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WhatsApp updates the ‘Voice Message’ player with new interface, out of chat playback, more

WhatsApp has introduced several new features to the ‘Voice Message’ recorder like new out-of-chat playback, pause/resume recording, waveform visualization, and more. The new features will be rolling out to everyone in the coming weeks. WhatsApp says that 7 billion voice…

Facebook TwitterMar 1, 2022Mar 3, 2022

Apple gives into Russian pressure on tech giants to set up legal entities in the country

by Asma Hussain

Amidst the Russian offense against Ukraine, a new report indicates that authorities in Moscow are intensifying a censorship campaign by pressuring tech companies such as Apple, Google, Meta, Twitter, and others into complying with a new law that requires them…

Facebook iOS iPhoneFeb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022

WhatsApp introduces new “voice message player” to listen to messages in any part of the app

by Rida Imran

Whatsapp for iOS has released a new “Global voice message player” which enables users to continue listening to audio messages anywhere in the app. Now, iPhone users can listen to their audio messages while texting, checking, reading, or texting other…

Facebook iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchFeb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022

Facebook Messenger introduces new split payments, vanish mode and more

by Rida Imran

Facebook Messenger has announced new features like split payments, voice message recording controls, and a vanish mode on the app. Previously, Messenger for iOS was upgraded with new chat themes, a quick replay bar, and QR codes and payment links…

FacebookFeb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022

European lawmakers are unmoved by Meta’s threat to pull out Facebook and Instagram from the region

by Rida Imran

Meta recently threatened to pull out Facebook, Instagram, and its other services from Europe, if it barred from transferring EU users’ data to its US servers. However, unraveled by the threat, two politicians say life will be better without Facebook…

FacebookFeb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022

Apple and other tech giants trying to curb antitrust legislation by using anti-China lobbying

by Asma Hussain

According to a new report, Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and more are pouring money into anti-China lobbying in an effort to curb antitrust legislation in the United States. Apple and other tech giants pouring money into thinks tanks to battle…

Facebook iOS iPhoneJan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022

WhatsApp plans to make the ‘Chats’ UI cleaner with a minor change on iOS

by Rida Imran

WhatsApp specialist, WABetaInfo has found that the company is testing a new UI design for iOS by making minor adjustments. In a future update, WhatsApp will reposition “Broadcast Lists” and “New Group” options from the chats list to make the…

Facebook iOSJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022

WhatsApp is adding a new notification for mentions in group chats

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is working on a new update for its iOS app which will add a new notification for when a person is mentioned in a group chat. This will be similar to the current notification that users get when they…

FacebookDec 30, 2021Dec 30, 2021

Meta’s Oculus was the most downloaded app on Christmas

by Asma Hussain

Meta had the most popular app on Apple’s App Store this Christmas: the Oculus virtual reality app. That is the companion app users must download to manage the Oculus VR headset and its top ranking indicates the device was one…

FacebookDec 29, 2021

Apple offering top employees $180,000 bonuses to prevent poaching from Meta

by Asma Hussain

It was recently reported that Apple hired Meta AR communications chief, Andrea Schubert, ahead of the launch of its rumored mixed-reality headset slated for 2022. Now, the Cupertino tech giant is trying not to lose its own engineers to Meta by…

Facebook Messenger’s encrypted chats are updated with new emoji reactions, themes, and more

EU fines Meta $411 million over compelling users to accept personalized ads

Oculus VR CTO, John Carmack leaves Meta over management’s inefficiencies

WhatsApp introduces avatars, a fun new way to be more expressive

Meta announces the closure of smart displays and watches’ development

WhatsApp updates the ‘Voice Message’ player with new interface, out of chat playback, more

Apple gives into Russian pressure on tech giants to set up legal entities in the country

WhatsApp introduces new “voice message player” to listen to messages in any part of the app

Facebook Messenger introduces new split payments, vanish mode and more

European lawmakers are unmoved by Meta’s threat to pull out Facebook and Instagram from the region

Apple and other tech giants trying to curb antitrust legislation by using anti-China lobbying

WhatsApp plans to make the ‘Chats’ UI cleaner with a minor change on iOS

WhatsApp is adding a new notification for mentions in group chats

Meta’s Oculus was the most downloaded app on Christmas

Apple offering top employees $180,000 bonuses to prevent poaching from Meta