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You can’t handle the truth, Johnson will tell the Covid inquiry: a bit rich from a man who can’t recognise it

I expect to see his version of Jack Nicholson’s defiance in A Few Good Men. But ignore all that – this was his mess, his debacle, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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WhatsApp just got a big photo and video upgrade

The latest app update gives you the ability to send and receive completely uncompressed images and videos

OPINION - No one wants a sanitised city but London now feels lawless

On Thursday night our street WhatsApp pinged. A car had been accosted on the street by another driver who snorted a line of cocaine before getting out of his car, exposing himself threateningly and throwing rocks at the driver’s window. Neighbours sprang into action to help with video footage. What…

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WhatsApp gets a big update for sending photos and videos from your iPhone

WhatsApp is enabling users to share photos and videos at their original quality, as long as they’re under a 2GB file size.

iMore

WhatsApp on iOS just got a big upgrade for sharing photos and videos

Looking to share photos or videos on WhatsApp without pesky compression? The app just got a big upgrade on iOS to help.

TechRadar

WhatsApp update marks a big change for iPhone users — here's what to expect

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for iOS users allowing them to send photos and videos as documents and therefore avoid compression.

Tom’s Guide

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max long-term review: So good I almost didn't switch back to Android

I used the iPhone 15 Pro Max for two months, and I (almost) didn't want to go back to an Android phone.

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WhatsApp's new Secret Code lets you add an extra layer of security for your locked chats

WhatsApp introduced Chat Lock early this year; six months later, there's an extra layer to those chats for added privacy.

Android Central

Signal hits back at French government ban on popular messaging apps

Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation, says a leaked French government memo risked undermining public trust in cybersecurity protocols, after it was revealed that Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne had ordered cabinet members and their staff to delete popular messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp.

France 24

WhatsApp might have a big screen sharing improvement up its sleeve

Meta added screen sharing to WhatsApp this year, but you can't share your device's audio yet. New clues suggest that might change soon.

Android Central

8 countries with the strictest VPN laws

Not all countries allow VPN use within their borders. Here are the 8 major countries where VPNs are illegal or under heavy surveillance.

Tom’s Guide

WhatsApp now lets you use secret codes to lock your private chats

Secrets codes add a second layer of privacy to your locked chat rooms to keep them away from prying eyes.

TechRadar

WhatsApp's desktop app now lets you send self-destructing photos and videos

WhatsApp on desktop and web is gaining the View Once feature, which lets you send temporary media to contacts.

TechRadar

Your favorite WhatsApp privacy feature on desktop is back after a long break

After a year-long absence, Meta is bringing back the ‘View Once’ feature for photos and videos to WhatsApp web and desktop.

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The Conversation

Philly parents worry about kids' digital media use but see some benefits, too

A group of U.S. senators recently called on tech giant Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger – to hand over documents related to the mental and physical harms its products cause to young people. The demand follows a lawsuit filed by 33 states in October 2023…

Windows Central

WhatsApp for Windows lets you get cheeky by allowing you to share ephemeral photos and videos (but with a catch)

Over a year ago, Meta removed the send view once feature from WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop versions over privacy concerns. The feature lets you share ephemeral photos and videos with other users, with the caveat of viewing them only once. Meta has seemingly started rolling out to feature to…

Tom’s Guide

WhatsApp’s AI assistants are ready to chat in the app’s latest beta

If you’re on the WhatsApp beta programme, you might be able to talk to chatty AI avatars.

TechRadar

WhatsApp beta introduces AI assistant to chats – here’s how it works

Meta is giving a small group of WhatsApp users the opportunity to create AIs with a unique persona.

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Lord Ram, Congress-bashing, Kanhaiya Lal: Inside Rajasthan BJP’s election war on WhatsApp

Kuldeep Gurjar, 17, refers to himself as an “army lover” and a “Modi lover”. He scoffed when asked what he thinks about the current Congress government in Rajasthan.

TechRadar

WhatsApp is testing a phone-free way to log into your account during emergencies

WhatsApp is now allowing people to use their email as a login method, however it's currently only available on iOS.

The Conversation

A free messaging app seemed useful for disadvantaged South African students: why they didn't agree

South African higher education is plagued by inequalities due to the social and economic legacies of apartheid.

TechRadar

WhatsApp's built-in AI chatbot looks like its rolling out to more people

More users are set to get access to the bot, as WhatsApp makes it easier to load up AI chats in the app.

Dynamite News

WhatsApp channels cross 500 million monthly active users

Mark Zuckerberg announced that WhatsApp Channels had crossed 500 million monthly active users on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

iMore

Sorry iPhone 15, this is why I'm looking for an iPhone 12 on Black Friday

My mother-in-law has owned an Android phone and an iPad for years — so as a Christmas present, I’m buying her an iPhone 12.

Fortune

Parents and therapists worried about teen social media addiction say Meta's lifelike, celebrity AI bots are exactly what you would design to keep kids hooked

Using the likenesses of Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady and 20-plus other mega-stars, Meta has created an army of AI bots available for friendship on WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.

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