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Instagram appears to be testing a paid subscription called Instagram Plus that focuses on enhancing Stories. The feature, spotted by Matt Navarra, is being tested in the Philippines at PHP 65 (roughly Rs. 100) per month with a free trial. It may allow users to manage story audiences, view rewatch insights, extend story duration, and boost visibility through features l...

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform, has reportedly started rolling out a native app for Apple CarPlay to beta testers enrolled in the iOS beta programme. The new app is said to allow drivers to check the contact they recently interacted with on WhatsApp. However, it might not let users open chat windows, which could be a driving hazard, forcing them to stop thei...

Sanchar Saathi is one of the premier initiatives of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which was unveiled by the Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia in January 2025. The Sanchar Saathi mobile app is currently available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and Apple’s App Store for iPhone owners. The initiative aims to em...

Samsung has announced the launch of the Samsung Browser for Windows. It expands the South Korean tech conglomerate’s web browsing experience beyond mobile devices. Previously limited to Samsung smartphones, it is now making its way to PCs. Samsung says the Browser for Windows has a focus on maintaining cross-device continuity and AI-powered functionality. Samsung Br...

Instagram has announced the launch of the new Dhurandhar: The Revenge-inspired custom font style for the Edits app. This will allow users to create Reels with the new text font, imitating the newly released Aditya Dhar-directed and Ranveer Singh-starrer film. Capitalising on the movie’s popularity in the country, which has collected more than Rs. 1,000 crore at the ...

Google on Friday announced new tools for the Gemini app, which make it easier for users to migrate from other artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The new features were previously reported to be in testing last month. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it allows importing of personal context, preferences, and even full chat histories from competing services ...

WhatsApp on Thursday announced a new set of features that are aimed at improving cross-platform functionality, organisation, and usability. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging app, new tools are rolling out for managing storage, transferring chats between Android and iOS devices, and improving conversations with AI features. iPhone users can now also maintain two ...

Apple is said to be preparing to bring advertising to its Maps app. According to a seasoned journalist, the move is part of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s broader strategy to generate more revenue from services. While details remain under wraps, it is expected to function similarly to advertising in Google Maps, and this project could be officially announced as ea...

Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and malware attacks. While ...

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) rolled out the full version of its new Aadhaar app earlier this January, and India’s telecom ministry reportedly made a private request to smartphone manufacturers to preinstall this app on phones. This proposal reportedly faced opposition from a group representing major smartphone companies. The Aadhaar-related r...