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Android Facebook iOSSep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021

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

To expand security on its platform, WhatsApp is going to secure iCloud backup with end-to-end encryption later this year. The new security feature is built on a two-factor authentication framework for key storage and cloud storage to allow iOS and…

FacebookSep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021

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

Asma Hussain

Facebook has finally announced its long-rumored smartglasses in partnership with eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica. The $299 Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses are available in 20 different style options and can be connected to an iOS or Android device for full functionality. Facebook…

FacebookSep 7, 2021Sep 8, 2021

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

Rida Imran

A new report by ProPublica claims that WhatsApp does not support end-to-end encryption on the platform and the company has hired thousands of contractors to view users’ text, photo, and video messages. However, Facebook says that report is based on…

FacebookSep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021

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

Rida Imran

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…

FacebookAug 24, 2021Aug 25, 2021

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

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…

Facebook iOSAug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021

WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new payment chat shortcut

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…

Facebook iOS iPadAug 22, 2021

WhatsApp for iPad app launching soon with multi-device 2.0

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…

FacebookAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

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

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…

Facebook How tosAug 15, 2021

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

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…

Facebook iOSAug 9, 2021Aug 9, 2021

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

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…