Gmail users can now change old, embarrassing usernames with no data loss; Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do itGmail username change update: Google now allows users to change their @gmail.com address to another available @gmail.com username. CEO Sund...
01 Apr, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames like Instagram coming soon; When can you expect it and how does it affect your number-based contacts?WhatsApp Usernames: WhatsApp is preparing for a significant platform transition that will replace mandatory phone number sharing with uniqu...
20 Mar, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Whats(App) in a number? Usernames set to enter chat; global rollout likely in JuneWhatsApp is planning a major platform overhaul, introducing usernames and unique IDs instead of phone numbers, allowing users to send messa...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Want your old Gmail ID changed? Users can soon update email usernames. Here's how the feature worksGoogle is quietly rolling out a long-awaited feature that will allow users to change their existing @gmail.com email address without creati...
28 Dec, 2025, 10.23 AM IST
Elon Musk’s X rolls out “About This Account” to fight bots, fake profilesThe new feature on the social media platform X, shows key information about an account, such as where it’s based and how many times the use...
22 Nov, 2025, 02.56 PM IST
16 billion passwords leaked in largest data breach ever: Check tips to protect your Facebook, Instagram accounts16 billion passwords leaked: A massive data breach, potentially the largest ever, has exposed over 16 billion usernames and passwords, impa...
23 Jun, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
Google is ending passwords, rolls out passkeys for easy log in: How to set itUsers can also use PIN or pattern to log in instead of remembering passwords.
04 May, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
Meta warns of password stealing phone appsMore than 40 percent of the apps Meta listed involved ways to edit or manipulate images, and some were as seemingly simple as using smartph...
07 Oct, 2022, 06.06 PM IST
Telegram offers infinite reactions, emoji status to premium users at Rs 179 a monthUntil a few months ago, the premium features were available at Rs 430 per month.
01 Oct, 2022, 06.02 PM IST
NSDL speed-e mobile app: Who can use it, features, charges and other detailsThere is no need to register for the mobile application if you have already registered for SPEED-e or IDeAS. The same login credentials can...
28 Mar, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
Google reveals users risk safety by re-using unsafe passwords for financial, email accountsIf people use strong, unique passwords for all their accounts, the risk disappears.
17 Aug, 2019, 09.09 AM IST
Are you being tracked on internet? Know how to find outYour Google searches, voice searches, all are tracked and stored by Google so that the advertisements can be as tailored and accurate as th...
06 Oct, 2017, 08.43 PM IST
Oh, Snap(chat)! Actress Miranda Kerr faces Twitter flak for fiancé Evan Spiegel's 'poor India’ commentIn a truly bizarre display of national pride, Indians are dissing Kerr on all possible social media platforms.
18 Apr, 2017, 12.56 PM IST
Diwali bonanza! Micromax to launch four 4G smartphones with Google DuoTo reach out to a wider audience, all the phones will be priced under USD 100.
23 Sep, 2016, 03.56 PM IST
Google's video calling app, Duo, is here!The app, available for both Android and iOS users, can switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data without dropping the call.
16 Aug, 2016, 01.47 PM IST
Manual hijack of accounts leads to severe fin loss: GoogleManual hijackers often get into accounts through phishing attacks by sending deceptive messages meant to trick users into handing over user...
09 Nov, 2014, 11.27 AM IST
5 million Google usernames, passwords leaked onlineAfter Apple's high profile iCloud fiasco, Google is the latest cybercrime victim with Russian hackers posting usernames and passwords of cl...
12 Sep, 2014, 12.04 AM IST