The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, in cooperation with the licensed telecommunications companies in the UAE, launch an initiative to block the advertisement messages as a kick-off phase to the new changes made by the authority to the unwanted messages sent to customers. Mobile users can send “Ball” to 7726 to …
Read More »WhatsApp postpones new privacy policy amid ‘confusion’
WhatsApp says it will give users more time to agree to its controversial new privacy policy, citing mass “confusion” and “misinformation” about the update. The Facebook-owned messaging app now says that it will allow users to “review the policy at their own pace before new business options are available on …
Read More »WhatsApp clarifies it’s not giving all your data to Facebook after surge in Signal and Telegram users
WhatsApp is attempting to clarify changes to its privacy policy after immense backlash. The Facebook-owned messaging service has published a new FAQ page to its website, saying that the changes going into effect on February 8 only affect businesses who use WhatsApp, not individual users.Last week, a report suggested that …
Read More »TikTok debuts first augmented reality filter that uses iPhone 12 Pro’s LIDAR camera
TikTok has released its first augmented reality filter that can utilize the iPhone 12 Pro’s LIDAR sensor for an enhanced confetti effect that realistically settles on people or objects in your room. The effect itself is just a somewhat belated 2021 ball drop (which feels like it would have been …
Read More »WhatsApp users globally made 1.4b calls on New Year’s Eve
WhatsApp users the world over made more than 1.4 billion voice and video calls on New Year’s Eve, the most ever calls in a single day on the platform, Facebook said. As COVID-19 made meeting with friends and family tough, WhatsApp calling on New Year’s Eve 2020 increased over 50 …
Read More »“TikTok” is the most downloaded app worldwide in 2020
The popular Mobile app analytics firm App Annie has released its annual report on mobile app trends of 2020. The report reveals that TikTok has managed to surpass Facebook to become the most downloaded app worldwide. TikTok has jumped three positions to become the most-downloaded app and the report also …
Read More »IOS 14.3 update is causing wireless to fail
Current reports show that the most recent Apple’s iOS 14.3 update is causing some wireless charging issues. The reports claim that after upgrading Large number of third party magnetic wireless chargers stopped working. Apple released the official version of iOS 14.3 on December 15th. In addition to supporting Apple Fitness …
Read More »Google adds AR makeup try-on tool to shopping app
Google has expanded a digital tool that helps online shoppers visualize how makeup products will look on their skin to its shopping app. The partnership with data partners ModiFace and Perfect Corp. will let consumers “try on” thousands of lipstick and eyeshadow shades from brands including L’Oreal, MAC Cosmetics, Black …
Read More »WhatsApp to soon roll out audio, video calls for PC users
Instant messaging app WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature where a user can make or receive audio and video calls right on the desktop screen. According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp, the audio and video calls are now rolling out to the WhatsApp Desktop app. Unfortunately, …
Read More »Zoom is lifting its 40-minute meeting limit for several upcoming holidays
Zoom will be lifting its 40-minute meeting limit for free accounts globally in recognition of several upcoming holidays, the company confirmed to The Verge. The limits will be removed in recognition of Hanukkah, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and Kwanzaa. The company similarly lifted its 40-minute …
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