Tag: #android

Why WhatsApp said ‘sorry’ to IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

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WhatsApp shared a live stream link on the eve of new year. The link, however, had the wrong map of India. In a one-of-its-kind situation, Meta-owned WhatsApp had apologized to IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar after it tweeted wrong map of India. The instant messaging platform shared a live stream link on the eve of new year. The link, however, had the wrong map of India. Tagging WhatsApp in a Twitter post, the IT Minister asked it to fix the error immediately. “Dear @WhatsApp – Request that u pls fix the…

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India saw the highest number of cyberattacks on govt agencies in 2022

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Cyberattacks on government agencies are not new. Many of these attacks are often carried out at the behest of a state to steal sensitive information or cripple the critical infrastructure of other countries with which they are not on good terms NEW DELHI: India, US, Indonesia, and China accounted for 45% of total cyberattacks on government agencies worldwide in the second half of 2022, according to a report by cybersecurity firm CloudSek, released Friday. The number of attacks on government agencies were up 95% year-on-year, the report claims. India was the…

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How to see which apps have access to your exact location on Android and how to disable them

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Location tracking has become the norm for a majority of apps across Android devices. In each initial setup, we opt for location tracking because it’s the easiest option, though it can be a substantial privacy risk for some. Here’s how you can see what apps have location access and how to adjust those permissions – even disable them on Android. When an app is installed – so long as it needs location access – a window will appear during the app’s first-time setup. In that window, you’ll see several options.…

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Five big technology trends we can expect in 2023

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The tech sector will benefit from the continuing digitalization of the Indian economy. The year 2022 has been a sobering one for the tech ecosystem in general. The crypto crash has wiped out more than $2 trillion in wealth, though some might argue it was a mirage in the first place. As per Crunchbase, venture capital-backed companies absorbed $2.9 billion in the third quarter of 2022, down 66% sequentially and 81% year-on-year. This slowdown shows no sign of easing. Also, we have the ongoing Big Tech downsizing, with tens of…

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WhatsApp rolling out ‘Accidental Delete’ for Android and iOS

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The new WhatsApp feature called ‘Accidental Delete’ will help prevent those awkward moments when you send a message to the wrong person or group and accidentally click the wrong button HIGHLIGHTS Ever since the WhatsApp beta v2.22.18.13 was released, the company is testing a feature that allows users to undo the messages that were deleted. In the recent updates, this feature was named “Accidental Delete”, and it will be available to a wider audience to use. This feature will be rolled out soon and can be used by both Android…

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4 Ways to Add Polls in WhatsApp Groups

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If you’ve been searching for a way to add polls in your WhatsApp groups to know your friend’s views and opinions or plan your weekend, you’ve come to the right spot. This guide will discuss four easy methods to add polls in WhatsApp groups. Additionally, you can learn to exit any WhatsApp group silently and view its past members. Many free third-party apps, online websites, and the latest in-app feature allows you to add polls in Whatsup groups. Let’s quickly look at these methods to create and share your poll conveniently. Use WhatsApp’s Inbuilt…

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How to Use One WhatsApp Account on Two Phones

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We explain how to use WhatsApp Web to have the app on multiple phones So you want to share the same WhatsApp account on two separate phones? Technically, you can’t (yet): “There is no option to have a WhatsApp account with two phone numbers”, says the WhatsApp FAQs – an unhelpful answer if you have a second phone but don’t want to deactivate WhatsApp on your first phone. We had hoped that WhatsApp’s multi-device feature would solve this particular gripe, but unfortunately it doesn’t. It simply lets you link four…

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WhatsApp brings Message Yourself feature to Windows Beta users

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WhatsApp says that with the Message Yourself feature, users will be able to send photos, audios, videos along with messages to themselves. WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging app, is reportedly rolling out the message yourself feature to window users. Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a Message Yourself feature to some users. According to waBetaInfo – the online WhatsApp feature tracker, Windows Beta users are getting the feature right now. It is available to desktop users who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2248.2.0 update…

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WhatsApp’s new avatars/2 Ways to Create and Use Meta Avatar on WhatsApp

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Meta now launches Avatar feature for WhatsApp. Both iOS and Android users can create their Avatar and express their emotions with customized Avatar stickers. Here’s how to set-up and send WhatsApp Avatar stickers. In Short Meta is rolling out Avatar feature for WhatsApp for iOS and Android. WhatsApp users can create their Avatar by using combinations of hairstyles, facial features and outfits. Users can use their avatar as a sticker in chats or make it their profile photo. Meta is rolling out the Avatar feature for its instant messaging app.…

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Twitter is reportedly raising Blue subscription’s pricing on iOS to $11

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But it will give users the option to pay through the web for only $7 a month, ‘The Information’ says. When Twitter’s Blue subscription comes back, it may cost a lot more than before if you purchase it straight from the app. According to The Information, the company informed some employees that it’s going to charge users $11 for Blue subscription if they pay through its iOS application. But if they pay through the web, it will only cost them $7 a month for the service, which includes getting the website’s blue verification…

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