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The new update will mean that when you search disco ball on Instagram instead of just hashtags, accounts, and locations, you'll also be shown disco ball-related photos, videos, and stories. (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

'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

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 subscribers currently

25 Aug 2021 6:45 PM

These features, which are currently part of the standalone Messenger app, were originally spun out of the company's main app in 2011 and officially removed in 2014. (PTI Photo)

Facebook testing to add video, voice call features back to its main app

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

24 Aug 2021 6:10 PM

Google says that Meet already controls audio to remove echo. (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 alert

24 Aug 2021 4:33 PM

Now, book #COVID19 vaccine slots easily on your phone within minutes, Mandaviya tweeted. (Representational image: 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

Twitter is also tweaking DM timestamps for iOS users. With this, instead of stamping each message within a DM conversation with the date and time, the messages will be grouped by day. (AP Photo)

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

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 for people

20 Aug 2021 1:51 PM

The company says it has a dedicated team of Afghan experts to monitor and remove content linked to the insurgent group. (PTI)

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

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

The move comes days after Facebook said its U.S. employees must get vaccinated to step into offices. (PTI Photo)

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 before returning

13 Aug 2021 1:47 PM

The new Limits feature of the Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform once turned on, will automatically hide comments and DM requests from people who don't follow the user or who only recently followed them. (PTI Photo)

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 increased attention

13 Aug 2021 10:41 AM

WhatsApp tells that if you use it to migrate your chat history and then back it up, it'll overwrite any existing backups. (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 all devices

11 Aug 2021 11:11 PM

This expansion marks an increase in Amazon India's infrastructure footprint in Telangana, which now will offer a floor area of close to one million square feet and storage capacity of more than 5 million cubic feet. (AFP Photo)

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 per cent, in 2021

07 Aug 2021 2:40 PM

In the latest beta of iOS 15, it's been discovered that the build will automatically remove lens flare from photos. (AFP Photo)

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 within the coming days

05 Aug 2021 5:33 PM

The company has confirmed that any content users send using the new feature will not be saved to the recipient's Photos or Gallery. (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

04 Aug 2021 5:56 PM

This is not all that Google has planned to roll out for its users as Google Maps on iOS is getting a couple of other features in August as well. (AFP Photo)

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

04 Aug 2021 2:38 PM

A Twitter support page does mention the ability to disconnect their Apple or Google account, but it's web-only, which Apple users can't 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

03 Aug 2021 2:38 PM

Premium Lite includes ad-free viewing across YouTube's main app. (Photo: AFP/File)

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

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

03 Aug 2021 8:50 AM

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

02 Aug 2021 9:20 AM

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