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WhatsApp likely to increase participants limit for group video, audio calls

The company is yet to reveal how many users will finally be able to join the group call. It will come to know when the new calling feature is rolled out globally

TikTok's Family Pairing feature let parents have control on kids' profile

In addition, TikTok will disable Direct Messages feature for users under the age of 16. This update goes live on April 30

Sanitation, aerial alerts make drones new soldiers in war against Covid-19

They are being used throughout the country to spray disinfectants, manage crowds, spread awareness through public announcements and for geo-mapping to chalk out containment zones

Apple launches iPhone SE starting at Rs 42,500: All you need to know

The iPhone SE features the latest A13 Bionic chip, Dual SIM (with support for eSIM), and single-camera system

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 tipped to come without S-Pen stylus: Details here

Samsung is reportedly planning to start manufacturing Galaxy Fold 2 components in May, and is looking at starting mass-producing the device in June/July

Facebook launches experimental messaging app 'Kit' for Apple Watch platform

The app has not been ranked on the App Store charts. It appears to be on offer only in Canada, at present

Apple releases mobility data trends for authorities to curb Covid-19 spread

Apple 'Mobility Data Trends' is more like the Google's initiative that is now offering user location data via its Maps to help health officials spot movement across high-level categories of places

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching becomes order of the day amid lockdown

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar

Work from home: Here's how companies can track employee productivity

In a recent report, global analyst firm ISG said that while 80% of employees associated with IT sector globally are working from home during the ongoing lockdown

Cheering for fantasy sport: Gaming platforms see growth amid lockdown

Fantasy sports, where fans create their own virtual teams made up of real sportspersons, have been growing in popularity in India

McDonald's is working on a 'smart' product with 5G connectivity: Report

The company has shared various teasers and promotional images of its upcoming 5G product

Covid-19: After economic fallout, Apple, Xiaomi show some recovery in China

Apple shipped 2.5 million iPhones to China in March after a virus slump the previous month, show government data

Now, you can watch Instagram live videos on big screen using web browser

The new feature, however, does not allow users to begin a broadcast from their laptop; you will still need to do so using your iPhone or Android app

Samsung Display closes part of Vietnamese plant to curb coronavirus spread

According to the Vietnamese health authorities, the 26-year-old man showed symptoms on March 31 and worked until last Monday. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Sunday

OnePlus 8-series launch at 8:30 PM today: Livestream, expected specs & more

OnePlus 8-series is expected to include two smartphones; a premium model named OnePlus 8 Pro and its vanilla edition named OnePlus 8

iQOO Neo 3 5G with 144Hz refresh rate screen tipped to launch on April 23

The iQOO Neo 3 5G is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, which will have an integrated modem for 5G connectivity

Call of Duty: Warzone becomes fastest-growing Battle Royale gaming title

The free-to-play and cross platform experience, Call of Duty: Warzone, is available to download for free

Soon, you can find coronavirus testing centres on Apple Maps: Details here

Apple Maps will be able to show information like the place name, the associated healthcare provider, contact phone number and website

Apple books new coronavirus domain name after Google collaboration

Apple and Google are launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces

Robots to stethoscope: Institutes, start-ups develop tech to fight Covid-19

IIT Roorkee and Kanpur have developed low-cost portable ventilators