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Instagram Threads introduces Tags, similar to hashtags but without hash
Twitter's (now called ‘X') competitor, Instagram Threads, is developing a new feature called ‘Tags'. Threads Tags work similarly to hashtags, i.e., categorize or group together similar posts and present them alongside the same topic. While this feature of Instagram Threads Tags is similar to hashtags, some functions differ. Unlike hashtags, on Instagram Threads, you can […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 4 months ago
New WhatsApp beta lets you hide locked chats behind a secret code
Security and privacy are taken seriously by WhatsApp, with the app regularly getting new security features and improvements to existing features. The latter is what the latest WhatsApp beta update is focused on. When chats are locked in WhatsApp, those chats can be accessed from the Locked chats folder at the top of your chat […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 months ago
WhatsApp’s search by date feature also coming to Android
All the new additions in WhatsApp over the last few months have made the experience for users considerably better, and it seems we have only seen the tip of the iceberg as WhatsApp continues to make more changes, both big and small. Recently, it was discovered that WhatsApp is testing a feature that allows users […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 months ago
Now remotely remove an app from any connected device through Play Store
Android is not only a smartphone operating system, it also extends over to smartwatches, smart TVs, and vehicles. Since it is an open-source OS, developers can create apps for any device and post them on the Play Store. As of now, you can remotely install apps on any of your connected devices via the Play […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 5 months ago
Google Play adds independent security review badge to highlight trusted VPNs
In 2023, Google pledged to make Android and the Play Store a more secure ecosystem, and for that, it brought multiple tweaks to the Data safety section of the Google Play Store, such as the ‘Independent security reviews'. Now, according to the latest report, Google is displaying the Independent Security Review badge prominently when you […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 5 months ago
Instagram lovers who hate Threads will soon be able to do something about it
When Elon Musk took over Twitter, Mark Zuckerberg scrambled to get an app that could compete with Twitter out the door as quickly as possible. That app is called Threads, which released in July this year on Android and iOS to much fanfare, with many hoping it could become the first proper Twitter alternative. Well, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 months ago
Meta could soon let you edit your posts on Threads
After Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri confirmed after the Threads app July update that an edit button is on the list of upcoming features, the latest report seemingly confirms that Meta could soon roll out the feature. According to a screenshot shared by developer Alessandro Paluzzi on X (formerly Twitter), you will soon be able to […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 7 months ago
Google Photos now lets you back up Locked Folder images and videos
If you don't want anyone to peek into your personal images, then Locked Folder inside the Google Photos app is a great place to hide them. It adds a layer of password or biometric protection to protect images and videos from prying eyes. The only downside of Google Photos Locked Folder is that the media […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Google Photos to get support for Android 14’s Ultra HDR format
During the Google I/O 2023 event in May 2023, Google shared some interesting Android 14 features. The new version of the operating system brings support for the Ultra HDR format for images and videos, and it will be available on select Android phones. Now, according to a new report (via AssembleDebug), Google is preparing the […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
YouTube Music finally brings live lyrics to Android app
YouTube Music will improve your singing sessions, as it is now widely rolling out the live lyrics feature on its Android and iOS apps. With this new change, the existing Lyrics tab gets a redesign, and now you will see larger text with better spacing to read out the lyrics. The YouTube Music live lyrics […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
SmartThings Find can now reportedly find your device even after restarting
SmartThings Find is Samsung's take on Google's Find My Device feature. As the name suggests, you can locate your lost Samsung Galaxy phone, tablet, smartwatch, earbuds, and more using SmartThings Find. The app becomes more useful as it can help you locate your lost device even if it isn't connected to the internet. While this […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Gboard gets inspired by Samsung Keyboard’s resizing options
According to new reports, customizing and resizing Gboard on your Samsung Galaxy device is getting a whole lot easier with the ‘Resize' feature. Launching the Gboard app shows you a Resize option in the toolbar. When you tap on the Resize option, it takes you to an interface that lets you tweak the Gboard to […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Google Assistant gets Google Lens-powered Search Screen feature
In February, Google announced that it would revamp Google Assistant and offer a Google Lens-powered ‘Search Screen' feature that would be a proper replacement for the ‘What's On My Screen feature. Well, the wait is finally over, as Google is rolling out the Google Lens-powered Search Screen for Android devices. Before the rollout, you could […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Google Play Games PC Beta expands to even more countries
There's good news if you have been on the waitlist to enjoy Android games on your Windows PC (officially). Yes, Google Play Games PC Beta is now available in more than 60 new regions after the previous expansion. These regions include Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. With this latest expansion, Google Play Games PC Beta […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 9 months ago
Best free package tracking apps for your Samsung Galaxy device
Does the wait between when you order something online and until it finally arrives on your doorstep also feel like purgatory to you? Surely you aren’t the only one who incessantly tracks the package to not just keep an eye on it but also satisfy your curiosity about when it’s going to be in your […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 months ago
