Tag: apple app store

  • WhatsApp Allows iOS And Android Users To Forward Photos With Captions; Follow These Steps to Use It |

    New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced a new update for both Android and iOS users. This update allows users to forward photos with captions and enhances the poll functionality. The update is available for download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

    However, the rollout is gradual, so not all users will receive it immediately. To use the photo forwarding with caption feature, users must have the latest version of WhatsApp and an active WhatsApp account. 

    Here’s How To Use New Forward Photos With Caption Feature

    Step 1: Open the updated WhatsApp app on your smartphone.

    Step 2: Go to the individual or group chat where you have received the photo with a caption.

    Step 3: Long press the photo to select it.

    Step 4: Tap the forward button located at the top of the screen.

    Step 5: On the next screen, select the contacts you want to share the photo with.

    Step 6: You’ll see a new section at the bottom showing the photo and its caption. 

    Step 7: Press the Send button to share the photo with the caption.

    Step 8: If you prefer not to include the caption, tap the ‘x’ button at the top right of the caption before sending.

    Apart from this, you can add your caption by tapping the ‘x’ icon and typing your text. Moreover, WhatsApp is testing a new feature to manage and pin channels on the app for iPhone users. This new feature will improve the user experience.  

  • Amazon Introduces New App Allowing Users To Scan Their Palm For Payments |

    New Delhi: Amazon has introduced an app named Amazon One which aims to simplify the process for customers to enroll in their palm recognition service. Rather than visiting a physical store, individuals can now sign up conveniently from home, the workplace, or while on the move using the app.

    Currently accessible through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, the app’s initial rollout is exclusive to the United States, encompassing over 500 Whole Foods Market stores, Amazon outlets, and more than 150 third-party locations. (Also Read: PhonePe Launches UPI Payments For Users In UAE; Check Details Here)

    Here’s how the Amazon one app works:

    1. Download the App: Users can download the Amazon One app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. (Also Read: Beware Of Calls Impersonating DoT, Threatening To Disconnect Mobile Numbers; WhatsApp Calls Starting With +92)

    2. Capture Palm Image: Using the app, users take a photo of their palm from home.

    3. Create Online Profile: Users create an online profile within the app and add a payment method.

    4. Enroll Palm: Amazon verifies the palm image and enrolls it in the system.

    5. Usage: Enrolled palms can be used for payments, entry, age verification, and loyalty rewards at various locations.

    The company clarifies that all palm images captured through the new app are encrypted and transmitted to a secure Amazon One domain in the AWS cloud. These images cannot be saved or downloaded onto a mobile device. Amazon reports that Amazon One has been utilized over 8 million times.

    Besides introducing the app, Amazon has also broadened its palm scanning technology for enterprise identity purposes, allowing companies to verify employees as they arrive at the office.

  • Apple Allows Sideloading Apps On iPhone In Some Countries, Excluding India

    Apple is making crucial updates on iPhone and iPad software, allowing app sideloading in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. Changes exclude India. 

  • Apple To Plan Fees, Apply Restrictions For Third-Party Downloads |

    New Delhi: The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Apple, the tech giant, plans to add new fees and restrictions for third-party software downloads outside its App Store. This development follows the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by the European Union, aimed at targeting the market clout of big technology companies and making it easier for people to move between competing services.

    Notably, all big tech companies must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by March 7. (Also Read: Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram And Other Platforms Face Data Breach, 26 Billion Records Leaked)

    In a move specific to Europe, Apple’s proposal allows users to download software onto their iPhones directly, bypassing the App Store for the first time. In a similar vein, Meta announced plans on Monday to comply with the act, stating that users will be given more choices on how they consume its services.

    Earlier, to enhance the security features of its leading devices in markets, Apple, the tech giant, has officially released the highly awaited updates, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3. These updates bring improvements to the supported devices. (Also Read: Apple Rolls Out iOS 17.3 Update With THESE Features; Check Here)

    The latest release includes new features, such as collaborative Apple Music playlists, AirPlay for hotel TVs, and the 2024 Black Unity wallpaper. Notably, Apple’s Stolen Device Protection steals the spotlight, adding an extra layer of security to protect user data. 

  • China’s bullying: Will Apple delete millions of apps from its App store?

    Apple finally had to bow to China’s new rules and now the company’s ‘App Store’ has joined other app stores in China in requiring developers to get a license from the Chinese government to list their apps on the Chinese App Store. it occurs. This new rule is part of the Chinese government’s ongoing efforts to tighten its control over apps in the country. According to Reuters report, Apple has implemented new rules for listing on the Chinese App Store, where new apps can now be Will be required to show proof of a Chinese government license. The report further suggests that developers must have a company in China or work with a local publisher to obtain the license. This requirement has made it difficult for many foreign apps to be listed on the China App Store. Under the new rules, Apple will no longer be able to list unregistered foreign apps on its China App Store from next July. Chinese officials say new rules are needed to crack down on online scams, pornography and other harmful content. However, critics say the rules are actually about giving the Chinese government more control over what apps people can use in China. China already blocks many popular foreign social media like Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. China has been blocking the websites of apps, but iPhone users in China download their desired apps from Apple’s App Store by using unauthorized VPN service. However, to deal with this, the country’s Information Technology Ministry had issued these new rules in July, after which in the future, Apple will not be able to list such apps in its China App Store, whose operators are not registered with the government. This new rule is a big blow for foreign app developers and users who want to use popular foreign apps available on a large scale. It also points to the Chinese government’s increasing desire to control the Internet in China.