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iOS 17 introduces a new feature in the Camera app – a spirit level – that enhances the photography experience for iPhone users. The spirit level is subtle, appearing as a thin white line when using the Camera app. It is a simple yet useful addition to the iOS 17. How to set up spirit level in iOS 17 First, check …

While many today view cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin primarily as a financial asset suitable for speculation, it is crucial to clarify that cryptocurrency transcends being merely a technological innovation or a financial asset. It embodies a socio-political movement rooted in the ideology of cryptography and safeguards against state overreach. The start of this movement can be traced back several decades …

NEW DELHI: India’s Sun-monitoring spacecraft has crossed a landmark point on its journey to escape “the sphere of Earth’s influnce”, its space agency said, days after the disappointment of its Moon rover failing to awaken. The Aditya-L1 mission, which started its four-month journey towards the centre of the solar system on September 2, carries instruments to observe the Sun’s outermost …

Leaked screenshots suggest that meta-owned, WhatsApp is considering fulfilling a long-standing user request by introducing an official iPad version of the messaging app. Originally designed for smartphones, WhatsApp later extended its availability to computers, but iPad users have been lacking an official app. Although iPad users can currently access WhatsApp through the Safari browser, they’ve expressed frustration over the absence …

Pakistan’s first female astronaut, Namira Salim, has reached the United States for her space journey from the Virgin Galactic commercial space liner. Namira Salim — who had hoisted Pakistan’s flag at the North Pole in 2007 — will begin her celestial expedition on October 5. Ms Salim arrived in Dallas, Texas from Karachi. On this occasion, she said, “I am …

Meta has entered the AI chatbot race with three major product announcements for Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp in the coming days. During the Meta Connect 2023 event – a two-day virtual event focused on AI and augmented realities – several new services were announced which will be available soon across Meta-owned platforms. Apart from their new AI ecosystem, they offer …

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Information Technology Minister Umar Saif on Saturday left for an official visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss job opportunities for skilled Pakistanis in the kingdom’s thriving IT sector. “Taking Pakistan’s delegation of IT companies to KSA. InshAllah this will result in investments in Pakistan and big business for Pakistani IT companies in Saudi Arabia,” the minister wrote on …

Apple on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down an order requiring changes to its App Store rules stemming from an antitrust case brought by “Fortnite” owner Epic Games. The iPhone maker has been in a legal battle with Epic since 2020, when the gaming firm alleged that Apple’s practice of charging up to 30% commissions on in-app …

ISLAMABAD: As preparations are underway to avoid delay in holding of general elections in Pakistan, Facebook has launched an awareness campaign regarding the community safety to protect vulnerable people from online threats and harassment as well as containing the flow of fake and manipulated news. The campaign, ‘Approach to Protect Election Integrity and Support Community Safety in Pakistan’, has been …

Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif said that talks were underway with both PayPal and Stripe regarding offering services in the country. Talking to media, the IT minister said that government intends to convince PayPal to provide service through a third party in Pakistan on similar lines to Egypt where PayPal offers its services through …