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Sourabh Jain
How to file a consumer complaint against a company using WhatsApp
As a customer, when you receive a substandard product or service, you may think about filing a consumer complaint but give up on the idea thinking about the cumbersome process. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has made filing consumer complaints easier. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has partnered with Gupshup, a conversational engagement platform, to introduce a WhatsApp chatbot that allows consumers to easily file complaints with the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), check complaint status, and read the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Rahul Verma
Bluesky, Twitter's new rival, debuts with an invite-only iOS app
With the introduction of his new platform Bluesky, Jack Dorsey, the co-founder, and former CEO of Twitter, has returned with a new social media platform. The invite-only social network Bluesky, which emerged from Twitter as a decentralized project, has recently become available on the App Store. You’ll need to search for Bluesky social to find the app.
Rahul Verma
This app is straight out of Black Mirror — it lets you capture and revisit memories in virtual reality
It may resemble a plot from Netflix's science fiction series Black Mirror, but the ability to relive past moments of our lives will soon become possible using VR and new age smartphones. Wist labs is currently developing a smartphone application that will enable users to record unforgettable experiences and upload them to a virtual reality headset, and watch it at any point in time.
Snapchat now recommends sounds for photos, videos
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced that it is rolling out new "Sounds creative" tools - Sounds Recommendations for Lenses and Sounds Sync for Camera Roll - on Snapchat, globally.
Rahul Verma
Google's impressive magic eraser can now be used on Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy devices—here’s how
On Thursday, Google announced that it is making Magic Eraser, its photo editing tool that utilizes machine learning and AI to remove unwanted elements from photos, available to all Google One subscribers on Google Photos. Previously, this feature was only accessible to Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 smartphone users. Additionally, Google Photos on both iOS and Android smartphones will receive new collage styles and an HDR video effect feature.
Rahul Verma
YouTube Music launches 'Radio Builder' feature, allowing users to create custom stations based on favorite artists
Google has introduced a new feature called ‘Radio Builder’ for YouTube Music users, which allows them to create personalized stations based on their preferred artists. This feature was launched on Tuesday and can be accessed by navigating to the ‘Your music tuner’ section on the YouTube Music homepage within the iOS or Android app.
WhatsApp vs Telegram: Which app has more security features
WhatsApp vs Telegram: Which app has more security features...
Shradha Aneja
Facebook updates its ‘Why am I seeing this ad’ tool: Here’s how it works
Facebook has updated its “Why am I seeing this ad?” tool. This update will help users understand how machine learning is use...
Instagram to end live shopping feature on March 16
Social media platform Instagram has announced that it will discontinue its live shopping feature, which allows users to tag products in their live br...
Meta expands its monetisation feature 'Gifts' across US on Instagram
Meta has announced that it is expanding its Reels-focused monetisation feature 'Gifts' across the US on Instagram, offering ...
Rahul Verma
How to use the new sad face filter on Instagram?
The Meta owned photo and video sharing app, Instagram keeps giving us new trends and viral memes regularly. The latest trend seems to be a filter that makes your face look sad, and it’s funny. We have started to see a lot of videos with these filters popping up, and it seems to be the next viral filter in the coming days.
WhatsApp may soon let users schedule calls within group chats
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will allow users to schedule calls within their group chats. Users will be able to select a title, date and time for their call, making sure that everyone in the group is aware of when it will take place, reports WABetaInfo. It is useful when the group is organising an event, by allowing members to schedule a call to discuss the details and confirm that everyone is available.
Sourabh Jain
After Chinese apps, the Indian government cracks down on Indian betting and quick loan apps—here’s why
The Indian government has banned 232 applications over concerns of data storage and money laundering. Out of these, 138 are betting and gambling apps, and 94 are quick-loan apps. The apps have been banned because they contain materials that are "prejudicial" to the sovereignty and integrity of India. While some of the apps banned have Chinese links, the list also includes Indian applications such as LazyPay and Kissht. Currently, there is no information from the government why apps such as PayU
From translating chats to media permissions and more, Telegram announced new features
From translating chats to media permissions and more, Telegram announced new features...
Marcia Sekhose
How to get Instagram's chronological order feed
Instagram is finally giving back users the highly requested chronological feed. Back in 2016, Instagram decided to remove the chronological feed that shows posts in the order of the latest published content. It switched to the algorithm-based feed that shows posts it thinks you would be most interested in. But Instagram is now testing new feed layouts and one of these is a chronological one.
WhatsApp rolls out ability to create avatars on iOS
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp, in its latest update to iOS, has rolled out the ability to create personalised avatars and use them as sticke...
Instagram tops the list of most downloaded applications in Q4, 2022
Instagram tops the list of most downloaded applications in Q4, 2022...
Shradha Aneja
From privacy settings to educational tools, here are some new Facebook features you should know
Meta introduces tools and features on the Facebook application and Messenger. These features offer a safer and more user-fri...
Sourabh Jain
Zomato Gold re-launched with free deliveries, VIP access, up to 40% discount on dining, and more
Popular food delivery app Zomato has relaunched its Gold loyalty program, replacing the company’s “Pro Plus” membership that was discontinued in 2021. The Zomato Gold membership is expected to be available to members soon. Users who subscribed to the company’s Pro Plus membership will get three months of complimentary Gold membership.
Shradha Aneja
Instagram's new quiet mode is here to help you take a break from the buzz – here's how to use it
Instagram introduces control features to make users more focused and customize their feeds with the content they like. Along...
Shradha Aneja
WhatsApp rolls out drag and drop and search by date feature to its iOS app — Here's how to use it
WhatsApp is rolling out new features in its latest update on the App Store. If the features are unavailable, you must update...
Shradha Aneja
How to prevent your Instagram account from getting hacked
Hacking accounts is an increasingly common problem in today’s digital world. Instagram is one of the most used social media services that hold personal information, card information, media and personal messages of individuals. Hence, it is one of the favourites of hackers.
Shradha Aneja
Android users will soon be able to transfer WhatsApp chats without needing to backup on Google Drive
WhatsApp is working on a 'chat transfer' feature. This feature allows users to transfer chats from one device to another by ...
Shradha Aneja
The best apps for marathon runners on iPhones and Apple Watch
The applications for marathon runners track the activities like calories burned, distance traveled, heart rate and more. These applications also focu...
Rahul Verma
These audio setting tweaks can make music sound better on Spotify
With more than 195 million premium subscribers worldwide, Spotify has become one of the most popular music streaming platforms. Also, the music streaming platform has opened doors for millions of artists and given listeners a fresh perspective on music across genres.Spotify lets you listen to music on the go and recommends new songs and playlists based on your activity. Moreover, you can also make and share playlists with friends on social media or across messaging platforms through the app.
