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WhatsApp on Thursday rolled out a new feature for the web version of its messaging service. The feature will require users for their devices facial or fingerprint authentication in addition to scanning the QR code for accessing the platform on the computer. "This will limit the chance that a housemate or officemate (when we have those again) can link devices to your WhatsApp account without you. This builds on our existing security measures today, which pop up a notice in your phone whenever ...

Updated: January 25, 2021 3:42 PM IST The Delhi High Court (HC) during a court hearing on January 25 said that accepting the new privacy policy of WhatsApp was a “voluntary” thing and one can choose not to use or join the platform if one did not agree with its terms of services updated by the messaging platform. The HC heard a plea by a lawyer challenging that the new privacy policy violates the right of privacy of individu...

Representational image It’s easy to record normal voice calls on your smartphone. Some smartphones offer an option to record calls directly while there are other ways using some of the other apps to record voice calls. While normal voice calls are easy to record, recording WhatsApp calls is slightly tricky. There’s no direct option for recording WhatsApp voice calls. Also Read - How to create and send Happy Vishu 2021, Odia New Year, Bohag Bihu, and Puthandu WhatsApp stickers As journalists...

Encrypted instant messaging app Signal has been in the news for the past couple of days, Mainly ever since its rival WhatsApp released a controversial update to its privacy policy. Of late, Signal has seen a surge in the number of users as many are migrating to its platforms due to data-security concerns on WhatsApp. Also Read - WhatsApp chatbot MyGov Corona Helpdesk surpasses 30 million users in India Change chat wallpaper The latest beta version of the app that was released this week include...

Image Source: Twitter Reliance Jio has announced that its JioMeet video calling platform has crossed 15 million users in the country. Other technology news today revolves around WhatsApp upcoming video and voice calling feature for Web users, launch of Honor V40 5G and LG K42, among others. Take a look at the top five tech news of the day that you missed. Also Read - LG plans to shut down its smartphone business: Report WhatsApp Web voice, video calls coming WhatsApp has been working on voice a...

MySmartPrice After WhatsApp Groups, User Phone Numbers Found In Google Search Results Let’s take a look at the latest WhatsApp update issue to see if there are things you could do to avoid exposing your details online. Jan 16, 2021 WhatsApp continues to be in the news for some wrong reasons. The messaging app has been attracting attention over the new privacy policy row. Now, phone numbers of WhatsApp web users have reportedly been found on Google Search. This comes a few days aft...

SnatchApp, Zoom and Signal Skyrocket as Users Dump Whatsapp Close (Photo : Snapchat) Whatsapp users are struggling to accept the new change Whatsapp made to its terms of service agreement which gives users no option but to share their personal information with Facebook or stop using Whatsapp. Many users are thus leaning towards alternative encrypted messenger apps such as SnatchApp, Zoom and Signal. Of the alternatives, SnatchApp may be the most integrated, feature-rich, encrypted messen...

WhatsApp will soon offer a full-fledged client for PC. It will get the ability to simultaneously launch the application on multiple devices.

Disappearing Messages WhatsApp added disappearing messages feature a few months ago. The tool automatically delete chats after a time period of seven days. The feature is not enabled by default and in order to use it, you need to turn it on by visiting the profile of individual chats or groups. This feature is available for all the platforms, including Android, iOS and Web. Group voice/video call limit increased Due to the Coronaviruspandemic, several video call apps, including WhatsApp, witnes...

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