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The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users to report suspected...

Netflix has updated its support page to let users know that the platform’s mobile app will no longer support casting to newer Chromecast devices and Google TV Streamer. Some users have already noted that the Cast icon in the app has been removed. The company maintains that Google Cast and older Chromecast devices are currently supported.

The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registration inserted in the ...

Stanford researchers found that a browser-based tool that reorders posts on X can reduce political hostility. Tested during the 2024 US election, it pushed extreme or partisan content lower in users’ feeds without hiding anything. After ten days, participants reported warmer feelings toward the opposing political side. The study suggests small ranking tweaks may inf...

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), on Friday, announced a new feature for the new Aadhaar app. The app, which was launched on Android’s Play Store and iOS’ App Store on November 9, will soon support mobile number updation. The new capability will require users to share one-time password (OTP) and face authentication to link a new number to the app.

Meta Platforms has announced support for additional Indian languages across Instagram, Facebook and the Edits app. The update was revealed at the House of Instagram event in Mumbai on Friday. According to the company, the rollout is aimed at helping creators reach wider audiences and engage more effectively. Meta AI Translations is also expanding to new languages, inc...

Apple has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge an amended CCI penalty rule that lets regulators impose fines based on a company’s global turnover. The company argues the formula is arbitrary and disproportionate, noting it could face penalties of up to $38 billion if found guilty in an ongoing App Store investigation. The case is scheduled for a hearing on D...

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Status updates feel more ...

Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI company to withdraw i...

Google is reportedly testing a new approximate location toggle in Chrome for Android. The feature may give more flexibility to users to share only an approximate location with specific websites. It was spotted in version 142.0.7444.171. This change could enhance privacy controls, letting users limit websites that can track their location.