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Apple Tipped to Adopt Samsung's Privacy Display Technology for MacBook Models by 2029
Samsung's Privacy Display feature is expected to be available in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. While we wait for the launch of the new Galaxy S26 series, a well-known tipster states that Apple’s MacBook lineup will feature this technology by 2029. The solution is expected to offer a customisable privacy experience for users. It will help prevent shoulder...
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WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Add a 'Close Friends' Status, Just Like Instagram: Report
WhatsApp may soon let users share Status updates with a Close Friends list, offering more privacy and control over who can view certain posts. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in an Android beta build, though it remains under development with no release timeline confirmed. The option could work alongside custom contact lists, allowing users to manage...
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Samsung's Privacy Screen Feature to Curb Shoulder Surfing Unveiled After Multiple Leaks; Expected to Debut With Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung, on Wednesday, announced that it will soon bring a new privacy layer to Galaxy devices. The privacy feature is claimed to curb shoulder surfing, making it difficult for others to peep into a user's phone, offering a higher level of security. While the South Korean smartphone maker has yet to reveal how the feature works, it says that it wil...
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Meta Can See WhatsApp Chats in Breach of Privacy, Lawsuit Claims
Meta has made so called “end-to-end” encryption a central part of WhatsApp’s feature set, offering a kind of encryption that means a message is only accessible to the sender and recipient, but not the company.
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Why Is Prince Harry Suing One Of Britain's Biggest Media Groups? Case Against Daily Mail Explained
Prince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers for alleged unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking, bugging, and paying police for secrets, claiming severe privacy breaches and harassment.
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance...
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Top Snapchat Features You May Not Know About: Custom Privacy Controls, Object Recognition, and More
Snapchat is a popular social media app that stands out due to the inclusion of social features like disappearing photos, Stories, AR Lenses, and Snap Map. For many users, it is primarily used to send snaps to friends, maintain streaks, and occasionally browse content from creators and publishers. However, there is much more to it. Snapchat also off...
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US Orders H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants To Make Social Media Profiles Public
The US government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, directing them to keep the privacy settings on all their social media profiles set to "public".
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumours Point to Darker Frame, Same Camera Hardware
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is drawing early attention with leaks suggesting design tweaks, including a darker frame that may make bezels appear thicker, and a new AI-powered privacy display. At the same time, early Galaxy S27 Ultra details indicate Samsung has cancelled plans to adopt a larger 1/1.1-inch 200-megapixel sensor, reportedly due to co...
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How to Switch Accounts on WhatsApp for iOS and Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp now supports using two accounts on the same device, a feature introduced on Android in 2023 and now rolling out to iOS. Each account requires a separate phone number and keeps its own chats, notifications, privacy settings and backups. Users can switch accounts through Settings on iOS or More Options on Android. Troubleshooting steps inclu...
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Apple Tipped to Adopt Samsung's Privacy Display Technology for MacBook Models by 2029
Samsung's Privacy Display feature is expected to be available in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. While we wait for the launch of the new Galaxy S26 series, a well-known tipster states that Apple’s MacBook lineup will feature this technology by 2029. The solution is expected to offer a customisable privacy experience for users. It will help prevent shoulder...
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WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Add a 'Close Friends' Status, Just Like Instagram: Report
WhatsApp may soon let users share Status updates with a Close Friends list, offering more privacy and control over who can view certain posts. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in an Android beta build, though it remains under development with no release timeline confirmed. The option could work alongside custom contact lists, allowing users to manage...
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Samsung's Privacy Screen Feature to Curb Shoulder Surfing Unveiled After Multiple Leaks; Expected to Debut With Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung, on Wednesday, announced that it will soon bring a new privacy layer to Galaxy devices. The privacy feature is claimed to curb shoulder surfing, making it difficult for others to peep into a user's phone, offering a higher level of security. While the South Korean smartphone maker has yet to reveal how the feature works, it says that it wil...
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Meta Can See WhatsApp Chats in Breach of Privacy, Lawsuit Claims
Meta has made so called “end-to-end” encryption a central part of WhatsApp’s feature set, offering a kind of encryption that means a message is only accessible to the sender and recipient, but not the company.
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Why Is Prince Harry Suing One Of Britain's Biggest Media Groups? Case Against Daily Mail Explained
Prince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers for alleged unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking, bugging, and paying police for secrets, claiming severe privacy breaches and harassment.
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance...
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Top Snapchat Features You May Not Know About: Custom Privacy Controls, Object Recognition, and More
Snapchat is a popular social media app that stands out due to the inclusion of social features like disappearing photos, Stories, AR Lenses, and Snap Map. For many users, it is primarily used to send snaps to friends, maintain streaks, and occasionally browse content from creators and publishers. However, there is much more to it. Snapchat also off...
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US Orders H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants To Make Social Media Profiles Public
The US government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, directing them to keep the privacy settings on all their social media profiles set to "public".
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumours Point to Darker Frame, Same Camera Hardware
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is drawing early attention with leaks suggesting design tweaks, including a darker frame that may make bezels appear thicker, and a new AI-powered privacy display. At the same time, early Galaxy S27 Ultra details indicate Samsung has cancelled plans to adopt a larger 1/1.1-inch 200-megapixel sensor, reportedly due to co...
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How to Switch Accounts on WhatsApp for iOS and Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp now supports using two accounts on the same device, a feature introduced on Android in 2023 and now rolling out to iOS. Each account requires a separate phone number and keeps its own chats, notifications, privacy settings and backups. Users can switch accounts through Settings on iOS or More Options on Android. Troubleshooting steps inclu...
