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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new optional subscription that will unlock exclusive personalisation and productivity features, according to WABetaInfo. Spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.8, the plan is not yet available to testers and may launch via a waitlist system. Expected features include premium stickers, themes, ext...
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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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Google Settles Google Assistant Privacy Lawsuit for $68 Million
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its voice-activated Google Assistant improperly listened to smartphone users and violated their privacy. The proposed class‑action settlement, filed in federal court in San Jose, awaits approval from US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Plaintiffs claimed Google secretly ca...
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"Frivolous": Meta On Lawsuit Claiming It Can Access WhatsApp Chats
A lawsuit against Meta in the US has alleged that its privacy claims are false and Meta and WhatsApp "store, analyse, and can access virtually all of WhatsApp users' private' communications".
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Privacy Concerns With Gemini-Powered Siri? This Is What Apple and Google Say
Apple and Google have announced a multi-year AI partnership that will bring Google’s Gemini technology into Apple Intelligence and power the long-delayed advanced Siri. While Apple says its privacy standards will remain intact, the deal has raised questions about how user data will be handled. Clearer details are expected closer to Siri’s rollo...
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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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Instagram Denies Reports of Hacking and Data Breach, Says ‘Accounts Are Secure’
Instagram has denied suggestions of a data breach on its platform. On Sunday, the Meta-owned platform issued a statement highlighting that all accounts were secure and no data was stolen. The statement comes days after several users received an email asking them to change their passwords. The social media app says an issue allowed a third party to ...
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Viral X Post Details 8-Step Guide To Reduce Telemarketer And Spam Calls
A viral post on X highlighted eight steps that users can take to reduce spam calls on their mobile phones.
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After Users, OpenAI Now Wants Hospitals and Doctors to Use ChatGPT
OpenAI for Healthcare was introduced on Thursday as a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed for hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare institutions. The main offering is a custom-designed version of its chatbot, dubbed ChatGPT for Healthcare. The San Francisco-based AI giant says the tools will enable the institutions to offer ...
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ChatGPT Health Arrives as OpenAI’s Biggest Step Towards AI-Powered Healthcare Yet
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health and wellness experience that allows users to connect their personal medical records and fitness apps to ChatGPT for context-aware responses on lab results, appointments, diet, and exercise advice. Data in the Health space is isolated and encrypted with enhanced privacy protections, and OpenAI said ...
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Boss Demands Live Location From Employee Requesting Sick Leave: 'It's Not Okay'
An employee posted a WhatsApp chat screenshot where their boss demanded live location, citing HR policy.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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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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Pornhub User Data Reportedly Stolen by Hacker Group ShinyHunters, Threaten to Expose
Pornhub is reportedly facing an extortion attempt after hackers linked to the ShinyHunters group claimed to have stolen data of more than 200 million Premium users. The attackers have threatened to publish the data unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. While samples shared with the media appear genuine, questions remain around how recent the data is and...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new optional subscription that will unlock exclusive personalisation and productivity features, according to WABetaInfo. Spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.8, the plan is not yet available to testers and may launch via a waitlist system. Expected features include premium stickers, themes, ext...
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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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Google Settles Google Assistant Privacy Lawsuit for $68 Million
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its voice-activated Google Assistant improperly listened to smartphone users and violated their privacy. The proposed class‑action settlement, filed in federal court in San Jose, awaits approval from US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Plaintiffs claimed Google secretly ca...
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"Frivolous": Meta On Lawsuit Claiming It Can Access WhatsApp Chats
A lawsuit against Meta in the US has alleged that its privacy claims are false and Meta and WhatsApp "store, analyse, and can access virtually all of WhatsApp users' private' communications".
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Privacy Concerns With Gemini-Powered Siri? This Is What Apple and Google Say
Apple and Google have announced a multi-year AI partnership that will bring Google’s Gemini technology into Apple Intelligence and power the long-delayed advanced Siri. While Apple says its privacy standards will remain intact, the deal has raised questions about how user data will be handled. Clearer details are expected closer to Siri’s rollo...
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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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Instagram Denies Reports of Hacking and Data Breach, Says ‘Accounts Are Secure’
Instagram has denied suggestions of a data breach on its platform. On Sunday, the Meta-owned platform issued a statement highlighting that all accounts were secure and no data was stolen. The statement comes days after several users received an email asking them to change their passwords. The social media app says an issue allowed a third party to ...
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Viral X Post Details 8-Step Guide To Reduce Telemarketer And Spam Calls
A viral post on X highlighted eight steps that users can take to reduce spam calls on their mobile phones.
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After Users, OpenAI Now Wants Hospitals and Doctors to Use ChatGPT
OpenAI for Healthcare was introduced on Thursday as a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed for hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare institutions. The main offering is a custom-designed version of its chatbot, dubbed ChatGPT for Healthcare. The San Francisco-based AI giant says the tools will enable the institutions to offer ...
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ChatGPT Health Arrives as OpenAI’s Biggest Step Towards AI-Powered Healthcare Yet
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health and wellness experience that allows users to connect their personal medical records and fitness apps to ChatGPT for context-aware responses on lab results, appointments, diet, and exercise advice. Data in the Health space is isolated and encrypted with enhanced privacy protections, and OpenAI said ...
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Boss Demands Live Location From Employee Requesting Sick Leave: 'It's Not Okay'
An employee posted a WhatsApp chat screenshot where their boss demanded live location, citing HR policy.
-
New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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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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Pornhub User Data Reportedly Stolen by Hacker Group ShinyHunters, Threaten to Expose
Pornhub is reportedly facing an extortion attempt after hackers linked to the ShinyHunters group claimed to have stolen data of more than 200 million Premium users. The attackers have threatened to publish the data unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. While samples shared with the media appear genuine, questions remain around how recent the data is and...
