WhatsApp has responded to allegations of a data breach on the platform. WhatsApp claims that there is no evidence of a data leak from the messaging app and that the unsubstantiated screenshots do not make a compelling case for otherwise. “The claim written on Cybernews is based on unsubstantiated screenshots. There is no evidence of a ‘data leak’ from WhatsApp,” said a WhatsApp spokesperson on Monday. In fact, the reporter of the Cybernews piece on the WhatsApp data breach confirms this. According to Jurgita Lapienyt, Chief Editor of Cybernews, there…
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WhatsApp to soon allow users to share voice notes as status updates
WhatsApp is working on a host of new features to improve the user experience. WhatsApp may soon allow the possibility to let you share your voice note as a status update. WhatsApp is developing a slew of new features to enhance the user experience. The messaging app may soon allow you to share your voice note as a status update. WhatsApp users can currently only share images and videos as status updates. WhatsApp was spotted testing the feature on the app’s iOS beta version. According to Wabetainfo, WhatsApp is working…
Read MoreElon Musk says Twitter will start allowing Blue, Grey, and Gold check marks to users starting next week
Twitter’s verification program is all set to launch next week. Twitter will manually allot different Blue, Grey, and Gold check marks to organizations, governments, and Twitter Blue subscribers. Twitter’s new verification program is set to return, albeit in a different color scheme this time. Elon Musk has announced that Twitter will assign different Blue, Grey, and Gold check marks to organizations, governments, and Twitter Blue subscribers manually. The decision to assign different colors to different accounts was made to address the issue of impersonation that arose following the initial rollout…
Read MoreWhatsApp Could Soon Have Screen Lock For Web Users
WhatsApp on the web could soon have a screen lock feature WhatsApp already has one layer for security with the Linked Devices feature but now it wants to add another dimension for web users. WhatsApp is accessible on a wide range of devices and will soon be available on tablets as well. However, the popular messaging app’s web version is less secure, especially when you are away from your desk. To keep your messages safe from prying eyes, WhatsApp on the web may soon include a screen lock feature that…
Read MoreGoogle Maps To Get AR-Based Search For Live View : New Feature
Soon users will have the option to use the Live View Search in AR on Google Maps. Maps in AR is a unique way to search for cafes, banks and other buildings using your phone’s camera to get more details. One of Google Maps’ most anticipated features will be available by the end of this month. Augmented reality has been a big part of the company’s planning in recent years, and Maps will benefit from it once again. We’ve all heard of Live View, which is available on Maps, but…
Read MoreHow to download data from Twitter before your account gets removed?
Twitter allows users to download a digital archive of all their tweets and other data offline. Here’s how to do it. The drama at Twitter continues after Musk’s acquisition, and there are legitimate concerns about how the service will continue given that the majority of employees are considering leaving. Musk gave employees an ultimatum: prepare for a hardcore Twitter or leave with three months’ pay as part of the deal. According to several reports, many teams are opting out, including some that are critical to the social media website’s operation….
Read MoreSandhya Devanathan will take over as Head and Vice President of Meta India
Sandhya Devanathan, who currently leads Meta’s gaming vertical in the APAC region, will join as vice president of the company’s India business on January 1, 2023. Following the departure of Ajit Mohan, Facebook-parent Meta has appointed Sandhya Devanathan as the new Head and Vice President of its India business. Devanathan will assume the position on January 1, 2023, and will report to Dan Neary, Meta’s Vice President for the APAC region. Devanathan joined the company in 2016 and helped build its Singapore and Vietnam operations while also working on the…
Read MoreTwitter Blue Relaunch Date Confirmed By Elon Musk
Twitter has made a slew of changes to its Blue subscription which will now be available in more countries as well. CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said that the microblogging platform will relaunch its $8 Blue subscription service with verification from November 29 Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, announced on Wednesday that the microblogging platform will relaunch its $8 Blue subscription service with verification on November 29 – this time with more “rock solid” security “. He also stated that “changing your verified name will result in loss of checkmark until the…
Read MoreVLC Player unbanned in India months after silly ban, now available for download
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and IT has removed the ban on the website of VLC media player. People in India can now download this multimedia player. VLC media player can now be downloaded in India. The multimedia player, which was banned earlier this year, is now available for use again. The ban on the VLC media player website has been lifted by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) of India broke the news first, claiming to have assisted the company in providing…
Read MoreGoogle opposes Facebook-backed proposal for self-regulatory body in India
Google plans to create a self-regulatory body for the social media sector in India. India proposed establishing a government panel to hear user complaints about content moderation decisions In June. Representatives from Snap Inc. and popular Indian social media platform ShareChat joined Facebook, Twitter, and Google at the meeting. Google has serious reservations about creating a self-regulatory body for the social media sector in India to listen to user complaints, even though the proposal has the support of Facebook and Twitter. India proposed establishing a government panel to hear user…
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