Page 4 - Apps

The CCI's Google orders: How does it impact innovation for apps

Opinion split on how ecosystem will change after regulator asks tech giant to stop misusing its 'dominant position'

3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen: What to do about it

These apps certainly offer some fun interactive experiences, not to mention good educational content in many cases

Applying for a digital loan? Stick to loan apps on RBI's white list

The name of the bank or NBFC on whose behalf the app lends should be mentioned on the former's website

Govt launches Indian Sign Language mobile app 'Sign Learn' with 1,000 words

The Centre on Friday launched an Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary mobile application called 'Sign Learn' containing 10,000 words. The app was launched by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik. Sign Learn is based on the Indian sign language dictionary of the Indian Sign Language Research And Training Centre (ISLRTC) which contains 10,000 words. The app is available in Android as well as iOS versions, and all the words in the ISL dictionary can be searched through Hindi or English medium, officials said. The sign videos of the app can also be shared on social media. "The app has been developed to make the ISL dictionary easily available and to make it more accessible for the public at large," a senior official said. Notably, ISLRTC had recently signed an MoU with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on October 6, 2020 for converting NCERT textbooks from classes 1 to 12 into the Indian Sign Language (digital format) t

Standalone app of TikTok's BeReal clone is now available outside US

Like BeReal, TikTok Now sends a random push notification every day encouraging users to take a photo or video with their phone's front-facing and outward-facing cameras at the same time

Twitter makes it easy for the visually impaired people to read images

Once enabled, the feature sends you a prompt on web and mobile reminding you to add alt text whenever you're about to Tweet an image

Apple iOS 16 to launch today; Here's what will change in your iPhones

Apple iOS 16 will be released today at 10.30 pm in India. Read this detailed report to learn about iOS16 release, features and highlights you should know

Apple settles lawsuit with app developer over unfair rejection of app

Apple has brought back the "Report a Problem" button on the App Store

Google removes over 2,000 personal loan apps since Jan on safety concerns

Several borrowers have complained of harassment and blackmailing on loan repayment on the platforms

India to become hub for global app innovation, says Google Play executive

Indian apps and games on the Android platform clocked 200% increase in active monthly users between 2019 and 2021

Dedicated CCI regulatory wing to keep check on apps in the offing

House panel to soon call foreign Big Tech for discussion

Microsoft announces 'Viva Engage' app in Teams to help build community

Tech giant Microsoft has announced that it is introducing Viva Engage, a new app in Teams that helps build community and connection, along with providing tools for personal expression

TMS Ep219: Falling rupee, Ashish Chauhan, fertilisers stocks, Movius app

Why's the depreciating rupee against USD not a bad news? What challenges await Ashish Chauhan at NSE? Are fertiliser stocks a good bet as monsoon sets in? What is Movius app? All answers here

What is Movius app?

Indian corporates are warning employees against using communication platforms, like WhatsApp. Some European banks have also asked their staff to install the Movius app for all official communications

Microsoft says android apps on Windows 11 coming to 5 new countries

Microsoft has confirmed that it is bringing the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) -- which allows users to run Android apps on Windows 11 -- to five new markets later this year.

Google toughens privacy compliance, disclosures for app developers

Tech giant asks developers to give people more information about how apps collect, share and secure users' data

Impressive start: Super app 'Tata Neu' is a superhit among customers

Tata Neu's ranking slipped slightly over the past two days to Number 5 - behind Meesho, Flipkart's social commerce platform Shopsy

Apps still tracking users' data on Apple App Store, reveals study

The privacy changes that Apple made in iOS 14 to stop apps from tracking users' data have not fully stopped developers from the illegal practice and several apps are still tracking data.

Google Play launches pilot programme for third-party billing option

Meanwhile in India the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) called Google's 'user choice billing' announcement for 'select' developers a clear admission of guilt

Samsung rolls out new update to solve app performance throttling

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to solve the app throttling issue on Galaxy S22 series smartphones in South Korea.