Getty Images | NurPhoto Apple will finally let developers tell users about purchase options available outside the iOS App Store. The iPhone maker agreed to this and other concessions—including $100 million in payments to developers—in a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed by two app developers in 2019. Apple …
Read More »Google to show customised Play Store ratings based on users’ country and device
Google will begin a multi-quarter programme of improvements to make ratings on Play Store more personalised by showing ratings to individual users based on the country they’re registered in and the device that they’re using. “Starting in November 2021, we’re going to change the ratings that individual users see based …
Read More »3 Features Of WhatsApp That Changed Experience For IOS & Android Users
New Delhi: The worldwide popular instant messaging app powered by Facebook – WhatsApp – has rolled out few new features for its users recently. These include features like ‘View Once’ and ‘Add Participant’ to calls. The important thing is that these features can be used by both Android and iOS …
Read More »Twitter tests new banners that inform users if their account is permanently suspended or temporarily locked
Twitter is testing a new feature that will inform users whether their account is temporarily locked or permanently suspended. The microblogging platform is testing new notices that will be displayed as banners at the top of the user’s timeline informing them of the status of their account. “Knowing where your …
Read More »WhatsApp multi-device feature to come soon: Here’s how it will work for users | Technology News
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has been working on a lot of new features which will be launched at the end of this year. One of the features is multi-device support which will allow users to use their account on more than a single device. This feature is aimed at helping …
Read More »Instagram testing controls to bring suggested posts to primary feed for users: Report
Instagram is testing new controls for users that will show them suggested posts within their feed, as per reports. According to the Facebook-owned photo sharing platform, the response to its “suggested posts” feature has been quite positive. Owing to this, it is launching a new test that will show users …
Read More »Now Instagram Profile Users Can Soon Choose To Hide Likes Count
In an attempt to check on the pressure upon Instagram users for likes, the photo-sharing platform on Wednesday launched a small global test where users can choose either to hide like counts on their own posts or other people’s posts. What is the reason behind the option to change likes? …
Read More »In a first, China defines the "necessary" info that apps can collect from users, closing a "bundled consent" loophole and limiting unauthorized data collection (Xinmei Shen/South China Morning Post)
Xinmei Shen / South China Morning Post: In a first, China defines the “necessary” info that apps can collect from users, closing a “bundled consent” loophole and limiting unauthorized data collection — Users of live-streaming, short video, news, browser and utility apps can access basic services … News Source link
Read More »Signal vs WhatsApp Heats Up, Latter Claims ‘Through the Roof’ New Users During Facebook Crash
Signal image used for representation. (Image: Reuters) Signal seized its opportunity last night to state that new registrations on the app increased drastically, as WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram services resumed after a technical glitch. Signal has been one of the two apps (alongside Telegram) vying to rival WhatsApp in the …
Read More »Sharing Netflix Password OTT Platform To Clamp Down On Password Sharing Testing Feature To Verify Users
In a bid to tackle the challenges ahead, Netflix is testing a new feature, which can assist the streaming giant to crack down on password sharing outside the family circle. The most popular streaming service provider is rolling out alerts asking few users to verify if they are authorised to …
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