YouTube gets Improved Miniplayer, Custom Thumbnails, Community Badges, Sleep Timer and more

YouTube has announced a variety of features aimed at enhancing the user experience across web, mobile, TVs, and YouTube Music. Continue reading “YouTube gets Improved Miniplayer, Custom Thumbnails, Community Badges, Sleep Timer and more”

DigiLocker app gets UMANG integration

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has announced the integration of the UMANG app with the DigiLocker wallet app. With the latest version of the DigiLocker app, users are provided an option at the bottom to access the UMANG portal, offering a wide range of government services within a single platform.

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Google Chat adds Video Messages and Transcription for voice notes

Google has begun rolling out new features for Google Chat aimed at enhancing communication. The updates introduce video messages and automatic transcription for voice messages. Continue reading “Google Chat adds Video Messages and Transcription for voice notes”

Google ordered to revise Play Store policies after Epic Games lawsuit win

A U.S. judge on Monday mandated Alphabet’s Google to revise its mobile app business, granting Android users more freedom to download apps and manage transactions. Continue reading “Google ordered to revise Play Store policies after Epic Games lawsuit win”

YouTube Shorts is getting 3 minute long videos and new creative tools

YouTube on Thursday announced new updates for YouTube Shorts, enhancing the creation and connection experience. Continue reading “YouTube Shorts is getting 3 minute long videos and new creative tools”

Google Search and Lens get AI-Organized results, voice, and video search capabilities and more

Google on Thursday announced a major update to Search, introducing AI-powered features aimed at expanding how users find information and explore new interests. Continue reading “Google Search and Lens get AI-Organized results, voice, and video search capabilities and more”

Gmail gets improved Summary Cards and Happening Soon section for easier event and purchase tracking

Google has announced updates to summary cards in Gmail, aimed at enhancing how users track purchases, events, bills, and travel. These updates are designed to help users “find exactly” the information they need, according to Google. Continue reading “Gmail gets improved Summary Cards and Happening Soon section for easier event and purchase tracking”

Epic Games alleges Google and Samsung colluded to block third-party App Stores

Epic Games on Monday announced a new antitrust lawsuit, targeting both Google and Samsung. This lawsuit, filed four years after Epic sued Google over an app store monopoly, now accuses both tech giants of collaborating to stifle competition in the app distribution market. Continue reading “Epic Games alleges Google and Samsung colluded to block third-party App Stores”

Meta AI on WhatsApp gets voice and photo editing tools

At Meta Connect 2024 on Wednesday, Meta introduced new updates to WhatsApp that enable users to interact with Meta AI using their voices and photos. Continue reading “Meta AI on WhatsApp gets voice and photo editing tools”

Google Photos gets updated video editor with AI tools

Google on Monday announced the rollout of new features for its video editor in the Google Photos app, aiming to make video editing simpler and more effective. Continue reading “Google Photos gets updated video editor with AI tools”

Truecaller for iPhone gets automatic spam call blocking

Truecaller, the global leader in caller identification and spam blocking, has introduced a groundbreaking new Auto-block spam feature for iPhone with the latest Truecaller update. Continue reading “Truecaller for iPhone gets automatic spam call blocking”

Google adds passkey syncing for secure multi-device login

Google on Thursday began rolling out updates that make it easier to use passkeys across devices, allowing users to sync passkeys securely across different platforms. Continue reading “Google adds passkey syncing for secure multi-device login”

YouTube unveils new AI-driven tools for creators

At the Made on YouTube 2024 event held Wednesday in New York, YouTube introduced new AI-powered tools and features designed to help creators improve their content and connect more with audiences. Continue reading “YouTube unveils new AI-driven tools for creators”

Instagram gets Teen Accounts with parental control options

Meta-owned Instagram, on Tuesday, introduced a new feature called “Teen Accounts” aimed at providing a safer experience for teens. Continue reading “Instagram gets Teen Accounts with parental control options”