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WhatsApp To Soon Roll Out Two-Step Verification For Desktop Users
Whatsapp, owned by Facebook (Meta), is expected to soon introduce two-step verification for desktop users. The feature will be launched to secure unauthorised logins. For desktop logins, the users have to open the web format of WhatsApp and it will sync all media files to the browser. Unlike Mobile phones, the desktop does not require any PIN currently. ''WhatsApp wants to make it easier to manage two-step verification everywhere,''… read-more
Tags: Technology, WhatsApp, Security, New feature, Facebook
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Instagram Likely To Roll Out 60 Second Video Stories
Instagram is likely to roll out an updated feature, allowing 60 second video on stories. Matt Navarra, a social media consultant noticed the update to have rolled out in Turkey. In a tweet, Matt said, "… read-more
Tags: New feature, Stories, Social Media, Matt Navarra, Instagram
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Twitter Called Off New Feature That Alerted Users Before Intense Disputes
Twitter, previously this month, stated the launch of a function that will alert users if a conversation is likely to heat up or get hostile. The decision was made as a part of the company's "conversational-health" strategy. Reportedly, the firm called quits on the feature. Besides, the function was not well received by users, and because this was a limited trial, few randomly selected accounts were eligible for prompts.
Tags: Twitter, feature, New feature, Report, Dispute
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WhatsApp To Upgrade Real-time Waveform Features Soon
WhatsApp is testing real-time waveform for voice message and some new features for business accounts. However, a user will also be able to listen to a voice message before sending it. This feature was previously removed owing to users’ complaints. Also, Business accounts will now not have an online status or their "last seen" displayed. As of now, the date has not been revealed for the new updates.… read-more
Tags: WhatsApp, App Update, New feature, voice
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Twitter To Roll Out 'Change Who Can Reply' Feature
Twitter is working on a feature that aims to enable its users to select people who can reply to their tweets. The development regarding the 'Change who can reply' feature was shared by reverse-engineer Jane Manchun Wong. However, the dates for the rolling-out of the feature is still undisclosed. Twitter is also reportedly testing the Super Follow feature, where users can charge their followers for extra and exclusive contents.
Tags: Jane Manchun Wong, Twitter, New feature, Tweets
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Microsoft Teams To Provide Variable Playback Speed Feature
Microsoft Teams has decided to let its users have the option to change the playback speed in the Microsoft Stream, from 0.5x to 2x for recorded meetings stored in OneDrive and SharePoint. This feature would help people, including those with hearing issues, to take down complete notes. Recently, the platform also updated its features to automatically record meetings without the involvement of the organizer or IT team.
Tags: Microsoft Teams, Virtual meeting platform, playback speed, onedrive, Microsoft, New feature
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Truecaller's New 'COVID Directory' Allows Users To Find Bed Availability
Caller identification application, Truecaller has rolled out a new COVID Hospital Directory feature for Indian users. The feature will enable people to access the contact details of COVID designated hospitals in India. The update, available for all android users regardless of the type of subscription, is aimed to ease the stress on healthcare staff. Moreover, the company also clarified of not promising any medical facilities at the hospitals… read-more
Tags: truecaller, Technology, Covid-19, new update, New feature
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Zomato Introduces COVID Emergency Food Feature
Zomato on April 22 introduced a new feature that will now tag certain orders as 'COVID emergencies' and will give them priority in delivery. Besides being free of cost, the new feature will ensure contactless food delivery and provide dedicated customer support for such orders. The company said that it would be like a food ambulance service and has urged its users to not to misuse the feature.
Tags: ZOMATO, New feature, Food Delivery, Coronavirus
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WhatsApp's New Update To Enable Users Change Colours In App
WhatsApp is conducting a beta test over a new feature that will let users change colours in the app. As per Wabbetainfo, "The feature is under development and there are no further details at the time." Reportedly, changing texts' colour into fluorescent green will be one among other updated facilities. Moreover, WhatsApp is likely to introduce end-to-end encrypted "Support Chat Threads" as well to enable users to report their issues using the… read-more
Tags: WhatsApp, New feature, whatsapp chats, bugs
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Twitter Tests Paid 'Undo Send' Feature; Will Be Different From Delete
Popular microblogging platform Twitter is testing a new 'undo send' feature that would enable users to withdraw tweets within 30 seconds of posting. Reportedly, the feature will be paid, and will only be available by taking the subscription service. Moreover, it will be different from the delete option, which is available to the unpaying users. However, the 'undo send' will be an alternative to the much demanded 'edit' button on Twitter.
Tags: Twitter, Technology, New feature, Undo Send
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