Tech Wrap: Google Photos gets an update, Instagram blocks posts with #sikh

More tech news includes Spotify testing a new Stories like feature and Lava Mobiles starting smartphone manufacturing in India.

Here's what happened in tech today. (Pixabay)

It was a slow Saturday in the world of technology today. On one hand, Facebook first blocked and then unblocked all posts with #sikh. On the other hand, Google released another update to Photos. In addition to that, Lava Mobiles started manufacturing smartphones for various companies in India.

So, here's everything that created a buzz in tech today:

Instagram blocks, unblocks posts with #sikh

Facebook today temporarily blocked and then unblocked posts with #sikh on Instagram. The company later confirmed that this was done owing to reports of violation of its community guidelines.

Lava kicks off smartphone manufacturing in India

A new report states that Lava Mobile has started manufacturing smartphones for other companies in India. As per a report by ET, Lava Mobiles is in talks to manufacture smartphones for three companies. It is already manufacturing smartphones for HMD Global.

Spotify starts testing Instagram-like stories

Spotify has been spotted testing Instagram stories like feature with popular artists on its streaming service. It is visible on some curated playlists by Spotify, and on its Android and iOS apps.

Google Photos gets an update

Google Photos today rolled out an update to its platform. As a part of this update, Google has introduced new collage designs that will show up in Recent Highlights.