Apps

Instagram adds a Dhurandhar The Revenge inspired cinematic font to the Edits app for Reels. The limited time feature is rolling out on Android and iOS for creators to make movie style content.

WhatsApp is rolling out AI photo editing, smart reply suggestions, multi-account support, easier chat transfer, and better storage controls. Here's everything you need to know.

Lost your WhatsApp chats in one click? Learn how I recovered my data and how you can protect your chats using secure backup methods like passkey encryption.

Instagram introduces AI-powered voice effects in DMs, allowing users to customize voice notes with fun filters like robot, alien, and chipmunk while keeping their natural tone intact.

Google Maps introduces a major update with AI-powered Ask Maps conversational search and immersive 3D navigation. Powered by Gemini AI, the update makes discovering places and navigating routes smarter and more interactive.

Google Translate makes real-time voice translation easy using any wired or wireless headphones. Learn how this feature works, step-by-step setup, tips for better accuracy, and how it compares with Apple’s Live Translation.

WhatsApp is set to launch usernames next year, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers. Alongside it, the new Business-Scoped User ID (BSUID) enhances privacy for individuals and businesses.

Meta expands Threads with the launch of group chats and full messaging features in the EU, enhancing privacy, connectivity, and real-time communication for users worldwide.

Google launches its AI-powered Search Live feature in India with English and Hindi support and expands AI Mode to seven Indian languages, enhancing real-time conversational search powered by Gemini.

Google expands its Gemini AI Plus plan to 36 more countries, offering affordable access to powerful AI tools and 200GB storage, with a 50% discount for new users.

Instagram has launched the ‘Rings’ award to honor creators who take bold creative risks and shape culture. Winners receive a physical ring, digital profile award, and exclusive profile customization features.

WhatsApp introduces a built-in translation feature for iOS users with offline support, allowing message translations in 21 languages directly within chats.

Google introduces client-side encryption in Gmail, allowing end-to-end encrypted emails to any recipient, improving privacy, data sovereignty, and enterprise security.

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets users reserve unique usernames, inspired by India’s Arattai Messenger. Learn how the username system, privacy-focused Username Key, and reservation rollout will work.

Brave introduces Ask Brave, an AI-powered chat-style search feature offering long-form, contextual answers with privacy-first design, images, videos, and follow-up support.

Meta has launched an affordable ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram users in the UK, offering a choice between free ad-supported access or a paid version without ads.

Google expands its AI-powered conversational editing in Google Photos to all eligible Android users in the US. Powered by Gemini, the feature lets users edit images with simple voice or text commands.

Proton Mail 7 update is now rolling out on iOS and Android with a faster Rust-based code, redesigned interface, full offline mode, and feature parity across platforms for a seamless and secure email experience.

Google Play is getting a major redesign with AI-powered navigation, the new You tab, generative AI avatars, Play Games Leagues, Gemini-powered Sidekick, and Guided Search.

Swiggy launches Toing, a new standalone app in Pune targeting students and young professionals with affordable meals priced between Rs 100-150. Available on App Store & Play Store.