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WhatsApp introduces more features to its joinable call feature

WhatsApp announced more features to its joinable calls feature. This was one of the most essential features provided by the messaging software since it allows users to join an ongoing call after it has started. The new feature allows users to call a WhatsApp group and join it directly from the group chat window. Users will now notice a new button near the group chat icon. “Today we are enhancing the experience of the joinable call through integration to group chats. So, now group calls are contextual to your group…

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WhatsApp lets users choose if they want reaction notification

Following the launch of message reactions, WhatsApp is currently working on a system that will allow users to manage the reaction notifications they get. The Facebook-owned messaging app was first observed working on message reactions in August, similar to what is seen on Instagram, Twitter, or iMessage, and the feature is still in the early phases of development. The feature that sends notifications when someone reacts to a message has received mixed reactions. According to a recent report by WABetaInfo, some users prefer to get reaction notifications, while others desired…

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Facebook bans the sale of amazon conservative areas on its family of apps

Facebook has announced that it will no longer enable the sale of land in Amazon rainforest conservation areas through its marketplaces or its Instagram and WhatsApp services. The announcement came as Facebook defended itself against charges that it has always prioritized business over societal good, prompting some online to wonder why it had allowed sales of precious rainforest land in the first place. “We are updating our commerce policies to explicitly prohibit the buying or selling of land of any type in ecological conservation areas on our commerce products across…

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Google adds guitar tunes to search

Google has recently added a new feature called “google tuner” right within the search. The tech giant has confirmed to Android Police that it has just rolled out the new Search feature, which can be accessed on pretty much any device. Simply search for “Google tuner” to have access to the feature. The user interface is similar to the hundreds of existing guitar tuning applications. When you play a string on the guitar, Google detects the note you’re looking for and tells you to “tune-up” or “tune down” as needed….

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Apple is all set to launch the new MacBook Pro on October 18

Apple is expected to unveil all-new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models on October 18 at a special launch event. The M1X CPU, which will be the successor to the M1 microprocessor that debuted last year, will be the most important thing to watch for. The new edition of the MacBook Pro seems to have a mini-LED display, an HDMI port, and an SD card slot. Apple is likely to ditch the touch bar in favor of traditional function keys. The next MacBook Pro models are unlikely to get a…

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Twitter introduces soft block: New feature

Twitter has started to roll out a new feature known as soft block, which allows web users to delete or limit a follower without blocking them. Soft blocking is not the same as blocking someone because it enables limited users to see your tweets but not in their feed. Users who have been soft banned can also direct message the user who has messaged them. Users who do not want to totally block a user but want to distance themselves from such accounts would benefit from this feature. When a…

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OnePlus 9RT to go on sale from October 13

The OnePlus 9RT is expected to go on sale in China on October 13. The newest OnePlus launch event will take place at 7:30 PM local time (5:30 PM IST). The event will be broadcast live on OnePlus’ China website and Weibo account. The smartphone is also expected to launch in India in a couple of weeks after the launch. But the company is yet to confirm on the same. Some of the features of the new OnePlus 9RT includes Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 888 processor with a five-dimensional heat dissipation…

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Instagram to notify users of any outage or issue inside the app: New feature alert

Facebook owned Instagram announced on Monday that it is testing a feature that would alert users of outages or technical difficulties directly on the photo-sharing app, days after two disruptions interrupted the services. Instagram said in a blog post that the test will carry out in the United States for a few months. On October 4, Users worldwide were unable to access its social media and messaging services, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger due to a six-hour outage. The company is also a working on a new feature that warns…

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Google to give out 10,000 security keys to high-risk users in phishing attacks

Google will provide 10,000 free security keys to high-risk people participating in government-backed phishing attacks. In a Twitter thread, Shane Huntley from Google’s Threat Analysis Group mentioned that Google has delivered a batch of government-backed security alerts to prospective high-risk customers. According to IANS, the state-sponsored phishing effort is the work of Russian organization APT28 (or Fancy Bear), which is claimed to be made up of GRU intelligence service agents. Huntley issued the warning after more than 14,000 Gmail users reported being targeted in a state-sponsored phishing attack. Huntley elaborated…

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Facebook page redesign rolls out in India: All you need to know

The redesign of Facebook Pages is now being sent out to users in India. It has removed Likes for Indian users and decreased the emphasis on Followers. The revamp was announced by Facebook in January, but it is now being sent out to users in India. Its layout has been simplified and made more user-friendly. Facebook Pages will also have their own News Feed, allowing users to participate in conversations, monitor trends, communicate with peers, and engage with fans. To increase safety and reliability, Facebook stated that it has enhanced…

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