Incognito

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Google Chrome To Have Special Biometric Security For Incognito Mode

Google Chrome brings in a new fingerprint verification feature for incognito mode. The new feature will provide privacy and safety to users, especially at a time when cybercrime and online frauds are on the massive rise. "You can require biometric authentication when you resume an Incognito session that was interrupted. This is available to all Chrome users on iOS and currently rolling out to Android users," said Google.

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 - 09:03 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: cybercrime, cybersecurity, Google Chrome, iOS, New feature

Courtesy: India Today

Instagram

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Instagram Currently Experimenting Candid Challenges Feature, To Launch Shortly

Instagram's "Candid Challenge" feature will enable users to upload candid photographs on the photo-sharing network. Users who participate in the Candid Challenge will receive a reminder from the app at a predetermined time each day to record and upload their candid photo or video. It's unclear whether Instagram will introduce the feature anytime soon; according to one story, it's an "internal prototype" that's "not testing externally."

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 08:26 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Instagram , Candid Challenges feature, Launch, New feature

Courtesy: India Today

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Google Meet To Allow Users To Livestream Meetings Directly On YouTube

Google revealed introduction of a new feature to Google Meet, which will allow call admin to broadcast the conference directly on YouTube. It will be introduced in phases. The first is "rapid release," with the functionality becoming available to chosen domains in three days starting on July 21. The second will apply to domains that will undergo a "scheduled release" over the course of 15 days starting on July 25. 

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 08:50 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Google, google meet, Livestream, New feature, Youtube

Courtesy: DNA INDIA

WhatsApp

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WhatsApp User To Soon Have 'Voice Status' Feature Update

In an update, WhatsApp will now allow users to put voice notes as their status updates. Recently, the company shared the news to roll out new features, with additional benefits and a good user experience, with the enhanced features. In an update, the company issued a statement, "new improvements for the status updates are coming in a future update of WhatsApp beta for Android".

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 - 09:02 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: WhatsApp, Voice Status, New feature, Social Media, meta

Courtesy: Business Insider

WhatsApp

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WhatsApp To Launch New Feature Allowing Users To React To Messages Using Any Emoji

WhatsApp, Meta's messaging service, has revealed that it would soon begin rolling out a new feature that will allow users to reply to messages with any emoji of their choosing. There are presently just six emojis available on the site for users to choose from when reacting to messages. Additionally, WhatsApp is developing a feature that will enable iOS users to hide their online status from others.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 09:10 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: WhatsApp, New feature, Emojis, reacting, Messaging Service

Courtesy: Zee news

WhatsApp New Feature

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WhatsApp Introduces New Feature To Mute Participants On Group Calls

WhatsApp has begun to launch new group call functions. On a group call, users may now mute or message particular members. It has also introduced a useful indication to let you recognize when more people join huge calls. The features are accessible to Android and iOS users who have downloaded the most recent version of the app. It also allows users to create groups with up to 512 individuals. 

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 - 12:03 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: WhatsApp, New feature, mute, participants, group call

Courtesy: DNA India

WhatsApp Chat Filter

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WhatsApp Launches New Options To Categorize Conversations

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging service, is introducing a new feature that allows beta users to use a filter button to sort their unread conversations. The upgrade for the Desktop beta app for Windows and macOS was released two weeks ago. "When you use the new unread chat filter, WhatsApp will automatically list all your unread messages, so it is now easier to manage them," according to WABetaInfo. 

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 04:50 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: WhatsApp, whatsapp chats, New feature, unread messages, clear filter

Courtesy: Times Now

Google Maps

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Google Maps Introduces New Feature Which Calculates Toll Costs For Trip

Google Maps released a new function that calculates how much one would have to pay in tolls when traveling along a  route. It is available on Android and iOS. While calculating routes, there is also an option to "avoid tolls." Google claims that the displayed prices are based on "reliable information from local tolling authorities," with the overall cost taking into consideration the number of tolls and time of day.  

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 04:30 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Google, Toll, New feature, google maps, Android

Courtesy: ANI

Telegram

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Telegram To Introduce Premium Subscription Plan

Telegram Premium will be introduced later in June, according to Pavel Durov, the CEO of the messaging app Telegram. Users will be required to pay for some functions beginning in June. Telegram, on the other hand, will not charge for existing features and would only charge for new ones. Durov stated that some of the capabilities would be available to users who have not subscribed to Telegram Premium.  

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 - 09:01 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Telegram, Messaging app, Premium, New feature, pavel durov

Courtesy: India Today

eSIM Transfer Bluetooth iOS 16 Feature

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Apple Phones With iOS 16 Allows eSIM Transfer Between iPhones Via Bluetooth

After installing the iOS 16 update on your Apple phone, you can transfer an eSIM between iPhones using Bluetooth. The function is currently accessible in several places, such as the United Kingdom and the United States. However, comprehensive Bluetooth transfers of eSIMs are only possible if your carrier supports this capability. It may take some time for the functionality to be available to all users. 

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 - 11:00 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Apple, iphone, eSim, Bluetooth, New feature

Courtesy: DNA India