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EU unveils ‘revolutionary’ laws to curb big tech firms’ power

Digital Markets Act aims to allow more competition and let consumers delete preloaded phone apps

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

EU targets Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft in next phase of digital crackdown

The European Union is targeting Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance under new digital rules aimed at reining in the market power of online companies

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Manchester United under pressure after Brazil drop Antony over assault claims

Manchester United are under pressure to drop Antony after Brazil released the the forward from their squad over serious allegations made by his former girlfriend

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

INDIA likely to have common social media team

INDIA parties pool resources to set up joint social media team to reach larger audience, coordinate on key issues, and spread common message. Aim to tap into WhatsApp groups to micro-message voters. Negotiations on seat-sharing formula delayed, focus on creating coordination committee, secretariat, research wing, spokespersons, media team, and national…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

WhatsApp's new Mac app is a desktop delight

The Mac app for WhatsApp is out of beta and delivers excellent and effortless group calling

T3 · Aug 30, 2023

WhatsApp for Mac is now one step closer to replacing FaceTime with latest update

Meta has released a big update to WhatsApp on Mac, with a redesign and better ways to make group calls.

iMore · Aug 30, 2023

Mannan Amroliwala’s Putting Scene is a go-to place for interesting events in Bengaluru

Mannan Amroliwala’s Whatsapp community, Putting Scenes, connects Bengalureans to offbeat events

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

WhatsApp launches its first native macOS app with group calling support

WhatsApp finally has a native Mac app with improved calling features so you don't have to rely on your phone for group calls.

TechRadar · Aug 29, 2023

WhatsApp brings group calls to improved Mac app

You can start video and audio group calls on the redesigned desktop app

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023

Texas National Guard disbanded intelligence wing after members used WhatsApp to spy on migrants

Four members of the unit working on Gov. Greg Abbott’s border mission have been punished after whistleblowers reported the surveillance operation violated long-standing rules against state-run spy operations.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 29, 2023