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Apple Cracks Down on AI Data Sharing With New App Review Guidelines
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to restrict how developers share user data with third-party AI systems. The company now requires apps to clearly disclose when personal data is sent to external AI tools and obtain explicit user permission. Developers must also justify data sharing and name the AI models involved. Apple warns that non-complia...
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Apple's iOS 26.2 Beta 3 Rolled Out With AirDrop Upgrades, Liquid Glass Tweaks and More
Apple's iOS 26.2 beta 3 update has rolled out to developers and testers with several new features and refinements. The update introduces temporary AirDrop codes for 30-day sharing with non-contacts and adjusts Sleep Score ratings. Apple Podcasts gains AI-generated chapters, while Apple News gets a cleaner layout. The update adds a Liquid Glass Lock...
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Google Will Now Allow 'Experienced Users' to Sideload Apps on Android
Google announced that it is revising its sideloading policy. It will allow advanced users to bypass this restriction and accept the risks of installing unverified apps. This change comes after developers raised concerns about limiting user choice and developer freedom. Google confirmed that it is building a new advanced flow that allows experienced...
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Elon Musk’s Grok AI Model Now Supports Files in API
Elon Musk’s xAI has introduced file support to its Grok-powered API, allowing developers to build apps that can upload, read, and analyse documents. The new Files API supports formats like PDF, CSV, JSON, and Python scripts, enabling multi-file conversations and code execution. Available with Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast, it costs $10 per 1,000 tool in...
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Delhi Blast's Telegram Link: How Messaging App Became Playground For Terrorists
The less moderated online spaces provided by Telegram have also enabled extremists to reach wider masses and do self-promotion, brand development, and propaganda dissemination.
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WhatsApp for Android May Let Users Reserve Same Usernames Used on Facebook and Instagram
WhatsApp has long been rumoured to be developing a usernames feature. In recent weeks, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has taken steps towards its rollout by testing the ability to reserve usernames before the introduction of the full username system. WhatsApp is now reportedly developing a new feature for its Android app, which will let ...
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Google Play Store to Show Warnings on Apps Causing Excessive Battery Drain
Starting March 1, next year, the Google Play Store will show warnings on app listings that cause excessive battery drain. The Android apps that keep devices awake for a longer time will also be excluded from the prominent discovery surfaces, such as recommendations. A user session is considered excessive when it involves more than 2 cumulative hour...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Media Hub to Easily Browse Shared Images, Videos and More Shared Across Chat: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Media Hub feature for a limited number of users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac. This feature works like a centralised hub for all media shared across chats. This feature could help in content discovery and improve overall media management on the platform. It allows users to find recent media files by s...
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Apple Reportedly Developing Satellite-Powered Maps, Photo Sharing via Satellite on iPhone
Apple is developing several new features linked to satellite connectivity for the iPhone, as per a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant first introduced satellite-based emergency calls and messages in 2022 with the iPhone 14 series. Subsequent iPhone models have all featured support for it, along with several quality-of-life upgrades...
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Apple Swift Student Challenge to Return in February 2026; Apple Highlights Winning Student Developers' Apps
Apple will start accepting applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge 2026 in February next year. The competition requires participants to showcase their coding skills and creativity through its app playgrounds. The company has also featured three former Swift Student Challenge winners as part of encouraging students to participate in the ...
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B by Lenskart AI Smart Glasses to Be Available to Developers in India; Could Launch By December
Lenskart announced on Thursday that it is planning to launch its next-generation B by Lenskart smartglasses in India by the end of this year. Moreover, the company will soon allow developers in the country to start creating apps for the wearable. Lenskart has also revealed some specifications of the soon-to-be-launched AI smartglasses. B by Lenskar...
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WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It incl...
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iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Rolled Out to Developers With Enhanced Safety Alerts, Reminder Alarms
Apple's iOS 26.2 beta, released on Tuesday, introduces a new Enhanced Safety Alerts feature, available in the iPhone's Settings app under Notifications. For users in supported regions, tapping this option reveals toggles for Earthquake Alerts and Imminent Threat Alerts. The settings also allow users to share their approximate location with Apple to...
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Google's 'Min Mode' for Always-on Display Mode Spotted in Development on Android 17: Report
Google is reportedly to be working to modify the AOD feature in Android 17. The company could release a new"Min Mode" which could allow third-party apps to display their own persistent, minimalist interfaces directly on the AOD. Google Maps is expected to use this feature first. The 'Min Mode' may allow display of the full-screen application interf...
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WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their pai...
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Apple Cracks Down on AI Data Sharing With New App Review Guidelines
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to restrict how developers share user data with third-party AI systems. The company now requires apps to clearly disclose when personal data is sent to external AI tools and obtain explicit user permission. Developers must also justify data sharing and name the AI models involved. Apple warns that non-complia...
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Apple's iOS 26.2 Beta 3 Rolled Out With AirDrop Upgrades, Liquid Glass Tweaks and More
Apple's iOS 26.2 beta 3 update has rolled out to developers and testers with several new features and refinements. The update introduces temporary AirDrop codes for 30-day sharing with non-contacts and adjusts Sleep Score ratings. Apple Podcasts gains AI-generated chapters, while Apple News gets a cleaner layout. The update adds a Liquid Glass Lock...
-
Google Will Now Allow 'Experienced Users' to Sideload Apps on Android
Google announced that it is revising its sideloading policy. It will allow advanced users to bypass this restriction and accept the risks of installing unverified apps. This change comes after developers raised concerns about limiting user choice and developer freedom. Google confirmed that it is building a new advanced flow that allows experienced...
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Elon Musk’s Grok AI Model Now Supports Files in API
Elon Musk’s xAI has introduced file support to its Grok-powered API, allowing developers to build apps that can upload, read, and analyse documents. The new Files API supports formats like PDF, CSV, JSON, and Python scripts, enabling multi-file conversations and code execution. Available with Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast, it costs $10 per 1,000 tool in...
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Delhi Blast's Telegram Link: How Messaging App Became Playground For Terrorists
The less moderated online spaces provided by Telegram have also enabled extremists to reach wider masses and do self-promotion, brand development, and propaganda dissemination.
-
WhatsApp for Android May Let Users Reserve Same Usernames Used on Facebook and Instagram
WhatsApp has long been rumoured to be developing a usernames feature. In recent weeks, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has taken steps towards its rollout by testing the ability to reserve usernames before the introduction of the full username system. WhatsApp is now reportedly developing a new feature for its Android app, which will let ...
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Google Play Store to Show Warnings on Apps Causing Excessive Battery Drain
Starting March 1, next year, the Google Play Store will show warnings on app listings that cause excessive battery drain. The Android apps that keep devices awake for a longer time will also be excluded from the prominent discovery surfaces, such as recommendations. A user session is considered excessive when it involves more than 2 cumulative hour...
-
WhatsApp Rolling Out Media Hub to Easily Browse Shared Images, Videos and More Shared Across Chat: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Media Hub feature for a limited number of users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac. This feature works like a centralised hub for all media shared across chats. This feature could help in content discovery and improve overall media management on the platform. It allows users to find recent media files by s...
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Apple Reportedly Developing Satellite-Powered Maps, Photo Sharing via Satellite on iPhone
Apple is developing several new features linked to satellite connectivity for the iPhone, as per a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant first introduced satellite-based emergency calls and messages in 2022 with the iPhone 14 series. Subsequent iPhone models have all featured support for it, along with several quality-of-life upgrades...
-
Apple Swift Student Challenge to Return in February 2026; Apple Highlights Winning Student Developers' Apps
Apple will start accepting applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge 2026 in February next year. The competition requires participants to showcase their coding skills and creativity through its app playgrounds. The company has also featured three former Swift Student Challenge winners as part of encouraging students to participate in the ...
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B by Lenskart AI Smart Glasses to Be Available to Developers in India; Could Launch By December
Lenskart announced on Thursday that it is planning to launch its next-generation B by Lenskart smartglasses in India by the end of this year. Moreover, the company will soon allow developers in the country to start creating apps for the wearable. Lenskart has also revealed some specifications of the soon-to-be-launched AI smartglasses. B by Lenskar...
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WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It incl...
-
iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Rolled Out to Developers With Enhanced Safety Alerts, Reminder Alarms
Apple's iOS 26.2 beta, released on Tuesday, introduces a new Enhanced Safety Alerts feature, available in the iPhone's Settings app under Notifications. For users in supported regions, tapping this option reveals toggles for Earthquake Alerts and Imminent Threat Alerts. The settings also allow users to share their approximate location with Apple to...
-
Google's 'Min Mode' for Always-on Display Mode Spotted in Development on Android 17: Report
Google is reportedly to be working to modify the AOD feature in Android 17. The company could release a new"Min Mode" which could allow third-party apps to display their own persistent, minimalist interfaces directly on the AOD. Google Maps is expected to use this feature first. The 'Min Mode' may allow display of the full-screen application interf...
-
WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their pai...
