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OpenAI to shut down ‘ChatGPT Atlas’ browser less than a year after its launch
OpenAI has announced that it is shutting down ChatGPT Atlas, its standalone AI-powered web browser, less than a year after launching it in October 2025. The browser will…
Apple brings back card payments for App Store, iCloud subscriptions in India: Report
Apple has reportedly started bringing back credit and debit card payments for App Store purchases and iCloud subscriptions in India, ending a payment gap that lasted for nearly…
India expands probe into username features, sends notices to Telegram and Signal: Report
The Central government has expanded its scrutiny of encrypted messaging platforms by sending notices to Telegram and Signal, just days after asking Meta-owned WhatsApp to stop the rollout…
India orders temporary halt to WhatsApp username feature over impersonation concerns: Report
The Indian government has asked Meta to immediately pause the rollout of WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature in the country and has sought a detailed reply from the company…
WhatsApp opens username reservations for over 3 billion users worldwide
WhatsApp has started rolling out username reservations for its more than 3 billion monthly active users, marking one of the biggest updates in the app’s history. The Meta-owned…
Meta introduces new AI-powered Creator Studio app for Facebook creators
Meta is transforming Facebook’s Creator Studio into a standalone AI-powered companion app as it looks to attract and retain creators in the face of growing competition from TikTok…
Meta is developing a prediction markets app under the project name ‘Arena’: Report
Meta is reportedly preparing to enter the fast-growing prediction markets industry with a new standalone app internally known as ‘Arena’. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked a small team…
WhatsApp adds ‘Animated Message Bubbles’ in latest iOS Beta
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new animated message bubble experience for iPhone users. The change has appeared in the latest iOS beta release distributed through Apple’s TestFlight program,…
Apple allows alternative app stores and payments in Brazil after regulator deal
Apple has agreed to open up the iPhone ecosystem in Brazil, allowing alternative app stores and non-Apple payment systems after reaching a deal with Brazil’s antitrust regulator –…
Telegram challenges India’s temporary ban order, Pavel Durov also alleges Reliance for network disruptions
Telegram has taken the Indian government to the Delhi High Court after a temporary nationwide restriction was placed on the messaging app ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination,…
India imposes temporary ban on Telegram, founder Pavel Durov criticises government action
India has temporarily blocked Telegram until June 22 in a major move linked to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, just days before the re-examination scheduled for June…
Meta outage hits Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp services; now recovering globally
Meta’s social media platforms faced a major global outage on Friday, disrupting Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and several business services used by companies around the world. The problems…
OpenAI could launch a ChatGPT ‘superapp’ ahead of a potential IPO
OpenAI is reportedly planning a major overhaul of ChatGPT as it prepares for a potential IPO in the coming years. The company wants to transform ChatGPT from a…
Apple’s App Store hits record $1.4Tn in global billings and sales in 2025
Apple’s App Store ecosystem generated more than $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, setting a new record and showing how important mobile apps have become…
X launches ‘React with Video’ feature, offering built-in tools for instant video reactions
X has introduced a new feature called ‘React with Video’, allowing users to respond to posts with video reactions instead of only text replies or quote posts. The…
Elon Musk’s XChat opens Android pre-registration on Google Play Store
Elon Musk’s X is preparing to bring its standalone messaging app XChat to Android users, with pre-registration now officially live on the Google Play Store. The move comes…
Meta quietly releases AI-powered community app ‘Forum’ to rival Reddit
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum, a Reddit-style platform focused on online communities and discussions. The standalone app separates Facebook Groups from the main Facebook…
Epic Games brings Fortnite back to Apple’s App Store worldwide
Fortnite has officially returned to Apple’s App Store globally, marking the biggest breakthrough yet in Epic Games’ six-year legal battle with the iPhone maker. Epic announced on May…
X introduces new ‘History’ tab to track likes, watched videos, bookmarks, and articles
X has launched a new ‘History’ tab that brings bookmarks, liked posts, watched videos, and opened articles into one unified section. The feature replaces the older bookmarks-only area…
WhatsApp launches ‘Incognito Chat’ with Meta AI to allow private, temporary conversations
WhatsApp has introduced a new privacy-first feature called Incognito Chat with Meta AI, designed to make AI conversations more private and temporary within the app. According to the…
WhatsApp rolls out ‘Plus’ subscription with new customization and productivity tools on Android and iOS
WhatsApp has officially rolled out a new optional subscription tier called ‘WhatsApp Plus‘, bringing paid customization and productivity features to users on both Android and iOS. The new…