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Pakistan Announces Its Own Messaging App, "Beep Pakistan'
Pakistan has announced the launch of its own instant messaging app — Beep Pakistan. The ‘Beep Pakistan’ app has been developed by Pakistan’s IT ministry in collaboration with the country’s National Information Technology Board (NITB). During the launch of Beep Pakistan, Pakistan’s IT minister Aminul Haque mentioned that the country’s first communication app is currently undergoing a 30-day trial period, following which the app will be open to… read-more
Tags: Pakistan(365), Beep Pakistan, Messaging app, Technology
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WhatsApp CEO Warns Users To Be Wary Of Fake Versions
WhatsApp has cautioned the users, urging them to be wary of phony versions of the messaging service. Will Cathcart, the CEO of WhatsApp, has asked people on Twitter not to use the tweaked version of WhatsApp because users may get into severe problems and their data can be leaked. Cathcart warned that apps like "Hey WhatsApp" from a developer named "HeyMods" are hazardous and should be avoided.
Tags: WhatsApp, Android, fake version, CEO, Messaging app
Courtesy: India today
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Telegram To Introduce Premium Subscription Plan
Telegram Premium will be introduced later in June, according to Pavel Durov, the CEO of the messaging app Telegram. Users will be required to pay for some functions beginning in June. Telegram, on the other hand, will not charge for existing features and would only charge for new ones. Durov stated that some of the capabilities would be available to users who have not subscribed to Telegram Premium.
Tags: Telegram, Messaging app, Premium, New feature, pavel durov
Courtesy: India Today
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WhatsApp Rival Telegram Gets Group Video Calls At Last
After a year-long wait, Telegram finally introduced group video calls in addition to several interface-level changes. The app also provides an option to transform audio chats into conference calls. Other motion-filled update includes animated backgrounds that change color as you chat, new animated emoji, screen sharing, and more. The London-based instant messaging service's latest venture competes with Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Snapchat,… read-more
Tags: Telegram, Video call, Mobile app, Messaging app, App Update
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WhatsApp To Allow Users Clear Files In Bulk With New Storage Tool
Mobile messenger app WhatsApp is set to roll a new feature that will help users to clear files in bulk. The new storage management tool allows users to delete data in categories like 'file size' and 'forwarded many times'. The update will also enable users to preview the files before deleting them. After updating the app, users can access the new tool by going to Settings>Storage> Data>Manage storage.
Tags: WhatsApp, App Update, Storage, Messaging app, Facebook, Messenger
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
