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Google Resolves Global Service Outage Impacting Multiple Platforms
Google said on Thursday it had resolved a brief global service disruption on its platforms that affected multiple services such as music streamer Spotify and instant messaging provider Discord. The outage disrupted services on platforms such as Spotify, Snapchat and Discord that rely on the tech giant's cloud managed services and infrastructure.
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality setting...
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Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Launch on August 20; Prototype Surfaces Suggesting Key Specifications
Google Pixel 10 series could make its debut in August this year, according to a report. Although the Mountain View-based tech giant generally launches its flagship phones in October, it introduced the Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual last year, and now the Pixel 10 series could follow suit. Meanwhile, a prototype of one of the handsets in the line...
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WhatsApp Adds Collages, Photo Stickers to Its Status Feature; Username Picker Spotted in Development on iOS
WhatsApp has launched a new set of features for Status updates on Thursday. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now allows users to post collages, music and new stickers to their Status updates. With the latest update, WhatsApp's Status feature works much like Stories on Facebook and Instagram. In addition to enhancing status updates, WhatsAp...
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WhatsApp for iPad With Support for Stage Manager and Other Multitasking Features Released
WhatsApp for iPad was launched on Monday after years of being in development and availability limited to beta testers. The app brings native full-screen support for the Meta-owned instant messaging client, enabling users to send and receive text messages and keep in touch with each other via voice and video calls. WhatsApp for iPad includes support...
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WhatsApp’s Native iPad App Could See a Release Soon
A native WhatsApp app for the iPad is said to be in the works. The Meta-owned instant messaging client appears to have teased the arrival of WhatsApp for iPad on a social media platform. For years, WhatsApp has been reported to be developing a new app that works natively on Apple’s tablet, however, it is yet to see the light of day. While a beta ...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Chat Feature for All Group Chats With End-to-End Encryption
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that makes it easier and more seamless to connect with others in group chats through live audio. The Meta-owned instant messaging client says users can now hop on a voice chat without having to leave the group or switch to a voice call. This feature was previously available only for large groups but has now bee...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Reactions for Messages and Media
WhatsApp launched emoji reactions on the platform long ago, which lets users express their feelings toward a message with six different emojis. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging service appears to be taking a step ahead with message reactions to express yourself with stickers. WhatsApp is reportedly adding sticker reactions for messages and med...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Feature Which Lets Users Create, Organise and Share Custom Sticker Packs
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature which makes it easier to sort out stickers. Meta Platforms’ instant messaging client now enables users to create custom sticker packs without leaving the app. They can organise saved stickers in multiple folders to speed up the process of finding the relevant sticker and sending it to their loved ones. WhatsA...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Tappable Reactions, Video Notes for Channels and Other Features for Android, iOS
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features for Android and iOS users which bring more functionality to chats, voice calls, video calls, and Channels. As per Meta’s instant messaging platform, there is now an “Online” indicator in group chats which lets users know about others who are available for a conversation in real time. Then t...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing New Mute and Camera Off Buttons for Audio, Video Calls
WhatsApp is said to be testing new features for its Android app to improve the overall audio and video calling experience. According to claims by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is developing a new feature which lets users mute their microphone before accepting a voice call. Meanwhile, it is testing emoji reactions for video calls...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Working on Suggested Conversation Topics for Meta AI
WhatsApp for Android might soon offer artificial intelligence (AI)-generated topics to converse with Meta AI. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is working on a feature to show suggested topics that users can chat about with the AI chatbot. These include educational topics that users can learn about, humour, and different conversat...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Limit Message Sharing
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which adds another layer of privacy in conversations. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform’s Advanced Chat Privacy feature may let users restrict the media they share with others from being automatically saved to the recipient’s gallery. It ...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Rewrite Feature, Two-Way Voice Chats with Meta AI
WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on two new artificial intelligence (AI) features that could offer newer ways of interacting with the app. As per the report, the instant messaging platform is working on an AI-powered Rewrite feature that can transform a typed message across different styles. The feature is also said to proofread users’ ...
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Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature
Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow us...
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Google Resolves Global Service Outage Impacting Multiple Platforms
Google said on Thursday it had resolved a brief global service disruption on its platforms that affected multiple services such as music streamer Spotify and instant messaging provider Discord. The outage disrupted services on platforms such as Spotify, Snapchat and Discord that rely on the tech giant's cloud managed services and infrastructure.
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality setting...
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Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Launch on August 20; Prototype Surfaces Suggesting Key Specifications
Google Pixel 10 series could make its debut in August this year, according to a report. Although the Mountain View-based tech giant generally launches its flagship phones in October, it introduced the Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual last year, and now the Pixel 10 series could follow suit. Meanwhile, a prototype of one of the handsets in the line...
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WhatsApp Adds Collages, Photo Stickers to Its Status Feature; Username Picker Spotted in Development on iOS
WhatsApp has launched a new set of features for Status updates on Thursday. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now allows users to post collages, music and new stickers to their Status updates. With the latest update, WhatsApp's Status feature works much like Stories on Facebook and Instagram. In addition to enhancing status updates, WhatsAp...
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WhatsApp for iPad With Support for Stage Manager and Other Multitasking Features Released
WhatsApp for iPad was launched on Monday after years of being in development and availability limited to beta testers. The app brings native full-screen support for the Meta-owned instant messaging client, enabling users to send and receive text messages and keep in touch with each other via voice and video calls. WhatsApp for iPad includes support...
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WhatsApp’s Native iPad App Could See a Release Soon
A native WhatsApp app for the iPad is said to be in the works. The Meta-owned instant messaging client appears to have teased the arrival of WhatsApp for iPad on a social media platform. For years, WhatsApp has been reported to be developing a new app that works natively on Apple’s tablet, however, it is yet to see the light of day. While a beta ...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Chat Feature for All Group Chats With End-to-End Encryption
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that makes it easier and more seamless to connect with others in group chats through live audio. The Meta-owned instant messaging client says users can now hop on a voice chat without having to leave the group or switch to a voice call. This feature was previously available only for large groups but has now bee...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Reactions for Messages and Media
WhatsApp launched emoji reactions on the platform long ago, which lets users express their feelings toward a message with six different emojis. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging service appears to be taking a step ahead with message reactions to express yourself with stickers. WhatsApp is reportedly adding sticker reactions for messages and med...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Feature Which Lets Users Create, Organise and Share Custom Sticker Packs
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature which makes it easier to sort out stickers. Meta Platforms’ instant messaging client now enables users to create custom sticker packs without leaving the app. They can organise saved stickers in multiple folders to speed up the process of finding the relevant sticker and sending it to their loved ones. WhatsA...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Tappable Reactions, Video Notes for Channels and Other Features for Android, iOS
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features for Android and iOS users which bring more functionality to chats, voice calls, video calls, and Channels. As per Meta’s instant messaging platform, there is now an “Online” indicator in group chats which lets users know about others who are available for a conversation in real time. Then t...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing New Mute and Camera Off Buttons for Audio, Video Calls
WhatsApp is said to be testing new features for its Android app to improve the overall audio and video calling experience. According to claims by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is developing a new feature which lets users mute their microphone before accepting a voice call. Meanwhile, it is testing emoji reactions for video calls...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Working on Suggested Conversation Topics for Meta AI
WhatsApp for Android might soon offer artificial intelligence (AI)-generated topics to converse with Meta AI. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is working on a feature to show suggested topics that users can chat about with the AI chatbot. These include educational topics that users can learn about, humour, and different conversat...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Limit Message Sharing
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which adds another layer of privacy in conversations. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform’s Advanced Chat Privacy feature may let users restrict the media they share with others from being automatically saved to the recipient’s gallery. It ...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Rewrite Feature, Two-Way Voice Chats with Meta AI
WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on two new artificial intelligence (AI) features that could offer newer ways of interacting with the app. As per the report, the instant messaging platform is working on an AI-powered Rewrite feature that can transform a typed message across different styles. The feature is also said to proofread users’ ...
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Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature
Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow us...
