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With more than three billion users onboard, Android is the most used mobile platform in the world. This also attracts threat actors to prey on naive mobile phone users.  While people are advised to be cautious while downloading Android apps from third-party app stores, it is also the job of Google to keep the Play Store free from 

With more than two billion active users, WhatsApp is an undisputed leader in the messenger app service. However, it is difficult to maintain the lead as Telegram and Signal are giving stiff competition with better user privacy features. Recently, WhatsApp too added more privacy-centric features such as options to hide profile photos, and online status, and leave groups without

Over the last few years, particularly during and post Covid-19 induced lockdowns around the world, obesity has become a huge concern not just among senior citizens but also among young adults and children too. Due to overconsumption and lack of physical activity, the body begins to accumulate too much fat and if left without intervention, immunity takes a beating and people

With more than three billion active user base, Android is the largest mobile ecosystem. To cater to all, the Play Store houses millions of apps in several categories such as news, cab hailing, food, government services and health monitoring too. The latter in particular is now more prominent than ever before. Given how the world went into a pause mode for two years due to the

After several months of testing, WhatsApp earlier in the year in March introduced the multi-device feature that would allow users to connect their primary phone number with four devices in addition to the existing handset. However, it did not offer the option to link a secondary mobile phone.

Technology companies such as Asus, Intel, Titan and Lava, among others launched a new line of smartphones, computer, PC chipset watches and more this week (November 7-13).  DH's Gadgets Weekly edition lists the latest personal technology products to keep you abreast of everything that's happening in the world of consumer electronics.

Search engine giant Google has released the security patch to its popular browser Chrome for PCs. The company hasn't revealed the specific details of 10 vulnerabilities detected on Chrome, but they are deemed to be serious that can possibly allow bad actors to hack and take control of targeted systems. "Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of

In late October, Apple released iOS 16.1. It introduced new features such as a shared photo library,  live activities (for iPhone 14 Pro series), Wallet key sharing, Matter smart home connectivity support, and more. But, it also brought bugs in Wi-Fi connectivity and more.  Now, it has rolled out a small update iOS 16.1.1, which according to the change log brings bug fixes and

Last month, Apple introduced ads on its App Store. This allowed app developers to market their products. With a fee payment, they could up their rank during a search query on the platform and get featured prominently on the Today tab. Recently, some gambling apps got suggested as related apps with education applications. This created a little controversy in the west and Apple

Google's YouTube Shorts has been an instant hit among phone users since it launched in late 2020. Thanks to the ban on arch-rival TikTok in markets like India, the growth has been tremendous. Recently, it launched a lucrative programme, that offers video creators 45 per cent of the revenue share coming from ad sales on the platform. Now, the search engine giant plans to expand