Snapchat has recently introduced a new ‘AR Pichkari’ lens in anticipation of the upcoming Holi festival in 2024. This innovative lens, developed by a third-party developer, allows users to virtually splash their friends with colors using their smartphone’s rear camera. The lens simulates the experience of using a pichkari (water gun) during the festive celebrations
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A recent discovery by feature tracker WABetaInfo reveals that WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing a new feature that will allow users to transcribe voice notes on Android devices. This feature will utilize the speech recognition capabilities of smartphones to locally process and display transcribed text within the chat window. This development could
In a recent tweet, X proudly announced that it has paid out over $45 million to more than 150,000 creators since the introduction of its ad revenue share program. At first glance, this seems like an impressive accomplishment. However, upon closer inspection, the numbers tell a different story. The tweet fails to acknowledge the fact
WhatsApp is currently in the process of testing two exciting new features that could potentially change the way users interact with the app. One of these features includes the ability to share longer videos as status updates. These longer videos, up to 60 seconds in length, will provide users with more freedom and creativity when
Upon examining the updated usage stats provided by the platform formerly known as Twitter, it becomes evident that there are some discrepancies in the reported growth metrics. For instance, X claims to have 250 million daily active users, which has remained unchanged for 16 months. Similarly, the monthly active users of X were reported to
Instagram is continuing to expand its testing of longer Reels video uploads, with select users now having the ability to upload 3-minute long Reels within the app. This change marks a significant shift from the current 90-second limit that users are accustomed to. Instagram has been experimenting with longer video uploads for some time, even
LinkedIn has recently announced its plans to introduce a new in-app gaming element, which aims to revolutionize the way professionals engage on the platform. The addition of puzzle games within the app is a bold move by LinkedIn, as it introduces a competitive corporate ranking system based on users’ performance in these games. The new
TikTok has recently introduced new elements to its “Sounds for Business” audio library, aimed at providing advertisers with more diverse audio clips to use in their campaigns. These new audio samples, curated from TikTok influencers, are available in the platform’s “Commercial Audio Library” and are free for advertisers to utilize. This update will offer brands
X, formerly known as Twitter, is currently working on a new feature that would display pinned posts to a user’s followers through a dedicated breakout display in-stream. This feature, as suggested by X owner Elon Musk, aims to ensure that all followers see the pinned posts of the account they are following. However, it remains
The European Union (E.U.) has taken a proactive approach in regulating the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to ensure consumer protection in the digital landscape. However, while these regulations aim to address concerning elements of AI usage, there are potential drawbacks that could hinder innovation and competitiveness in the global AI race. The new