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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a Feature That Lets Users Reserve Their Usernames
WhatsApp may soon allow you to reserve usernames, as per a feature tracker. The feature is currently said to be in development for its Android app and is not yet available to beta testers. Since features are gradually rolled out, reserving usernames will help users pick out their preferred usernames and reduce the risk of them being taken by others...
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WhatsApp Announces Support for Sharing Live Photos, Meta AI-Powered Chat Themes, New Sticker Packs, and More
WhatsApp has announced several new features for its app. Users can now share Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android via the app, complete with sound. Further, Meta AI can be used to generate chat themes. Similarly, background for video calls can be created using text prompts. WhatsApp has introduced new sticker packs, support for document ...
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Instagram Is Testing a Reels-First Layout on Mobile Apps in India
Instagram is testing a Reels-first layout in its mobile apps in India, the company confirmed Monday. A small group of users will see the app open directly to the Reels tab, with Stories placed on top. The design, similar to Instagram’s new iPad app, highlights Reels’ growing popularity and simplifies access to favourite features.
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Arattai Explained: What Is This WhatsApp Rival and Who Developed It - All You Need to Know
Zoho has launched Arattai, a new instant-messaging app targeting India’s vernacular audience. The name means “casual talk” in Tamil. Like WhatsApp, it supports chats, media sharing, audio and video calls, stories, channels, and even business accounts. A web version is also available, making it a full-fledged alternative to the Meta-owned plat...
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Threads Reportedly Testing Tool to Let Users 'Tag' Algorithm for Custom Feeds
A Threads feature is reportedly in development that would let users control their own algorithm, linked to similar tools coming to Instagram. Instagram is said to have confirmed that the tool remains an internal prototype with no testing or release date yet. Screenshots suggest users could tag a dedicated account to indicate content they want to se...
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WhatsApp Said to be Testing a Feature Which Lets You Select Who Can Reshare Your Status Updates
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app. As per a feature tracker, it may soon allow users to select who can reshare their status updates. The option is turned off by default and has to be enabled by the original author. This feature is reportedly only available to beta testers currently, who are registered via the Google P...
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WhatsApp’s New Message Translations Feature Can Translate Messages in More than 19 Languages
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Message Translations. As the name suggests, it aims to facilitate communication between users around the world by translating messages in real time. It supports six languages on Android and more than 19 on iOS. As per WhatsApp, Message Translations feature works in individual chats, group conversations, ...
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Facebook Dating Brings an AI Assistant to Help Users Find Prompt-Based Matches
Facebook Dating is introducing two new features to improve users’ matchmaking experience. The Meta-owned service, launched in 2019 within the Facebook app, will now include an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that suggests tailored profiles based on user prompts. In addition, a new blind date-style feature, Meet Cute, has been added to help...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets Users Mute ‘Everyone’ Mentions in Group Chats
WhatsApp is testing a new feature which lets users mute 'everyone' mentions in group chats, as per a feature tracker. The in-development option is said to be available below the mute toggle in the notifications settings on WhatsApp for Android. It is currently under development and is not available even to beta testers who are registered via the Go...
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WhatsApp for iOS Adds Notification Reminders for Messages, Meetings, and Deadlines
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update of its app for iOS, adding a feature that lets users schedule notification reminders for messages. This helps highlight important information and tasks in chats, preventing them from getting lost in active conversations. Currently, the feature is available to select iOS users and is expected to expand in the com...
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Is the TikTok War Over? US and China Reportedly Find a Path Forward
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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WhatsApp for Android Testing Message Threads for Easier Group Chat Organisation
WhatsApp for Android is testing a threaded replies feature to improve group chat organisation, according to a feature tracker. The tool opens a separate window showing all replies to a single message. Currently limited to select beta testers, the feature may expand soon. Notably, the threaded icon appears only when a message gets multiple replies.
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Instagram Reels Viewership Surpasses TV in India, Meta Report Claims
Meta said Instagram Reels has become India’s top short-video viewing platform on Thursday, citing results from a user survey conducted to mark the fifth anniversary of the launch of the Reels tab in the country. The company claimed Indian users prefer Reels over rivals and that short-video consumption now surpasses traditional TV and OTT platform...
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YouTube Begins Global Rollout of Multi-Language Audio Dubbing Feature for Creators
YouTube has begun rolling out multi-language audio, a creator-focused feature tested over the past two years. The tool allows creators to add dubbed versions of their videos in multiple languages without separate uploads or channels. Available globally, the feature requires manual audio track uploads, as YouTube does not automatically generate dubb...
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Facebook Is Trying to Bring Back Pokes Playing on the 2010s Nostalgia
Facebook is making it easier to use the Poke feature. The quirky tool, which used to be a sensation in the 2010s, had lost popularity among users towards the end of the last decade. However, in 2025, the Meta-owned platform is planning to bring it back by adding a dedicated Poke button to users’ profile screens.
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a Feature That Lets Users Reserve Their Usernames
WhatsApp may soon allow you to reserve usernames, as per a feature tracker. The feature is currently said to be in development for its Android app and is not yet available to beta testers. Since features are gradually rolled out, reserving usernames will help users pick out their preferred usernames and reduce the risk of them being taken by others...
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WhatsApp Announces Support for Sharing Live Photos, Meta AI-Powered Chat Themes, New Sticker Packs, and More
WhatsApp has announced several new features for its app. Users can now share Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android via the app, complete with sound. Further, Meta AI can be used to generate chat themes. Similarly, background for video calls can be created using text prompts. WhatsApp has introduced new sticker packs, support for document ...
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Instagram Is Testing a Reels-First Layout on Mobile Apps in India
Instagram is testing a Reels-first layout in its mobile apps in India, the company confirmed Monday. A small group of users will see the app open directly to the Reels tab, with Stories placed on top. The design, similar to Instagram’s new iPad app, highlights Reels’ growing popularity and simplifies access to favourite features.
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Arattai Explained: What Is This WhatsApp Rival and Who Developed It - All You Need to Know
Zoho has launched Arattai, a new instant-messaging app targeting India’s vernacular audience. The name means “casual talk” in Tamil. Like WhatsApp, it supports chats, media sharing, audio and video calls, stories, channels, and even business accounts. A web version is also available, making it a full-fledged alternative to the Meta-owned plat...
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Threads Reportedly Testing Tool to Let Users 'Tag' Algorithm for Custom Feeds
A Threads feature is reportedly in development that would let users control their own algorithm, linked to similar tools coming to Instagram. Instagram is said to have confirmed that the tool remains an internal prototype with no testing or release date yet. Screenshots suggest users could tag a dedicated account to indicate content they want to se...
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WhatsApp Said to be Testing a Feature Which Lets You Select Who Can Reshare Your Status Updates
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app. As per a feature tracker, it may soon allow users to select who can reshare their status updates. The option is turned off by default and has to be enabled by the original author. This feature is reportedly only available to beta testers currently, who are registered via the Google P...
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WhatsApp’s New Message Translations Feature Can Translate Messages in More than 19 Languages
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Message Translations. As the name suggests, it aims to facilitate communication between users around the world by translating messages in real time. It supports six languages on Android and more than 19 on iOS. As per WhatsApp, Message Translations feature works in individual chats, group conversations, ...
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Facebook Dating Brings an AI Assistant to Help Users Find Prompt-Based Matches
Facebook Dating is introducing two new features to improve users’ matchmaking experience. The Meta-owned service, launched in 2019 within the Facebook app, will now include an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that suggests tailored profiles based on user prompts. In addition, a new blind date-style feature, Meet Cute, has been added to help...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets Users Mute ‘Everyone’ Mentions in Group Chats
WhatsApp is testing a new feature which lets users mute 'everyone' mentions in group chats, as per a feature tracker. The in-development option is said to be available below the mute toggle in the notifications settings on WhatsApp for Android. It is currently under development and is not available even to beta testers who are registered via the Go...
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WhatsApp for iOS Adds Notification Reminders for Messages, Meetings, and Deadlines
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update of its app for iOS, adding a feature that lets users schedule notification reminders for messages. This helps highlight important information and tasks in chats, preventing them from getting lost in active conversations. Currently, the feature is available to select iOS users and is expected to expand in the com...
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Is the TikTok War Over? US and China Reportedly Find a Path Forward
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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WhatsApp for Android Testing Message Threads for Easier Group Chat Organisation
WhatsApp for Android is testing a threaded replies feature to improve group chat organisation, according to a feature tracker. The tool opens a separate window showing all replies to a single message. Currently limited to select beta testers, the feature may expand soon. Notably, the threaded icon appears only when a message gets multiple replies.
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Instagram Reels Viewership Surpasses TV in India, Meta Report Claims
Meta said Instagram Reels has become India’s top short-video viewing platform on Thursday, citing results from a user survey conducted to mark the fifth anniversary of the launch of the Reels tab in the country. The company claimed Indian users prefer Reels over rivals and that short-video consumption now surpasses traditional TV and OTT platform...
-
YouTube Begins Global Rollout of Multi-Language Audio Dubbing Feature for Creators
YouTube has begun rolling out multi-language audio, a creator-focused feature tested over the past two years. The tool allows creators to add dubbed versions of their videos in multiple languages without separate uploads or channels. Available globally, the feature requires manual audio track uploads, as YouTube does not automatically generate dubb...
-
Facebook Is Trying to Bring Back Pokes Playing on the 2010s Nostalgia
Facebook is making it easier to use the Poke feature. The quirky tool, which used to be a sensation in the 2010s, had lost popularity among users towards the end of the last decade. However, in 2025, the Meta-owned platform is planning to bring it back by adding a dedicated Poke button to users’ profile screens.
