 2021 1:22 PM IST

Twitter app icon. (AP)

Twitter bringing new updates to its direct messages

Through this feature, users will be able to share a tweet in up to 20 separate DM chats

20 Aug 2021 4:32 PM IST

Tesla CEO Elon Musk. (AFP Photo)

Elon Musk says Tesla's robot will make physical work a 'choice'

Musk, the second richest person in the world according to Forbes, said he believes robots will phase out physical labor...

20 Aug 2021 1:51 PM IST