WhatsApp Introduces Forward Count for Channel Posts in Android Beta
WhatsApp has begun testing a new forward count feature for channel updates, offering administrators deeper insight into how their content spreads beyond their immediate audience. The feature, now rolling out to select users on WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.11,…
Instagram Plans Feature Allowing Users to Leave “Close Friends” Lists
Instagram is developing a long-awaited feature that would allow users to remove themselves from another person’s “Close Friends” list, addressing a privacy concern that has lingered since the feature’s launch in 2018. Meta confirmed on Friday that the tool is…
Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s and Find N6 Colors and Launch Timelines Leak
Oppo is preparing to refresh its premium smartphone lineup with three new devices — the Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s, and Find N6 — as fresh leaks reveal their expected color options and tentative release timelines. According to details shared…
Google turns maps into a smart tour guide with gemini for walkers and cyclists
Islamabad Google is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint by bringing Gemini AI deeper into Google Maps, transforming the app into a smart, interactive tour guide for walkers and cyclists. After launching Gemini-powered assistance for driving navigation last year, the company…
PTCL Submits Telenor–Ufone Merger Plan to PTA
Islamabad Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally submitted an application to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking approval for the merger of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, marking a major step toward consolidation in the country’s telecom sector, official sources…
Saudi Arabia Makes Biometric Verification Mandatory for Hajj Visas
Saudi Arabia has made biometric verification compulsory for the issuance of all Hajj visas, marking a significant shift toward fully digital processing for pilgrims. Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed the development on Friday, saying the biometric requirement is now…
National Forensic Agency Introduces Fees for Digital Data Extraction and Analysis
The National Forensic Agency (NFA) has announced that it will begin charging fees for forensic services, including digital data extraction and analysis, across all institutions nationwide. The move has been approved by the Ministry of Interior. According to the notification,…