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ChatGPT Health Arrives as OpenAI’s Biggest Step Towards AI-Powered Healthcare Yet
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health and wellness experience that allows users to connect their personal medical records and fitness apps to ChatGPT for context-aware responses on lab results, appointments, diet, and exercise advice. Data in the Health space is isolated and encrypted with enhanced privacy protections, and OpenAI said ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Launched This Year
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp rolled out multiple updates this year that refined everyday messaging, calling, and privacy features without changing the app’s core structure. New tools made chats more expressive, added AI-assisted writing and summaries, improved call planning, and expanded Channels and Status discovery. The app also strengthened privacy with passkey-e...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
- Saturday December 6, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Written by David Delima, Dhruv Raghav
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple to Reportedly Resist Government’s Directive to Preload Sanchar Saathi App: 5 Things to Know
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Apple reportedly plans to resist the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will not take a legal stand but convey its privacy and security concerns around the app to the government, marking ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Switch Accounts on WhatsApp for iOS and Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly
WhatsApp now supports using two accounts on the same device, a feature introduced on Android in 2023 and now rolling out to iOS. Each account requires a separate phone number and keeps its own chats, notifications, privacy settings and backups. Users can switch accounts through Settings on iOS or More Options on Android. Troubleshooting steps inclu...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp for iOS Finally Begins Testing Multi-Account Support With Seamless Switching
- Tuesday November 18, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has reportedly begun introducing multi-account support on iOS, giving users the ability to use two accounts in a single app while maintaining separate chats, alerts and privacy controls. The feature, available to a limited group of beta testers on version 25.34.10.72, adds an Account List menu, enhanced notification handling, easy switchin...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Testing Username-Based Search and Calling in Latest iOS Beta: Report
- Friday November 14, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp is reportedly working on its upcoming username-based search and calling feature, with the newest iOS beta indicating continued development. The update shows work on displaying usernames when users look up unfamiliar phone numbers, along with limited profile details, while keeping numbers hidden during username searches. The feature is plan...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement to Protect iPhone 17 Series from Sophisticated Malware Attacks
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Apple introduced a new security feature alongside the iPhone 17 series launch, aimed at defending against advanced malware threats. Called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), the system uses a tagging method to verify memory access attempts. Apple noted that implementing MIE required major changes to memory allocation, the A19 chip, the operating s...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple AirTag 2 Reportedly Set to Launch Alongside iPhone 17 Series Next Month: Everything We Know
- Thursday August 28, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The Apple AirTag is one of the very few products in Apple’s device portfolio that has not been updated in a very long time. The first-generation AirTag debuted in 2021, and since then, only a handful of new features have been added with software updates. However, the launch of its successor might finally be on the cards. As per reports, the AirTa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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iOS 26 Enables Safari's Advanced Fingerprinting Protection Feature by Default
- Wednesday July 30, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Apple's iOS 26 update will bring Advanced Fingerprinting Protection to all tabs, to prevent web tracking even outside Private Browsing. This enhanced protection is designed to safeguard a user's identity while browsing the web. Mozilla's open source Firefox browser has provided similar fingerprinting protection since 2020.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Bringing Journal App to iPad and Mac With iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Apple is bringing its Journal app to the iPad and Mac computer with the iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 updates, respectively. The app was introduced in 2023 on iPhone with the iOS 17.2 update. It helps users to write down their thoughts, provide suggestions on what to write about, and maintain a daily log, powered by on-device machine learning.
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www.gadgets360.com
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ChatGPT Health Arrives as OpenAI’s Biggest Step Towards AI-Powered Healthcare Yet
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health and wellness experience that allows users to connect their personal medical records and fitness apps to ChatGPT for context-aware responses on lab results, appointments, diet, and exercise advice. Data in the Health space is isolated and encrypted with enhanced privacy protections, and OpenAI said ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Launched This Year
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp rolled out multiple updates this year that refined everyday messaging, calling, and privacy features without changing the app’s core structure. New tools made chats more expressive, added AI-assisted writing and summaries, improved call planning, and expanded Channels and Status discovery. The app also strengthened privacy with passkey-e...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
- Saturday December 6, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Written by David Delima, Dhruv Raghav
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple to Reportedly Resist Government’s Directive to Preload Sanchar Saathi App: 5 Things to Know
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Apple reportedly plans to resist the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will not take a legal stand but convey its privacy and security concerns around the app to the government, marking ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
How to Switch Accounts on WhatsApp for iOS and Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly
WhatsApp now supports using two accounts on the same device, a feature introduced on Android in 2023 and now rolling out to iOS. Each account requires a separate phone number and keeps its own chats, notifications, privacy settings and backups. Users can switch accounts through Settings on iOS or More Options on Android. Troubleshooting steps inclu...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp for iOS Finally Begins Testing Multi-Account Support With Seamless Switching
- Tuesday November 18, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has reportedly begun introducing multi-account support on iOS, giving users the ability to use two accounts in a single app while maintaining separate chats, alerts and privacy controls. The feature, available to a limited group of beta testers on version 25.34.10.72, adds an Account List menu, enhanced notification handling, easy switchin...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Testing Username-Based Search and Calling in Latest iOS Beta: Report
- Friday November 14, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp is reportedly working on its upcoming username-based search and calling feature, with the newest iOS beta indicating continued development. The update shows work on displaying usernames when users look up unfamiliar phone numbers, along with limited profile details, while keeping numbers hidden during username searches. The feature is plan...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple Introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement to Protect iPhone 17 Series from Sophisticated Malware Attacks
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Apple introduced a new security feature alongside the iPhone 17 series launch, aimed at defending against advanced malware threats. Called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), the system uses a tagging method to verify memory access attempts. Apple noted that implementing MIE required major changes to memory allocation, the A19 chip, the operating s...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple AirTag 2 Reportedly Set to Launch Alongside iPhone 17 Series Next Month: Everything We Know
- Thursday August 28, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The Apple AirTag is one of the very few products in Apple’s device portfolio that has not been updated in a very long time. The first-generation AirTag debuted in 2021, and since then, only a handful of new features have been added with software updates. However, the launch of its successor might finally be on the cards. As per reports, the AirTa...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
iOS 26 Enables Safari's Advanced Fingerprinting Protection Feature by Default
- Wednesday July 30, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Apple's iOS 26 update will bring Advanced Fingerprinting Protection to all tabs, to prevent web tracking even outside Private Browsing. This enhanced protection is designed to safeguard a user's identity while browsing the web. Mozilla's open source Firefox browser has provided similar fingerprinting protection since 2020.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple Bringing Journal App to iPad and Mac With iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Apple is bringing its Journal app to the iPad and Mac computer with the iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 updates, respectively. The app was introduced in 2023 on iPhone with the iOS 17.2 update. It helps users to write down their thoughts, provide suggestions on what to write about, and maintain a daily log, powered by on-device machine learning.
-
www.gadgets360.com