Tuesday, September 5, 2023

WhatsApp's Multi-Account Feature Now Reportedly Available for More Beta Testers on Android

WhatsApp may soon allow users to access two accounts from a single phone. The app has reportedly been spotted testing the multi-account feature for Android phones. Usually, the social media platform also releases the iOS version of the feature close to one another.

Monday, September 4, 2023

Microsoft to Drop WordPad in Future Windows Update: All Details

Microsoft has announced to drop WordPad in a future update of Windows, i.e, Windows 12. The feature has been added to Microsoft’s deprecated features list. It will no longer receive any updates. WordPad is a text-editing software mainly used to edit text documents with basic formatting.

WhatsApp Rolls Out New Instant Video Message Toggle for Android, iOS: Here’s How It Works

WhatsApp has been spotted rolling out a new toggle to turn on or off the ability to share instant video messages. The messaging platform introduced the ability to share instant video messages last month. The feature is enabled by default, however, with the latest beta update it seems to offer more control to users.

Friday, September 1, 2023

Meta to Offer Paid Versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe to Avoid Ads: Report

Meta Platforms is considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram with no advertisements for users residing in the European Union (EU) as a response to scrutiny from regulators, the New York Times reported on Friday. Those who pay for the subscriptions would not see ads while Meta would also continue to offer free versions of the apps with ads in the EU, the repor...

Google, Meta May Have to Pay Over CAD 230 Million in Canada Under Online News Act

Canada on Friday unveiled draft rules for a law designed to compel Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets, saying Ottawa was addressing the companies' concerns that they may be facing an uncapped liability. The draft proposals, which will go through public consultation, would raise CAD 172 million (nearly Rs. 1,050 crore) per year from Google.

WhatsApp Android App Could Get New Interface With White Top App Bar, Suggests Beta Update

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new user interface for its Android app. The design tweak by the Meta-owned instant messaging app brings enhancements to the top app bar. In the new design, the top bar is shown in white colour, with other UI elements in green.

Sex Education Season 4, Gen V, Scam 2003, and More: September Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv

Netflix’s Sex Education season 4, The Boys’ spin-off Gen V, Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, Lakeith Standfield’s The Changeling, Mohit Raina-led The Freelancer, The Wheel of Time season 2, Kaala, and more — the nine biggest TV shows and web series in September 2023 on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Sony Liv.