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MUMBAI: A nationwide New Year’s Eve strike to protest low pay and lack of social security benefits elicited a mixed response from delivery workers even as app-based platforms offered festive bonuses in a bid to counter delayed service and manpower shortage. Most customers had no clue about the strike but several orders were inordinately delayed.Anticipating…
NEW DELHI: Army has issued policy on the use of social media applications like Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and others, ANI reported cited defence officials on Thursday. According to the guidelines, it has allowed the personnel to access Instagram for “purposes of viewing and monitoring only.““No comments/ views will be communicated on Instagram,” it said. Here…
You’re heading to the airport to pick up a family member or friend, and Apple‘s built-in flight tracking in iOS and macOS allows you to check real-time flight status with just a few taps or clicks, making your task easier and more convenient. This is because Apple’s data detectors work in messages and search results…
NEW DELHI: Nearly a third of restaurants listed on food delivery platforms said they would stop using them due to rising commissions and lower profits, according to a report by economic policy think tank NCAER and investment firm Prosus.The report stated that 30% of restaurants surveyed wanted a reduction in the commission structure, with the…
Apple has released its annual list of the most downloaded apps and games for 2025. This year’s list reveals a significant shift in US consumer habits as AI applications gain massive popularity under the free apps category. For the US market, OpenAI’s ChatGPT topped the rankings for free iPhone apps (excluding games), securing the most…
In a candid revelation, Zorawar Ahluwalia, Kusha Kapila’s former husband, has shared that he is exploring dating apps following their amicable divorce. He reflected on contemporary relationships, noting that sometimes personal growth is best achieved independently. The couple, who tied the knot in 2017, announced their split in 2023, affirming they ‘gave it our all…
By February 2026, India’s telecom authority is set to implement a SIM binding policy for messaging apps like WhatsApp, compelling users to verify their registered SIM cards continuously. This initiative is designed to thwart cyber fraud by ensuring that apps do not operate on deactivated SIMs. Additionally, web versions will automatically log users out after…
NEW DELHI: In just under three months, you will not be able to maintain your desktop/computer login on communication apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and Snapchat for more than six hours at a stretch. You will have to re-login using the QR code provided by the app provider. Also, if you try to log…
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has issued an important notice informing learners, parents and other stakeholders about the increasing number of fake websites, mobile applications and social media accounts impersonating the institution. According to the official notice, several unauthorised platforms have been replicating the design, layout and content of the official NIOS website…
Fidji Simo, the CEO of Apps at ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, has revealed a few shortcomings of her previous employer, Meta. Simo, who was the former Head of the Facebook app at the social media giant, identified that the Mark Zuckerberg-led company failed to do something well: adequately anticipate the societal risks created by its products. In…
