WhatsApp shuts down Taliban helpline in Kabul
It's meant to act as emergency hotline for civilians to report violence and looting. Enlarge / Experts in the region said shutting down the WhatsApp numbers was "absurd" and "unhelpful." (credit: SOPA Images | Getty Images) WhatsApp has shut d.....»»
WhatsApp’s new feature makes your chats even more private
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature to the app in the form of Secret Code, a way for users to further protect their chats from prying eyes. The post WhatsApp’s new feature makes your chats even more private appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Backlash over fake female speakers shuts down developer conference
Male organizer also accused of secretly running female coder Instagram account. Enlarge (credit: dem10 | E+) After an event organizer, Eduards Sizovs, was accused of making up fake female speakers to attract high-profile.....»»
WhatsApp rolling out option to authenticate account with email address verification
WhatsApp is now rolling out an update to let users link their account to an email address. As a result, people can authenticate on WhatsApp using email verification instead of SMS. The feature was previously available in a beta version of WhatsApp, a.....»»
WhatsApp’s AI chatbot rolls out to more beta users
The latest WhatsApp beta is bringing its AI chatbot to more users. The post WhatsApp’s AI chatbot rolls out to more beta users appeared first on Phandroid. AI is all the rage these days, so it wasn’t surprising when back in September,.....»»
OpenAI can’t handle demand, shuts down signups for ChatGPT Plus
OpenAI is having trouble keeping up with demand for its subscription service. ChatGPT Plus, the company’s paid subscription service that grants users more access and … The post OpenAI can’t handle demand, shuts down signups for Chat.....»»
No more unlimited Google Drive storage for WhatsApp backups
It looks like Google has decided that WhatsApp backups will soon count towards Google Drive storage. The post No more unlimited Google Drive storage for WhatsApp backups appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp backups on Android are stored o.....»»
Overwhelmed by group chat messages? You"re not alone
For many of us, group chats are part of the texture of our social lives. These groups, formed on apps like Messenger or Whatsapp, can be as large as a hundred people or as small as three......»»
After 14 years, chat website Omegle shuts down
Omegle, a once-popular online chat service known for connecting random users, has been permanently shut down. After 14 years, Omegle is dead. The chat website experienced a bit of a revival during the pandemic, but now it's gone offline for goo.....»»
Ads could come to WhatsApp, but luckily not in an invasive kind of way
WhatsApp has confirmed that they still have plans to introduce ads to the app, but it won’t be done in an invasive manner. The post Ads could come to WhatsApp, but luckily not in an invasive kind of way appeared first on Phandroid. When.....»»
WhatsApp says it won’t show ads in chats, but the same can’t be said for the rest of the app
Since Meta acquired WhatsApp, the app has become completely free. Despite offering some paid features, WhatsApp doesn’t require a purchase or subscription, nor does it offer paid features. It also has no ads – and although the company says it has.....»»
New WhatsApp update gives you a more secure way to make phone calls
WhatsApp offers privacy-conscious users the ability to hold calls on company servers to protect your IP address......»»
New WhatsApp for macOS is now available on the Mac App Store
WhatsApp this year introduced a new version of its macOS app that was completely rebuilt from scratch to run natively on Mac computers. This app was launched in August but was only available through the WhatsApp website. As of today, the native Whats.....»»
WhatsApp used to be one of my favorite apps. Now, I can’t stand it
After starting out as a hub of meaningful conversations, WhatsApp has now devolved into a digital billboard filled with spam messages and unnecessary features......»»
WhatsApp’s alternate profile gives users an extra layer of privacy
WhatsApp seems to be testing a new feature that allows users to display an alternate profile to other users. The post WhatsApp’s alternate profile gives users an extra layer of privacy appeared first on Phandroid. Whenever someone adds y.....»»
Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices
It's worried about spying with the app, which is like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder combined.....»»
Automattic buys ‘Texts’ inbox app for iMessage, Slack, WhatsApp, X, and more
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has acquired the all-in-one messaging app Texts. The app is capable of combining services including iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack DMs, and much more into a single interface. more….....»»
WhatsApp is testing a new self-destructing voice messages feature
WhatsApp's latest security beta also prevents people from saving or sharing the temporary messages with others......»»
WhatsApp begins rolling out self-destructing audio messages to beta users
The popular messaging platform WhatsApp has been introducing a lot of new features recently, and it seems there are more to come. After announcing support for passkeys, WhatsApp is now rolling out self-destructing audio messages to users who have the.....»»
Two WhatsApp accounts on one phone now rolling out
It will soon be possible to have two WhatsApp accounts on one phone, thanks to an update now rolling out to the encrypted chat app. There is, however, a catch – which is likely to mean some people will have to continue using an unofficial and so.....»»
WhatsApp gets even more private with self-destructing voice messages
WhatsApp is about to get a new privacy in a future update in the form of self-destructing voice messages. The post WhatsApp gets even more private with self-destructing voice messages appeared first on Phandroid. When it comes to privacy,.....»»