Category: Apps

Millions of WhatsApp users across India are grappling with a deluge of international spam calls, raising concerns about potential financial risks associated with such unsolicited communication. Overwhelming Influx of Spam In recent days, Indian WhatsApp users have experienced a surge in spam calls from international numbers, predominantly originating from African and Southeast Asian regions. Concurrently,...

The Indian Ministry of Information Technology (IT) is set to issue a notice to WhatsApp regarding the recent surge in spam calls from unknown international numbers, announced Minister of State for IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Chandrasekhar emphasized that digital platforms bear the responsibility for ensuring user safety, and the government is committed to addressing any alleged...

Recent concerns have surfaced regarding WhatsApp’s potential intrusion into private conversations. Fod Dabiri, Twitter’s director of engineering, raised alarm after discovering that WhatsApp had seemingly accessed his phone’s microphone while he was asleep. Elon Musk echoed this sentiment, publicly stating, “WhatsApp cannot be trusted.” Government Response and WhatsApp’s Explanation In response to the controversy, Rajeev...

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has raised an alarm regarding a fraudulent Android app and website designed to deceive users into divulging sensitive information while attempting to book tickets. The counterfeit app and website closely resemble the authentic IRCTC platforms, making it challenging for users to distinguish between the legitimate and fake...

A significant number of iPhone users have been facing issues with WhatsApp crashing randomly, causing inconvenience and frustration. Reports of the app shutting down unexpectedly upon launching have surfaced from users worldwide, including those with the latest iPhone 13 models. Root of the Problem Initially, speculation arose that the problem might stem from Apple’s iOS...

Instagram has introduced three control features, including ‘Quiet Mode,’ designed to help users manage their time and control their Instagram experience. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, stated that these features aim to assist people, particularly teens, in regulating their usage and content consumption on the platform. Understanding Quiet Mode Quiet Mode allows users to...

Instagram has introduced a video selfie verification feature aiming to combat fake profiles and bots on its platform. This feature requires new users to verify their identity by recording a short selfie video, which Instagram then analyzes to determine authenticity. While this approach seems promising, recent experiments reveal some flaws in Instagram’s face detection system....

There’s a fresh contender in the social media arena, and it’s bringing together all the latest trends in one package. Meet Octi, an augmented reality (AR) platform that integrates NFTs, the metaverse, and digital coins into its framework, offering users a unique online experience. A Blend of Innovations Octi presents itself with a familiar interface...

Instagram is gearing up to introduce a full screen mode for its feed, aiming to enhance content immersion and discoverability. According to Meta’s spokesperson, Seine Kim, this feature is currently in the testing phase and is available to a limited number of users. Full Screen Experience For those fortunate enough to have access to this...

Instagram, the photo-sharing platform owned by Meta, is empowering users with more control over the sensitive content they encounter on the platform. Through an expansion of the Sensitive Content Control feature, users will have the ability to manage the quantity of sensitive content and accounts they encounter across various sections of the app. Expanded Control...