Phone Apps

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  Android 16’s Live Updates to Show Active Navigation, Ongoing Phone Calls, and More on Lock Screen

  Google released the first stable build of Android 16 last month with several new features in tow. Among them is Live Updates which delivers notifications for activities in real-time on the Android phone’s lock screen. The tech giant has now provided more information about this feature. Live Updates in Android 16 can be incorporated into apps offe...

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  WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Phones. Is Yours On The List?

  WhatsApp will stop working on older iPhones and Android devices that no longer meet the app's updated software requirements.

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  Self-Styled Godman Arrested Over 'Black Magic', 'Voyeurism' In Maharashtra

  The accused, identified as Prasad Bhimrao Tamdar (29) was running an ashram in the Bavdhan area under the Pimpri-Chinchwad police area.

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  Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025

  The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...

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  Bihar Becomes 1st State To Allow Voting Via Mobile Phone App

  Bihar will be the first state to permit voting via a mobile phone, State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad said Friday evening, ahead of voting tomorrow for six municipal councils in three districts.

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  Telegram Bot Reportedly Spotted Selling Sensitive Personal Data of Indian Users

  Telegram reportedly has a bot that sells sensitive personal data of Indian users to willing buyers. As per the report, the bot operates independently and shares information such as names, addresses, father’s name, and even Aadhaar, Pan Card, and Voter ID numbers. The bot reportedly lets users find the full profile data of another Indian user base...

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  Google May Soon Let Gemini Interact With WhatsApp, Phone App on Android Even If Feature Is Disabled

  Google might have sent an email to some Android users on Tuesday highlighting that soon, the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant will interact with several on-device apps, whether the feature is turned on or not. Several users have shared screenshots of these emails on social media posts, where the Mountain View-based tech giant has highl...

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  Google Chrome for Android Now Lets You Move Address Bar to the Bottom of the App

  Google Chrome has rolled out a new update for its Android app which lets users change the position of the address bar. It can now be moved to the bottom of the screen on the web browser for more flexibility. As per Google, this change makes it easier to use Chrome for Android on devices with different-sized screens, enabling users with varied hand ...

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  Your Phone's Selfie Camera Can Now Detect Depression. Here's How

  Emobot, a medical device app, uses AI-powered facial recognition to track users' emotions and monitor mental health, helping doctors assess depression treatment effectiveness.

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  WhatsApp Announces Ads in Status, Channel Subscriptions, and More Features for Businesses

  For years now, WhatsApp has been deliberating over bringing ads to its app and it has finally rolled them out. Ads will be displayed in the Updates tab, enabling businesses to promote their services or products. Further, it also introduces Channel subscriptions and Promoted Channels.

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  Zoom Expands Phone Service to Six Telecom Circles, Zoom Contact Centre Launched in India

  Zoom Communications expanded its Phone service in India to four more circles on Wednesday. With this expansion, Zoom Phone is now available in Mumbai, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), Karnataka, and the Andhra Pradesh & Telangana telecom circles. It was previously available in two circles. Notably, the service is licenced by the Department of T...

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  Google's June 2025 Pixel Drop Brings AI Sticker Generation to Gboard, Pixel VIPs Widget and Camera Hints

  Google's June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is now rolling out alongside the Android 16 update for Pixel smartphones. This update introduces a new Pixel VIPs widget for easy contact access and enables AI sticker generation directly within Gboard. Pixel camera app users will receive hints on feature usage, while existing exclusive Pixel features are expan...

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  Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features

  Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...

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  WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 Unveiled With New Design, Continuity Features and Big Update to Spotlight

  Apple unveiled macOS Tahoe 26 during the keynote session of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. The company is rebranding the next major update of its operating system for its Mac devices, adding a new design language called Liquid Glass, as well as bringing new Continuity features and upgrades to Spotlight for users.

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  WWDC 2025: Apple Announces iOS 26 With New Liquid Glass Design, Apple Intelligence Enhancements and More

  Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 26, its latest operating system for the iPhone. The update brings a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass, with more customisation options for the home and lock screen. New Apple Intelligence features have been introduced for the Phone app, while Messages, Apple Music, CarPlay, and other apps also benefit from new cap...