Beeper Mini, entangled in a prolonged saga of attempting to bring iMessage to Android users, has encountered another hurdle. The standalone Beeper Mini app, designed to enable iMessage texting on Android phones, has reportedly been removed from the Google Play Store. This development follows the Beeper team’s recent announcement that the app received its final update, signaling a reluctance…
Google has reportedly limited access to the apps of global eSIM providers Airalo and Holafly for users in India. The action was taken in response to non-compliance with existing telecom policies in the country. According to sources, Google has blocked downloads of Airalo and Holafly on the Google Play store in India due to a lack of the required…
Back in 2016, Instagram introduced Stories, allowing users to share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. Since then, this interactive feature has seen explosive growth, reaching a daily user count of 500 million in 2019, transforming into a pivotal element for Instagram. Now, Meta-owned (formerly Facebook) Instagram is gearing up to unveil a fresh addition to Stories….
Facebook Messenger has officially begun the rollout of default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for individual chats and calls, according to an announcement by Meta on Wednesday. Over the upcoming weeks and months, existing conversations on the platform will be safeguarded by E2EE, and new chats will automatically benefit from this technology. The enhanced security features of E2EE Messenger chats will…
WhatsApp, earlier this year, introduced screen-sharing for video calls, and now reports suggest that the Meta-owned platform is enhancing this feature further. The upcoming addition may allow users to share music audio while screen-sharing during video calls. This feature was reportedly identified in the WhatsApp beta for iOS version 23.25.10.72, accessible through the TestFlight app. According to WhatsApp feature…
Meta is set to discontinue its cross-platform messaging service, ending the ability to message Facebook accounts from your Instagram account and vice versa. Three years after introducing the feature, users will be limited to messaging within the platform they are currently using. Although Meta hasn’t provided a specific reason for this decision, the announcement aligns with the anticipated timeline…
WhatsApp is introducing a new Secret Code feature to complement its existing Chat Lock functionality, offering an added layer of security for locked chats. This expansion allows users to conceal sensitive conversations by implementing a secret code, ensuring privacy when sharing their phone or in case of unauthorized access. Users can continue using their phone’s PIN, passcode, or biometric…
Google is currently experimenting with a revamped layout for its Android search app, aiming to enhance one-handed usability on smartphones with larger screens. In response to the trend of moving UI elements to the bottom of screens, including tabs and search bars, Google is now testing a version that relocates the search bar to the bottom. The trial, identified…
During the ongoing Epic vs Google trial, a Google executive reportedly confirmed that the tech giant permitted Spotify to bypass the mandatory Play Store fees. The Verge discloses details of a confidential deal, exposing that Spotify had the privilege of handling its own payments on the service without paying Google any commission. Initially kept under wraps, the specifics of…
In compliance with India’s IT rules, WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has reported banning 7.11 million accounts during the month of September, as detailed in its latest India monthly report. Out of this substantial number, 2.57 million accounts were proactively banned, even before receiving any reports from users. WhatsApp identifies Indian accounts using the ‘+91’ country code. The report states,…
