WhatsApp has unveiled a new progress animation to show iOS users exactly when a voice note ends. According to WABetaInfo, the UI animation update is available on iOS 13 and newer versions. And in this update, if Read Receipts are disabled (WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy) the recipient Continue Reading
WhatsApp Explains its Privacy Policy Update – Tempemail
WhatsApp has offered to clear up ‘any confusion’ for its controversial privacy policy. The social platform has revealed users want more information; like whether or not WhatsApp and Facebook can read or listen to personal conversations, keep logs of who everyone is messaging or share contact lists with Facebook. “We’re Continue Reading
How to Move Chats from WhatsApp to Telegram – Tempemail
Image sourced from The Independent Telegram has launched a new feature that allows users to import their WhatsApp individual and group chat history – including videos and documents – to Telegram. How to move your chats to Telegram on iOS To move a chat from WhatsApp on iOS, open the Contact Info or Group Continue Reading
What’s up with WhatsApp? Why millions of users are shifting to new platforms – podcast | News- Tempemail
With a user base of 2 billion people, WhatsApp’s dominance has long seemed indisputable. But in recent weeks, millions have suddenly flocked to competitors such as Signal and Telegram. It all began with an ill-phrased notification to WhatsApp users, informing them of modifications to the app’s privacy policy. Freelance journalist Continue Reading
UK regulator to write to WhatsApp over Facebook data sharing | WhatsApp
The UK’s data regulator is writing to WhatsApp to demand that the chat app does not hand user data to Facebook, as millions worldwide continue to sign up for alternatives such as Signal and Telegram to avoid forthcoming changes to its terms of service. Elizabeth Denham, the information commissioner, told Continue Reading
WhatsApp Launches it Own Status Account – Tempemail
Image sourced from YoMZanzi WhatsApp has introduced a verified account on its Status service. So far the update was used to notify users of the new account while also reminding them of its commitment to privacy. “WhatsApp is now on Status!” it reads. “We’ll let you about new features and Continue Reading
WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update | WhatsApp
A poorly explained update to its terms of service has pushed WhatsApp users to adopt alternative services such as Signal and Telegram in their millions. The exodus was so large that WhatsApp has been forced to delay the implementation of the new terms, which had been slated for 8 February, Continue Reading
Beware — A New Wormable Android Malware Spreading Through WhatsApp – Tempemail
A newly discovered Android malware has been found to propagate itself through WhatsApp messages to other contacts in order to expand what appears to be an adware campaign. “This malware spreads via victim’s WhatsApp by automatically replying to any received WhatsApp message notification with a link to [a] malicious Huawei Continue Reading
Is it time to leave WhatsApp – and is Signal the answer? | WhatsApp
Earlier this month, WhatsApp issued a new privacy policy along with an ultimatum: accept these new terms, or delete WhatsApp from your smartphone. But the new privacy policy wasn’t particularly clear, and it was widely misinterpreted to mean WhatsApp would be sharing more sensitive personal data with its parent company Continue Reading
WhatsApp is Behind the “Largest Digital Migration in History”, says Telegram Founder – Tempemail
Image sourced from The Independent Facebook’s recent attempt to update WhatsApp’s privacy policy has left many users concerned and searching for a more ‘secure’ messaging platform, like Telegram. This move has sparked what Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, says is “the largest digital migration in human history” after the platform saw Continue Reading