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Pre-install our cybersecurity app ‘Sanchar Saarthi’ on phones: Govt to firms

India mandates all cellphone makers to pre-install the "Sanchar Saathi" cybersecurity app within 90 days, allowing users to uninstall it if desired.

The hidden workings of dating apps uncovered

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How dating apps changed our love lives by connecting us, but at what cost?

Best betting apps, NFL sportsbook promos for Monday Night Football: How, where to bet Patriots vs. Giants

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New England vs. New York takes place on Monday Night Football, and bettors can use NFL sportsbook promos at the best NFL betting sites and NFL betting apps

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RIP to MKBHD’s Controversial Digital Wallpaper App

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In these times, there's something refreshing about the phrase "controversial digital wallpaper app."

Congress' Venugopal hits out at DoT over mandatory ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app: ‘Beyond unconstitutional’

Calling the Sanchar Sathi app “a dystopian tool to monitor every Indian,” Congress's Venogopal said that it is a means to watch over every movement of citizens.

Google exec confirms ‘huge investment’ underway for Gemini app UX overhaul

The Gemini app does its job, and that’s what’s most important. Even so, the user experience should be handled with the same amount of care. For some, the app’s lacking UI has been a barrier to adoption. However, it appears Google is hoping…

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Kyle Richards Shares Rare Update on Her Dating Life, Reveals If She's On Any Apps

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Kyle Richards is opening up about her dating life – Page Six Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen wake up every morning at 4:30 to play word games together – Celebitchy Kandi Burruss‘ estranged husband Todd Tucker is demanding primary custody…

MKBHD is shutting down his iPhone wallpaper app

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Marques Brownlee launched his first iPhone app last year, but it’s now being sunset. Here are the details on MKBHD’s Panels app getting shut down.

iOS 26’s Messages app adds five great new group chat features

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iOS 26 is packed full of changes for iPhone users, including five great new group chat features in the Messages app. Here’s what’s new.

5 Essential Windows Apps Everyone Should Be Using In 2025

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If you're bored of the usual Windows apps that you can find on the Microsoft Store, here are some essential apps for Windows users that aren't as popular.

Don’t miss out on these 800+ app discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday [Updated]

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As it’s tradition, many indie (and major) app developers take Black Friday and Cyber Monday to offer steep and rare discounts for their apps. Here’s a list of great deals you should check out.

MKBHD’s wallpaper app Panels is shutting down

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From the time Brownlee launched Panels in September 2024, the app struggled to find an audience of its own. "We knew it was niche … and ultimately, we weren't able to turn it into the vision I had," Marques Brownlee said.

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Gemini app’s clunky UI may be getting a massive overhaul

Google is finally fixing Gemini’s biggest flaw: the app’s awkward, unfinished feel.

MKBHD is taking down his wallpaper app

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Marques Brownlee’s Panels wallpaper app is shutting down on December 31st, barely a year after its controversial launch. “We made mistakes making our first app, and ultimately, we weren’t able to turn it into the vision I had,” Brownlee…

India Orders Apple to Preinstall Government Security App on All iPhones

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India is requiring smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung to preload devices sold in the country with a state-owned cyber security app that can't be deleted, reports Reuters.

India will require a state-owned cybersecurity app to be installed on all smartphones

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Telecom regulators in India have reportedly asked smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted onto all new devices, and push the app to existing devices via a software update. Reuters reports…

Marques Brownlee's controversial Panels app is shutting down

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Marques Brownlee's Panels app is shutting down on December 31. The creators blame this on a shifting development team, as they weren't able to "bring in collaborators who shared our passion and vision, and we weren't able to find the right…

Pinterest backs bill requiring app stores to verify age

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Pinterest announced Monday it is backing the App Store Accountability Act, a bill that would require app stores to verify user ages. The legislation, put forward by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.), is among a slate of…

Amazon brings back this popular Fire TV Stick feature, but it’s still missing some popular apps

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K Select, which launched in mid-October, is the company’s first Fire TV device to run on Vega OS. While it’s an affordable 4K streaming option, it has a few missing features due to the new operating system. A…

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 could finally give you relief from spammy app ads

With both basic and intelligent blocking modes, the system can silence spam, put noisy apps into deep sleep, and reduce background activity, promising cleaner notifications and better overall performance.