YouTube’s new music service actually won’t launch this March
At the beginning of December last year, a report emerged claiming that Google was planning on launching its third music streaming service. Currently referred to as "YouTube Remix", it was expected that this would be unveiled as early as March of this year. However, just ahead of the SXSW music … …
Point/Counterpoint: Have dating apps ruined real-life connections?
Take Linkedin, for example. I have personally connected with hundreds of professionals, some of whom I know I would not have been able to connect with if it had not been for Linkedin. Even though Linkedin exists, that does not mean I no longer have the ability to network with …
Prathistha Jain
… IIT Madras's HTIC MedTech Incubator that specializes specifically in the Healthcare domain, with a focus of supporting start-ups that develop affordable solutions for the Indian landscape. Also, currently the FTR4H Ambassador for India. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathistha-jain-458228b3/ … Read More
Movin’ on up: Coinbase hires former LinkedIn exec to spearhead new acquisitions
Coinbase has grown to a $1.6B valuation without any major acquisitions during their 6-year run, but their newest hire is a sign that may be changing. Yesterday, the crypto trading platform announced they'll be bringing on former head of mergers and acquisitions at LinkedIn, Emilie Choi, as their VP of … …
Instagram’s code shows a hidden Portrait mode that isn’t live (yet)
Last week, a teardown of the app's code revealed it has two features that have yet to be enabled: voice and video calling. Now, another analysis of the code has dug up another feature that, for whatever reason, is lying dormant in the app. Instagram currently offers a couple different …
Can you make calls on Instagram?
Instagram is trying everything it can to compete with its rivals, as it attempts to become a more rounded platform. The niche that started its popularity and drew people to the platform initially seems to be disappearing in favour of appealing to a wider audience – because let's face it, …
Is Instagram developing a portrait camera mode? Code points to the possibility
Looking into an app's code can offer hints of not-yet-launched features that are soon to come, and a peek into Instagram's Android Application Package suggests the photo-sharing platform could potentially gain a new mode for the Stories camera. Decompiling the code revealed a file for a portrait shutter … Read More
WhatsApp users – this new tool is going to make life easier for you
No longer will people have just seven minutes to get rid of messages they regret sending. All too often, changes to WhatsApp can be a pain to get used to – but the latest development appears to be one that the app's users will love, reports the Mirror. After much …
WhatsApp’s new “delete message” function could be a texting game changer
However, they explain that this change is "likely to make its way into the main version of WhatsApp on both Android and iOS, depending on how it is received." And, as NME explains, tapping and holding a message, pressing "delete," then selecting “delete for everyone” will remove the message—but … Read …
SEBI directs Tata Motors to probe WhatsApp leak
The order is part of the larger regulatory probe over alleged leak of such information over WhatsApp. SEBI has already issued similar orders against Axis Bank and HDFC Bank. “Tata Motors shall strengthen its processes/systems/controls forthwith to ensure that such instances of leakage of unpublished … Read More