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Meta Releases New Parental Supervision Tools for Instagram and Messenger

Today, Meta unveiled new parental control features for Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. This includes a new parental supervision portal on Messenger, a tool that prevents unsolicited DMs on Messenger and Instagram in advance, and nudges to remind kids to take a break. Messenger supervision controls, which will be available in Meta’s Family Center, will be…

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Video calls with up to 32 people are being tested in the WhatsApp desktop beta.

According to reports, WhatsApp has increased the cap on group video calls in the most recent desktop beta. The well-known Meta-owned chat platform formerly permitted video calls with up to 8 users, but a future upgrade is anticipated to quadruple this limit for all users on the desktop program. WhatsApp has stopped supporting its previous…

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Telegram to Introduce Stories Feature Next Month

Stories. They are all over. The function, first introduced by Snapchat in 2013, was adopted to an absurd degree by Meta, integrated into Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Google even tried with it. It is now coming to Telegram. That being said, breaking news! Despite the appeal of including Stories in its software, Telegram…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp Introduces ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ Feature on iOS and Android

The messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a feature that would shield users from obtrusive calls. Users of the Meta-owned app can easily activate an option that mutes calls from spam and bothersome callers. The new function is intended to stop calls from unknown numbers from upsetting the user because these calls often come from numbers…

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WhatsApp is Working on Multi-Account Feature For Android Beta Users

According to reports, WhatsApp is developing a new feature for upcoming app updates. According to a report, the functionality being tested on the beta version of the application will enable access to several WhatsApp accounts from a single device. Last year, the social networking site unveiled a companion mode that enables users to log into…

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LinkedIn is developing a product for video advertising that targets users of streaming platforms.

LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, announced on Thursday that it was developing a video advertising solution that would let advertisers target visitors to the professional networking site while they browsed streaming media. In an effort to grow its advertising business during a period of economic uncertainty, LinkedIn has released AI technologies to aid marketers…

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Instagram’s Latest Feature, Notes Will Allow You to Set Your Status to a Song

Instagram’s Notes status feature is still entertaining users. The ability to set your status to a song has been added to Notes in a recent update, precisely like instant messenger away messages did in the 2000s. Mia Sato reported on Instagram’s new Notes feature for The Verge: Now, users will be able to attach a 30-second clip of…

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WhatsApp launches Channels, a private way to remain up to date.

WhatsApp, the famous messaging app, has introduced an interesting new feature called Channels, which aims to provide users with a simple, dependable, and private way to get vital notifications from individuals and organizations from within the app. Channels will be available through a dedicated tab called Updates, away from typical chats with family, friends, and…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp begins testing the ability to transfer ‘HD Quality’ photos on the most recent iOS and Android beta versions.

A new beta version of WhatsApp has been published that adds the capability to send HD-quality photographs within the application. The most recent iOS and Android beta versions of the messaging app, which is owned by Meta, have started testing the feature. By default, WhatsApp sends a compressed version of every image, which might reduce…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp resumes beta testing of group profile icons for Android users, while some iOS testers receive updates.

As part of the most recent beta version, WhatsApp has resumed testing a feature that enhances group chats on Android. Recently, the well-known messaging software started beta testing the option to display profile icons next to messages in group conversations, but it was deactivated in later beta releases. For iOS beta testers, the Meta-owned app…

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6 Factors to Consider When Buying a Laptop as a Nigerian in 2023

In today’s digital age, having a reliable laptop is crucial for individuals who want to develop their digital skills, and this applies to both workplace and business digital skills. With the right laptop, you’ll be well-equipped to develop your digital skills.  Even though many people say one can do a lot with a mobile phone,…

Instagram

By June 2023, Instagram may launch a text-based app to compete with Twitter.

According to reports, Meta’s Instagram is preparing to launch a text-based app that will compete with Twitter and may go live as soon as June. According to the article, the parent company of Facebook is testing the product with some creators and influencers. A request for comment from Reuters was not immediately answered by the…

Google

Google Announces New Android Device Accessibility Features

To honor Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Google released a number of accessibility products and feature enhancements on Thursday. The purpose of the day is to spread awareness of digital accessibility, which states that people with “a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content, and other digital products with the same successful outcome…

WhatsApp Chat Lock

Rolling Out to iOS and Android Users: WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Secret and Secure

To assist users in maintaining the security and privacy of their messages and chats, WhatsApp has launched a new Chat Lock function. Although the app already offers end-to-end encryption, the new functionality adds another layer by allowing users to choose which chats they want to keep private from others. These conversations can be kept private…

Google AI
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How to Use Google AI Labs to Register for Access to Google’s New AI-Powered Features

The company has already started offering public previews of some of the new AI-powered features and enhancements that were introduced at Google I/O 2023 and are making their way to the company’s goods and services. The business unveiled useful new AI capabilities centered on its search platform, a Duet AI tool for Workspace apps like…

Google IO

Google announced 15 of the best things at Google IO 2023.

A vast range of cutting-edge innovations and improvements were displayed at the yearly Google I/O developer conference, all of which were intended to improve user experiences across numerous platforms. By integrating cutting-edge technologies for online protection and offering new generative AI capabilities for search, Google emphasized its commitment to enhancing user experiences and guaranteeing user…

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Samsung introduces the new Galaxy A24 LTE in Nigeria

A smartphone with great features for an all-round awesome mobile experience Samsung Electronics has announced the newest edition of the popular Galaxy A series, giving consumers more options with yet another great device to stay connected and enjoy a remarkable mobile experience. The new Galaxy A24 LTE comes packed with amazing features and a clear…

Elon Musk Twitter

Elon Musk claims that voice and video calls, as well as encrypted messaging, will soon be available on Twitter.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, provided information on new capabilities, including calls and encrypted chat, on Tuesday. Musk hinted to “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App” intentions last year, claiming that it would include functions like encrypted direct messages (DMs), long-form tweets, and payments. Voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this…

Twitter

Twitter Accounts Inactive for Several Years Will Be Removed and Archived, Says Elon Musk

Twitter will delete accounts that have been inactive for several years, said CEO Elon Musk in a statement on Monday, adding that the action is “important to free up abandoned handles.” In a separate post, Twitter’s billionaire owner stated inactive accounts would be archived. Musk did not specify when the process would begin. It is…

Whatsapp

WhatsApp Releases Privacy Features, a New UI for the Bottom Navigation Bar, and Other Updates

According to reports, WhatsApp intends to update its Android software with a number of new features. The option to block unknown callers, a new user interface with a bottom navigation bar, the creation of single-vote polls, and other innovations are among them. While some of these improvements have only been made available to a small…

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WhatsApp Starts Testing Voice Transcription, Chat Lock, and Facebook Status Sharing Features

Three new features are purportedly being rolled out by WhatsApp to beta users. On iOS, the first feature enables users to lock particular chats. Additionally, WhatsApp for Android is testing the capability to directly share your Status with your Facebook friends. Recent beta versions of the iOS app allow beta testers to test a feature…

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More Health Features on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 based on the Skin Temperature Sensor Will Soon Be Supported

Recently, Samsung included a skin temperature-based sensor to the Galaxy Watch 5 series’ menstrual health tracker for women. According to reports, the tech giant is currently working on incorporating more skin-temperature-based health-tracking capabilities. However, there are currently no additional details available regarding the update. The menstrual cycle monitoring function, meanwhile, is already available in 32…

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According to Elon Musk, Twitter will introduce a per-article payment system for media publishers.

Elon Musk outlined on Saturday an idea for his Twitter platform that would let media producers charge users with a simple click for each item. The billionaire businessman explained on Twitter that this allows readers who wouldn’t sign up for a monthly membership to pay a higher per-article price when they want to read an…

Elon Musk Twitter

Twitter to Take 10 Percent Cut on Content Subscriptions After 12 Months

As the company looks to monetize content on the website in an effort to diversify its revenue sources, Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the social media platform will take a 10 percent cut on content subscriptions after the first year. Earlier this month, social media platform users will be able to sell…

WhatsApp

One WhatsApp account, now across multiple phones

WhatsApp has been making strides in the messaging space since its inception. Last year, they introduced the ability for users to message seamlessly across all their devices while maintaining the same level of privacy and security. Today, WhatsApp is improving its multi-device offering even further by allowing the use of the same WhatsApp account on…

WhatsApp Channels

WhatsApp Channels for Broadcasting Information are supposedly in Development

WhatsApp Channels, a feature that will allow users to broadcast information to several people on the app, is said to be in the works. The business, which recently announced the launch of a function that allows users to “keep” fading messages, may soon provide read-only channels that allow users to post updates that other users…

Bluesky

Jack Dorsey Unveils Android Version Of Twitter Alternative “Bluesky”

According to a story in the New York Post, Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey has built a new Android app named “Bluesky” that will compete with the microblogging service now controlled by Elon Musk. The “social internet” of the future will provide users with more alternatives and artists with “independence from platforms,” claims…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp Launches iOS Sticker Maker and ‘Keep in Chat’ Feature for Disappearing Messages

A new feature that alters the way disappearing messages function on the messaging app has been introduced by WhatsApp. Users can now “keep” messages that are about to disappear in conversations, but senders will have control over which messages are kept. The messaging service has introduced a new “Keep in Chat” function that allows users…

WhatsApp Status

Revolutionizing WhatsApp Status: Effortlessly Share and Control Your Updates

Status is a popular way to share updates with friends and close contacts on WhatsApp. They disappear in 24 hours and may include photos, videos, GIFs, text, and more. A lot of WhatsApp users love the existing option to post their Status to their Facebook Story. We’ve also gotten feedback that people want this process…