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WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platform is said to be ro...

Google is rolling out two new features for its Chrome browser. Google has added vertical tabs to Chrome. This feature can be enabled by right-clicking on any Chrome window and selecting Show Tabs Vertically. Additionally, Google Chrome's Reading Mode is getting a new full-page interface. This can be accessed by right-clicking on any page and selecting Open in reading...

Netflix on Monday launched a new app aimed at children aged eight and under. Called Netflix Playground, it introduces a dedicated, kid-friendly space with interactive experiences based on popular shows, expanding the company’s gaming push. It is included with all Netflix memberships and is claimed to offer a safe, ad-free environment with no in-app purchases. Netfli...

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls to Android beta users. The feature is said to be available in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.14.1. Designed to minimise background noise in real time without affecting the speaker’s voice, the feature aims to improve call clarity. It is expected to be especially useful in n...

Netflix has been ordered by a Rome court to refund subscribers in Italy after past price hikes were ruled unlawful. The decision covers increases from 2017 to 2024, with refunds of up to EUR 500 (roughly Rs. 53,600). The court found Netflix did not clearly justify the changes in its contracts. It also directed the company to lower current prices and inform users withi...

Samsung has announced that Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July 2026. The company shared the update on its US support page. Users will be notified about the shutdown date on the Samsung Messages app on their devices. Samsung is fully transitioning to Google Messages as its default texting platform. The Samsung Messages is still available on the Galaxy Store. ...

OpenAI is currently working on several UI updates that could eventually hit the ChatGPT app. An APK teardown of the ChatGPT app reportedly indicates the custom share sheet and file picker interface. OpenAI is working on an Uploaded files option as well. When you tap on this option, it will show a new window titled “Files in this chat.” This page will contain all t...

Meta issued a statement on Wednesday to warn Android and iPhone users about a fake WhatsApp app that was being used for spying on users, according to a report. The US-based tech giant reportedly said that the spyware targeted about 200 Android and iPhone users in Italy. The fake WhatsApp was created by Asigint, which is part of Italy’s Cantu-based Sio Spa group, the...

Blinkit launched at Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday, April 1. With this, the quick commerce platform has become the first to be available within the terminal at the Mumbai Airport. The Eternal subsidiary, which operates alongside Zomato and Bistro, said that users will be able to order essentials across the enti...

Google on Tuesday announced a long-standing update that finally allows users to change their primary Gmail address. It marks a significant shift as Google previously did not allow users to modify their main Gmail address once the account was created. According to the Mountain View-based tech giant, it applies to a user’s entire Google Account, including services lik...