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AndroidiOSApr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020

iOS 13.5 Beta Released with COVID-19 Exposure Notifications for Contact Tracing

Rida Imran

Apple and Google have released the first series of tools for their COVID-19 related joint digital effort to stop its spread via contract tracing. The companies have rolled out COVID-19 contact tracing/exposure notification development tools for app makers. Through iOS…

AndroidFacebookiOSiPhoneApr 29, 2020

WhatsApp group call limit increased to 8 users at a time

Kashaf Musvi

As expected, WhatsApp has increased its user limit for group video and voice calls to 8 participants at a time, while keep the calls end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp is a trusted platform among users due to its end-to-end encryption for text…

AndroidGamesiOSiPhoneApr 28, 2020Apr 28, 2020

Pokémon Go trainers can now join any Raid Battle with a Remote Raid Pass

Rida Imran

In a new update, Niantic has empowered Pokémon Go trainers to join any raid battle. Players can join any Raid Battle from the Nearby screen, or by tapping on the map. Level 40 trainers require a Remote Raid Pass to…

AndroidiOSiPhoneApr 27, 2020

Apple and Google update COVID-19 exposure notifications with privacy enhancements

Kashaf Musvi

Apple and Google have provided several new updates coming to their joint contact tracing system, which they are calling “Exposure Notification” technology. The companies are putting their focus on stronger privacy protections in the upcoming API. Public health authorities are especially…

AndroidHow tosInstagramiOSiPhoneiPod TouchApr 25, 2020May 14, 2021

How to make group video calls on Instagram

Rida Imran

With 500 million daily active users, Instagram is one of the Internet’s most popular social apps which allows people to post, like, and comment on uploaded content. It also supports features like group audio and video calls to help users…

AndroidApr 23, 2020Apr 24, 2020

Netflix adds a screen lock feature to its Android app

Kashaf Musvi

Video streaming platform Netflix has added a new feature that will allow users to lock their Android phone screens to avoid accidental touches. While we’re all at home spending time in quarantine with our families and watching Netflix, the company…

AndroidFacebookiOSApr 22, 2020Apr 24, 2020

WhatsApp’s new update expected to increase group calls to 8 users

Kashaf Musvi

WhatsApp continues to grow as a trusted platform with over 2 billion users worldwide. The app has been around for a long time and offers end-to-end encryption for text messaging and calling privacy. As we are relying more on video…

AndroidiPhoneApr 17, 2020Apr 17, 2020

Beginner’s guide to TikTok – All you need to know

Kashaf Musvi

Amidst the ongoing pandemic, humanity is globally practicing self-isolation. Given the present circumstances, users are opting to try out new means of entertainment however they can. Many users who had not previously tried out TikTok are now downloading the popular…

AndroidApr 16, 2020Apr 19, 2020

New Kids section with teacher approved apps added to Google Play

Kashaf Musvi

As a result of the ongoing pandemic, children are spending much more time in front of their screens than they usually do. Google says it heard from parents that it was difficult to find kid-friendly apps they felt good about…

AndroidiPhoneSurfaceApr 13, 2020Apr 15, 2020

Major Tech Launches of 2020: On track or Delayed?

Kashaf Musvi

COVID-19 has  disrupted production lines and supply chains of all major tech giants. Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, Amazon, and Sony are just a few to names from a whole list of companies that have postponed events until further notices. Manufacturers…