Category: IT
WhatsApp Reaches 5 Billion Installs on Android, Second Non-Google App to Do So
WhatsApp Reaches 5 Billion Installs on Android, Second Non-Google App to Do So: Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp for Android has now notched up a staggering five billion downloads, making it only the second non-Google app to achieve this milestone. As with most Android applications that reach large amounts of installs, this number does not just…
Apple TV+ Announces, Renews, and Unveils Release Dates for Eight Series in Total
Apple TV+ Announces, Renews, and Unveils Release Dates for Eight Series in Total: Apple TV+ had a busy Sunday as it announced one new series, renewed two shows, and unveiled release dates for five more. From executive producer Steven Spielberg, anthology series Amazing Stories arrives March 6. Chris Evans-starrer thriller Defending Jacob will premiere April…
WhatsApp to End Support for Select Android, iOS Devices on February 1: How to Save Chats
WhatsApp to End Support for Select Android, iOS Devices on February 1: How to Save Chats: WhatsApp has announced that it will stop running on a host of Android and iPhone smartphones from February 1, 2020. Affected users won’t be able to use their existing accounts, and will lose their chats if they do not…
Airtel, Google Cloud Partner With Aim to Boost Productivity and Digital Transformation in India
Airtel, Google Cloud Partner With Aim to Boost Productivity and Digital Transformation in India: Bharti Airtel and Google Cloud on Monday collaborated to boost productivity and digital transformation in India and cater to the evolving needs of millions of Indian businesses in a rapidly digitising economy. Beginning Monday, Airtel will offer G Suite to small…
Jio UPI Payments Being Enabled for Select Users Through MyJio App: Report
Jio UPI Payments Being Enabled for Select Users Through MyJio App: Report: Jio has brought UPI payments support to the MyJio app for select users, according to a media report. The new development is aimed to counter the likes of Google Pay and WhatsApp that have enabled UPI payments for the masses. The telco is…
17 Android Apps Plagued With Adware Discovered on Google Play Store: Bitdefender
17 Android Apps Plagued With Adware Discovered on Google Play Store: Bitdefender: A list of 17 Android apps has now been discovered that are said to deal in unethical adware practices once installed. They reportedly hide their presence on the user’s phone, and constantly show aggressive ads, leaving them frustrated. These apps were spotted on…
McAfee Hires New CEO Peter Leav to Replace Chris Young
McAfee Hires New CEO Peter Leav to Replace Chris Young: McAfee told Reuters on Thursday it has hired Peter Leav, the former CEO of BMC Software, as its new CEO, replacing Chris Young, who created the cyber-security company in its current form by carving it out of Intel four years ago. The move gives McAfee…
Google’s New Online Coding Course to Train in Python, Git, and IT Automation
Google’s New Online Coding Course to Train in Python, Git, and IT Automation: The US based tech Google has introduced a new “Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate” a program which is designed to provide job-ready skills in Python, Git and IT automation in under six months. “Python is now the most in-demand programming…
Wikipedia Block in Turkey Lifted After More Than 2 Years
Wikipedia Block in Turkey Lifted After More Than 2 Years: Turkey on Wednesday lifted its more than two-year ban on accessing Wikipedia, weeks after the country’s highest court ruled that the block violated freedom of expression. Turkey blocked Wikipedia in April 2017, accusing it of being part of a “smear campaign” against the country, after…
Tinder, Grindr, OkCupid Dating Apps Illegally Share User Data, Norwegian Group Says
Tinder, Grindr, OkCupid Dating Apps Illegally Share User Data, Norwegian Group Says: Dating apps including Grindr, OkCupid and Tinder leak personal information to advertising tech companies in possible violation of European data privacy laws, a Norwegian consumer group said in a report Tuesday. The Norwegian Consumer Council said it found “serious privacy infringements” in its…
WhatsApp Beta for Android Update Hints at Upcoming Support for Animated Stickers
WhatsApp Beta for Android Update Hints at Upcoming Support for Animated Stickers: Facebook-owned WhatsApp’s latest beta update for its Android app has arrived and it indicates that the service might be bringing support for animated sticker packs soon. WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp updates, spotted tracks hinting at the animated stickers in the latest…
Realme UI Detailed Ahead of Its Official Rollout, Tweaks ColorOS 7 With New Customisations
Realme UI Detailed Ahead of Its Official Rollout, Tweaks ColorOS 7 With New Customisations: Realme UI, the custom interface based on Android 10 and is backed by Oppo’s ColorOS 7, has been detailed just days after its official announcement took place in China. The new interface, which will be available on Realme phones, is touted…
