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Unlimited WhatsApp backups on Google Drive may end soon

As per a report by WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo, Google Drive might put a limit to the free storage space that it offers to Android users for storing their WhatsApp chat backups

Google hits back at Android location tracking lawsuit in US

Google has hit back at a lawsuit in the US against the company for alleged 'deceptive' Android location tracking

Android 13 to add faster shortcuts for scanning QR codes: Report

Android 12 has brought a lot of additional features and now a new report has claimed that the next-gen Android 13 platform may add the ability to launch QR code scans via the lock screen.

Google working on tap-to-transfer feature for media in Android 13

Android 12 has brought a lot of additional features and now a new report has claimed that the next gen Android 13 platform will allow apps to transfer media to nearby devices with a tap.

Paytm users can now tap phone on PoS devices to make offline payments

This will be possible even if phone is locked or there is no mobile data or internet connection. Service available on both Android and iOS

End of an era: The iconic BlackBerry phones to stop working from today

The move, first announced in 2020, effectively kills off a line-up that remains popular to this day in parts of the world for its reliability and security

TikTok-rival Chingari app crosses 107 mn downloads on Play Store

Chingari had recently tied up with multiple platforms for unique entertainment and engagement collaborations

Apple launches AirTag detector app for Android to boost privacy

Apple Inc said it had launched an Android app to help users scan nearby AirTags or other similar item trackers that might be traveling with them without their knowledge, in an effort to boost privacy

Microsoft fixes Teams bug that prevented 911 calls on Android: Report

The phone would say a call was active and ring once, but never properly initiate the connection -- call logs would show nothing.

YouTube app rolls out 'listening controls' for all videos on Android, iOS

YouTube has reportedly started rolling out a 'listening controls' feature for Android and iOS users who are YouTube Premium subscribers

Google starts rolling out new update for Android Auto app: Report

According to reports, the dual SIM support is rolling out with the Android Auto App version 7.1.614554

Truecaller version 12 with new features for Android users launched

A total of five features have been announced

WhatsApp working on message reaction notifications for Android users

Meta-owned platform WhatsApp has released the 2.21.24.8 update for its Android users on the beta channel, which reveals the company is working on message reaction notifications for its Android app.

Google open to more tie-ups like Jio with OEMs and telcos in India

PragatiOS, the mobile operating system in the JioPhone Next, may not be limited to the Mukesh Ambani-led company

Defy raises $5.5 million to build India's first social crypto exchange

Defy, founded by entrepreneurs Bhagaban Behera, Sriharsha Setty and Nakul Kelkar, has received Seed funding worth $5.5 million

Explained: How to block your phone from interrupting you

On an Apple device run­ning iOS 15, open the Settings icon and scroll to Focus; saying "Hey, Siri, open my Settings" works, too

Netflix starts rolling out mobile games for Android users worldwide

Members on an Android mobile phone will see a dedicated games row and games tab where you can select any game to download

Users can now transfer WhatsApp chats from iOS to Pixel, Android 12 phones

Recently, WhatsApp also started rolling out end-to-end encrypted chat backups for iOS and Android users globally.

Apple deleting in-app buy clause a welcome move: Digital start-ups

This comes as a major victory for the developer and start-up community who have been vocal against the restrictive and anti-competitive practices of the two big firms

Google's new Pixel phones and Android beef up iPhone competition

While Google's Android is the top smartphone operating system globally, the Alphabet Inc. unit has a minuscule market share in mobile handsets