TECHNOLOGY
YouTube rolls out 'sleep timer' in Music app
The feature is now appearing for songs at the bottom of the Now Playing overflow menu in the app, according to 9to5Google. The sleep timer feature could be useful for those who like to fall asleep while listening to music. The benefit of the sleep timer feature is that the music player can automatically stop playing after a while so that users.
WhatsApp's new feature to add, edit contacts within app on Android
The ability to add and edit contacts within WhatsApp for Android is now available for some beta testers using the latest beta version, and it will roll out to even more users in the coming days, according to WABetaInfo. Users can check the availability of the feature on their devices by opening the contact list within WhatsApp and selecting the "New Contact" option.
YouTube Music rolls out 'real-time lyrics' on Android, iOS
The feature is currently available to some YouTube Music subscribers who have reported, however, it's not widely available to every user, reports 9to5Google. It is similar to the real-time lyrics feature that is available on other music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Apple stops signing iOS 16.3.1 to prevent users from downgrading
On February 13, iOS 16.3.1 was released as a minor update containing bug fixes, security improvements, and enhanced Crash Detection optimisations for iPhone 14 models, reports MacRumors. To prevent consumers from downgrading to an outdated software version, Apple frequently removes signing older iOS releases over time.
Dropbox to end support for its 'Shop' platform
"Support for Dropbox Shop, a feature that was available in beta, will end in 2023," the company said. "Starting May 15, 2023, Dropbox Shop will enter read-only mode. You'll no longer be able to create or modify listings and storefronts. Additionally, buyers won't be able to make purchases from you. By July 7, 2023, Dropbox Shop will be fully discontinued," it added.
Google to shut Nest Secure, Dropcam in 2024
Until that date, all current features will remain available and users can continue using their Nest Secure and Dropcam as they do now. "All features will remain available until April 8, 2024. Dropcam will no longer work after that date, and you will no longer be able to use your Nest app to check status," Google said in a blogpost.
SpaceX's Starship 'ready for launch', says Musk
However, the first flight depends on licence approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Starship is ready for launch. Awaiting regulatory approval," he tweeted. The FAA has reportedly listed the rocket's orbital test flight on April 17. Starship is the world's most powerful rocket and will be used to send.
Substack links were never blocked: Elon Musk
Independent journalist and author Matt Taibbi, famous for releasing Twitter Files and belonging to the Musk camp, blamed Twitter for blocking sharing links to his articles on Substack. "I was given the option of posting articles on Twitter instead. I'm obviously staying at Substack, and will be moving to Substack Notes next.
OpenAI's ChatGPT is a product, not AI research: Meta chief AI scientist
According to him, OpenAI has not made any actual scientific breakthroughs and ChatGPT is 'not particularly innovative'. "When we're talking about GPT-4, or whatever OpenAI puts out at the moment, we're not talking about research and development, we're talking about product development," LeCun said during a live webcast on YouTube.
India surpasses Rs 85,000 cr worth mobile phone exports in FY23
Buoyed by attractive government incentives towards local manufacturing, India surpassed a remarkable $10 billion worth smartphone exports in the fiscal year 2022-2023, according to the data provided by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) to IANS.
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