WhatsApp is working on adding support for sharing motion photos in chats and channels, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The Meta-owned messaging service could soon introduce a feature that lets users share a brief clip with audio and video recorded by some smartphones when taking a photo. This feature was spotted in development on the latest beta version of the app for Android smartphones, while iPhone users should eventually be able to see them as Live Photos on WhatsApp for iOS.
WhatsApp Motion Photos Picker Button Spotted in Development
According to WABetaInfo, the messaging service is working on adding support for sharing motion pictures in individual chats, group chats, and channels. It was first spotted on the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.8.12 update, which is rolling out to beta testers via the Play Store. However, users will not be able to try out the feature, as it is still in development.
Motion photo support in development on WhatsApp Photo Credit: WABetaInfo
Motion photos, a feature supported on Android smartphones, and can be captured via the camera app on select devices. When taking a motion photo (or Top Shot on Pixel phones) the handset records a short video clip and some audio, along with a still image. The iOS equivalent of this feature is known as Live Photos.
The feature tracker was able to enable support for the feature, and a screenshot of the upcoming media picker (currently available to beta testers) shows a new icon located in the top right corner of the pop-up card, next to the HD button.
When enabled, users will be able to send share motion photos with other users from their Android smartphone. These images are currently shared as static images, but an upcoming version of WhatsApp should allow users to share motion pictures (or Live Photos on iOS) in chats or on channels.
While capturing motion photos is only supported on select Android smartphones, WhatsApp will allow recipients t see them on an unsupported handset, according to WABetaInfo. This means that WhatsApp is likely to include support for viewing these images on all Android phones, while iOS users might see them as a Live Photo.
Just like other features that are currently in development, there’s no word on when WhatsApp will roll out this functionality to testers. Once it is ready to test, it should be available to beta testers on Android, before it is rolled out to all users on the stable channel.
A Brazilian court has dealt a major blow to Apple’s tightly controlled ecosystem, ordering the tech giant to allow sideloading on iOS within 90 days. The ruling follows similar mandates in the EU, signaling a global push for more open digital marketplaces.
With Apple commanding nearly 60% of the U.S. mobile market and over 62% in Japan, the decision could set off a domino effect worldwide.
How does sideloading affect iOS users?
Sideloading occurs when a mobile smartphone user downloads an app from a source other than the official App Store. In this case, the App Store remains the sole distribution channel — a model that Apple is determined to protect.
It’s clear why Apple wants to restrict third-party apps. According to StatCounter, the tech giant accounts for less than 30% of the global OS market share as of February 2025. Forcing users to download apps from the App Store is a surefire way to keep them in the iOS ecosystem.
However, users do receive some benefit from downloading apps exclusively from the App Store. Since all apps undergo a screening process, users know they’re receiving authentic software that isn’t going to harm their device. If they ever do experience an issue, technical support is usually available.
These safeguards don’t necessarily extend to apps that are downloaded from developer websites or other sources, but many users still want the freedom to choose. Despite already making similar accommodations in other regions, Apple insists that sideloading will have a negative impact on all iOS users.
Judge Pablo Zuniga, who overturned an injunction that would have given Apple more time to consider their next move, said that Apple “has already complied with similar obligations in other countries, without demonstrating a significant impact or irreparable damage to its business model.”
What does this mean for other countries?
If the ruling stands, similar legal battles could emerge worldwide. With the European Union already setting a precedent, and Brazil potentially following suit, other countries may soon join the movement. While the case in Brazil could be a major catalyst for a future disruption in the iOS ecosystem, it’s still too early to tell.
Following the latest ruling, Apple now has 90 days to remove all restrictions on sideloading for all Brazilian iOS users. As expected, the company plans to appeal the decision.
This article was written by TechnologyAdvice contributing writer J.R. Johnivan.
Adobe Photoshop app was launched on Tuesday for iPhone users globally, years after its iPad counterpart was introduced. It takes some of the most nifty editing features provided by the US-based software company in its desktop application and brings them to its iOS app, enabling a mobile editing experience. Users can take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) features such as Generative Fill and Generative Expand which leverage Adobe’s Firefly AI model to add and remove content from photos or expand them using simple text prompts.
The new Photoshop app for iPhone also adds core editing and imaging tools such as layering, masking, and access to Adobe assets, although several of them will require a Premium subscription.
Adobe Photoshop App for iPhone: Availability, Price
The Adobe Photoshop app is available for iPhone on the App Store as a free download. The company says its Android counterpart will be coming soon. Although it is free-to-use, several of its features are locked behind the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Its price in India starts at Rs. 799 per month or Rs. 6,900 per year for the new Photoshop Mobile and Web plan. It offers features such as Magic Wand, Generative Fill and Expand, Object Select, Content-Aware Fill, and Advanced blend modes.
Adobe Photoshop App for iOS Features
As per the company, the new Adobe Photoshop app for iOS has an easy-to-use mobile interface which allows creators to make edits on-the-go. Similar to its desktop counterpart, the mobile app brings tools for image editing and designing, enabling precise selections, targeted adjustments, and advanced colour corrections. With the free plan, users get 5GB of cloud storage to store their edits.
Leveraging selections, layers and masks, users can combine, composite and blend images to create unique designs. Tools like Spot Healing Brush help remove distracting elements while the Tap Select tool can remove, replace, or re-colour parts of an image. Despite being a free-to-use app, Adobe has brought its AI-powered editing tools to the iPhone.
The Generative Fill and Generative Expand features are powered by the company’s proprietary Firefly AI suite. The former analyses the image’s pixels to add or remove contents from images, matching the lighting, perspective, colouring, and shadow. Meanwhile, the latter tool is used for expanding images beyond their borders with AI-generated content based on textual prompts.
Creators can access a free library of Adobe Stock assets to enhance their images. It also gets direct integration with other Adobe creative apps including Adobe Express, Adobe Fresco and Adobe Lightroom, enabling them to export images to the aforementioned platforms.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is finally here after an eight-year hiatus. The ‘mini’ Cricket World Cup tournament starts from February 19, 2025 and will end on March 09, 2025. This time, all the Champions Trophy matches take place in Pakistan and Dubai. The ninth edition of the tournament will include eight of the best ODI teams, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, in Group A. Group B includes Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, and England teams.
Today, we will see one of the biggest matches in the tournament. Yes, India is going against Pakistan this time, making this match a very special for both the countries. India will be headed by Rohit Sharma, while the Pakistan’s team captain will be Mohammad Rizwan. So, if you are wondering where you can watch all the cricketing action online that too free, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will talk in-depth about ICC Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming details, how to watch it for free in India, streaming details of other countries, the full schedule, and more. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Today’s Match Details
Here’s the detail of the second match of the ICC Champion Trophy 2025:
Bangladesh Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India Matches Schedule
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India is placed with Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh in Group A. The team will have a match with each of the contenders in the group. Here’s a breakdown of India matches for this year’s ICC Champions Trophy:
Match
Date
Time
Venue
India vs Bangladesh
February 20th
2:30 pm IST
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
India vs Pakistan
February 23rd
2:30 pm IST
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
India vs New Zealand
March 2nd
2:30 pm IST
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
How to Watch India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Live Stream on Mobile in India for Free?
ICC has confirmed that Jiostar is the official streaming partner for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The OTT platform has confirmed that users can watch all the matches for free on the new JioHotstar application. Interestingly, the company has confirmed that users can watch the matches in nine different languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The live streaming on JioHotstar will be complemented by four multi-cam feeds.
However, users might be able to watch the free matches in the 480p resolution. Those who want to watch the matches in higher quality, need to upgrade to the JioHotstar subscription. These are as follows:
JioHotstar Mobile: The plan comes with a price tag of Rs. 149 for three months or Rs. 499 for one year. Users will get 720p video quality streaming, though you can watch it on one mobile device at a time.
JioHotstar Super: The membership is priced at Rs. 299 for three months or Rs. 899 per year. Users will get a Full HD 1080p quality streaming experience. One can watch the content on both mobile and other platforms on two devices at a time.
JioHotstar Premium: Lastly, the Premium subscription plan comes with a price tag of Rs. 299 per month, Rs. 499 for three months, or Rs. 1,499 for one year. The plan offers 4K 2160p video quality. Moreover, one can watch the content on four devices at a time.
How to Watch India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matche on JioHotstar
Here’s how you can easily watch the Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 ODI match on JioHotstar.
Download and install JioHotstar application on your Android or iOS.
Login to your Hotstar account by either your registered mobile number or username.
Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Now, simply select the top banner on the homepage to start streaming the match.
How to Watch Watch India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Live Streaming Online in Other Countries?
Here’s a list of other streaming platforms that will showcase all ICC Champion Trophy 2025 matches:
Country
TV Channel
OTT Platform
Pakistan
PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Myco, Tamasha
Bangladesh
Nagorik TV
Toffee
MENA
CricLife Max
StarzON
UK & Northern Ireland
Sky Sports Cricket
Sky Sports
Sub-Saharan Africa
SS Cricket
SuperSport
USA & Canada
Willow TV(USA & Canada)
Willow TV
Caribbean Islands
ESPN Caribbean
ESPN Play Caribbean
Australia
N/A
Prime Video
New Zealand
Sky Sport 1
Sky Sports Now, Sky Go
Sri Lanka
TV1
ICC.tv
Afghanistan
ATN
ICC.tv
Papua New Guinea
TVWAN Action
ICC.tv
ROW
N/A
ICC.tv
Where to Watch Watch India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Live Telecast on TV?
In India, users can watch all the matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Star Sports Network and Sports 18 channels. The platform has already confirmed that the live broadcast of the matches will take place in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Check out the list of channels that will showcase all the Champions Trophy matches.
Star Sports 1 Hindi HD
Star Sports 1 HD
Star Sports 1 Hindi
Star Sports 1
Star Sports 1 Tamil
Star Sports 1 Tamil HD
Star Sports 1 Telugu
Star Sports 1 Telugu HD
Star Sports 1 Kannada
Star Sports 2
Sports 18 1
Sports 18 1 HD
Sports 18 2
Sports 18 2 HD
Sports 18 3
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Full Schedule
Match
Group
Date
Time (IST)
Venue
Pakistan vs New Zealand
Group A
19 February, Wednesday
2:30 pm
National Stadium, Karachi
India vs Bangladesh
Group A
20 February, Thursday
2:30 pm
Dubai International Stadium
Afghanistan vs South Africa
Group B
21 February, Friday
2:30 pm
National Stadium, Karachi
Australia vs England
Group B
22 February, Saturday
2:30 pm
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
India vs Pakistan
Group A
23 February, Sunday
2:30 pm
Dubai International Stadium
Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Group A
24 February, Monday
2:30 pm
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Australia vs South Africa
Group B
25 February, Tuesday
2:30 pm
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Afghanistan vs England
Group B
26 February, Wednesday
2:30 pm
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Group A
February 27, Thursday
2:30 pm
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Australia vs Afghanistan
Group B
28 February, Friday
2:30 pm
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
England vs South Africa
Group B
March 1, Saturday
2:30 pm
National Stadium, Karachi
India vs New Zealand
Group A
2 March, Sunday
2:30 pm
Dubai International Stadium
A1 vs B2
1st Semi-Final
March 4, Tuesday
2:30 pm
Dubai International Stadium
B1 vs A2
2nd Semi-Final
March 5, Tuesday
2:30 pm
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs Winner of Semi-Final 2
Final
March 9, Sunday
2:30 pm
TBC
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: List of Stadium and Venues
This year’s Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan and Dubai. There are five different stadium where all the matches will take place, including Semi-Finals and Final. Here’s a list of stadiums:
National Stadium, Karachi
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What time will Champions Trophy matches begin?
All the ICC Champions Trophy matches will start at 2.30 pm IST.
How can I watch Champions Trophy 2025 matches online in India?
You can watch all the matches on the JioHotstar application or website for free.
Which teams are competing in the Champions Trophy 2025?
The squads of eight teams are split into two groups, with the top two sides from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Group A: Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, New Zealand
Group B: Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, England
When will India play its first match in ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
India will play its first match against Bangladesh on February 20, 2025.
Can I watch the ICC Champions Trophy Live?
Yes, you can watch the live action of ICC Champions Trophy live on JioHotstar application and on Star Sports and Sports 18 channels.
Google Chrome and the Google app for iOS are getting a new visual lookup feature. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature uses Google Lens to let users run visual queries on whatever is visible on the screen. The new search feature works similarly to Circle to Search which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to let users perform several actions such as looking up elements on the screen, translating text, and even identifying a song playing on the device. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that the new feature will also support AI Overviews.
Google Chrome Will Now Support Visual Lookup via Lens
In a blog post, the tech giant claimed that Google Lens is used for more than 20 billion visual searches every month. Now the company is expanding its functionality and offering iPhone users new ways to use the tool.
Google Chrome for iOS is now being upgraded with the Google Lens-powered visual search feature. This is being called “Search Screen with Google Lens”. The feature works across the app and supports all web pages. The tech giant said users can draw, highlight, or tap on an object to instantly run a visual lookup. This will eliminate the need to screenshot pages and open the Lens app separately to search.
To use the feature, users will need to tap the three-dot menu at the bottom right corner of the browser. There, they will be able to see the new option in the listed items. By selecting “Search Screen with Google Lens”, users can highlight any part of the screen and a bottom sheet of Google Search will pop up showing the information.
The same feature is also being added to the Google app for iOS. After entering a web page via Search, users can tap the three-dot menu on the top right to find the “Search this Screen” option and quickly run a visual search.
Notably, the company highlighted that AI Overviews will be automatically activated whenever a relevant query is made via Lens. This will allow users to quickly find the information without the need to scroll or tap on a link.
Google’s Quick Share tool has been updated with a feature that allows users to initiate uninterrupted file transfers. The feature was previously exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones, and lets a phone transfer a file to another handset, even when the direct connection is lost. These uninterrupted file transfers need mobile data or a Wi-Fi connection to complete, and are considerably slower than a direct connection between two phones. Google recently updated Quick Share with a new QR code feature that makes it easier to share files with strangers.
Google Brings Uninterrupted File Transfers to Quick Share
The changelog for the latest Google Play Services v25.04 update (via Android Police) includes an improvement to phone connectivity. The company states that users will be able to continue Quick Share transfers even if the direct connection between both devices is lost, “over Wi-Fi or mobile data”.
Once the latest version of Play Services rolls out to Android smartphones over the coming weeks, users will be able to complete file transfers using their handset’s 4G or 5G connection, or over a Wi-Fi network. Previously, Quick Share transfers would fail if the direct connection between the sender and receiver’s phone was interrupted.
The ability to transfer files without relying on a direct connection was previously available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones — these handsets would also rely on cellular or Wi-Fi connections to finish file transfers. Apple also allows users to AirDrop files to others over a cellular connection via a ‘Use Mobile Data’ option when the devices are no longer in range.
It’s worth noting that all file transfers over cellular connections will rely on the telecom operator’s data allowance, and could result in inflated charges. As a result, users might actually want to disable the feature, or allow uninterrupted transfers to take place over Wi-Fi networks.
A few weeks ago, Google introduced a new QR code feature to initiate Quick Share transfers with other Android smartphones. The feature makes it easy for an Android user to share a file with another device, using a QR code to initiate a connection. This feature is also rolling out to supported Android devices, and should be available to all users in the near future.
An official with Meta Platforms’ popular WhatsApp chat service said Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted scores of its users, including journalists and members of civil society.
The official said on Friday that WhatsApp had sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter following the hack. In a statement, WhatsApp said the company “will continue to protect people’s ability to communicate privately.”
Paragon declined to comment.
The WhatsApp official told Reuters it had detected an effort to hack approximately 90 users.
The official declined to say who, specifically, was targeted. But he said those targeted were based in more than two dozen countries, including several people in Europe. He said WhatsApp users were sent malicious electronic documents that required no user interaction to compromise their targets, a so-called zero-click hack that is considered particularly stealthy.
The official said WhatsApp had since disrupted the hacking effort and was referring targets to Canadian internet watchdog group Citizen Lab. The official declined to discuss how it determined that Paragon was responsible for the hack. He said law enforcement and industry partners had been informed, but declined to give details.
The FBI did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Citizen Lab researcher John Scott-Railton said the discovery of Paragon spyware targeting WhatsApp users “is a reminder that mercenary spyware continues to proliferate and as it does, so we continue to see familiar patterns of problematic use.”
Spyware merchants such as Paragon sell high-end surveillance software to government clients and typically pitch their services as critical to fighting crime and protecting national security.
But such spy tools have repeatedly been discovered on the phones of journalists, activists, opposition politicians, and at least 50 U.S. officials, raising concerns over the unchecked proliferation of the technology.
Paragon – which was reportedly acquired by Florida-based investment group AE Industrial Partners last month – has tried to position itself publicly as one of the industry’s more responsible players.
Its website advertises “ethically based tools, teams, and insights to disrupt intractable threats,” and media reports citing people familiar with the company say Paragon only sells to governments in stable democratic countries.
Natalia Krapiva, senior tech-legal counsel at the advocacy group Access Now, said Paragon had the reputation of being a better spyware company, “but WhatsApp’s recent revelations suggest otherwise.”
“This is not just a question of some bad apples — these types of abuses (are) a feature of the commercial spyware industry.”
AE did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
WhatsApp will soon benefit from an optional integration with Meta Accounts Centre with the aim of delivering a more connected experience, the company announced on Tuesday. This move will enable users to share their WhatsApp statuses automatically on other Meta Platforms’ apps such as Facebook and Instagram. It is also claimed to make it easier and quicker to log in to multiple Meta apps with a single sign-on. Additionally, the company says it will introduce more universal features across its social media apps and inform users about the changes upon rollout.
WhatsApp’s Account Centre Integration
Meta Platforms detailed the addition of WhatsApp to its Accounts Centre over the next few months in a newsroom post. As per the company, the move is completely optional, and users can still choose to not add their WhatsApp accounts to the Accounts Centre. However, doing so is said to enable access to features more seamlessly across apps. They can reshare updates from their WhatsApp Status to Facebook or Instagram Stories directly. This negates the need to post multiple times across different apps.
The option will be introduced globally, but its complete rollout may take place in a phased manner. When available, users will see the option in WhatsApp settings or it will appear when trying to take action across accounts, such as re-sharing status to other Meta Platforms’ apps.
Further, the Accounts Centre integration brings single sign-on for all three apps, allowing users to log back into them with fewer steps. The company says it will also roll out new features such as the ability to manage your avatars, Meta AI stickers and Imagine Me creations in one place across apps.
However, Meta Platforms emphasises that privacy is still its priority and even when WhatsApp accounts are connected to the Meta Platforms’ Accounts Centre, personal messages and calls are still protected by end-to-end encryption and not even the company itself can read them.
Instagram announced a new standalone app Monday that lets creators edit their videos with even more creativity and precision than what the social media platform currently offers. Called ‘Edits’, it arrives as a mobile video editing solution with a suite of creative tools such as enabling high quality video capture, dedicated tab for drafts and videos, and camera settings for resolution, frame rate and dynamic range. Edits users will also be able to take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) capability, which promises to deliver animations.
Instagram’s Edits App
In a post on Threads, Instagram head Adam Mosseri detailed the arrival of the new Edits app. As per the announcement, the application has been introduced for users who are “who are passionate about making videos” on their smartphones. It is claimed to simplify the editing process by enabling capture of high-quality footage and allowing quick editing. With Edits, creators can export videos without any watermark and share them across platforms, including Instagram in 1080p. And a new tab lets them keep a track of all their drafts and videos in one place.
Instagram says Edits app is currently available for pre-order for iOS on the App Store and will be on Android soon. It is expected to be available for download next month.
The Edits app comes with creative tools for editing videos with single-frame precision. Creators can adjust their camera settings for frame rate, resolution, and dynamic range. It also has improved flash and zoom controls compared to Instagram. Then there’s AI capabilities, including AI animation on offer. Apart from that, the app also lets users change their backgrounds with a green screen or add a video overlay.
For edits, creators can select from a wide range of typefaces, sound and voice effects, filters for videos, stickers, and other elements. It claims to enhance audio to remove the background noise and deliver clearer audio, which also gets automatically generated captions that are customisable.
However, Instagram’s new Edits app offers more than just video editing. Videos created and shared via the app can be tracked with a live insights dashboard. It provides creators with a breakdown of engagement for followers and non-followers and provides metrics such as skip rate. It is also claimed to help them plan their net videos based on the type of content their audience prefers.
WhatsApp for iOS has received several new features with the latest update. It adds the option to apply augmented reality (AR) effects and backgrounds when using the camera through the app. The instant messaging platform also makes it easier to share documents with others, courtesy of the new document scanning feature which is integrated into the file-sharing option on WhatsApp. Notably, these features were previously reported to be discovered in the beta builds of WhatsApp and are now rolling out widely.
New Features on WhatsApp for iOS
First spotted by the feature tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp for iOS app version 24.25.93 adds several new features. Users can now take advantage of AR effects which can be applied through the camera. This option appears as an image wand icon next to the gallery icon in the camera viewfinder on WhatsApp. Users can apply AR effects such as confetti, star windows, tears, underwater, sparkles, and karaoke.
WhatsApp also brings new backgrounds to obscure the environment around the user and allows them to adjust the video’s colour tone.
Another key addition to the instant messaging platform is the ability to scan documents directly through the app. This option appears in the document sharing window, listed as Scan document. It includes filters such as colour, grayscale, and black & white. Once the image is taken, WhatsApp automatically crops it while also allowing the resizing of the borders. Users can also toggle the auto-shutter option which enables the app to automatically capture the document if it is positioned correctly within the camera viewfinder.
Gadgets 360 staff members can confirm the availability of both of these features in the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS.
This development comes after the instant messaging platform rolled out fun new features to enhance the texting and calling experience ahead of the new year. WhatsApp users can take advantage of new calling effects with the New Year theme during video calls. Further, it also rolled out new animations and sticker packs to match the festive vibe.
