Facebook has rolled out a new Secret Conversation feature for its Messenger. This new feature allows users to opt-in for end-to-end encryption of their chat messages. Besides choosing to encrypt their messages, users can also define life-span of their messages.
Apple patent is apparently working on a fingerprint scanning system which will work over a phone's display. A leaked patent supports the rumors that Apple is looking to remove the home button and use a virtual button instead. The technology may be incorporated in the iPhone 8.
Google is rebranding its Apps for Work (formerly known as Google Apps for Your Domain) as G Suite.
Yahoo has been accused of searching the incoming emails of its users on behalf of the US government. It is believed that the tech company built a custom software program for this purpose. Three former employees and a fourth person privy to information said that the company agreed to a classified US government demand.
Mastercard now allows its users to take selfies for online payments. The selfies will be used for identification purposes. The new technology will eliminate the need for entering passwords or PINs
The first retail-only Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus smartphone has been launched for purchase exclusively offline in India.
The Coolpad Note 5 smartphone has been released in India priced at $165.18 (around Rs. 10,999).
Apple Pay has extended its reach to ten countries including Russia. The contactless payment is now available to Sberbank and Mastercard users in the country. Apple Pay was launched in 2014 and is now available in countries such as the US, Canada, and China. The payment service is competing with the likes of Google's Android Pay and Samsung Pay.
A new WhatsApp feature allows users to draw over their pictures.
The budget-friendly iBall Andi Wink 4G smartphone has been launched in India.
