Spotify users might have to wait longer to get complete AirPlay 2 support on Apple devices. Though the company recently confirmed its plan to add AirPlay 2 support for Spotify’s iOS app has been delayed; despite that, the feature is still on its way, as the music streaming platform is “working to make it a reality.” According to The Verge, some doubt was cast on AirPlay 2 inclusion when a tech website spotted a forum post; where a Spotify forum moderator claimed that “audio driver compatibility issues” might mean the feature wouldn’t be added for the foreseeable future. Spotify has…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover could not collect rock samples from Mars in its first attempt to do so; the US space agency said. The Mars rover is on a mission to collect rock samples from the Red Planet that can be studied by scientists on Earth. Samples are to be encased in tubes that would be brought back to Earth at a later date. But the data received by scientists showed that no sample was collected after the drilling process. The rover is currently stationed on the surface of a large crater. Scientists believe the crater to be the site of…
Tech giant Apple is adding a series of new child-safety features to its next big operating system updates for iPhones and iPads. As per Variety, as a part of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 updates later this year; the company will implement a feature to detect photos stored in iCloud Photos that depict sexually explicit activities involving children. “This will enable Apple to report these instances to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC);” the company said in a notice on its website. NCMEC acts as a reporting centre for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and works in…
WhatsApp is a feature-rich app, which offers a wide range of settings that protect users’ privacy; including hiding profile photos, last seen status and much more. This means that other users on the app will not be able to see the previously mentioned information if they are not on their contact list. It allows users to ensure only those with whom they; want to share their personal information are able to access it and not strangers. When it comes to groups, WhatsApp offers similar settings to protect users privacy while they are using the app; but sometimes even that is…
Google’s free services including Gmail and YouTube have become an integral part of our lives now; thanks to Android devices. And we have connected almost everything we do, to our email address. Therefore, losing access to such a valuable entity can be almost catastrophic. This is why, securing and ensuring data is kept safe has become one of the most important tasks for any Google account holder. Thankfully, there are a handful of essential steps that every user can take to ensure they’re never locked out of their Gmail account. Use a password manager We’ve previously explained how a password…
The latest version of Apple’s iOS 15 beta seems to be working on making subtle improvements to photos by processing out the green lens flares that can show up in outdoor pictures. As per Mashable, in the latest beta of iOS 15; it’s been discovered that the build will automatically remove lens flare from photos. iOS 15 is expected to greatly improve how users take photos with their iPhones. While the camera hardware plays a serious role; Apple’s on-device image processing is completed by Image Signal Processing. The processing will now do its part to get rid of the lens…
The Internet can be a very dangerous place. One of the worst fears of Facebook users is about someone else logging into or hacking their accounts. On the web, there are malicious users and groups targeting individuals in order to gain access to personal information; hold data to ransom and disrupt important communications. The average user can be affected by account fraud, phishing, and account hacking. Users don’t need to be targeted by hackers alone; they can be at risk from a former partner, a family member; a former friend or anyone else who has managed to get a hold…
Square plans to acquire Australian company Afterpay, which offers a “buy now, pay later” service that lets you pay for purchases in installments interest-free, for $29 billion in stock, the two companies announced Sunday. It’s the latest big move for Square, which has also announced a Bitcoin business unit and that; it bought a majority stake in the Tidal streaming service this year. “Buy now, pay later” services like those offered by Afterpay, Affirm, and Klarna have become increasingly prevalent across the web. And Square may not be the only payments giant jumping into the ring, as Apple is reportedly…
Unjected, a new social media dating app, particularly for those who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and have no desire to do so; has been banned by Apple from App Store. The reason for the ban on Unjected app is violation of Apple policies and for spreading misinformation on the Covid-19 pandemic. Unjected app was created and launched in May by two women for the “like minded, the covid unvaccinated”. Unjected says the app is a ‘safe space’ for unvaccinated Americans looking to date. While initially, the app was cleared by Apple, Unjected made certain updates that led to…
American tech giant Google is piloting a more affordable premium subscription tier for YouTube that will offer ad-free viewing without YouTube Premium’s other features like offline downloads or background playback. The new ‘Premium Lite’ plan was spotted by a user recently, and YouTube subsequently confirmed the test offering in a statement given to The Verge. Premium Lite is currently being tested in Belgium; Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. A spokesperson, in a statement, said, “In Nordics and Benelux (except for Iceland); we’re testing a new offering to give users even more choice: Premium Lite costs EUR 6.99/month;…