Google Calendar has expanded event color options from 11 to up to 200 custom colors, available across web, mobile, and API. The rollout began yesterday for rapid release domains and continues through June 29th for others. This update addresses a long-standing user request for more granular event categorization.
A signalling equipment failure near Po Lam station on Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O MTR line caused 10-15 minute travel delays during Thursday evening rush hour. Some passengers were asked to disembark trains.
A signalling equipment failure near Po Lam station on Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O line caused travel delays of 10-15 minutes during Thursday's evening rush hour. Normal service gradually resumed after the fault was fixed between 5:57 PM and 7:11 PM.
YouTube's experimental direct messaging feature, previously tested in Europe, is now available to users 18+ in the US. The feature aims to simplify sharing videos within the app, building on positive feedback from earlier rollouts.
Instagram releases feature to rearrange profile grid posts, available on Android and iPhone apps as of June 8th, allowing users to long-press and drag posts freely.
OpenAI integrates Codex into ChatGPT mobile app, enabling cross-device code management and app operation on macOS, available in preview for all plans.
Spotify is celebrating its 20th anniversary by giving listeners a "fully personalized look at their entire music history." Starting today, Spotify mobile app users can access a new Wrapped-like experience that features "never-before-shared data" going back to when they first joined the service. The "Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)" experience will allow users […]
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announces removal of AI assistant Copilot from Xbox mobile app and consoles, citing misalignment with Xbox's new direction focused on community connection and friction reduction.
China has enabled cross-border QR code payments with Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, allowing users to pay in their home currencies. Alipay and QRIS now work across borders, with Chinese visitors able to use digital wallets in Thailand since late October and UnionPay/Alipay in Vietnam since December. Natixis analysts say the move advances dedollarisation, promotes yuan internationalisation and strengthens ASEAN economic ties.
Amazon's "Hear the Highlights" AI feature now allows users to ask real-time questions to AI-generated "hosts" and "experts" discussing products in the Amazon Shopping app. Previously, the audio summaries were based on unalterable scripts.
Netflix is redesigning its mobile app to add Clips, a personalized vertical video feed built to help users discover shows, films and specials through short highlights from Netflix originals.
Netflix announced a major mobile app redesign featuring a new vertical video feed called 'Clips' that lets users scroll through short clips of shows and movies. The feature, which the company tested last year, will roll out starting Thursday in Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Africa, the UK, and the US. The updated app includes new bottom navigation tabs for Home, Clips, Search, and My Netflix, with a TikTok-style interface showing share buttons and watchlist options.
India's mobile app market generated over $300 million in in-app purchases in Q1 2026, a 33% year-over-year increase, with non-gaming apps leading growth at $200 million, according to Sensor Tower. Annual in-app purchase revenue has risen from $520 million in 2021 to over $1 billion in 2025, projected to reach $1.25 billion this year. Global platforms like Google One, Facebook, ChatGPT, and YouTube captured most spending, while domestic players JioHotstar and SonyLIV dominated video streaming. Generative AI app downloads rose 69% YoY, and short drama platforms surged over 400%. India still generates only $0.03 revenue per download versus $0.20+ in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app.
