Instagram has enabled users to reply to stories. The feature is now available to all Android and iOS users around the world. According to reports, the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform is working on two new ways to respond to Stories: one with images and the other with audio notes. These features are currently being developed and will be delivered soon, according to reports. Alessandro Paluzzi, a software developer known for discovering impending features on social media platforms like Instagram, provided the information. Paluzzi revealed screenshots of Instagram’s planned features. One of…
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Google Chrome rolls out new update with fix for critical security bug, users should download it immediately
If you’re using Google Chrome, you should upgrade it right now. Google has revealed that its Chrome browser contains a high-risk zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited by hackers. As a result, if the new version is not implemented, your data and the device on which the Chrome browser is installed may remain vulnerable to hacking. The fact that Google issued the latest version as an emergency update suggests that the browser’s security flaw is serious. Chrome version 99.0.4844.84 has been released for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with Google…
Read MoreWhatsApp may soon let iPhone users send up to 2GB files
WhatsApp may be the most convenient way to communicate, but it is not the best app for sending large files to friends. You can either use cloud storage tools to deliver the files or simply Telegram them. WhatsApp may be able to resolve this issue in the near future. WhatsApp is exploring the ability to deliver files up to 2GB in size, according to WABetaInfo, something Telegram has been doing for a while. But there’s a catch: this modest experiment is exclusively open to iPhone owners. The most recent WhatsApp…
Read MoreInstagram ‘s AI driven feed introduces a new feature
Instagram has started rolling out a new feature that allows users to view their feeds in chronological order. This method was available in the site’s early days, but that changed after the Meta-owned platform began to rely on algorithms and AI to present more’relevant feeds.’ Apart from the standard Home view, users may now choose between Favourites and Following. The change appears to be server-side, however if users are unable to view it, they should update the app from the appropriate app store. To choose Favorites or Following, users must…
Read MoreNew Android Malware Can Steal Your Password, Already One Million Phones Affected
Users of Android phones should be aware of a new malware that can steal credentials and has already been downloaded by over a million people. Worryingly, the malicious program is still available for download from the Google Play Store. Users have been warned about a new malware named FaceStealer that has disguised itself as an app called Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools, which allows you to submit a photo and have it recreated as a cartoon render. The Android malware, which has a Facebook login screen and requires you to sign…
Read MoreWhatsApp multi-device support starts rolling out to all users
WhatsApp, the encrypted messaging service owned by Meta, has begun bringing out multi-device compatibility to all users. Users have had access to the feature through WhatsApp’s opt-in beta testing programme up until now. According to WABetainfo, the update will be available to iOS users this month, with an Android release following next month. With the new upgrade, you won’t need to keep your primary device connected to the internet to use the platform. On linked devices, viewing live location is not possible. The secondary devices are unable to create and…
Read MoreMeta Faces Lawsuit In Australia For Inaction Against Scam Ads
Reuters filed a lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta Platforms, alleging that the social media giant failed to prevent scammers from promoting fake ads featuring celebrities on its platform. The advertisements, which endorsed cryptocurrency or money-making schemes, may have led Facebook users to believe they were promoted by celebrities, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The lawsuit filed in the Federal Court also alleges Facebook “aided and abetted or was knowingly concerned in false or misleading conduct and representations by the advertisers,” the ACCC said in a statement. “The…
Read MoreThe Indian government warns Mozilla Firefox users
The government of India has issued a high-level warning for users who use Mozilla Firefox to browse the internet. According to the latest update from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), many security vulnerabilities in Mozilla products have been uncovered. Hackers could exploit these flaws to not only overcome security constraints, but also to conduct spoofing attacks, run arbitrary code, and collect sensitive information without users’ knowledge, according to CERT-In. These security flaws affect all Mozilla Firefox versions prior to the recent Firefox 98 release, according to the security firm….
Read MoreWhatsApp’s new update will make it easier for users to deal with long voice notes
Have you ever received a three-minute audio message from a friend and felt compelled to check your other texts because it was so boring? WhatsApp, on the other hand, will now make things easier for you, particularly when it comes to voice notes. Some Android beta users can now use the global voice player, which has shown in previous beta updates and was even tested on the WhatsApp desktop. The feature was previously given out to iOS beta testers, so they’ve already had a chance to try it out. The…
Read MoreTwitter rolls back its decision to force you into the out-of-order timeline
Twitter made one of its worst product decisions in a long time last week when it announced that the service would default to showing the algorithmically served Home feed, with the reverse-chronological Latest feed accessible in a different tab. The modification made it more difficult to view tweets in chronological order. It was first available on iOS and was set to arrive “soon” on Android and the web. Following widespread criticism, Twitter said on Monday that it would return to its previous state. “We heard you — some of you…
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