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WhatsApp will now let iOS users disable read receipts for voice messagesThe instant messaging app has also introduced a new progress bar animation for voice messages.
- No room for bullying: Dating apps swipe left on those that body shame
Many believe people are more likely to make unsolicited comments online, says a Bumble survey.
- Theek Thaak: A homegrown social-media app that’s making waves
The app promises to showcase independent voices emerging from India’s diverse culture.
- Phone, Zoom app helped Fabrento boss transition to WFH effortlessly
Lamba didn’t have a functioning home office but set about creating one during lockdown.
- Allow employees to work at their own pace, says this founder
Korra founder Shyam Sukhramani swears by collaboration apps like Slack and Basecamp to keep tabs on his team without micromanaging them.
- Footballer Aditi Chauhan became a tech person in the lockdown; relies on Telegram over WhatsApp
Chauhan on the tech that has been her biggest aid in the lockdown.
- 'Join me for a conversation?': Elon Musk's invitation for Putin on Clubhouse
Kremlin spokesman called it a "very interesting proposal."
- Facebook fears the WhatsApp privacy policy row may hurt its future
The flap threatens to erode trust in the service which is increasingly important to the social network's future.
- Appy Pie founder tries to balance work and family life, says no app can replace self-discipline
The idea is to keep your priorities right and plan the day accordingly, says Abhinav Girdhar.
- No posts, no photos, no videos, only audio. Clubhouse is the latest buzzword in the new normal
Launched less than a year ago, Clubhouse recently encountered a censorship hiccup in China.
- Twitter considering new features like user tipping, subscription-based payment
The company said the feature would help the social media platform earn more money.
- Kangana Ranaut says Twitter's time is up, shares plans to move to 'home-grown' Koo app
The actress said she was 'absolutely thrilled' about the new app.
- New biometric security layer comes to WhatsApp for desktop users
This additional layer of protection will protect the users who log in to their accounts on their PCs.
- Apple to roll out privacy control that will prevent apps from secretly tracking iPhone users
The software update is likely to arrive in late March or some point in April.
- YouTube Shorts, a TikTok competitor, gaining popularity with 3.5 bn daily views in India
YouTube unveiled Shorts in mid-September.
- Parler website is back with 'technical difficulties' update, but app remains offline
The platform is expected to be restored after challenges were resolved.
- Tim Cook says Parler could return to App Store if it changes reforms
Apple suspended all downloads of the Parler app following the attack on the US Capitol.
- WhatsApp with the messaging exodus?
Signal or Telegram? or a return to the postman or carrier pigeon?
- Google to add App Store privacy labels to its iOS apps this week
Earlier, Apple rolled out new labels about the privacy practices of apps for its users.
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