WhatsApp's new privacy feature for IP addresses - Explained
Technology | Nov 09, 2023, 05:34 PM ISTWhatsApp now offers a privacy feature that protects users' IP addresses during calls by routing them through WhatsApp's servers.
WhatsApp now offers a privacy feature that protects users' IP addresses during calls by routing them through WhatsApp's servers.
WhatsApp is making it easier to search for messages by date on their web version. This is helpful for finding messages from a particular day and will be gradually available to more users.
Meta-owned Facebook is introducing additional features to help creators earn money on its platform, Insta and FB. These updates include a holiday bonus program on Instagram, expanded subscription options, and streamlined ad participation to support content creators in monetising their content.
Meta is introducing a new way for creators to publish their Instant Games directly on Facebook, even during the early stages of development. This move offers more flexibility to game creators and allows for experimentation and user feedback.
WhatsApp is adding a new security feature that allows users to link their email addresses to their accounts for added protection. This optional but recommended feature offers an alternative way to access your WhatsApp account which strengthens security.
While the ability to add song lyrics has been a leading feature in Instagram Stories, it's noteworthy that it took some time for Instagram to extend this feature to Reels.
Instagram's Threads is evolving to offer a more versatile and engaging experience for its users on the web, with features like alt text customisation, media attachment enhancements, and simplified interaction with quotes and reposts.
While the message pinning feature of WhatsApp is currently in its early stages of rollout, it's expected to reach a broader audience in the coming days.
To provide further support to content creators, Meta is launching search and shortcuts in the Creator Support Hub on mobile devices within the professional dashboard.
Elon Musk has been talking about Meta again, as Mark Zuckerberg is not active on the Threads platfrom, the Tesla owner stated that "one must use their own product".
The new video skip feature on WhatsApp adds a level of convenience that was previously unavailable on WhatsApp. Users can now easily revisit specific moments within videos or fast forward through less relevant parts.
It's important to note that the new subscription plans are available for users aged 18 and above. Meta's move to offer these options follows a growing trend, with Elon Musk's X platform also introducing similar plans.
If you're an iOS user, you can access this feature by updating your WhatsApp app from the App Store. Keep in mind that the feature might be rolled out to different accounts over the next few weeks.
The incident is a crucial component of the ongoing worldwide discourse concerning data privacy and the ethical obligations of technology corporations regarding users' data. It highlights the essential requirement for explicit and transparent agreements regarding data sharing.
Instagram is testing a feature that lets users invite friends to contribute photos to their feed posts. Additionally, Instagram is experimenting with short video profile pictures for Notes. Adam Mosseri announced the development via a broadcast channel.
WhatsApp is also rolling out a new update for its Windows native app through the official beta channel on the Microsoft Store. This update includes a notable feature that simplifies starting chats with unknown phone numbers.
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, recently announced during the company's quarterly earnings call that Threads has nearly 100 million monthly returning users since its launch in July. He expressed his contentment with the app's trajectory and revealed plans to expand the Threads community further.
These new features are expected to bring a refreshing change to the platform, giving users greater flexibility in how they present themselves and interact with their followers.
This new feature eliminates the necessity of cluttering one's address book with unverified or temporary phone numbers. This streamlining benefits users who wish to engage in conversations with acquaintances, business contacts, or individuals met in various contexts.
Even though the platform changed its name, Pebble has copied a lot of the features that X (Formerly Twitter) used to have since it started, like the blue verification checkmark and other things like quoting posts, sending direct messages, and its own personalised feed.
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