WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Email Address Verification; Working on Ability to Share Polls in Channels: Report

WhatsApp is allowing beta testers on Android to add their email address to the app, as the messaging platform continues to make it easier for you to log in, even when receiving an authentication code via SMS is not an option. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working on adding support for sharing polls on channels, a feature that is expected to arrive on a future version of the ...

Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning Effective Against Several Malicious Apps: Report

Google Play Protect real-time scanning is reportedly effective at protecting users from malicious apps installed outside the Play Store. According to a report, the proactive protection for users on Android smartphones is capable of stopping several threats, including those that can be used to extort money from users. Google's updated Play Protect with code-level scann...

Elon Musk Announces 'Grok' AI Chatbot for X Premium+ Subscribers, to Compete With ChatGPT

Elon Musk's xAI startup on Monday launched Grok, a new AI chatbot designed to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT service. The new Grok chatbot is in limited private testing and will roll out to users in the future. It will be accessible to X Premium+ subscribers only, according to Musk.

WhatsApp Improves Group Calls Experience, Lets Users Call Up to 31 Participants With Latest Update: Report

WhatsApp is improving the group calling experience with its latest update on iOS. Users could previously choose to invite 15 group members to join a call, but the limit has now been raised to allow 31 group participants to be invited to a call.

Meta Announces Paid Ad-Free Subscription for Facebook, Instagram in Europe

Meta announced a paid ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram via a blog post on Monday. Starting next month, Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland can pay a monthly fee to use Meta-owned platforms without ads.

Telegram Update Brings Advanced Reply Options, Link Preview Customisations, Account Colours, More

Telegram announced a new update recently that brought new and advanced features for users. Some of the elements rolled out are available to only Telegram Premium users. The update brings several innovative changes to the basic reply feature. Users can also format quotes and customise link previews with the new update. Telegram stories also received some minor upgrades...

Instagram Testing New Feature That Allows Friends to Add Photos, Videos to Your Carousel Posts

Instagram has seen a host of changes in recent times as the popular photo sharing app adds more features. Last week, the Meta-owned social media platform was testing a dedicated feed that only shows posts from verified users. Now, the app is testing a collaborative carousel post feature that allows users to invite their friends to contribute to their feed posts.