Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Policy, which compels users to give applications permission to watch their online activity, cost social networking apps such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube approximately $10 billion in revenue according to an online research. Because of its scale, Facebook lost the most money in absolute terms when compared to other social media platforms. According to the survey, Snapchat fared the worst as a percentage of its business since advertising is tied to a smartphone. Apple’s App Tracking Transparency allows users to choose whether an app can…
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Backpacker hostel chain startup raised $1 million
The Hosteller, a startup that runs backpacker hostel chains, has acquired $1 million in a pre-Series A round headed by FAO Ventures and CA Holding LLP. SUNiCON Ventures, Shubhkam Ventures, Jito Angel Network, and FAAD Network are among those who have participated. The funding will be used to increase the number of dormitories from 12 to 50, according to the New Delhi-based startup. The brand also hopes to raise $10 million as part of its Series A round in order to grow its impact in India and Southeast Asia. The…
Read MoreWhatsApp footer updated into “WhatsApp from Meta”
Facebook announced last week that it is changing its name to Meta. Meta is more of a corporate rebranding for the Mark Zuckerberg-led company to symbolize the new metaverse ambitions, and it will serve as the parent company for all of the company’s apps. WhatsApp’s footer has been updated to reflect that it is now a Meta-owned app. It is now “WhatsApp from Meta” rather as “WhatsApp from Facebook.” According to WABetaInfo, the new version of WhatsApp beta matches the most recent updates to Facebook. WhatsApp beta version 2.21.220.14 makes…
Read MoreElon Musk being vocal about world hunger
Elon Musk issued a challenge to the United Nations over the weekend. It wasn’t about his companies or his current favorite cryptocurrency, the Dogecoin, but rather something far more serious: world hunger. In response to United Nations World Food Program (WFP) head David Beasley, who told CNN that a one-time donation of 2% of Musk’s or billionaires’ fortune will end world hunger, Musk kind of agreed to contribute his money, but only if the UN devises the right strategy. “If WFP can describe on this Twitter thread exactly how $6B…
Read MoreWhatsApp to give a cashback on its payment feature
WhatsApp has been seen testing cashback on its payment feature few weeks ago. According to reports, WhatsApp is already giving users with Rs 51 payback for using its payments feature. WhatsApp launched the service at a time when payments app like PhonePe is charging processing fees for mobile recharges. According to aBusiness Insider report, WhatsApp has started to provide cash back for its UPI-based payments. The feature is currently being sent out to beta users on Android platforms. People that use the payments feature to transfer money to various contacts…
Read MoreWhy Apple’s new Mac book pro lacks touchscreen and Face ID
Apple’s new MacBook Pro is not only faster than prior versions, but it also has a fresh design that caters to the preferences of its users. While the HDMI port and SD card reader have been restored, the display now has a notch, and the Touch Bar has been removed. People either like or dislike this new design, but both sides have concerns about Apple’s new MacBook Pro design. At least two of these have now been clarified by Apple officials. The two most pressing questions at the moment are…
Read MoreTwitter blue labs to offer early feature access to premium users
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…
Read MoreDelhi 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 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…
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