‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI Telecom operators — individually and through their associations — have called for messaging apps to be regulated The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023
Friday briefing: What Meta’s ‘friendly’ new app means for the future of social media In today’s newsletter: Mark Zuckerberg’s new venture launches at a time of disarray for its competitor – can Threads unravel Twitter? The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
New WhatsApp setting could make your phone bill more expensive The new WhatsApp feature could use up all your data if you're not careful Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023
The Online Safety Bill "undermines safety online," warn experts amid encryption blast Experts raise major concerns as the Online Safety Bill is now at a "critical time" in Parliament. Will policymakers finally listen? TechRadar · Jul 6, 2023
WhatsApp warning as users urged to check settings now to avoid huge bill The popular messaging app is rolling out an optional new feature that will potentially eat up data and device memory. Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023
WhatsApp warning as new feature could land users with higher bills The update could lead to people paying more for mobile data Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023
Change new WhatsApp setting or face much higher mobile bills, users warned A new WhatsApp feature gives users the choice of sending HD-quality images and videos to each other - but experts say it could use up your data quickly if you're not careful Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023
Meta delays EU launch of Twitter rival Threads amid uncertainty over personal data use New app developed by Facebook and WhatsApp owner is due to launch in the UK and US on Thursday The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
Meta's 'Instagram Threads' to launch Twitter rival on this date Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is all set to launch an app titled 'Threads' aimed at being an alternative to Twitter. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 5, 2023
Industry expert: Government trying to undermine encryption in Online Safety Bill The Bill is next due to be heard in the House of Lords on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
This great new WhatsApp feature is a godsend if you've got a new phone Makes it dead simple to transfer chats between handsets T3 · Jul 4, 2023
Social media could be as harmful to children as smoking or gambling – why is this allowed? A consensus is emerging among experts that apps such as Snapchat are bad for children’s health, says Devi Sridhar, global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023
Google wants to make its Chat app a lot more personal by copying WhatsApp In an attempt to renew Chat, Google is adding some long overdue features like messaging editing and read receipts. TechRadar · Jul 4, 2023
Online Safety Bill: WhatsApp, Signal issue stark final warning against mass snooping of messages The UK Government will spy on everything we send or say if the current version of the Online Safety Bill passes into law Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023 Top police officer ‘persuaded sex assault victim not to report crime’ A senior police Inspector attempted to thwart an investigation into another officer who was accused of exposing himself and sexually assaulting a woman, it is alleged.
StockNews.com · Jul 3, 2023 Are Investors Buying Meta Platforms (META) in July? Social media giant Meta Platforms (META) posted an unexpectedly strong first-quarter earnings report, boosting investor confidence. Moreover, META’s increased focus on AI has been driving solid results across its apps and business. So, let’s find out if META could attract significant investor attention this month. Read on to know more….
The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023 Bengaluru police book 15 loan apps for hacking into borrower’s phone After he returned the money taken from the loan apps, he received some picture of him in compromising positions, which were allegedly doctored, and the same were sent to his friends and family members.
Dynamite News · Jul 3, 2023 WhatsApp now allows users to transfer chat history between devices on same OS Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg on Friday announced a new feature on WhatsApp which allows users to transfer chat history in a secure way between devices on the same operating system. Read further on Dynamite News:
Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023 'My friend leaves my WhatsApp messages on read for days - being busy isn't an excuse' The woman was fuming that her friend doesn't reply to her for days on end, but can be seen living it up on social media - and she wanted to know why people find this acceptable
Laptop · Jul 2, 2023 These 5 Google Pixel Tablet features make me regret buying an iPad Pro Google’s Pixel Tablet is the hot new slate on the block, and it might just be giving me doubts about my iPad Pro.
Android Central · Jul 1, 2023 WhatsApp is testing the ability to send high-quality videos The latest WhatsApp beta release on Android finally allows you to share videos in HD, but it requires extra work.
TechRadar · Jun 30, 2023 WhatsApp just made transferring chat history so easy but there may be one big limit This update removes cloud transfer from the equation, but it appears the two phones may need to run the same OS.
Android Central · Jun 30, 2023 WhatsApp conversations can now be easily transferred with a QR code Meta is constantly making changes to WhatsApp, making it secure and simpler to use in all scenarios.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 Danger Covid inquiry undermined if Government wins legal bid – Johnson lawyers Two judges are due to give their ruling in the bid over the former prime minister’s unredacted WhatsApps and diaries at a later date.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 UK government cites rights convention in legal battle with Covid inquiry Government argues request for unredacted WhatsApps breaches article 8 of convention often maligned by Tories