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Google confirms Hangouts Meet will be rebranded to Google Meet
Google has made it clear that the Hangouts Meet name will gradually be phased out and the service will be called Google Meet in the days to come.

WhatsApp makes it easier to make a group video call
Instead of adding participants one by one, WhatsApp users can now select all group call members in one go before starting the group voice or video call.

Netflix introduces new Parental Controls to hide movies, TV series from kids’ profiles
The new parental controls are now available in a dedicated “Profile and Parental Controls” hub.

Pocketnow Daily: iPhone 12 Design and iOS 14 Widgets LEAKED?!(video)
On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new iPhone 12 leaks that tease a possible new design, OnePlus 8 series with wireless charging and more

Facebook’s new Tuned app is here to help couples keep up with each other
Tuned is a social media app, but only for the two people in a relationship who can privately share notes, stickers, and songs with each other.

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to one chat at a time
WhatsApp says it important to slow the spread of misleading content to preserve the platform's identity as a place for personal conversation.

Spike Video Chat is a great new free option for group video conferencing
Some of the other video conferencing options out there have been a security/privacy nightmare. Spike Video Chat is a new one with some very welcome advantages and improved simplicity.

YouTube will suppress videos that peddle 5G-coronavirus conspiracy
YouTube will reduce the visibility of videos linking 5G to coronavirus and will even remove them, aside from cutting off their ad revenue.

Zoom updates default security settings to prevent Zoombombing
Zoom's new password settings cannot be modified for a single user or free accounts. And even though it adds some hassle, it is also a necessary evil.

Google Maps makes it easier to find takeout and delivery restaurants nearby
Tapping on either tag will pull up a list of restaurants that let you order a takeout and joints that will deliver to your doorstep.

Beware! ‘Zoombombing’ is a federal offence that can lead to imprisonment
‘Zoombombing’ is the new viral trend that is making life miserable for…

Skype now lets you make a call without sign up or app download
Skype now lets you start a video call by just creating a link and sharing it with people, without anyone having to sign up or download the app.

Peloton will be available on Android TV to help you work out at home
You can start working out with one of the most popular fitness apps available right now with Peloton, that's now also available in Android TV

Android users can now use face unlock on Microsoft OneDrive
The feature is live now.

WhatsApp may get multi-device login and expiring messages feature soon
Both features are expected to launch on iOS and Android devices soon.

Potterheads! J.K. Rowling has launched a ‘Harry Potter at home’ digital hub
Plus, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book is being offered for free in the form of an ebook and audiobook

YouTube is working on a TikTok rival called ‘Shorts’ coming later this year
Unlike TikTok which is a standalone app, Shorts will exist as a feature within the YouTube mobile app.

Dark Sky weather app acquired by Apple, discontinued on Android
The branding has already been updated on the website to “Dark Sky by Apple.”

Disney+ to launch as ‘Disney+ Hotstar’ on April 3 in India
The streaming service will host a virtual red carpet event on April 2 as a prelude to the launch.

Telegram now lets you organize chats into folders to make life easier
The folders you make on Telegram’s mobile app are automatically synced and will appear below the hamburger menu on the desktop client.