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Gmail Android app gets new Gemini AI-powered features: Here's all you need to know
Technology | Aug 31, 2024, 05:15 PM ISTThe new Gemini AI-powered features in Gmail for Android will help users increase their productivity. These features are already available on Gmail for web.
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Google Pay expands its offerings with UPI Circle, UPI Vouchers, more: Here's what you need to know
Technology | Aug 31, 2024, 11:52 AM ISTNew feature coming to Google Pay is already available on other UPI platforms. These features will be added to Google Pay in the next few months.
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Instagram tests real-time Spotify integration: Here's how this feature will work
Technology | Aug 29, 2024, 10:52 AM ISTInstagram is adding new features to enhance its users' experience. The platform currently allows users to add a song to their profile.
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WhatsApp to allow users to change chat bubble colour: Here's how
Technology | Aug 17, 2024, 09:01 AM ISTWhatsApp's recent new features aim to integrate instant messaging with other Meta platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
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WhatsApp testing Avatar feature in profile section: All you need to know
Technology | Aug 10, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTWhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that will allow users to display their avatars in their profiles. This feature is scheduled for release in a future update of the app.
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X will soon allow its users to make payments through its platform
Technology | Aug 10, 2024, 04:58 PM ISTMusk's vision for X is to turn it into a super app, and launching its own payment service would help achieve this goal. An app researcher recently discovered a new 'Payments' option on the platform, suggesting that this feature is in the works.
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Instagram doubles photo carousel limit to help users share more photos, videos
Technology | Aug 10, 2024, 04:45 PM ISTInstagram users could previously add up to 10 pieces of content to each carousel post, which was first rolled out to users in 2017. The company has now increased the limit even further.
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Instagram creators can now create their AI persona to chat with their followers, fans
Technology | Jul 30, 2024, 01:28 PM ISTInstagram creators' AI persona is part of Instagram's AI Studio, which the company first showcased at its Connect event last year. It is currently available to a few selected prominent Instagrammers.
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WhatsApp rollouts new safety feature to prevent users from joining unknown groups
Technology | Jul 10, 2024, 12:57 PM ISTWhatsApp's new safety feature for group chat will show all the relevant information to users when they are added to a group. This information will be available in a new context window.
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YouTube's Picture-in-Picture mode: Access for non-premium users on the horizon? DEETS inside
Technology | Mar 01, 2024, 11:17 AM ISTYouTube is allowing more people to use its Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature, which lets you watch videos while using other apps. Here's what you need to know.
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You can now share AI-powered snaps with your friends on Snapchat: What it means?
Technology | Dec 13, 2023, 11:51 AM ISTSnapchat introduced a cool new feature for subscribers which lets them use AI to create and share unique visuals, adding a touch of magic to their snaps.
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These 3 new features on Google Maps will change your navigation experience | Deets inside
Technology | Dec 13, 2023, 09:49 AM ISTGoogle Maps is introducing three features for Android and iPhones, allowing users to control and personalise their location data with options like on-device timeline storage and more accessible privacy settings.
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Now you can use your voice to search for songs on YouTube: Know-how
Technology | Nov 04, 2023, 06:27 PM ISTYouTube's mobile app now allows users to find songs by humming, singing, or whistling the tune. This unique feature simplifies song identification and works through the app's microphone, though it's gradually rolling out, mainly for Android users.
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Instagram reels update: Adding song lyrics, just like stories
Technology | Nov 04, 2023, 11:05 AM ISTWhile the ability to add song lyrics has been a leading feature in Instagram Stories, it's noteworthy that it took some time for Instagram to extend this feature to Reels.
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Threads upgrade: Copy & paste, multiple posts feature now available for web users
Technology | Nov 03, 2023, 05:28 PM ISTInstagram's Threads is evolving to offer a more versatile and engaging experience for its users on the web, with features like alt text customisation, media attachment enhancements, and simplified interaction with quotes and reposts.
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Google rolls out four student-centric search upgrades: Everything you need to know
Technology | Oct 31, 2023, 07:13 PM ISTGoogle has introduced new features in its Search and Lens tools to support STEM students and enthusiasts. These updates offer step-by-step solutions for math and science problems, assist with geometry through visual explanations, and more.
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Meta's Instagram to offer ad-free experience: Here's what you need to know
Technology | Oct 24, 2023, 02:26 PM ISTThe new developments are expected to enhance the experience for both users and content creators on Instagram, offering a more tailored and ad-free experience to those willing to subscribe.
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Instagram's upcoming 'Polls in Comments' feature: Here's what you need to know
Technology | Oct 21, 2023, 11:48 AM ISTIn this new feature, users can see how many people have voted on a particular poll, adding an interactive element to comments on posts and Reels.
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Instagram's Latest: Audio notes, selfie videos, and more for Gen Z
Technology | Oct 20, 2023, 01:38 PM ISTRecently, Meta has also unveiled a new feature that allows users to block Instagram from collecting their data across various apps and websites. The feature, named "Activity Off-Meta Technologies," is now accessible through the platform's Accounts Center.
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WhatsApp introduces secret code for chats: Here's what you need to know
Technology | Oct 07, 2023, 04:01 PM ISTWhen users set a custom password for their protected chats, this feature isolates the privacy of these conversations from the overall phone security. This means that even if someone gains access to the device password, they won’t automatically have access to the protected chats folder.