WhatsApp will soon do a better job at managing spam calls
In an upcoming update to WhatsApp, it seems that users will soon be able to mute calls from unknown numbers. The post WhatsApp will soon do a better job at managing spam calls first appeared on Phandroid. The problem with spam calls is that.....»»
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,.....»»
Saturday Citations: Bronze-Age gender representation, gamma rays, nice bonobos in your neighborhood want to meet you
This week's news roundup includes a Bronze Age discovery that calls into question existing ideas of gender representation from the period. More research confirms that bonobos are actually nice. Plus: Actual good climate news?.....»»
Internal audit leaders are wary of key tech investments
As the digital transformation of business accelerates, risk and internal audit leaders shift their focus to managing technology-driven risk, according to AuditBoard. The report reveals a growing gap between risk and assurance teams’ capacity to man.....»»
Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s
The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps......»»
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.....»»
Volvo CEO calls out GM’s decision to ditch CarPlay: ‘I think you’ve got to pick your battles’
In a new interview with The Verge, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan called out GM’s decision to abandon CarPlay. Rowan explained that Volvo’s strategy is to give customers the choice to use whatever in-car infotainment system they choose, whether that’s Vol.....»»
Stellantis offers buyouts to 6,400 salaried employees
Workers with at least five years of seniority are eligible for the buyouts, which come as UAW members vote on a tentative labor agreement that provides double-digit raises and calls for $19 billion in manufacturing investments......»»
Desperate for water, a desert city hopes to build a pipeline to the California Aqueduct
After decades of unrestricted pumping in the rain-starved northwestern corner of the Mojave Desert, the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Basin Authority has the distinction of managing one of the most critically overdrawn aquifers in California......»»
Here’s more proof that Apple is wrong about MacBook memory
Some new testing has been published that calls into question Apple's defense of the amount of memory it puts in its high-end MacBook Pro......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
Unpacking the challenges of anti-money laundering obligations
When managing anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, many challenger banks turn to basic or unproven in-house risk management solutions. Although these solutions can, in some ways, be innovative, they are often built quickly and lack thorough testi.....»»
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.....»»
Entrust and NEDAP partner for credential and ID program interoperability
Entrust has unveiled a technology alliance partnership with NEDAP to deliver interoperability between credential issuance and ID program management capabilities. Managing physical access for people, visitors and assets is complex and ever-evolving. O.....»»
M3 MacBook Pro reignites debate over 8GB RAM, and Apple memory pricing
The launch of the M3 MacBook Pro has reignited a long-standing debate over Apple’s memory tiers and pricing. A new piece describes 8GB as an insulting starting point in a 2023 professional machine, and calls Apple’s upgrade pricing “pure cor.....»»
Cybellum partners with Hitachi Solutions to provide PLM security solutions in Japan
Cybellum and Hitachi Solutions announced its partnership to provide PLM security solutions in Japan. The PLM Security Solutions service provides one-stop support for uncovering and managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities from the design to manufacturi.....»»
Managing Play Store apps across devices will become a lot easier
Google is going to make it easier for users to manage their apps across their devices. The post Managing Play Store apps across devices will become a lot easier appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Play Store is home to many apps. Not j.....»»
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......»»
Study shows animals like crickets use the ground to amplify calls
When animals "sing" sitting on the ground—such as when crickets chirp—their volume and reach increase dramatically, by as much as ten-fold. This result from a study by Western researchers, published today in the journal PNAS, contradicts long-hel.....»»
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.....»»