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"Turned It Off": Instagram's New Location Sharing Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns
Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge.
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Instagram Map With Location Sharing Rolls Out Alongside TikTok-Inspired Friends Tab and Reposts
Instagram is rolling out a new update for its app on both iOS and Android devices. The latest update brings three new features to the photo and video sharing app, which are claimed to improve the way a user interacts with others on Instagram.
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"Creepiest Date": Bengaluru Woman Claims Man Tracked Down Her Address, Sent Her Gift
The woman shared the experience on social media, recounting how she had matched with the man on a dating app, exchanged numbers, but was shocked to receive the surprise delivery.
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Google Photos 10 Year Anniversary Updates Bring Redesigned Editor, QR Code for Easy Album Sharing
It was 10 years ago that Google introduced Photos as a media manager for Android devices. The company is now commemorating its 10th anniversary and two new features have been announced as part of the celebrations. Google has redesigned the app’s photo editor and it now features details about the photo such as date, time, and location at the top o...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Will Feature a Second City in Addition to Night City, Says Series Creator
A sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion, is in the works at CD Projekt Red. The Polish studio has stayed tightlipped on the project since it was first announced in 2022, but sparse details about the game have surfaced over time. Now, Cyberpunk franchise creator Mike Pondsmith has shared new information about the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, r...
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Google Rebrands Find My Device Network as Find Hub on Android, to Integrate Satellite Connectivity
Google announced the rebranding of its Find My Device network at The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday. Going forward, the network will be dubbed Find Hub, and feature a couple of new capabilities. The Mountain View-based tech giant is also partnering with several consumer brands and airlines to give users more options in how they use the locati...
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1Password Update Adds Ability to Add Locations to Items With Corresponding Map View
1Password has launched a new feature to simplify accessing passwords and codes based on location. The latest iOS and Android versions of 1Password now support adding location information to items. Relevant items will appear when users are in specific locations, and users can view item locations on a map.
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More
Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...
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Boat Tag With Google’s Find My Device Network Support Launched in India: Price, Features
Boat Tag was launched in India on Monday after being listed online last week. The smart tracker is compatible with Android devices and comes with support for Google's Find My Device network. It is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 365 days and has a replaceable battery. It supports BLE connectivity and location sharing and does not need an...
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Inside Mira Kapoor's Bhutan Diaries Featuring Delicious Food
Taking to Instagram, Mira shared glimpses of her blissful vacation, featuring "dreamy picnic locations, mystical musical evenings, and food."
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How to Add Location on Snapchat on Android and iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
This guide provides detailed steps on how to add locations to your Snapchat content, whether it's a Snap, Story, or even your business on the Snap Map. Learn how to use location stickers to add context to your Snaps, apply location-based filters for a custom look, and maintain your Snapstreak by sharing locations with friends. Discover how to add y...
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Instagram Rolls Out Nicknames, Live Location Sharing and More Features for DMs
Instagram is rolling out several new features for direct messages (DMs) to make catching up with friends a more expressive experience, the company announced on Monday. It now enables users to customise chats by adding nicknames and brings a Snapchat-like location sharing feature which allows them to send their location to their loved ones, or locat...
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Fact Check: No, Waqf Board Hasn't Staked Claim To Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple
Social media users have shared a collage of two images: one showing the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai and the other featuring the idol of Ganesha located within the temple. The posts claim that the Waqf Board has staked a claim to the temple.
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Apple Announces Share Item Location Feature on iOS; to Be Available With iOS 18.2
Apple recently released the iOS 18.2 Developer beta 2 update which reportedly included a new feature that enabled users to share the location of lost or misplaced items with third parties such as airlines. The Cupertino-based tech giant has now confirmed the arrival of this feature which is dubbed Share Item Location. It is said to have been rolle...
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"Turned It Off": Instagram's New Location Sharing Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns
Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge.
-
Instagram Map With Location Sharing Rolls Out Alongside TikTok-Inspired Friends Tab and Reposts
Instagram is rolling out a new update for its app on both iOS and Android devices. The latest update brings three new features to the photo and video sharing app, which are claimed to improve the way a user interacts with others on Instagram.
-
"Creepiest Date": Bengaluru Woman Claims Man Tracked Down Her Address, Sent Her Gift
The woman shared the experience on social media, recounting how she had matched with the man on a dating app, exchanged numbers, but was shocked to receive the surprise delivery.
-
Google Photos 10 Year Anniversary Updates Bring Redesigned Editor, QR Code for Easy Album Sharing
It was 10 years ago that Google introduced Photos as a media manager for Android devices. The company is now commemorating its 10th anniversary and two new features have been announced as part of the celebrations. Google has redesigned the app’s photo editor and it now features details about the photo such as date, time, and location at the top o...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Will Feature a Second City in Addition to Night City, Says Series Creator
A sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion, is in the works at CD Projekt Red. The Polish studio has stayed tightlipped on the project since it was first announced in 2022, but sparse details about the game have surfaced over time. Now, Cyberpunk franchise creator Mike Pondsmith has shared new information about the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, r...
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Google Rebrands Find My Device Network as Find Hub on Android, to Integrate Satellite Connectivity
Google announced the rebranding of its Find My Device network at The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday. Going forward, the network will be dubbed Find Hub, and feature a couple of new capabilities. The Mountain View-based tech giant is also partnering with several consumer brands and airlines to give users more options in how they use the locati...
-
1Password Update Adds Ability to Add Locations to Items With Corresponding Map View
1Password has launched a new feature to simplify accessing passwords and codes based on location. The latest iOS and Android versions of 1Password now support adding location information to items. Relevant items will appear when users are in specific locations, and users can view item locations on a map.
-
Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More
Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...
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Boat Tag With Google’s Find My Device Network Support Launched in India: Price, Features
Boat Tag was launched in India on Monday after being listed online last week. The smart tracker is compatible with Android devices and comes with support for Google's Find My Device network. It is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 365 days and has a replaceable battery. It supports BLE connectivity and location sharing and does not need an...
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Inside Mira Kapoor's Bhutan Diaries Featuring Delicious Food
Taking to Instagram, Mira shared glimpses of her blissful vacation, featuring "dreamy picnic locations, mystical musical evenings, and food."
-
How to Add Location on Snapchat on Android and iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
This guide provides detailed steps on how to add locations to your Snapchat content, whether it's a Snap, Story, or even your business on the Snap Map. Learn how to use location stickers to add context to your Snaps, apply location-based filters for a custom look, and maintain your Snapstreak by sharing locations with friends. Discover how to add y...
-
Instagram Rolls Out Nicknames, Live Location Sharing and More Features for DMs
Instagram is rolling out several new features for direct messages (DMs) to make catching up with friends a more expressive experience, the company announced on Monday. It now enables users to customise chats by adding nicknames and brings a Snapchat-like location sharing feature which allows them to send their location to their loved ones, or locat...
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Fact Check: No, Waqf Board Hasn't Staked Claim To Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple
Social media users have shared a collage of two images: one showing the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai and the other featuring the idol of Ganesha located within the temple. The posts claim that the Waqf Board has staked a claim to the temple.
-
Apple Announces Share Item Location Feature on iOS; to Be Available With iOS 18.2
Apple recently released the iOS 18.2 Developer beta 2 update which reportedly included a new feature that enabled users to share the location of lost or misplaced items with third parties such as airlines. The Cupertino-based tech giant has now confirmed the arrival of this feature which is dubbed Share Item Location. It is said to have been rolle...
