The messaging platform has brought in another bad news for some Android and iPhone users. As per WhatsApp’s updated FAQs, the application will no longer work for some of Android and iPhone users after Feb 2020.
Tag: Android
Android gets Adobe’s first cross-device video editing app
Adobe has packed its professional editing tools like Premiere Pro and Audition as part of the all-in-one app for Android devices.
Telegram update brings new design for Android, Archive Chats option
Private instant messaging and voice over IP service Telegram has also added bulk actions for a busy chat list.
2.5 billion devices now running Android OS: Report
San Francisco: The Android mobile Operating System (OS) is now running on 2.5 billion devices globally, up from 2 billion, Google announced two years ago. Stephanie Cuthbertson, Android’s Senior Director made the announcement at the I/O conference. This milestone for the company comes about ten years after the first release[Read More…]
Snapchat releases its rebuilt app for Android users
San Francisco: Photo-messaging app Snapchat has finally released its rebuilt app for Android users in a bid to bring performance for the Android version up to par with the iOS version. The redesign does not implement any major changes in the user interface (UI) or navigation on Snapchat, but the[Read More…]
Google releases Android Q beta on Pixel phones
San Francisco: Google has released the first beta version of Android’s next major update “Q” on Pixel phones with developer-focused tools as well as compatibility features for foldable phones. “In Android Q, we’ve made more enhancements to protect our users. The operating system (OS) would give users more control over[Read More…]
How to clear YouTube history on phone and desktop; check steps
Check out the steps of clearing history on Youtube
Facebook improves location settings, adds new privacy control on Android
San Francisco: Facebook is adding a new privacy control feature to its Android app that will allow users to block the app from collecting and saving their background location information. “We’re introducing a new background location control on Facebook for Android so people can choose if they want us to[Read More…]
Twitter testing profile preview feature on Android, iOS app
San Francisco: In an attempt to address the problem of following threaded conversations on its app, micro-blogging site Twitter is reportedly testing an overlay of profile preview that would enable users to see information of any person replying to their tweet-threads. Typically, Twitter does not automatically organise conversations in ways[Read More…]
New Twitter bug exposed Android users’ private tweets
San Francisco, A bug in Twitter exposed private tweets of some Android users for over five years when they made changes in their settings, like changing the email address linked to their accounts. According to the micro-blogging platform, the bug (now fixed) disabled the “Protect your Tweets” setting if certain[Read More…]
Facebook tracks even those Android users who don’t have the app: Study
London, Making things worse for Facebook, which is already mired in controversies surrounding data leaks of tens of millions of its users, a new research has found that the social media giant tracks even those Android users who do not use the app. Facebook routinely tracks users, non users and[Read More…]
Twitter rolls out reverse-chronological feed for iOS, expected soon on Android
San Francisco, Listening to its users, Twitter has finally revived the reverse-chronological feed for iOS devices that will come to Android soon. The original way to tweet is now available as an option along with the current ranked timeline as a toggle which Twitter has called “Sparkle” on top right[Read More…]
WhatsApp Stickers are HERE! Here’s how you can enable stickers on Android phones
WhatsApp has played smartly when it comes to bringing new features for their users. Over the years, various changes have been introduced to the platform. We all remember the time WhatsApp gave the user the option to limit the visibility of their “last seen”. Later, WhatsApp boosted security by adding the[Read More…]
Google to charge $40 per device to Android makers
San Francisco: Android manufacturers will have to pay $40 per device to Google in Europe to be featured into Google Play Store and other mobile apps. According to a report in The Verge on Friday, a confidential fee schedule shows costs as high as $40 per device to install the[Read More…]
Google testing ‘Explore’ interface on Chrome
San Francisco: Google is reportedly testing a new content discovery interface in the Chrome browser’s new tab page called “Explore”, which users can access on Android by enabling an experimental flag. According to a report by tech website Android Police, the interface is in its early stages, and contains a[Read More…]
‘Chrome 70’ beta version comes with touch-sensitive web authentication
San Francisco, Sep 15 (IANS) Google has released the latest beta version of “Chrome 70” with touch-sensitive web authentication for Android and Mac devices, adding an extra layer of security to the browser. “Mac’s TouchID and Android’s fingerprint sensor would allow developers to access biometric authenticators,” Google Chrome wrote in a[Read More…]
Google launches AI-packed Android 9 Pie
San Francisco:– Google has released its latest version of Android Operating System — Android 9 Pie, which harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict how users would like to experience their devices while offering a smoother navigation system and an easier way to track and limit usage of[Read More…]
Now add friends in live chats on Facebook Messenger
San Francisco: Facebook has rolled out a new feature in both iOS and Android apps that can allow users to add more friends and family members to a live audio and video chats in Messenger. With the update, users need not hang up and manually add people into a conversation[Read More…]
‘WhatsApp Business’ now available on Android in India
New Delhi: To help businesses communicate better with their customers in India, WhatsApp has officially rolled out “WhatsApp Business” — a free-to-download Android app for small businesses — in the country. The new app, available on Google Play Store, will make it easier for companies to connect with customers, and more[Read More…]
IRCTC website, app to get makeover to provide better user experience
The Indian Railways will be revamped its website and launch a new Android-based Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) mobile App soon. The move is being taken to ensure quicker, easier and smooth ticket-booking procedure for the passengers. Reportedly, the revamped website will be easy to log-in, clutter-free and passenger-friendly.[Read More…]
Nokia 8 spotted running android 8.0.0, photos leaked
The Nokia 8 is set to launch in a few weeks, and even though almost everything has been leaked, new information keeps surfacing every day. According to the listing, the Nokia 8 may just be the first – or at least, among the first – device running on Android 8.0. Furthermore, the Nokia 2 smartphone has been[Read More…]
Google will now protect your Android phone from risky apps
Google is set to launch a new feature to protect Android users from rogue applications. In the latest security measure, Google soon to launch Google Play Protect which will scan the user’s smartphone around the clock to detect any Android app holding any sort of malicious content. Additionally, Google will[Read More…]
Snapchat may launch an android smart phone
Snapchat is apparently planning to launch an Android smartphone that will give consumers more control over the camera features, reports say. “A California-based marketing firm has unveiled a concept handset equip with a 360-degree camera, buttons that let users scroll through filters and a one touch capture function for easy[Read More…]
Hike Messenger launches 3 new features to take on Snapchat
India’s first home grown messaging app hike messenger on Thursday rolled out three new features — Stories, a built-in camera and live filters — and withdrew “Timeline” feature that was rolled out last year. “Stories is a new way for people on hike to share their lives and real moments[Read More…]