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How to Share Your Contact Card Using the New Aadhaar App: A Step-by-Step Guide
While the new Aadhaar app primarily focuses on providing Aadhaar-related services, such as downloading and sharing their digital ID, adding a biometric lock, updating mobile number and address, or even reviewing a request from a member of the family. But that’s not all. It also lets users share their contact information as an easy-to-use QR code.
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New Aadhaar App Explained: What It Is, Key Features, How to Download, and More
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued to each individual by the UIDAI. It is a crucial document that is required to access several government-linked benefits and schemes. While the government issues a physical Aadhaar card to all holders, its digital copy streamlines the authentication process and cuts down on the use of physical documents.And one of...
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WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Google Rolling Out Android's Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More
Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems.
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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Google Chrome Updated With Fingerprint Lock for Incognito Tabs on Android: How It Works
Google Chrome is rolling out a new privacy feature for its Incognito tab that will let users lock it with biometric authentication. The incognito tab for Google Chrome will get locked when exited, however, users will be able to unlock it by using fingerprints. The feature is currently rolling out for Android users, however, not everyone can access ...
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WhatsApp Testing Join Missed Calls, Biometric Lock Features: Report
WhatsApp assists to be testing ‘Join Missed Calls’ and ‘Biometric lock’ features — they have been spotted in beta version 2.20.203.3 update. The ‘Join Missed Calls’ feature will allow users to join an ongoing call mid-way if they didn’t answer the phone initially.
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Facebook Messenger Gets App Lock, Other Privacy Features
Facebook Messenger app is adding an extra layer of security with its new App Lock feature. The feature essentially locks the app and users will need to unlock it using their biometrics such as Touch ID or Face ID.
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WhatsApp in 2019: All the New Features the Chat Service Added This Year
WhatsApp has had a busy year – it finally brought the Business app for iPhone users, and introduced a new Group Privacy Setting to curb spam invites. Here's a list of all the new features WhatsApp added in 2019, from those that made their way to the stable app, to those on the WhatsApp beta as well.
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How to Share Your Contact Card Using the New Aadhaar App: A Step-by-Step Guide
While the new Aadhaar app primarily focuses on providing Aadhaar-related services, such as downloading and sharing their digital ID, adding a biometric lock, updating mobile number and address, or even reviewing a request from a member of the family. But that’s not all. It also lets users share their contact information as an easy-to-use QR code.
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New Aadhaar App Explained: What It Is, Key Features, How to Download, and More
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued to each individual by the UIDAI. It is a crucial document that is required to access several government-linked benefits and schemes. While the government issues a physical Aadhaar card to all holders, its digital copy streamlines the authentication process and cuts down on the use of physical documents.And one of...
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WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Google Rolling Out Android's Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More
Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems.
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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Google Chrome Updated With Fingerprint Lock for Incognito Tabs on Android: How It Works
Google Chrome is rolling out a new privacy feature for its Incognito tab that will let users lock it with biometric authentication. The incognito tab for Google Chrome will get locked when exited, however, users will be able to unlock it by using fingerprints. The feature is currently rolling out for Android users, however, not everyone can access ...
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WhatsApp Testing Join Missed Calls, Biometric Lock Features: Report
WhatsApp assists to be testing ‘Join Missed Calls’ and ‘Biometric lock’ features — they have been spotted in beta version 2.20.203.3 update. The ‘Join Missed Calls’ feature will allow users to join an ongoing call mid-way if they didn’t answer the phone initially.
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Facebook Messenger Gets App Lock, Other Privacy Features
Facebook Messenger app is adding an extra layer of security with its new App Lock feature. The feature essentially locks the app and users will need to unlock it using their biometrics such as Touch ID or Face ID.
-
WhatsApp in 2019: All the New Features the Chat Service Added This Year
WhatsApp has had a busy year – it finally brought the Business app for iPhone users, and introduced a new Group Privacy Setting to curb spam invites. Here's a list of all the new features WhatsApp added in 2019, from those that made their way to the stable app, to those on the WhatsApp beta as well.
