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Apple allows Dutch dating apps to use 3rd-party payment options

The company said it is eliminating the requirement that developers of dating apps in the Netherlands "who choose to use the above entitlements must create and use a separate binary".

YouTube TV launches picture-in-picture support for iPhone, iPad

The feature will allow the video to stay on the screen in a minimised player with concentrated playback controls.

Samsung lays out vision for innovative user experience, unveils premium TV

Earlier this month, it launched its premium QD-OLED TVs, which use self-emitting quantum-dot (QD) displays and OLED technology, for the first time in select markets.

Dyson's maiden headphones to feature built-in air purification system

Named Dyson Zone, the headphones with air purifier would be available globally from Autumn 2022

You can now listen to WhatsApp voice messages before hitting send

Messaging platform WhatsApp announces slew of new features to make voice notes more dynamic on the platform, says seven billion voice messages are sent on platform every day

Twitter's new feature may soon allow multiple users to co-author a tweet

Micro-blogging site Twitter is working on a feature that would allow multiple users to co-author a tweet, which it is referring to as "Collaborations".

How China's TikTok and Facebook influencers push propaganda

Russia's war with Ukraine is an example.

Spotify is testing new podcast discovery feature, says report

Spotify is reportedly adding vertical scrolling to podcasts on the audio platform

Meta to launch several Slack-like functionalities on Messenger

Meta is adding a new "@everyone" functionality that will notify all participants in a chat about a new message.

Blockchain is completely useless for core banking: Bhavin Turakhia of Zeta

Serial entrepreneur dwells on banking software, blockchain and Zeta's technology roadmap in a conversation with Business Standard

Sony announces PlayStation Plus subscriptions to counter Xbox Game Pass

Sony has introduced a new video game subscription service for the PlayStation, its long-rumored answer to Xbox Game Pass

Apple will no longer repair iPhones reported as stolen or missing

Apple Stores and Apple Authorised Service Providers will now decline customers any repairs on iPhones that have been reported as stolen or missing

Everything you need to know about the drone-as-a-service model

The government has said that wants to make India a global drone hub by 2030. Promoting the drone-as-a-service model is one of the ways to achieve this target. Let us know more about it

Tech firms translate heartbeats on phones, use AI to boost maternal health

Today one can monitor and blood glucose on smartphones, Using AI, one can address shortage of expertise in reading ultrasounds to allow for healthier pregnancies and better outcomes for moms & babies

Google is working on face unlock feature for Pixel 6 series

There's also the possibility that Google is working on bringing facial recognition to a future Pixel phone and is testing out the feature on a Pixel 6 device

Samsung revamps Galaxy A Series; unveils new smartphones

A13 priced at Rs 14,999 for 4GB/64GB variant and goes up to Rs 17,499 for 6GB/64GB variant, the company said

Samsung revamps Galaxy A-series, unveils five new smartphones in India

Samsung on Tuesday announced the addition of five new models Galaxy A13, A23, A33 5G, A53 5G, A73 5G to its Galaxy A-series portfolio in India

Instagram tests new feature to support social movements through hashtags

The company said it is testing a new feature to help people discover social movements happening in the world and on Instagram, as well as ways to take action.

After $55 mn fine, Apple faces bigger penalty over Dutch dating apps

The Dutch regulator has been levying its fines in $5.5 million increments on Apple, for failing to address its demands to allow dating apps to use alternate formats of payments.

WhatsApp to increase maximum file transfer size to 2 GB: Report

Meta-owned encrypted messaging service WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to share bigger-sized files and media with others over their platform.