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Google Rolls Out First Android 17 Beta Update With Performance Optimisation Tools: Features, Compatible Models
Google on Friday released the first public beta of Android 17, giving public users and developers an early look at the next major version of its mobile operating system. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the update introduces a range of refinements focused on performance, privacy, and developer tools. Google also highlighted a fundamental ...
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WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Add a 'Close Friends' Status, Just Like Instagram: Report
WhatsApp may soon let users share Status updates with a Close Friends list, offering more privacy and control over who can view certain posts. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in an Android beta build, though it remains under development with no release timeline confirmed. The option could work alongside custom contact lists, allowing users to manage...
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance...
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Leela Palace Udaipur Staff Member Entered Room While Couple Was In Washroom
Hotels are expected to ensure that in-room privacy is upheld at all times, including strict control over staff access to guest spaces.
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5 Reasons Why Hotel Rooms Have Blackout Curtains, Beyond Blocking Light
Blackout curtains are not just a design element. They are an important feature that improves comfort, privacy and energy efficiency, helping every guest enjoy a peaceful and pleasant stay.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
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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Top Snapchat Features You May Not Know About: Custom Privacy Controls, Object Recognition, and More
Snapchat is a popular social media app that stands out due to the inclusion of social features like disappearing photos, Stories, AR Lenses, and Snap Map. For many users, it is primarily used to send snaps to friends, maintain streaks, and occasionally browse content from creators and publishers. However, there is much more to it. Snapchat also off...
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Google Chrome for Android Could Soon Let You Share Your Approximate Location With Websites
Google is reportedly testing a new approximate location toggle in Chrome for Android. The feature may give more flexibility to users to share only an approximate location with specific websites. It was spotted in version 142.0.7444.171. This change could enhance privacy controls, letting users limit websites that can track their location.
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Zomato Issues Clarification On New Contact Sharing Feature As Users Feel "Uncomfortable"
As Zomato's new feature rolls out, the conversation around data sharing, restaurant marketing and customer control has intensified across the F&B space.
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Google Rolls Out First Android 17 Beta Update With Performance Optimisation Tools: Features, Compatible Models
Google on Friday released the first public beta of Android 17, giving public users and developers an early look at the next major version of its mobile operating system. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the update introduces a range of refinements focused on performance, privacy, and developer tools. Google also highlighted a fundamental ...
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WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Add a 'Close Friends' Status, Just Like Instagram: Report
WhatsApp may soon let users share Status updates with a Close Friends list, offering more privacy and control over who can view certain posts. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in an Android beta build, though it remains under development with no release timeline confirmed. The option could work alongside custom contact lists, allowing users to manage...
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance...
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Leela Palace Udaipur Staff Member Entered Room While Couple Was In Washroom
Hotels are expected to ensure that in-room privacy is upheld at all times, including strict control over staff access to guest spaces.
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5 Reasons Why Hotel Rooms Have Blackout Curtains, Beyond Blocking Light
Blackout curtains are not just a design element. They are an important feature that improves comfort, privacy and energy efficiency, helping every guest enjoy a peaceful and pleasant stay.
-
New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
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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Top Snapchat Features You May Not Know About: Custom Privacy Controls, Object Recognition, and More
Snapchat is a popular social media app that stands out due to the inclusion of social features like disappearing photos, Stories, AR Lenses, and Snap Map. For many users, it is primarily used to send snaps to friends, maintain streaks, and occasionally browse content from creators and publishers. However, there is much more to it. Snapchat also off...
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Google Chrome for Android Could Soon Let You Share Your Approximate Location With Websites
Google is reportedly testing a new approximate location toggle in Chrome for Android. The feature may give more flexibility to users to share only an approximate location with specific websites. It was spotted in version 142.0.7444.171. This change could enhance privacy controls, letting users limit websites that can track their location.
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Zomato Issues Clarification On New Contact Sharing Feature As Users Feel "Uncomfortable"
As Zomato's new feature rolls out, the conversation around data sharing, restaurant marketing and customer control has intensified across the F&B space.
