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How to get blue tick on Twitter; apply for verified badge in simple steps [details]

Twitter has opened up its verification process for accounts belonging to government; companies, brands and organisations; news organisations and journalists; entertainment; sports and gaming; and activists, organisers and other influential individuals.

May 20, 2021

Nude video call trick to extort money; fraudsters blackmail WhatsApp users in India

WhatsApp users beware. Scammers are using nude video call trick to blackmail and extort money from users.

May 20, 2021

Govt directs WhatsApp to roll back new privacy policy, warns of action

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has again directed WhatApp to withdraw its much controversial revised privacy policy and has warned action against the platform.

May 19, 2021

Google unveils new feature for faster connectivity; how to use

In a bid to make all devices work better together, tech giant Google has announced a new feature Fast Pair that helps make it easier and faster to connect to Bluetooth devices around.

May 19, 2021

Google Phone gains Caller ID announcement feature

The Caller ID Announcement feature is now available in the Google Phone app. This feature, "Announce caller ID," is designed to assist users in filtering out unwanted calls.

May 19, 2021

India facing 213 weekly ransomware attacks per organisation: Report

According to Check Point Research, India has seen the most ransomware attacks, with 213 attacks per year, followed by Argentina, Chile, France, and Taiwan.

May 19, 2021

PUBG Mobile returns as Battlegrounds Mobile India; how to register, see new maps & more

Set in a virtual world, Battlegrounds Mobile India is a battle royale game where multiple players employ strategies to fight and be the last man standing.

May 18, 2021

Great news for Apple Music users; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos offered for free

Apple said that Spatial Audio gives artists the opportunity to create immersive audio experiences for their fans with true multidimensional sound and clarity.

May 17, 2021

Clubhouse downloads breach 90K mark ahead of India's Android debut [details]

Clubhouse, the popular invite-only audio chat app, is all set to debut in India for Android users and the app has reached 90,000 downloads on iOS.

May 17, 2021

WhatsApp to Delhi HC: No going back on privacy policy, trying to get users on board

The May 15 deadline for users to approve WhatsApp's revised privacy policy has not been extended. Seema Singh and law student Chaitanya Rohilla filed a complaint in the Delhi High Court against WhatsApp's latest privacy policy.

May 17, 2021

iPhone, Android users beware; these fake apps could drain your bank accounts empty [details]

These counterfeit apps impersonate major financial brands and thus make the targets believe they were installing an app from a genuine App store.

May 17, 2021

Android 12 to get major makeover; fresh design for widgets, notifications

There's a lot of small changes, but all of these add up to create a more cohesive and welcoming Android UI, XDA Developers reported.

May 16, 2021

Elon Musk may create his own cryptocurrency soon and here's why

Musk has also announced not to use the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin as a payment mode to buy its electric vehicles, citing environmental harm.

May 16, 2021

Now You Can Pre-register PUBG Mobile's Indian Version on Play Store from May 18

Pre-registrations for PUBG's return to India on the Play Store will begin on May 18, according to South Korean video game developer Krafton.Game is exclusive only to India

May 15, 2021

Redmi Note 10S, Watch launched in India; everything you need to know

Redmi Note 10S comes with a sleek design, stunning cameras, savage performance and smooth display.

May 13, 2021