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WhatsApp  is apparently getting advertisements and the company is probably already working to bring ads to the  iOS  version of the app. It has always been free of ads, as it offers end-to-end encryption for free of charge. This is, however, set to change. According to a tweet by  WABetaInfo , ads will be WhatsApp's new source of revenue. And I want to add: WhatsApp is already working to implement ads in the iOS app.  https://t.co/eL55pu1kFR — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo)  September 27, 2018 We cannot confirm the news but will update the story once an official statement is obtained from WhatsApp. Jan Koum at the beginning of 2018, had declared leaving WhatsApp and  stepping down from the Facebook board of directors  because he apparently did not like the idea of ads on WhatsApp. Also, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton  left Facebook last year , after the, "It is time. #deletefacebook," tweet, in response to the Cambr...

HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro goes official in Thailand Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018), Motorola One Power launched in India iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max go on sale in Indian market The last week saw a number of launches in India, from smartphones to TVs and fitness bands, but it was the Redmi Note 6 Pro global unveiling that generated the most buzz. Of course, telecom carriers continue to battle it out with new recharges to lure subscribers. WhatsApp was in the news too for a variety of reasons and, separately, its parent company Facebook suffered a massive data breach. Flipkart and Amazon sale dates were also announced this week, and Amazon also unveiled a new service for Prime customers in India with no extra cost. So let’s dive straight into the biggest tech news of the week, starting with the Redmi Note 6 Pro launch. The  Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro went official  with an announcement in Thailand, though a hands-on video earlier this week claims it was alre...

Flipkart and Amazon are making it easier to pay for high-value purchases HIGHLIGHTS Flipkart and Amazon are offering an instant credit of up to ₹60,000 It'll be easier for online shoppers to pay in installments No-cost EMI options will be available on major credit cards The likes of Flipkart and Amazon have consistently said that the most preferred payment method for those who shop online in India is cash-on-delivery. For Indians, nothing beats the idea of paying for a purchase only when it gets delivered. A large population of Indians don't have credit or debit cards and even though things are changing, a lot of Indian online shoppers still prefer to pay with cash. Since demonetisation, e-commerce companies in India have been working towards offering alternative methods of payment. Amazon India started offering card-on-delivery to its customers a while ago and Flipkart soon followed. Online marketplaces now let users pay using their mobile wallets, credi...

The redesigned Wear OS 2.1 by Google is finally rolling out to smartwatches today It's been a month since  Google announced the newest redesign of Wear OS  ( previously known as Android Wear ). And today Wear OS 2.1 is finally starting to roll out to a smartwatch near you. It's currently being pushed to all compatible wearables. If you're wondering what those are, the list is huge - any device that was released after the announcement of Android Wear 2.0, and even those that got updated to Android Wear 2.0. It's easier to list the wearables that  won't  be getting the new update, and those are the  LG G Watch ,  Samsung Gear Live ,  Moto 360 (1st gen) ,  Sony Smartwatch 3 , and the  original Asus Zenwatch . Wear OS 2.1 changes the way you navigate around, with a swipe from the top accessing quick settings, and a swipe from the bottom taking you to your notifications. A swipe to the left will get you into Google Fit, while a swipe to ...

WhatsApp officials have previously said Status ads will arrive on the platform in 2019 HIGHLIGHTS This development comes to us via WABetaInfo Officials had reportedly confirming that ads are coming next year Ads will be shown as you browse through WhatsApp Stories WhatsApp  is already working to implement ads in its  iOS  app, according to WABetaInfo, a reputable name when it comes to WhatsApp feature spottings and leaks. To recall, WhatsApp officials have  previously confirmed  that ads will be making their way to Statuses in 2019, leaving only a few months for an ad-free experience on the platform. WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton  alleges  Facebook  CEO Mark Zuckerberg  had already talked about ads before acquiring the messaging app, though he did promise the co-founders no pressure for monetisation for the first 5 years. According to a  tweet thread  by WABetaInfo on Thursday, “after viewing a certain numb...

The   Google Pixel 3 XL  has already leaked in many ways over the past month or so in  various renders  and  hands-on photos  ever since someone got their hands on a few and began  selling them illegitimately . One of those devices is on the loose and made it all the way to Russia where YouTuber  Rozetked  uploaded a full high-res hands-on video explaining a couple of the differences and improvements that the 3 XL has over the  Pixel 2 XL . Of course, we’ve already known what the darn thing looks like  for a while now . However,  Rozetked ’s video briefly compares the Pixel 3 XL next to the Pixel 2 XL and mentions that the 3 XL has about the same footprint as the 2 XL with a significantly bigger display. He does point out that the new Pixel’s camera protrudes even more, therefore making it rock if you try to use it against a flat surface. Rozetked  does mention a piece of news. The Pixel 3 XL apparently has “a ne...

Airtel offers talk time, data, and rate cut benefits with these recharges HIGHLIGHTS Airtel has launched low denomination combo packs like Vodafone Idea The new recharges start from as low as Rs. 25 and go up to Rs. 245 The validity ranges from 28 days to 84 days Airtel has launched six new smart recharge packs for its prepaid customers. The new Airtel recharges start from as low as Rs. 25 and go up to Rs. 245, and offer talk time, data, and rate cutter benefits. This comes on the heels of  Vodafone Idea's new recharges that are of the same six denominations as the new Airtel combo packs, with a starting validity of 28 days. Airtel and Vodafone Idea are coming up with new packs and benefits regularly to take on the fast-growing competition from Jio. To recall, Jio managed to add 11.796 million subscribers just in July this year, ten times more than all the rivals' added subscribers combined. Airtel has launched new Smart Recharges in denominations of ...