The Apple fanatics will soon have a reason to rejoice as the new iOS 14.5 version is coming up with a lot of new features on the bucket list for the users. According to The Verge, iOS 14.5 will be having features like unlocking an iPhone utilising Apple Watch, open an iPhone with a Face ID while wearing a face mask, and support for next-gen console controllers. However, the users who have just installed the beta in their devices will have another incredible component that will allow them to choose a third-party default music service for listening to songs using Siri.

As per the publication, when a user will ask Siri to play a song on iOS 14.5, one might be incited to choose which application he/she needs to use to play it, including Spotify. While there is still a confirmation statement pending from Apple, some users have started observing minor differences in the application’s conduct. Reportedly, in light of the fact that this component is as yet in beta, there’s consistently a possibility it may be changed or eliminated before iOS 14.5 comes out.

The ability to set a default music app follows Apple’s welcome move to let users set their default mail or browser clients starting with iOS 14.

Sandes, India‘s alternative to WhatsApp, being tested by govt officials

An Indian alternative of the cross-platform messaging service Whatsapp named ‘Sandes’ is currently being tested by government officials in India.

The app is ready and is being tested by ministry officials.

According to Mashable, the use of ‘Sandes’ app is currently restricted to government officials only.

No information has been provided as to when the official and broader rollout of the app will take place in India. If people go to the gims.gov.in page, they will notice it says ‘Sandes’.

‘Sandes’ is available for both iOS and Android platforms.

Talking about the features that this app can support, users can use features like voice and data. Also, its backend is handled by the NIC, the National Informatics Centre under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

As per Mashable, this comes at a time when WhatsApp is facing scrutiny from government and privacy activists over its new controversial privacy policy.