As the name suggests, WhatsApp’s latest feature for locked chats allows users to conceal their conversations behind a secret code. It has also been stated that the platform is developing a number of additional features. According to reports, WhatsApp is bringing back the ability to “View Once” images and videos on both the desktop and…
WhatsApp is releasing an update that will allow iOS users to link their email address to their WhatsApp account. Users can now log in to their accounts using their registered phone number; adding an email address will provide a another way to access WhatsApp. Email addresses will not be shown to contacts, but adding one…
Instagram recently announced that it was exploring capabilities that would allow users to further customize their feeds. It was reported in September of this year that the company is also testing capabilities that will allow users to share Reels and feed posts with a customized list of accounts. The social media platform has already begun…
According to the timeframe the firm announced in May, Google will start erasing accounts that have not been used for a period of time starting next month. When an account is inactive for a predetermined amount of time, the search engine giant will permanently destroy everything connected to it, including emails, files, documents, and backup…
A new voice chat feature on WhatsApp has started to roll out, providing users with an enhanced group call experience. Group calls now ring members’ handsets, which may not be the best situation, particularly if some players are participating from various time zones. Rather, audio chats will be less obtrusive and, similar to group call…
Within months of its inception, Elon Musk’s microblogging rival, Threads, has eclipsed Meta as a popular social media platform. Instagram’s text-based app is still in its early stages and lacks a few important functions. Users have been complaining about Threads since it launched in July since they can’t remove their profile without also removing their…
For WhatsApp users who value privacy the most, calls are now (optionally) even more secure. WhatsApp recently added a new “protect IP address in calls” choice to its settings, which blocks the IP address of the person on the other end of the call, as detailed in this blog post. When enabled, calls will be…
Kenyans may now purchase reasonably priced cellphones that are locally made thanks to the opening of the cutting-edge East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited in Athi River. The establishment of the device assembly facility was a collaborative effort between international device manufacturers and local mobile network operators. The gadgets will retail for Sh7,499 and be…
At the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii on Tuesday, Qualcomm unveiled a wide range of fresh goods and services, including its newest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. A new cross-platform solution that enables the smooth integration of numerous devices into a single ecosystem was also presented by the company. According to the manufacturer, Snapdragon…
Mark Zuckerberg revealed today that TV channels are coming to Facebook and Messenger. The most recent addition to Facebook’s extensive collection of tools that Page admins, such as artists and public personalities, can use to directly connect and further engage with their communities, are broadcast channels, which are a public, one-to-many messaging platform for Pages….
Even while users have the option to use the well-known messaging service on several devices, WhatsApp restricts them to a single active account on a single device. Users must log out of their primary account on the same device in order to access a secondary account linked to a different phone number. That will soon…
Android users who use WhatsApp will soon be able to securely re-login to their accounts using their device PIN or biometric authentication. Before, users of WhatsApp had to enter a one-time password (OTP) and an optional six-digit PIN for two-factor authentication in order to access their accounts. Android users will now be able to use…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the latest FE series addition to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem — the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. Known for their iconic and durable designs, advanced performance, cutting-edge camera and audio capabilities, and so much more — these are the most…
Months after adding support for the secure login method across all of its services, Google has revealed that it has started urging users to set up passkeys on their devices. Passkeys, a “passwordless” but secure alternative that enables you to connect to apps and services using biometric identification on your smartphone and other devices, are…
Google’s well-known email client, Gmail, has been receiving improvements and new features to improve usability. Now, Gmail may soon get a new emoji reaction function that will enable users to respond to emails with emojis on both iOS and Android. The capability that is already present in Microsoft Outlook is comparable to this one. A…
The tales feature of Telegram was first made available to premium members in July before being made available to all users in August. Users may now add music and reaction stickers to the stories thanks to new enhancements the firm has made to the feature. In addition, users can instantly send and share media in…
Users in India and other nations are starting to receive WhatsApp Channels, the newest feature of the Meta-owned messaging app designed to boost engagement. These channels, which are intended as a one-way broadcast tool, let users share updates with several WhatsApp users. Currently, viewers can use a directory to look for a channel made by…
Creators come to Instagram everyday to create and connect, grow their audience, and build their business. With more than 2 Billion people using Instagram each month, Instagram offers a global reach and wide breadth of features, which makes it a one-stop-shop for all creators, and offers a variety of opportunities and experiences for creators everywhere….
The Wall Street Journal says that Meta will unveil the web version of Threads, its rival to X (formerly known as Twitter), early this week. It has been frustratingly lacking a web version ever since the short-form posting service started. Earlier this month, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, announced that the firm was working…
Monday saw the launch of Stories for all users, according to Telegram. The feature is now available to all users on the platform after being first made available to Premium subscribers last month. Compared to those found on competing social media platforms, this function has a few changes and improvements. The social media site is…
Future additions of X video calls to the app have been confirmed by the platform’s CEO in an interview. As part of the billionaire’s strategy to make X into an “everything app,” Elon Musk is attempting to introduce support for new features to the microblogging platform he runs that was formerly known as Twitter. Users…
The social media competitor to Elon Musk’s X (previously Twitter), Threads, is having trouble keeping the users it attracted right away. As it has lost more than half of its user base in the weeks following its launch, Meta is reportedly preparing new methods. This week, Meta unveiled a number of new capabilities for Threads…
A new feature is being rolled out to WhatsApp users. The social media site that is owned by Meta now lets you share your screen during video calls. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, posted updates about this functionality on his Facebook and Instagram accounts. With this inclusion, Meta advances in its strategy to take on…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The form factors offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customisation options, and powerful performance. The new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design….
A white X on a black background was used as the new Twitter logo, which Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino presented on Monday in favor of the well-known blue bird icon. X is present! Let’s do this,” tweeted Yaccarino, who also shared a photo of the company’s San Francisco offices with the logo…
Finally, ChatGPT will soon be available for Android. The long-awaited ChatGPT app for Android will be available starting next week, according to a weekend announcement from OpenAI. Between November 2022 and April of this year, the business that created the newest generative AI platform ChatGPT observed it gain a cult-like following online. Android smartphone owners…
Last week, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, combined Instagram with Threads, a brand-new Twitter-like site. Five days after its introduction, Threads has already established itself as a haven for cryptocurrency scammers. On numerous social networking sites, members of the global Web3 and crypto communities are posting advisories to warn unwary victims about the financial…
Less than a week after Facebook parent company Meta unveiled its new microblogging site, Threads had 100 million registered users. A competitor to services like Twitter, which Elon Musk purchased last year, the company’s app is intimately connected to a user’s Instagram account. The app has experienced a meteoric growth in users joining up for…
Uptodown— the renowned mobile app download platform— has conducted a comprehensive study on the habits of its 132 million users worldwide. The data provides an overview of the most widely used mobile browsers, operating systems, and device models. The browser war has a winner Google Chrome celebrates a decade as the top browser on Android thanks to…
According to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, 30 million people have already downloaded the company’s brand-new Threads app. He marketed the application as a “friendly” rival to Twitter, which Elon Musk acquired in October. According to experts, Twitter users dissatisfied with recent platform changes may flock to Threads. Although Twitter is “often imitated,” according to…