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Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021

Apple spent €3.5 million lobbying in EU, while Google and Facebook spent over €5 million

A new survey of lobbying networks in the European Union (EU) by Corporate Europe Observatory has found that the tech lobbying sector in the EU spends more than fossil fuels, pharma, and other industries. While Google and Facebook have invested…

Aug 24, 2021Aug 25, 2021

Facebook users will be able to make video and audio calls directly from the app, starting Monday

by Rida Imran

After seven years, Facebook is bringing video and audio calls capability back on the main app. Starting from Monday, users will not have to jump to Messenger to make calls, they will be able to catch up with a friend…

Aug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021

WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new payment chat shortcut

by Rida Imran

WhatsApp beta for Android recently introduced a new payment chat shortcut that allows users to send payments directly from the app. WABetaInfo reports that the payment feature is being tested for the iOS version of the app. And like on…

Aug 22, 2021

WhatsApp for iPad app launching soon with multi-device 2.0

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp for iPad app will be launching soon with multi-device 2.0 support. The app will also support Android tablets with the update, as confirmed by WABetaInfo. Currently, WhatsApp multi-device support is in beta testing and users can opt-in to use…

Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

Facebook Messenger finally gains end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

by Asma Hussain

Facebook has announced support for end-to-end encrypted video calls and audio calls and updated controls for disappearing messages on the Messenger app. In addition, the social media giant also plans to introduce the new changes on Instagram direct messages in…

Aug 15, 2021

How to use WhatsApp on multiple devices without keeping your phone connected

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp has rolled out its multi-device functionality as a beta to all users on Web, Desktop and Portal devices. Users who enroll in the beta can use WhatsApp on up to 4 devices at the same time, however, the account…

Aug 9, 2021Aug 9, 2021

Facebook-owned WhatsApp slams Apple’s Child Safety plan, says it will not adopt to CSAM plan

by Asma Hussain

Apple recently unveiled new Child Safety features which give the company power to analyze iMessages for sexually explicit images, scan iCloud Photos to detect CSAM content, and update Siri and Search to warn, intervene and guide children when searching for…

Aug 4, 2021Aug 5, 2021

WhatsApp introduces new ‘View Once’ feature to share disappearing photos – Think Snapchat

by Rida Imran

WhatsApp has released a new ‘View Once’ feature for iOS and Android which will allow users to share photos which will disappear after viewing once. The feature will roll out gradually during this week to all iOS, Android, and web…

Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Despite Apple’s privacy changes with iOS 14.5, Facebook reports record ad revenue for Q2 2021

by Asma Hussain

Facebook recently announced its fiscal 2021 second-quarter results with a record $29 billion in revenue, which is a 56% year-over-year growth. It seems that Apple’s anti-tracking privacy changes launched in iOS 14.5 have no impacted the social media giant as…

Jul 29, 2021

WhatsApp talks about multi-device support and other features in interview

by Imran Hussain

A WhatsApp spokesperson has shared new details regarding multi-device support that is coming soon to WhatsApp Web, Desktop and Portal, as well as other new features. WhatsApp has historically been mum on multi-device support, but since the past few months,…

Unicode version 14 features 37 new emojis including saluting face, biting lip, heart hands and more

WhatsApp to secure iCloud backups with end-to-end encryption by late 2021

Facebook, Ray-Ban debut $299 smart glasses without any AR functionality

Rejecting claims of a new privacy report, WhatsApp says it only reads the reported messages

Apple spent €3.5 million lobbying in EU, while Google and Facebook spent over €5 million

Facebook users will be able to make video and audio calls directly from the app, starting Monday

WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new payment chat shortcut

WhatsApp for iPad app launching soon with multi-device 2.0

Facebook Messenger finally gains end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

How to use WhatsApp on multiple devices without keeping your phone connected

Facebook-owned WhatsApp slams Apple’s Child Safety plan, says it will not adopt to CSAM plan

WhatsApp introduces new ‘View Once’ feature to share disappearing photos – Think Snapchat

Despite Apple’s privacy changes with iOS 14.5, Facebook reports record ad revenue for Q2 2021

WhatsApp talks about multi-device support and other features in interview