Android users alert! These 23 dangerous apps can cost you thousands – Check full list Android is becoming the hunting ground for fraudsters. Researchers have now identified 23 scam apps that could cost users thousands. Sophos researchers recently highlighted the dangerous batch of apps that contain ‘fleeceware’. All of the apps violated the Google Play…
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how to use two WhatsApp accounts on one smartphone – All you need to know
A feature is coming soon on WhatsApp through which you will be able to run the same WhatsApp account on more than one device. However, the company is currently testing this feature, which may take some time to arrive. Meanwhile, in the era of dual SIM smartphones, there are a lot of users who want to run separate WhatsApp accounts for both the SIMs on their phones.
TikTok distances itself from China in response to India’s 59 app ban
TikTok distances itself from China in response to India’s 59 app ban Social media app TikTok distanced itself from Beijing after India banned 59 Chinese apps in the country, according to a correspondence seen by Reuters. In a letter to the Indian government dated June 28th and seen by Reuters on Friday, TikTok Chief Executive…
Intel agencies red-flag use of 52 mobile apps with links to China – Complete list
Intel agencies red-flag use of 52 mobile apps with links to China – Complete list Indian intelligence agencies have asked the government to block or advise people to stop use of 52 mobile applications linked to China over concerns that these weren’t safe and ended up extracting a large amount of data outside India, people…
Aarogya Setu app now mandatory for central govt employees
Aarogya Setu app now mandatory for central govt employees The Centre on Wednesday made it mandatory for all its employees to download the Aarogya Setu app on their mobile phones, saying the application will be helpful in breaking the chain of transmission of COVID-19. Those working in the Central government, including officers and outsourced staff,…
At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled
At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled The pandemic has raised numerous questions, but a sad side-effect is the spread of misinformation. The business of WhatsApp forwards and unverified information has raised serious concerns around public awareness. This has been a pressing issue that has been plaguing the public ever since…
At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled
At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled The pandemic has raised numerous questions, but a sad side-effect is the spread of misinformation. The business of WhatsApp forwards and unverified information has raised serious concerns around public awareness. This has been a pressing issue that has been plaguing the public ever since…
WhatsApp now lets you make voice or video calls with a tap of a button for groups of 4 or less -How it works
WhatsApp now lets you make voice or video calls with a tap of a button for groups of 4 or less -How it works WhatsApp introduced group video and voice calling back in 2018, and it soon became one of the most loved features on the app. The Facebook-owned app has now released a new…
WhatsApp to impose new limit on forwarding to fight fake news
WhatsApp to impose new limit on forwarding to fight fake news WhatsApp, the American freeware, cross-platform messaging and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) owned by Facebook, announced on Tuesday that it would limit forwards of frequently-forwarded messages to just one chat to stop the spread of misinformation about coronavirus disease (Covid-19). WhatsApp issued a statement,…
WhatsApp Status update – Indian users can’t share videos longer than 15 seconds; here’s why
WhatsApp has limited the time duration of videos that can be uploaded as Status in India. A report from WABetaInfo stated that this feature is coming specifically to the Indian users. It is now available on both iPhone and iOS in the country. WhatsApp has started rolling out the feature starting today and it should reach all…
New WhatsApp feature – Soon, you can verify forwarded messages – Here is how
WhatsApp is set to roll out a new feature for its users that will curb the spread of misinformation by allowing users to verify forwarded messages. WhatsApp forwards are often used by bad elements to spread fake news and misinformation. The Facebook-owned platform has come up with several features in the past to ensure that…
‘Serious replies only’: Man seeks companion for his lonely duck, puts out dating ad
There’s no Tinder for waterfowl, but that didn’t stop a Maine bird owner from trying to find a match for a mourning duckling. One of Chris Morris’ ducks, Yellow Duck, lost its mate to a hungry bobcat a couple of weeks ago at Morris’ yard in Blue Hill. Morris, a 31-year-old special education teacher, drew…
WhatsApp call waiting feature now available on Android phones: Here is how it work
A few weeks after the updated iOS app from WhatsApp brought the call waiting feature to the iPhone users, the call waiting feature is now available to Android users. As the name suggests, the feature now allows users to see incoming WhatsApp calls even if they are already on a call. The feature is available…
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