Culture & Policy Internet News Apple could allow third-party app stores on iOS, iPadOS: Report For time immemorial, iOS has been a closed Apple orchard. Only Apple’s… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 14, 20222 minute read
Internet News Twitter Twitter Blue could cost $11/month via iOS app store, $7/month on the web In the next phase of Twitter Blue’s journey in the Musk era,… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 9, 20222 minute read
Apps Internet News Security Apple expands end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups, brings AirDrop’s 10-minute cap for “Everyone” globally After a long wait, Apple has finally agreed to expand end-to-end encryption… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 8, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Meta Oversight Board slams VIP cross-check system, says it gives preferential treatment to select users In October 2021, Facebook-parent Meta had asked its Oversight Board to review… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 6, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended twice in two months, this time for “incitement to violence” It seems that Kanye West cannot stay out of controversy, not when… Staff@The Tech PortalDecember 2, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Netflix to expand its “Preview Club” to tens of thousands users worldwide from early 2023 Ever wanted to sneak a peak into your favourite TV show or… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 1, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Telegram discloses details of users and channels involved in copyright infringement in India In an incident that wouldn’t serve Telegram well when its come to… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 1, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Global Internet News Twitter Twitter to relaunch Verified service next week with multicolour check marks, certain banned accounts to be restored Twitter’s verification service has been in a state of confusion ever since… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 26, 20224 minute read
Global Internet News Meta introduces new privacy updates to further protect teen users on Facebook and Instagram While the internet remains an unsafe place for teen and underage users,… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 22, 20223 minute read
Apps Internet News Fake accounts surge leads to further delay in re-launch of Twitter Blue As Twitter tries to continue to navigate the minefield it has found… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 22, 20222 minute read
Internet News Google to roll out Live View on Maps for some cities, expand “Accessible Places” globally, and bring “fast charge” filter for EV charging Thursday proved to be a busy day for Google. The tech giant is… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 17, 20222 minute read
Internet News YouTube tests ability to purchase items directly from Shorts Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are many things – public forums,… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 16, 20222 minute read
Business Culture & Policy Internet News Google agrees to pay $391.5Mn in largest Attorney General-led consumer privacy settlement in the US It seems you are not safe even when you turn off location… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 15, 20223 minute read
Business Internet News As more execs leave Twitter, Musk warns employees that bankruptcy isn’t out of the question Who would have thought, that Bankruptcy and Twitter would be the words… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 11, 20223 minute read
Business Internet News Twitter usage at an “all-time high”, says Elon Musk Musk’s acquisition of Twitter had sparked fears and concerns that users would… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 8, 20222 minute read
Business Culture & Policy Internet News Accounts impersonating others without specifying them as parody will be permanently booted off Twitter, declares Musk Elon Musk is all for memes and free speech – the former… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 8, 20223 minute read
Apps Internet News WhatsApp launches Communities, lets groups add up to 1024 members, and more Earlier this year, Meta-owned WhatsApp introduced Communities, a step further than the… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 3, 20222 minute read
Business Culture & Policy Internet News Meta to let creators create and sell NFTs on Instagram, expands Subscriptions and launches Professional Mode on Facebook profiles Meta has been working to integrate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Instagram for… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 3, 20222 minute read
Internet News Musk announces Twitter Blue to cost $8/month, comes with paid verification, priority in replies, fewer ads, and more Twitter Blue, as reported earlier, is getting a revamp, and now, Elon… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 2, 20222 minute read
Apps Business Internet News Google holds policy that mandated use of its Play Billing system for developers in India Both Google and Apple have found themselves in hot waters globally, thanks… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 2, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News YouTube debuts streaming subscriptions through ‘Primetime Channels’ in the US When it comes to watching trailers and teasers of upcoming films or… Soumyadeep SarkarNovember 2, 20223 minute read
