Tag: app
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China warns proposed TikTok ban will ‘come back to bite’ US
Beijing (AFP) – Beijing warned on Wednesday that a proposed ban on Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok would “inevitably come back to bite the United States”. The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would force the app to cut ties with its Chinese owner or get banned in the…
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New app revolutionises Hajj experience: Pilgrims to benefit from enhanced guidance
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the experience of Hajj pilgrims, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed, announced the launch of a dedicated mobile application during his visit to the New Haji Camp on Saturday.
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Online learning driving license app launched
Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has inaugurated an online learning driving license app. The inauguration ceremony of the online learning driving license app was held at the Chief Minister Office in Lahore, with Information Minister Amir Mir and Inspector General of Punjab Police Usman Anwar present at the event. Chairman Punjab Information Technology…
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In aftermath of Masood’s suicide, govt blocks 43 loan apps
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) on Tuesday blocked 43 illegal loan apps operating in the country following Masood suicide case. The Ministry has initiated a crackdown on illegal loan apps operating in Pakistan. The Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication stated that the ministry has acted swiftly to implement instructions for blocking…
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Here are the key features of Pakistan’s first mental health app ‘Humraaz’
Prime Minister’s strategic reforms initiative for the mental wellbeing of citizens, has launched a mobile/web based application named ‘Humraaz’ along with an integrated helpline -1166- in collaboration with Ministry of Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, World Health Organisation (WHO), National Information Technology Board (NITB) and Federal Directorate of Immunization. The application is available in both…
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Meta developing new social networking app to compete with Twitter
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is developing a standalone text-based social network app that could potentially compete with both Twitter and its decentralised rival, Mastodon. According to reports, Meta is exploring the creation of a decentralised social network for sharing text updates, providing a separate space where public figures and creators can…
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Lahore police arrests three people involved in online gambling
Lahore police arrested three people for engaging in online (digital) gambling and recovered Rs1 lakh cash and three cell phones from their possession. According to The News, the accused were named as Shoaib, Salim, and the ringleader, Faizan. The accused Faizan developed the betting app, in which more than 100 people were involved. The accused…
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Elon Musk plans to launch ‘X’ app after Twitter buyout
Elon Musk is taking WeChat as inspiration as he designs Twitter’s future. The tech mogul has only provided a few details about his goal of creating an app for everything, experts warn it won’t be simple to accomplish. After purchasing Twitter, Tesla CEO stated late Tuesday that he intended to develop a new app dubbed…
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Are you ready to buy Snapchat Subscription?
Snapchat is reportedly working on a subscription plan that will allow users access to several features, including the ability to pin conversations. With the launch of Snapchat +, users may have to pay to access exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features on social media platforms. With a premium subscription, Snapchat users will get a special Snapchat…
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Shashi Tharoor warns app claiming to teach users to speak English like him
Shashi Tharoor has given a warning to an app that claimed that they could teach users to speak fluent English like him. Tharoor, a member of the Indian National Congress, is known for using extensive English vocabulary during his speeches and interviews. The politician took to Twitter to clarify that he had no link with…