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Instagram
Instagram will automatically restrict sensitive content for new teen users

Instagram said it is testing a new way to encourage teens to update their safety and privacy settings.

WhatsApp To Roll Out ETA When Sharing Documents
WhatsApp may soon bring iMessage-like profile photos within group chats

This feature is under development, so it is unclear when WhatsApp will release the changes to people.

Cyber attack
Ransomware to cause $30 bn in damage to govts, firms by 2023

Ransomware underlines how over-complexity in IT and infrastructure leads to increased attacks.

Google & Meta
US bill to force Big Tech to pay news publishers for using their content

The legislation aims to provide news publications a level-playing field, letting them negotiate collectively for an annual content fee from Google and Meta (formerly Facebook) that dominate the digital advertising market, reports Chicago Tribune.

WhatsApp rolls out admin delete feature on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolls out admin delete feature on iOS beta

In addition, when a message is deleted for everyone in the group, all other group participants can see that a certain group admin has deleted the message.

Anti-Pollution Helmet
Anti-pollution helmet: All you need to know about its weight and price

The anti-pollution helmet has a bluetooth-enabled app. Through the app, a rider can know when the helmet requires cleaning.

WhatsApp
WhatsApp plans to bring Stories-like feature to chat list for iOS

After launching several new features this year, Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out the ability to watch Status directly from WhatsApp's chat list for iOS users.

Google-Chrome
India's cyber agency warns about bugs in Google Chrome for desktop

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned users about multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome for desktop that can let hackers gain access to their computers.

WhatsApp
WhatsApp now has native standalone app on Windows

The redesigned WhatsApp has a slightly cleaner interface when compared to the previous version of the app but otherwise does not look all that different.

Instagram, Facebook
Now everyone can cross-post Reels from Instagram to FB

The Meta-owned platform confirmed that it will soon begin testing new 'ultra-tall photos'.

Explained: Why and how BGMI was blocked in India
Explained: Why and how BGMI was blocked in India

Following the government order, tech giants Google and Apple had blocked the BGMI gaming app from their respective online stores late last month.

Online recharge frauds
Online recharge frauds: Watch basics to stay safe from scamsters

The most common scenario of online fraud is cybercriminals stealing hard-earned money or personal property of people. So, how can we stay safe from these cyber criminals?

Twitter
Twitter confirms partial outage, blames 'internal systems change'

Almost half the complaints were about the app, and 45 per cent about the website version of the microblogging platform.

WhatsApp update: Check some new features in messaging app
WhatsApp update: Check some new features in messaging app

WhatsApp is one of the handiest instant messaging platform. The Meta owned application has recently announced several new features to be incorporated into its fold.

  • Tuesday, 09 August 2022
WhatsApp
WhatsApp now gives over 2 days to delete messages after sending

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.17.12 and that will let group admins delete any message for everyone.

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