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.....»»
Report urges public schools to do more to address racism
As conservative governors and legislatures across the nation seek to limit learning and discussion in schools about race and racial history, a report led by a UC Riverside scholar and published by the UCLA Civil Rights Project, calls on schools, educ.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro camera review: Here’s why Stalman calls it ‘the most professional iPhone’
While the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro don’t come with massive changes, most of the upgrades involve the new camera systems. Going in-depth, pro photographer and videographer Tyler Stalman has shared his review of the new iPhones with a focus on the camera.....»»
SEC obtains Wall Street firms’ private chats in probe of WhatsApp, Signal use
Execs' "messages discussing business have been handed to the SEC," report says. Enlarge / A woman walks past a WhatsApp logo during a Meta event in Mumbai, India in September 2023. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The.....»»
Q&A: Bullying—how can we stop it, or, even better, prevent it?
The Children's Helpline receives more than 1,000 calls every day, of which the majority are about bullying, says spokesperson Lisette Potman. Children talk on the phone to volunteers and chat and exchange experiences with other similarly aged childre.....»»
WhatsApp for Business just got Better!
WhatsApp announces a new suite of services for those who use WhatsApp for business. From inventory to support, we cover all the details here. The post WhatsApp for Business just got Better! appeared first on Phandroid. The folks over in Wh.....»»
Exploring the mind-mitochondria connection
As befits the child of a scientist, Martin Picard's young son, 3, is already learning about biology with an age-appropriate textbook, "Cell Biology for Babies." Picard winces a little whenever the book calls mitochondria the "powerhouses of the cell".....»»
FCC plays whack-a-mole with telcos accused of profiting from robocalls
One Owl Telecom on verge of having all of its calls blocked by US carriers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) A suspicious phone company is on the verge of having all its calls blocked by US-b.....»»
iPhone 14 hitting east coast"s biggest agricultural fair with false 911 calls
Western Massachusetts' emergency dispatch teams covering the US east coast's biggest agricultural fair says it received nearly a dozen false alarms due to Apple's built-in SOS iPhone features in just days.Crash Detection can save a life, but it also.....»»
WhatsApp testing out support for passkeys
In the latest WhatsApp beta, it appears that the company is testing out support for passkey. The post WhatsApp testing out support for passkeys appeared first on Phandroid. The method of securing an account using a username and password sy.....»»
Code leak says WhatsApp is finally coming to iPad
We've been here before, but a new report about beta test versions of WhatsApp appear to show that it will be getting a native iPad version soon.WhatsApp on iPhoneIt's expected soon because the code, as first spotted by WaBetaInfo, is in the current T.....»»
WhatsApp adds rival in-app payment options in India commerce push
WhatsApp said on Wednesday that it will offer credit card payments and services from rival digital payment providers within its app in India, the latest bet by the Meta-owned service to boost commerce offerings in its biggest market......»»
What AppSec and developers working in cloud-native environments need to know
All enterprise organizations are, in essence, software publishers, regardless of their industry. This is because every enterprise relies on custom software applications for managing internal processes, interacting with customers, or analyzing data, m.....»»
WhatsApp is finally launching a beta app for the iPad
The popular instant messenger WhatsApp was developed with smartphones in mind. However, over the years, the app has become available for computers, too – with a brand new version for macOS released last month. Now WhatsApp is finally coming to the.....»»
Meet Fitbit’s Newly-Redesigned Smartphone App
With that said, Fitbit finally took off the wraps on its new app, giving users an idea of what they can expect in managing and tracking their health and fitness. The post Meet Fitbit’s Newly-Redesigned Smartphone App appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
Phone call via satellite using ordinary smartphone, in next step beyond Emergency SOS
Sure, current iPhones can send data via satellites in emergencies, but two new demonstrations show that we might soon be able to routinely make voice phone calls via satellite connectivity. You can watch the call and 5G demo in the video below. Th.....»»
Scientists compare humans and chimpanzees to uncover evolution of language-relevant brain areas
Language is one aspect that makes us human. Other animals can learn words or calls and communicate, but the ability to generate an infinite number of utterances based on a small number of syntactic rules is unique to humans......»»
Resecurity names Mohammed Alghamdi as the Managing Director in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Resecurity has appointed Mohammed Alghamdi as the Managing Director for its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). With a distinguished professional career spanning government relations management and successful collaborations with both pri.....»»
Vocal learning in starlings linked to problem solving skills and brain size
The European starling boasts a remarkable repertoire. Versatile songbirds that learn warbles, whistles, calls, and songs throughout their lives, starlings rank among the most advanced avian vocal learners. Now a new study published in Science finds t.....»»
US government calls iPhone ban in China an ‘inappropriate retaliation’
Amid the hype of the iPhone 15 launch, a pair of reports over the last week have said that China government agencies have started banning employees from using iPhones. Now, Bloomberg reports that the White House has issued its response to these iPhon.....»»
iPhone 15 FineWoven cases arrive, customers show Apple’s post-leather material
Apple announced this week that it will no longer sell leather accessories including iPhone 15 cases. The company has a new material in its place that Apple calls FineWoven. Starting today, customers are starting to receive the first FineWoven iPhone.....»»