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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.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidMar 6th, 2023

WhatsApp Users will Finally be Able to Send High-Resolution Photos

A small but significant improvement is coming for WhatsApp users soon. It’s no surprise that WhatsApp has been one of the world’s go-to messaging apps for smart devices, and over time we’ve seen some newly-added features m.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 18th, 2023

WhatsApp rolling out update with ‘HD photos’ for iOS and Android

WhatsApp on Thursday began releasing an update for iPhone and Android users with “HD photos.” As the name suggests, this feature allows users to send images in high resolution with low compression, which was widely requested by WhatsApp users......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 18th, 2023

HD photos are coming to WhatsApp, and videos will be next

According to Meta, WhatsApp will soon give users the option of sending and receiving photos in HD, with videos up next......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 18th, 2023

How to send video messages on WhatsApp

WhatsApp already allows users to send voice messages, but what if you wanted to send a video message? Here’s how. Sending voice messages on WhatsApp is a great alternative to typing, especially for particularly long messages that you mi.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

How extraterrestrial tales of aliens gain traction

One night, upon returning to the cave that his tribe calls home, the monkey-humanoid Moon-Watcher finds a strange crystal object, a kind of monolith that fascinates him at first, but then quickly loses his interest when he discovers that it is not ed.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

WhatsApp campaigning replicates existing political structures in Ghana and Nigeria, study shows

Existing patrimonial political structures in Ghana and Nigeria are being replicated as campaigning moves to WhatsApp, analysis shows......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 14th, 2023

Oleap Pilot review: Upgrading a traditional headset experience

The Oleap Pilot offers solid sound quality in a comfortable open-ear design. However, the price tag attached to it may not be as comfortable as wearing the headset.Oleap PilotIf you make a lot of calls for work or personal matters, then a headset is.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 13th, 2023

WhatsApp working to implement new security layer with passkey

If you’re a WhatsApp user, there are different ways to protect your account – such as using a traditional password and two-factor authentication. And soon, users will have another option to secure their account, as WhatsApp has been working to im.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 11th, 2023

Zoom updates terms of service to clarify that it won’t use your calls to train AI

Vague ToS previously implied that customer data could be used for AI training. Enlarge (credit: Zoom) Earlier this week, videoconferencing company Zoom made headlines for a recent terms of service update that implied tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 11th, 2023

BYD calls on China automakers to unite, "demolish the old" in global push

BYD has said it is an "emotional need" for China’s 1.4 billion population to see a domestic brand finally become global......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 11th, 2023

X CEO reveals video calls are coming to the app formerly known as Twitter

X, formerly Twitter, is to get video calls as part of ongoing efforts to turn the platform into a so-called everything app offering a broad range of services......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 11th, 2023

Incremental environmental change can be as hazardous as a sudden shock—managing these "slow-burning" risks is vital

New Zealanders are exposed to hazards from many sources—human-made and natural—in food, water, soil and air......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 10th, 2023

NetRise unveils SBOM and vulnerability prioritization solutions to enhance XIoT firmware security

NetRise announced advanced capabilities for maintaining and working with Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and support for the CISA’s KEV Catalog for managing and understanding the risks associated with software components in the firmware of c.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 10th, 2023

WhatsApp now lets you share your screen over video calls

WhatsApp is becoming more like your standard video calling service thanks to a new feature rolling out now. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

Banks fined $549M for using personal iMessage, WhatsApp, and Signal accounts

Enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has seen Wells Fargo and several other banks fined a total of $549M for using personal end-to-end encrypted messaging accounts to discuss company business. The SEC said senior bank.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

WhatsApp now letting users edit media captions

WhatsApp has rolled out the ability for users to edit captions on media files that they have sent. Recently, WhatsApp rolled out the ability for users to edit messages that have been sent. But there was one shortcoming with the feature an.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

WhatsApp’s latest update brings screen sharing to the app

In an announcement by Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the latest update to WhatsApp introduces the ability for screen sharing. Compared to other messenger platforms like Google Meet and Zoom, WhatsApp does feel a bit lacking. This isn’t t.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

Google Messages is now turning on RCS by default

Google has announced that they will be enabling RCS messages by default for Google Messages. It used to be that we could only send messages to other mobile users through SMS, but then applications like iMessage, BBM, WhatsApp, and so on c.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

Banks fined $549M after senior execs found secretly texting on Signal, WhatsApp

Banks have been fined more than $2.5 billion for violating record-keeping laws. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Banks with employees covertly texting about official business on apps like Signal,.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 8th, 2023

Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent

The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsAug 8th, 2023