WhatsApp to add face unlock support for Android to improve security

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WhatsApp is reported to be gaining a face unlocking option alongside the existing fingerprint unlocking feature. Also, the next update of WhatsApp will let users join a video call in while it’s happening already. These additions are directed at streamlining the video chat option and also to provide more security. WhatsApp to have a new … Read more

Indian government bans TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps

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Amidst border tensions between India and China, the Indian government has just announced an official ban on several Chinese apps like TikTok, UC browser, Share It, etc. This decision was reasoned as those apps pose a security threat to the nation, thus disallowed. Surprisingly, the list doesn’t include PUBG Mobile. Indian Government Officially Bans TikTok … Read more

WhatsApp for Android to get new Photo icon, multiple device support soon

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WhatsApp is redesigning Photo icon in its Android app. WhatsApp is working on adding multiple device support in its Android app. World’s largest Instant Messaging app WhatsApp is all set to get new photo icon and mutlitple device support. WhatsApp has been working on adding a number of new features to its Android app. Recently, … Read more

WhatsApp to increase participant cap for group video and audio calls

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The world’s largest messenger WhatsApp is planning on new things to excite users amidst world-wide coronavirus lockdowns. The Facebook-owned instant messenger has dropped hints about increasing the participants’ cap in audio and video calling. Further, there are tidbits about the new caller header too. While the former update makes us more happier, the latter one … Read more

WhatsApp announced disappearing messages for more private chats

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WhatsApp has now officially announced the support for disappearing messages in its platform. This feature has been available in its rival platforms for a while, and now comes to WhatsApp because it feels it makes the chats “lighter and more private.” The time here is set for seven days, after which, the messages in a … Read more

WhatsApp to roll out dark mode

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One of the most awaited features on WhatsApp, Dark Mode will allow users to invert colour scheme. According to reports, WhatsApp’s Dark Mode is near perfect on Android and is also in the works for iPhones. WhatsApp’s Dark Theme will be available through multiple options. For instance, users can set the settings to automatically change … Read more

PUBG Mobile likely to return to India under Microsoft, says Maxtern

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While the Indian government has straight away banned the PUBG Mobile over security reasons, fans still carry the hope of its return anytime. Though initial reports claimed that PUBG’s parent corp may partner with local telecoms to bring back the game, they were wiped out as false. And now, Krafton, PUBG’s parent corp has officially … Read more

WhatsApp to communicate the app updates directly with users

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As per reports, WhatsApp has introduced a new section called “In-App Notifications” in its iOS client, to inform users about the updated Terms of Service and new features to its users. This direct communication is helpful, as getting directly into the app gets more people to notice the changes than mentioned in the release notes. … Read more