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Instagram Edits App gets major update: New templates, storyboards, iOS widgets and more

Technology | Dec 10, 2025, 06:24 PM IST

Instagram has rolled out a major update to its standalone video-editing app, Edits. The latest version introduces new templates, storyboards, enhanced text customisation tools, support for public Reels, and even a lock screen widget for iOS users.

Google Play, Android generated Rs 4 lakh crore revenue for app publishers, Indian economy in 2024

Technology | Jul 23, 2025, 04:30 PM IST

India has the second largest number of app developers registered on the Google Play Store. The ecosystem has generated 35 lakh direct and indirect jobs.

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36 Banned Chinese apps in India, now available on Google Play Store and App Store

Technology | Feb 12, 2025, 03:33 PM IST

After being banned in 2020 over security concerns, 36 Chinese apps are making their way back to India. The brands have quietly re-entered the market and these apps are now available again for iPhone and Android users.

Google to disable sideloading of some apps to help you protect from scams

Technology | Oct 04, 2024, 03:35 PM IST

Google is testing a new feature in India to prevent sideloading of apps. This feature aims to block apps that access sensitive permissions to scam individuals.

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Google temporarily reinstates delisted apps amid talks with Centre

Technology | Mar 05, 2024, 06:42 PM IST

Google has decided to temporarily bring back all the apps it recently removed from its Play Store in India. This comes after talks between the central government and Google regarding the issue.

Google Play Store: 8 out of 10 Indian companies return to the platform

Technology | Mar 04, 2024, 06:44 PM IST

On Sunday, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) officially said that a majority of apps delisted by Google Play are yet to be relisted on the platform.

Google launches Pilot program to safeguard Android users against financial fraud

Technology | Feb 08, 2024, 02:19 PM IST

Google's analysis of major fraud malware families that exploit these sensitive runtime permissions found that over 95 per cent of installations came from Internet-sideloading sources.

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Android users, Alert! If you installed these apps, remove 'Xamalicious' now | Key things to know

Technology | Dec 28, 2023, 02:55 PM IST

Security experts at McAfee have uncovered a sneaky Android backdoor named 'Xamalicious,' infecting over 338,000 devices through malicious apps on Google Play.

Google Play Movies & TV discontinues after this date: Key things to remember

Technology | Dec 12, 2023, 11:27 AM IST

Google Play Movies & TV discontinues date: Google is changing where you watch movies and TV shows – no more Google Play Movies & TV on Android TV and the website.

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Fake Signal and Telegram apps disseminate China-backed spyware onto Android devices

Technology | Sep 04, 2023, 12:34 PM IST

Malicious Signal and Telegram Android apps, aiming to deliver the China-linked "BadBazaar" spyware, were found on the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store, linked to China-aligned APT group GREF, according to ESET.

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Google Play Games beta for PC arrives in India: All you need to know

Technology | Jul 14, 2023, 02:07 PM IST

Google Play Games beta for PC enables users to play Android games on their desktop computers, allowing them to browse, download, and enjoy mobile games on their PCs.

Apps with 1.5 million downloads on Google Play found transmitting user data to China

Technology | Jul 09, 2023, 05:57 PM IST

Over 1.5 million users downloaded malicious file management apps from the Google Play Store, which disguised as legitimate tools, but secretly sent sensitive data to servers in China. The apps, identified by cybersecurity firm Pradeo, collected personal information without user consent.

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138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more

Technology | Feb 06, 2023, 02:40 PM IST

The government has banned a bulk of apps which has a third-party link. These apps have been used to trap financially strapped people in the debt trap, by upscaling the interest on loans by up to 3,000 per cent and more. Here is the list and other details which you must know.

Google Home app shows 'could not reach' error

Technology | Dec 12, 2022, 10:29 AM IST

Home application controls Google-owned products like the most recent Nest Cam and Nest Thermostat, along with thousands of third-party devices made by other companies. Usually, adding devices requires linking an account with another service, however, right now, that procedure appears to be broken.

Google Play Games for PC Beta expands to eight countries

Technology | Nov 03, 2022, 05:12 PM IST

Google Play Games have expanded to 8 more countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Philippines and the US. The gaming platform was earlier available in only five countries- Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan.

Google Play Store Update: Apps with 20 million downloads got removed

Technology | Oct 23, 2022, 04:56 PM IST

Google has removed a number of applications from the Play Store, which had more than 20 million downloads because the apps were consuming excessive mobile data and draining the batteries of the device. Users are also protected by Google Play Protect, which blocks these apps on Android.

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