WhatsApp has launched a new ‘Security Center’ that will serve as a one-stop-shop for all its users to learn more about protecting themselves from spammers and unwanted contacts. The company has created this feature to raise awareness of the various security measures and tools that its users can utilize to take control of their safety.
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WhatsApp has begun testing a screen sharing feature for Android users. This new feature will allow users to show the contents of their screen to other participants during a video call. Screen sharing is already available on other communication apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Skype. How It Works According to WABetaInfo, a
WhatsApp is finally testing its much-awaited Wear OS app for compatible smartwatches. The feature was recently spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.10 version. It is reportedly being rolled out to select WhatsApp for Android beta testers via the Google Play Store. Wear OS Support for Smartwatches According to a report by WABetaInfo,
Meta Platforms has announced that it is working on a custom chip “family” for its data centers to better support artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The company has designed a first-generation chip as part of the Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) program to improve efficiency for recommendation models used to serve ads and other content
China’s cyberspace regulator has launched a special campaign to clean up online information, focusing on social media accounts that disseminate fake news and impersonate state-controlled media. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has intensified its efforts to clean up the internet from false news and rumours, closing more than 100,000 online accounts that misrepresented news
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is conducting tests on the beta version of its app for Android and iOS to allow editing of messages. Testing for this feature is currently underway on both mobile apps and the web interface. Users who have signed up for updates via the beta channel on iOS and Android can make
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, announced on Thursday that a new CEO has been found for social media platform, Twitter. Although he did not name the new CEO, Musk stated that the new CEO would be starting their position in about six weeks. Musk will transition to being an “exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software
In response to the Indian government’s notice to send a notice to Meta’s messaging platform regarding an increase in international scam calls, WhatsApp has promised to safeguard users’ privacy and security. A WhatsApp spokesperson stated that the company provides options like ‘Block’ and ‘Report’ for users to avoid unwanted calls or messages. Additionally, the company
A former head of engineering at Bytedance in the United States has filed a complaint in a San Francisco state court alleging that the Chinese tech company discharged him for raising concerns about its practices. Yintao “Roger” Yu claims that Bytedance was taking user content from other platforms, mainly Instagram and Snapchat, without permission. He
YouTube, the popular video streaming platform, has been testing a new feature to block ad blockers from using their service. This means that users who have been using ad blockers will no longer be able to play videos until they disable the settings. YouTube plans to disable the ability to block ads for non-premium users.