Twitter, which often tests new features prior to their official deployment, has established a new option for select users to test these new features ahead of everyone else. Twitter has announced that members to its premium Twitter Blue service will get early access to new features under the new Labs label. It appears to be a similar strategy to those familiar with YouTube’s Labs features for Premium users. Pinned discussions on iOS, which allows users to pin DM talks to the top of the list, and the option to publish…
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Delhi Government launched paryavaran sathi chatbot to fight against pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched a chatbot and website to encourage people to participate in the battle against pollution on Thursday. Regarding the “Paryavaran Saathi” chatbot, Rai said that people may discuss the steps they are taking to combat pollution on WhatsApp number 9650414141 and be rewarded with points. He added that the top 100 performers will be honored. The Chatbot is a collaborative initiative with UNICEF’s YuWaah, with over 10 lakh youth now linked, 50 thousand of them are from Delhi. “One can simply text ”Hi” on WhatsApp…
Read MoreFinally, The JioPhone Next is here
The much-anticipated entry-level smartphone from Jio, the jioPhone Next, is now available for pre-order in India and will be available in stores on the occassion of diwali. Jio has already shared details about the smartphone, and here is what you can expect from the next smartphone that is likely to revolutionise the affordable pricing category. For those who are unaware, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani initially unveiled JioPhone Next during the company’s earnings conference in June. The phone was supposed to be released in September at the time. After repeated…
Read MoreFacebook rebranding: All you need to know
Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Thursday that Facebook’s corporate name will henceforth be Meta. As a result, when CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed “one more thing” late Thursday during the Facebook Connect 2021 event, many guessed right that the rebranding was set to be announced. However, as multiple viral social media posts indicate, this does not imply that Facebook social media will become Meta. However, the rebranding doesn’t seem to go well, since Facebook lost out on the @meta Instagram handle since a motorcycling magazine had already taken it. Interestingly, Facebook obtained…
Read MoreWhatsApp will stop working on Older iOS and android phone from November 1st
WhatsApp will stop working on older iOS and Android smartphones from November 1. Such rumours circulate every year, but this time WhatsApp has revised its FAQ page to clarify that some older smartphones will no longer support the messaging service, and the company has also advised users to update their apps or move to a compatible device. WhatsApp’s FAQ page has been revised to state that the messaging application will only operate on Android phones running OS 4.1 or later. From November 1, 2021, WhatsApp will no longer support Android…
Read MoreSocial commerce startup Meesho set to buy back ESOPs worth $5.5 Mn
Social commerce platform Meesho has launched a $5.5 million employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) liquidity programme for all qualifying current and past employees holding vested stock. The ESOP buyback scheme is scheduled to begin in November. According to two people familiar with the details of the liquidity strategy, Meesho employees who are currently on roll and have vested ESOPs as of November 30 would be eligible for the buyback, along with former employees. This is Meesho’s second ESOP buyback in less than a year, and its third since 2020. It…
Read MoreKrafton has announced a crossover of Battlegrounds Mobile India and Dune
Krafton has announced that Battlegrounds Mobile India would be getting the Dune treatment. When players complete objectives, they will be able to use Dune-themed rewards. Dune is the newest sci-fi film based on the eponymous novel, directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa. Its partnership with Battlegrounds Mobile India not only makes it popular in India, where it was released on October 22, but it also lets BGMI players collect new rewards. Krafton said in a video teaser that when players join the EvoGround mode,…
Read MoreApple sets record revenue during September quarter
Apple revealed that it achieved a record quarter with $83.4 billion in revenue during the September quarter results call, a 29 percent increase year on year. In terms of the Indian market, CEO Tim Cook confirmed on the earnings call that Apple has doubled its business in India. The record-breaking quarter in India may be attributed to holiday season online sales as well as attractive deals that enticed Indian shoppers. During the Christmas discounts, the iPhone 12 was available for less than Rs 50,000, and Apple’s offer of free AirPods…
Read MoreNew chrome update to fix security vulnerabilities
Google has released a new stable update for Chrome users running on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The update includes critical security patches for two zero-day security vulnerabilities. Google verified that the security flaws were being actively exploited in the wild by malicious attackers. Titled “Chrome 95.0.4638.69”, the update will be rolled out to Windows, Mac and Linux systems over the coming days or weeks. In a security note that Google has shared on the update, the tech major mentions the two crucial security fixes – CVE-2021-38000 and CVE-2021-38003. Google says…
Read MoreWhatsApp pay may require users to verify identity
WhatsApp may eventually require users who make payments over the service to verify their identities. According to an APK breakdown, the WhatsApp v2.21.22.6 beta version has new strings that hint to a verification system. Last year, WhatsApp Pay was made available to users in India. XDA developers discovered the following strings during the APK teardown: “Your identity could not be verified. “Try uploading the documents again,” and “Verify your identity to continue using WhatsApp payments.” Users of other Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps, such as PhonePe and Google Pay, are…
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