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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Latest Beta of WhatsApp Has Animated Emojis in Development

A new feature that will enable users to send animated emoji is apparently being developed for WhatsApp, the instant messaging service owned by Meta. The popular messaging service’s most recent desktop beta includes the feature under development. On messaging apps like Telegram and Slack, animated emoji are presently enabled and provide a richer communication experience….

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3 new security features are now available in WhatsApp for iOS and Android.

A number of new security features have been added to WhatsApp to make it more difficult to take control of other people’s accounts. The app’s privacy and security-focused features go beyond its assertion that online chats and discussions should be as private and secure as in-person interactions. Numerous technological advancements pertaining to that goal have…

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WhatsApp’s Companion Mode Reportedly Rolling Out to All Android Beta Testers.

All Android beta testers apparently get access to WhatsApp’s companion mode functionality. The capability, which enables users to attach an active WhatsApp account to a different mobile device, has been in development for a while. According to reports, the companion mode feature, which is an expansion of multi-device support, was released with WhatsApp beta for…

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WhatsApp is working to improve the functionality that allows iOS users to post status updates to Facebook Stories.

According to reports, Meta’s widely used cross-platform instant messaging service WhatsApp is developing a new iOS feature that will enhance the sharing of WhatsApp statuses in Facebook stories. Recently, the company was seen developing a new feature that would let users publish status updates to Facebook stories without leaving the app. Also, it will provide…

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SwiftKey Keyboard for Android now includes Bing Conversation AI from Microsoft

The Bing chatbot is now available on Android devices using the SwiftKey keyboard, thanks to Microsoft. This will enable users to chat with Bing on any SwiftKey-compatible app. SwiftKey beta users are beginning to receive the new feature. With the most recent integration, users will be able to search the Web and edit any text…

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Elon Musk Supports Twitter’s Paid Model Despite the Elimination of Free Confirmed Blue Ticks.

Elon Musk defended his contentious wage structure for Twitter on Friday, asserting that any social media site that didn’t adopt it would perish due to a bot invasion. On the eve of Twitter’s April 1 ultimatum that verified accounts with the prized blue tick that had not paid up would lose it, Musk made his…

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Google Deletes Hundreds of Kenya-based Loan Apps From Play Store

Since its new policy went into effect in January and called for digital lenders in the East African nation to provide proof of license, Google has removed hundreds of lending apps from the Kenyan Play Store. The directive followed Kenya’s Digital Credit Providers (DCP) laws from the previous year, which demanded that businesses that offer…

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Twitter’s Legacy Verified Checkmarks to Start Disappearing on April 1st, Expands Blue Globally

If they don’t start paying for it, already verified Twitter accounts will soon lose their checkmarks. According to the website, on April 1st, “[it] will start winding down [its] heritage verified program and eliminating legacy verified checkmarks.” It was always clear that the business wanted to accomplish this. Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, stated…

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WhatsApp Will Soon Release a Feature to Allow Users to Set Expiration Date for Group Chats, Save Storage

WhatsApp has been seen working on a feature that would allow users to regain valuable smartphone storage space. The instant messaging service is developing a function that will let users specify a time limit for group talks. This future feature is mentioned in the most recent beta of WhatsApp for iOS, but the Meta-owned messaging…

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A Phone for All Occasions and All Your Favorite Moments: Presenting the Samsung Galaxy A14.

Samsung has announced the new Galaxy A14 with the latest innovation and technology that has become synonymous with Galaxy smartphones. This latest Galaxy A series comes with a large screen, an awesome camera and all the essentials you need to stay connected. It looks and feels awesome as it delivers a truly special performance from…

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Meta Announces Paid Blue Tick Facebook, Instagram Verification

As the advertising-based business model that has long ruled the internet begins to fail, Facebook, the social network that was intended to be free “always,” and its stablemate Instagram introduced a premium subscription service on Sunday. The launch of Meta Verified, a service that starts at $11.99 (about Rs. 990) per month to authenticate one’s…

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You Can Now Send Up to 100 Media Files on WhatsApp, Other New Features Surface

Three updates and new features have been made to WhatsApp’s Android app, according to the company. Features include the ability to share up to 100 media assets, longer group subjects and descriptions, and document captions. Any users who download the most recent version of WhatsApp for Android from the Google Play Store can now access…

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Instagram Launches Quiet Mode to Allow Users to Pause Notifications

Instagram has introduced a new feature called Quiet Mode, which is designed “to help people focus and encourage people to set boundaries with their friends and followers.” The feature, according to the company, aims to alleviate users’ anxiety about spending time away from the app by silencing incoming alerts, auto-replying to direct messages (DMs), and…