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  Can Made-In-India Arattai Replace WhatsApp? 5 Features That Set It Apart

  For years, WhatsApp held an unshakable monopoly in the messaging space, with over half a billion active users in India. Now, Arattai, a made-in-India messaging app developed by Zoho Corp, is emerging as a tough competitor.

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  WhatsApp Is Reportedly Working on an Incognito Mode for Meta AI Conversations

  WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new Incognito Mode feature for Meta AI chats, which could offer enhanced privacy and confidentiality. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.28.1 update. When a user turns on Incognito Mode, the instant messaging service could show users a prompt warning that their conversations will...

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  Adobe Premiere Video Editor App for iOS Is Now Available to Download

  The Adobe Premiere app for iOS is now live on the App Store. First listed for pre-order on September 4, it officially launched on Monday. While free to download, certain features need a paid subscription. Adobe says the app closely mirrors its desktop software, with tools like multi-track timeline and dynamic audio waveforms.

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  "Proudly Made In India, Made For The World": Zoho Co-Founder On Data Hosting

  Zoho has dismissed misconceptions about its data hosting, development practices and global operations.

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  Arattai Explained: What Is This WhatsApp Rival and Who Developed It - All You Need to Know

  Zoho has launched Arattai, a new instant-messaging app targeting India’s vernacular audience. The name means “casual talk” in Tamil. Like WhatsApp, it supports chats, media sharing, audio and video calls, stories, channels, and even business accounts. A web version is also available, making it a full-fledged alternative to the Meta-owned plat...

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  Zoho's Arattai App Sees Traffic Surge, Founder Says "A Lot More Planned"

  Indian-made messaging app Arattai, developed by Zoho, has witnessed a massive surge in usage in recent days amid the growing sentiment for homegrown applications under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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  Apple Reportedly Builds a ChatGPT-Like App to Test Next-Gen Siri

  Apple is reportedly working on a new application, codenamed Veritas, that resembles ChatGPT. The new application is designed to test conversational capabilities ahead of a sweeping overhaul of Siri expected next year. Veritas is being used by Apple engineers to stress-test generative AI features, context understanding, and more human-like responses...

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  Threads Reportedly Testing Tool to Let Users 'Tag' Algorithm for Custom Feeds

  A Threads feature is reportedly in development that would let users control their own algorithm, linked to similar tools coming to Instagram. Instagram is said to have confirmed that the tool remains an internal prototype with no testing or release date yet. Screenshots suggest users could tag a dedicated account to indicate content they want to se...

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  WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets Users Mute ‘Everyone’ Mentions in Group Chats

  WhatsApp is testing a new feature which lets users mute 'everyone' mentions in group chats, as per a feature tracker. The in-development option is said to be available below the mute toggle in the notifications settings on WhatsApp for Android. It is currently under development and is not available even to beta testers who are registered via the Go...

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  Adobe Premiere App for iOS Introduced With Desktop-Like Controls, Generative AI Tools

  Adobe Premiere, the software giant’s latest video editing app for iPhone devices, was announced on Thursday. It arrives as a more powerful editing tool compared to the existing Premiere Rush, and offers features such as multi-track timelines and dynamic audio waveforms. It is currently available for pre-order on the App Store, and will be officia...

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  OpenAI Shares New Safeguard Plans to Protect Teenagers and Users Facing Emotional Distress

  After two incidents where ChatGPT users committed suicide, OpenAI has now shared its plans to develop better safeguards and protective measures to protect users when they face a sensitive moment or are emotionally distressed. The company now plans to execute most of these measures within the next 120 days.

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  WhatsApp for Android Testing New Feature Which Lets You Create, Save Stickers Without Sending Them First

  WhatsApp is developing a new way for you to create and save stickers in your collection. Currently, users are required to send a sticker in an active chat in order to save it. However, the Meta-owned app is working on a new feature which lets you directly add a sticker as favourite or save it in a collection, offering a quicker sticker management a...

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  WhatsApp Could Soon Support Adding Status Updates for Close Friends, Just Like Instagram

  WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature that could allow iOS users to share their status updates specifically to a list of ‘Close Friends’. This feature looks to be similar to Instagram’s feature, which also allows users to post stories specifically for their close friends. Like Instagram, these ‘Close Friends’ Status updates on Whats...

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  Hollow Knight: Silksong Price, Global Release Times Confirmed Ahead of September 4 Launch

  Developer Team Cherry has announced the pricing and global release timings for Hollow Knight: Silksong. The Metroidvania platformer will be priced at $20 in the US. The game's price in India is not confirmed yet.

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  WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Shorter Disappearing Messages Timers

  WhatsApp launched the Disappearing Messages feature in November 2020. Initially, the company only allowed users to either turn the feature on or off, with the messages getting automatically deleted after seven days. WhatsApp later started rolling out timers for the same, where people could choose to get their messages to disappear as early as 24 ho...