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CarPlay WhatsAppApr 8, 2026

WhatsApp CarPlay app now available for iPhone users

WhatsApp CarPlay app is now rolling out to all iPhone users, bringing a fully native in-car experience with the latest WhatsApp for iOS update version 26.13.74. The update marks a clear shift from the app’s earlier limited CarPlay integration to…

YouTubeApr 7, 2026

YouTube channels sue Apple over alleged AI training data use

by Asma Hussain

Three YouTube channel operators, including the creators behind h3h3Productions, have filed a lawsuit against Apple over claims that the company used their videos without permission to train its artificial intelligence models. The case centers on how video content hosted on…

AIMar 25, 2026

OpenAI kills Sora app as it pivots to enterprise AI

by Asma Hussain

OpenAI has officially shut down its Sora AI video platform, ending one of its most ambitious consumer experiments just months after launch. The move signals a clear shift in priorities as the company redirects focus toward enterprise AI, developer tools,…

TikTokMar 6, 2026

Apple blocks ByteDance Chinese apps for US iPhone users

by Asma Hussain

Apple has started blocking iPhone users in the United States from downloading or updating several Chinese apps developed by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. The change affects popular Chinese market apps such as Douyin, Doubao, and Fanqie Novel and…

AIFeb 10, 2026Feb 10, 2026

DuckDuckGo rolls out opt-in AI voice chat with strict privacy limits

by Asma Hussain

DuckDuckGo is adding real-time voice conversations to Duck.ai, giving users a hands-free way to interact with AI without changing how their data is handled. The new feature is optional, works without an account, and is available to free users and…

AIFeb 10, 2026

ChatGPT now shows ads to free users in the US

by Asma Hussain

OpenAI has started showing ads inside ChatGPT for some users in the United States, marking the company’s first real step toward ad supported AI chat. The change affects logged in adult users on the Free and Go tiers and is…

Jan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026

EFF’s “Encrypt It Already” campaign puts pressure on Apple and big tech

by Asma Hussain

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has launched a new privacy push called the Encrypt It Already campaign, urging major tech companies to expand end to end encryption across their platforms. The campaign directly targets Apple, Google, Meta, and others for what…

Facebook Instagram WhatsAppJan 27, 2026

Meta to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

by Asma Hussain

Meta is preparing to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, marking a notable shift in how the company plans to monetize its social platforms beyond advertising. According to Meta, the upcoming subscriptions will unlock additional tools focused on…

WhatsAppNov 14, 2025

WhatsApp third-party chat support is coming to EU users

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp is getting ready to let European users talk to people on other messaging apps without leaving the app. To comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Meta is preparing to roll out WhatsApp third-party chat support across the…

WhatsAppOct 18, 2025Oct 18, 2025

WhatsApp to limit unsolicited messages from users and businesses

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is testing a new restriction to reduce spam by limiting how many messages individuals and businesses can send to people who have not replied to them. The move is part of the company’s broader effort to make chats more…