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Facebook's anticipated dating feature is on the way.

Facebook Dating enters beta mode

Facebook Dating is meant to be a separate profile and a users' Facebook friends won't see the dating profile.

06 Aug 2018 10:08 AM

In our struggles week after week, it is not uncommon to miss out on unwinding and catching up with pals. (Image: Pixabay)

Friendship day: 4 apps to add an extra dose of fun

Friendship Day is just around the corner and we know the perfect way to help you celebrate the day.

03 Aug 2018 7:34 PM

Trai had noted that the existing framework of data protection of telecom consumers is "not sufficient" and that all entities in the digital ecosystem which handle personal data should be brought under a data protection framework. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apps should collect minimal data like UIDAI does for Aadhaar: Trai chief

Some apps are ridiculously collecting more-than-required data and the customers are unaware of what is being done with it, he said.

18 Jul 2018 1:43 PM

Apps should collect minimal data like Aadhar: TRAI chief

Sharma said the encryption standard should be proportional to the security that needs to be achieved.

18 Jul 2018 9:52 AM

Google Gboard also offers text suggestions for swift typing. (Photo: ANI)

Google Gboard now enables you to type in Morse code

The new support replaces the usual letters with the coded dots and dashes.

13 Jul 2018 8:32 AM

OnePlus 6-like gesture control for navigation on any Android device.

Now navigation gesture controls available for all Android devices

The app doesn't require any rooting to the Android device and after downloading.

11 Jul 2018 3:28 PM

The Movies & TV app may be on its way to iOS and Android. (Photo: ANI)

Microsoft could be making a Movies & TV app for iOS and Android

There might be a new Movies & TV app in the works to rival iTunes and Google Play Movies & TV.

07 Jul 2018 2:11 PM

Facebook patents two new features for videos. (Photo: ANI)

Facebook patents new tech skin smoothening and karaoke during live videos

Facebook patents new features that will make your live videos better.

07 Jul 2018 12:40 PM

This Skype feature is available in on-on-one chats as well as group conversations.

Skype adds read reciepts to chats

This new feature can be tested in the app’s preview build.

07 Jul 2018 12:29 PM

WhatsApp is having a tough time battling fake news.

WhatsApp to give researchers USD 50,000 to study its fake news epidemic

All data from award research efforts will be owned by the researcher, and need not be shared with WhatsApp.

07 Jul 2018 11:59 AM

Tinder launches Loops to help you get more matches

Tinder has introduced looping profile GIFs across the world.

07 Jul 2018 11:43 AM

The lite app was made keeping in mind the language user's limited phone space and data plans and internet network constraints.

Bharatmatrimony introduces Lite App in 8 regional languages

BharatMatrimony is the first to offer vernacular lite apps in multiple regional languages.

07 Jul 2018 11:21 AM

The Inbox by Gmail app finally is compatible with the iPhone X.

Google updates Inbox app to be compatible with the iPhone X notch

9 months after the iPhone X hit the market Google has finally updated its Inbox app.

06 Jul 2018 3:20 PM

Facebook has gone through phases where it decides to experiment with lots of new apps by breaking out parts of Facebook.

Facebook shuts down Moves, Hello and tbh apps

Citing low user numbers, Facebook is shutting down three of its apps.

04 Jul 2018 9:53 AM

The feature doesn't seem to have rolled out to everyone yet.

Ask questions in Instagram Stories: A new app update leak

A new report reveals Instagram's new testing feature, that allows users to ask questions in their Stories.

01 Jul 2018 9:02 PM

The FoodSwitch app, developed by researchers from The George Institute for Global Health in Australia and Northwestern University in the US.

A smartphone app can help you choose healthy foods

The app provides a Health Star Rating that scores each food between 0.5 stars (unhealthy) to 5 stars (healthiest).

01 Jul 2018 6:52 PM

Apple did not say how its use of TomTom would compare to its previous use. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apple remaking Maps app, will still use TomTom

Apple will start the rollout this fall with new maps of Northern California.

30 Jun 2018 10:13 AM

Babylon is one of a number of start-ups tapping into the promise of AI to help patients and doctors sift through symptoms to come up with a diagnosis.

Babylon Health’s AI looks to offer health advice through an app

Babylon’s AI correctly diagnosed 80 percent of illnesses.

28 Jun 2018 1:33 PM

The ‘For you’ tab is now available on Android in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan. (Photo: Google)

Google Maps app redesigned, gets new ‘Explore’ and ‘For You’ tabs

The new Explore tab will now give users quick recommendations for restaurants, bars, and cafes in an area that users are interested in.

28 Jun 2018 11:54 AM

The Schoolwork app enables teachers to take advantage of the iPad to create new learning experiences for their students.

Apple launches free Schoolwork app for teachers

This free app makes it easier for teachers to create assignments, view student progress and more.

27 Jun 2018 3:29 PM

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