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Ramdev's messaging app Kimbho disappears from Google Play Store

Ramdev's messaging app Kimbho disappears from Google Play Store

Kimbho is a Sanskrit word that it means "How are you? or What`s new?".

May 31, 2018, 13:12 PM IST
WhatsApp to roll out 'Predicted Upload' feature: Report

WhatsApp to roll out 'Predicted Upload' feature: Report

WhatsApp is now able to predict when a photograph is going to be sent in a chat.

May 31, 2018, 11:15 AM IST
Tinder testing new location-sharing feature 'Places' for finding better match

Tinder testing new location-sharing feature 'Places' for finding better match

Tinder Places feature for now will be available only for public beta test in Australia and Chile.

May 25, 2018, 11:32 AM IST
Instagram's new feature to allow users to 'mute' other accounts

Instagram's new feature to allow users to 'mute' other accounts

This feature will expand the user-control over Instagram's algorithmic feed that prioritises accounts and posts according to user-interests.

May 24, 2018, 18:01 PM IST
WhatsApp bug allows blocked contacts send message, see status and profile info

WhatsApp bug allows blocked contacts send message, see status and profile info

The bug is said to have been discovered on both Android and iOS versions of the app.

May 24, 2018, 17:58 PM IST
Delhi Transport app launched for 15-day trial; allows you to complain against errant drivers

Delhi Transport app launched for 15-day trial; allows you to complain against errant drivers

Delhi Transport app will allow people to find whether the auto and taxi being hired by them is safe to travel or not.

May 16, 2018, 17:56 PM IST
WhatApp rolls out improvements for Groups feature

WhatApp rolls out improvements for Groups feature

A short blurb is found under Group info that allows you to set the purpose, guidelines or topics for the group.

May 16, 2018, 11:51 AM IST
App exposed over 3 million Facebook users' data for years: Report

App exposed over 3 million Facebook users' data for years: Report

The data set was collected via the personality quiz app "myPersonality" by academics at the University of Cambridge.

May 15, 2018, 11:39 AM IST
Facebook suspends 200 apps over data misuse investigation

Facebook suspends 200 apps over data misuse investigation

The apps were suspended pending a thorough investigation into whether they misused any data, said Ime Archibong, Facebook`s vice president of product partnerships.

May 14, 2018, 17:29 PM IST
Now book tickets, order food directly from Instagram

Now book tickets, order food directly from Instagram

With "Instagram Direct" and by adding these buttons to their profile, businesses would help customers connect with the third-party partners from the platform.

May 10, 2018, 10:57 AM IST
New message bug crashes WhatsApp, Android devices

New message bug crashes WhatsApp, Android devices

Such messages or "message bombs" are not new and not limited to Android. Even iMessage is not immune to bugs that could send the app crashing.

May 07, 2018, 13:28 PM IST
WhatsApp rolling out group calling features, stickers soon

WhatsApp rolling out group calling features, stickers soon

Mark Zuckerberg promised new services that bring people together in meaningful new ways across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Oculus.

May 02, 2018, 17:13 PM IST
WhatsApp rolls out Restrict Group feature for admins

WhatsApp rolls out Restrict Group feature for admins

The "Restrict Group" feature, first spotted in last December, adds "Privacy settings" in the group.

May 01, 2018, 13:16 PM IST
WhatsApp users can download account information and settings: Here's how to do

WhatsApp users can download account information and settings: Here's how to do

Examples of this information includes the user's profile photo and group names.

Apr 30, 2018, 11:42 AM IST
WhatsApp Business app has over 3 million users: Facebook

WhatsApp Business app has over 3 million users: Facebook

WhatsApp Business, a standalone app separate from the other version of WhatsApp used by 1.5 billion people, was launched in January for Android users in six countries including India, Indonesia,

Apr 27, 2018, 13:34 PM IST
Snapchat to redesign its app again: Report

Snapchat to redesign its app again: Report

The new design is being tested for the app that would move the user's "friends' stories" alongside the "celebrity content" in the "Discover" section once again.

Apr 27, 2018, 13:33 PM IST
Are you 16 years old? WhatsApp raises minimum age to use the service in Europe

Are you 16 years old? WhatsApp raises minimum age to use the service in Europe

It is however not clear as to how the messaging app will ascertain the age of the users.

Apr 25, 2018, 17:50 PM IST
Will take action if apps violate our policies: Google

Will take action if apps violate our policies: Google

The report said that these apps could be illegally monitoring children's behaviour online.

Apr 18, 2018, 14:41 PM IST
WhatsApp now allows Android users to download deleted media files: Reports

WhatsApp now allows Android users to download deleted media files: Reports

The deleted media files range from images, videos, GIFs and even voice messages.

Apr 16, 2018, 14:44 PM IST
Instagram testing Nametag, clone of Snapchat's Snapcode

Instagram testing Nametag, clone of Snapchat's Snapcode

Instagram recently introduced a "@mention" sticker for iOS users.

Apr 11, 2018, 16:21 PM IST