TECHNOLOGY
Instagram's new feature to let users access recently shared Reels
A Turkey-based account called Dijital Aglar shared a post about the feature, indicating that Instagram is showing a row at the top of users' DMs with the "Latest Shares" label, reports TechCrunch. The report said that the screenshots posted by the account show that shared posts will also display the avatars of the friends with whom you shared a Reel.
WhatsApp widely rolling out voice status updates on iOS
With this new feature, users can record a voice note and share it through Status, reports WABetaInfo. To record a voice status, navigate to the Status tab, tap the pencil icon and hold the microphone icon. The maximum recording time for a voice note is 30 seconds, and users also have the option to forward voice notes from their chats to status.
Google working on 'Search Companion' for Chrome: Report
The Search Companion will be a helpful new way to search the web using Lens, reports 9To5Google. With the new feature, the tech giant aims to bring a deeper connection between Lens and Chrome. When users will open the Search Companion, then the browser will start sending information about the current page to the companion.
India now has 600 mn open Internet users: Report
The open internet -- comprising news and general websites, over-the-top (OTT) and connected TV (CTV), music streaming and online gaming -- has witnessed accelerated growth in the country. In the last year, four in five consumers (80 per cent) increased their consumption of the open internet, according to the report by global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk and Kantar.
Google introduces new features for space managers in Chat
The company also introduced the "Space configuration" feature which will allow space managers to choose if members can change space details, such as name, icon, description, and guidelines, or turn Chat history on/off for the space. On the other hand, the "Conversation moderation" feature "authorises space managers to determine whether members can use @all in a space", the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost on Monday.
realme to redefine entry-level smartphone segment with realme C series
According to a tweet by realme, it seems realme is planning to upgrade its C series with big steps. realme's commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable devices at a competitive cost has been evident in its realme C series. Designed to meet the needs of consumers preferring reasonable smartphones, realme has launched multiple smartphones in India, including the realme C30, C33, C31, and C35, among others.
WhatsApp rolling out profile icons within group chats on Android beta
Users have to open a group chat to find out if the feature is available for their WhatsApp account, reports WABetaInfo. This feature will help users to better identify group members by showing profile icons, making it easier to involve in group conversations. It is useful when group members share similar names or do not have a profile picture.
Microsoft lays off ethical AI team in ChatGPT era
The layoffs at the AI ethics team are part of larger job cuts (10,000 employees) the tech giant announced earlier. According to a report in Platformer, citing sources, the move leaves "Microsoft without a dedicated team to ensure its AI principles are closely tied to product design at a time when the company is leading the charge to make AI tools available to the mainstream."
Meta 'winding down' support for NFTs on FB, Instagram
Meta's head of commerce and financial technologies, Stephane Kasriel, tweeted on Tuesday: "Across the company, we're looking closely at what we prioritise to increase our focus. We're winding down digital collectibles (NFTs) for now to focus on other ways to support creators, people, and businesses."
Google rolling out faster 'Night Sight' on Pixel 6
The tech giant had introduced faster Night Sight on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in October last year. "With the latest Feature Drop, Night Sight can now capture low-light photos faster on your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, too, thanks to new algorithms powered by Google Tensor," the tech giant said in a blogpost on Monday.
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