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11 Indian Train Horn Signals You Have Definitely Heard But Never Understood
Horns are one of the oldest and most important safety tools in rail travel. They communicate instantly across long distances, crowded stations and noisy environments.
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Feature That Lets Users Manage Storage Directly Within the Chat Window
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app, which makes managing storage an easier process. As per details shared by a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on a new quick option that lets users monitor and free up storage space directly from the conversation window, eliminating the need to navi...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a New Feature Which Lets Users Filter Media Files and Stickers
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app, which introduces new filters to simplify content discovery. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is rolling out a redesigned interface to select users, to help them review their photos and videos shared content within a conversation with new filter opt...
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WhatsApp Blocks AI Firms From Offering Chatbot Access via WhatsApp Business API
WhatsApp has updated its Business Solution policy to ban third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot providers from the platform. The changes will come into force early next year. It will effectively stop OpenAI, Perplexity, among other AI assistant companies from offering their services on the instant messaging app. This move will make Meta A...
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WhatsApp Is Reportedly Working on an Incognito Mode for Meta AI Conversations
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new Incognito Mode feature for Meta AI chats, which could offer enhanced privacy and confidentiality. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.28.1 update. When a user turns on Incognito Mode, the instant messaging service could show users a prompt warning that their conversations will...
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iPhone Messages May Now Show Live Flight Status: Here's How
The digital creator explains that Apple smartphones have a built-in feature that delivers real-time flight updates instantly
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WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Writing Help Feature to Rephrase Text for Different Styles and Tones
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that leverages AI to rewrite text for different tones and clarity. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, users can draft a basic text, and the AI-powered writing assistant will provide suggestions for improvement, including different tones and styles. WhatsApp said that its new Writing Help ...
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Hike Founder Reveals Why The Instant Messaging App Failed: 'We Shut it Down...'
Kavin Bharti Mittal launched Hike in 2012 as a made-in-India messenger app to take on the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
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BSNL 4G Services Rolled Out in Delhi; Anti-Spam and Smishing Protection Expands to All Users
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the launch of its 4G services in Delhi. The soft launch was launched last week on the occasion of Independence Day, allows customers in Delhi to access high-speed data and voice services using BSNL SIMs on compatible devices. Additionally, BSNL has announced the nationwide deployment of its network-side...
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Tamil Nadu Government Issues Digital Safety Rulebook For Girl Students
Aimed at creating awareness in an age where social media and instant messaging dominate communication, the guide explains various forms of cybercrime including cyber bullying, grooming, stalking, picture morphing, and mobile phone addiction.
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WhatsApp's Guest Chats Feature Could Enable Communication With Users Who Don't Have an Account
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature that will potentially allow users to message people who do not use the instant messaging service. The Meta-owned company is said to be releasing this new functionality as part of its Google Play Beta program for Android phones.
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WhatsApp Testing Night Mode Option in Camera Interface in Android Beta App
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which aims to improve photography in low light conditions. As per a feature tracker’s report, a dedicated night mode option is present in the camera interface of a beta version of the instant messaging app. It reportedly optimises the image clarity and brightness when shooting in...
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WhatsApp Said to Be Testing Feature That Lets You Import Profile Photos from Facebook or Instagram
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app which makes it easier to import profile photos from other existing social media accounts. According to a discovery by a feature tracker, the instant messaging client may bring support for directly importing profile pictures from other apps under Meta Platforms’ umbrella, such as Fac...
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WhatsApp for iOS Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets You Switch Between Multiple Accounts
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to simplify the ability to handle multiple accounts on one iPhone. Earlier this year, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform was reported to be developing multi-account support for iOS devices. Building upon this, a feature tracker claims WhatsApp for iOS will add a new s...
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11 Indian Train Horn Signals You Have Definitely Heard But Never Understood
Horns are one of the oldest and most important safety tools in rail travel. They communicate instantly across long distances, crowded stations and noisy environments.
-
WhatsApp Begins Testing Feature That Lets Users Manage Storage Directly Within the Chat Window
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app, which makes managing storage an easier process. As per details shared by a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on a new quick option that lets users monitor and free up storage space directly from the conversation window, eliminating the need to navi...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a New Feature Which Lets Users Filter Media Files and Stickers
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app, which introduces new filters to simplify content discovery. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is rolling out a redesigned interface to select users, to help them review their photos and videos shared content within a conversation with new filter opt...
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WhatsApp Blocks AI Firms From Offering Chatbot Access via WhatsApp Business API
WhatsApp has updated its Business Solution policy to ban third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot providers from the platform. The changes will come into force early next year. It will effectively stop OpenAI, Perplexity, among other AI assistant companies from offering their services on the instant messaging app. This move will make Meta A...
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WhatsApp Is Reportedly Working on an Incognito Mode for Meta AI Conversations
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new Incognito Mode feature for Meta AI chats, which could offer enhanced privacy and confidentiality. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.28.1 update. When a user turns on Incognito Mode, the instant messaging service could show users a prompt warning that their conversations will...
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iPhone Messages May Now Show Live Flight Status: Here's How
The digital creator explains that Apple smartphones have a built-in feature that delivers real-time flight updates instantly
-
WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Writing Help Feature to Rephrase Text for Different Styles and Tones
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that leverages AI to rewrite text for different tones and clarity. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, users can draft a basic text, and the AI-powered writing assistant will provide suggestions for improvement, including different tones and styles. WhatsApp said that its new Writing Help ...
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Hike Founder Reveals Why The Instant Messaging App Failed: 'We Shut it Down...'
Kavin Bharti Mittal launched Hike in 2012 as a made-in-India messenger app to take on the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
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BSNL 4G Services Rolled Out in Delhi; Anti-Spam and Smishing Protection Expands to All Users
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the launch of its 4G services in Delhi. The soft launch was launched last week on the occasion of Independence Day, allows customers in Delhi to access high-speed data and voice services using BSNL SIMs on compatible devices. Additionally, BSNL has announced the nationwide deployment of its network-side...
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Tamil Nadu Government Issues Digital Safety Rulebook For Girl Students
Aimed at creating awareness in an age where social media and instant messaging dominate communication, the guide explains various forms of cybercrime including cyber bullying, grooming, stalking, picture morphing, and mobile phone addiction.
-
WhatsApp's Guest Chats Feature Could Enable Communication With Users Who Don't Have an Account
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature that will potentially allow users to message people who do not use the instant messaging service. The Meta-owned company is said to be releasing this new functionality as part of its Google Play Beta program for Android phones.
-
WhatsApp Testing Night Mode Option in Camera Interface in Android Beta App
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which aims to improve photography in low light conditions. As per a feature tracker’s report, a dedicated night mode option is present in the camera interface of a beta version of the instant messaging app. It reportedly optimises the image clarity and brightness when shooting in...
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WhatsApp Said to Be Testing Feature That Lets You Import Profile Photos from Facebook or Instagram
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app which makes it easier to import profile photos from other existing social media accounts. According to a discovery by a feature tracker, the instant messaging client may bring support for directly importing profile pictures from other apps under Meta Platforms’ umbrella, such as Fac...
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WhatsApp for iOS Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets You Switch Between Multiple Accounts
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to simplify the ability to handle multiple accounts on one iPhone. Earlier this year, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform was reported to be developing multi-account support for iOS devices. Building upon this, a feature tracker claims WhatsApp for iOS will add a new s...
