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  • CEO Elon Musk Accuses WhatsApp, Claims Meta App Breaches Private User Data Every Night |

    New Delhi: Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has criticised Meta-owned WhatsApp for allegedly exporting users’ data every night. An X (formerly Twitter) user posted that WhatsApp exports user data nightly, which is “analysed and used for targeted advertising, making users the product, not the customer”.

    However, the Meta or WhatsApp are yet to comment on Musk’s allegation. Musk replied, “WhatsApp exports your user data every night”. “Some people still think it is secure,” said the tech billionaire.

    WhatsApp exports your user data every night.

    Some people still think it is secure. https://t.co/LxDs7t7HSv

    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 25, 2024

    Computer programmer and video game developer, John Carmack, responded to Musk, saying is there any evidence that the content of messages is ever scanned or transmitted? “I assume usage patterns and routing metadata is collected, and if you invoke a bot in a conversation you are obviously opening it up, but I am still under the impression that the message contents are secure by default,” Carmack posted on X.

    Is there any evidence that the content of messages is ever scanned or transmitted? I assume usage patterns and routing metadata is collected, and if you invoke a bot in a conversation you are obviously opening it up, but I am still under the impression that the message contents… — John Carmack (@ID_AA_Carmack) May 25, 2024

    The X owner has attacked Mark Zuckerberg-run Meta Platform in the past too. Earlier this month, the billionaire claimed that Meta is super greedy at taking credit for advertisers who run campaigns on its platform.

    The rivalry between Musk and Zuckerberg is well known. They were apparently set for a “cage fight’ some time back – dubbed as the fight of the century. However, the showdown between the tech leaders never happened.

  • Is Your WhatsApp Number Banned? Know What To Do If That Happens- Check Details |

    New Delhi: WhatsApp account number is rarely banned by mistake or for pressing any button by you negligently. However if you think your WhatsApp account number was banned unfairly, there is still room for you to call for a review of the same.

    If your WhatsApp account is banned, you’ll see the following message when you open WhatsApp: “This account is not allowed to use WhatsApp.”

    “We ban accounts if we believe the account activity violates our Terms of Service, for example if it involves spam, scams or if it puts WhatsApp users’ safety at risk. We recommend carefully reviewing the “Acceptable Use of Our Services” section of our Terms of Service to learn more about the appropriate uses of WhatsApp and the activities that violate our Terms of Service,” says WhatsApp.

    How To Request Review If Your WhatsApp Number Is Banned

    WhatsApp says, if you think your account was banned by mistake, tap Request a review in the app and it will look into your case.

    WhatsApp team will get back to you as soon as its completes its review. The company adds that it only reviews one phone number per appeal. You can check the status of your request by opening WhatsApp.

    “Please keep in mind that submitting more than one request doesn’t expedite the review process. Once your account is reviewed and a decision is made by our team, you’ll receive a notification from WhatsApp,” says the company in its Faq.

  • WhatsApp To Launch 5 New Features Reportedly To Enhance User Experience – All You Need To Know |

    New Delhi: WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform, is reportedly to launch new features to enhance the user experience on the chatting platform. According to WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on the feature which includes locked chats on linked devices, status updates of up to 1 minute, autoplay animated images, explore new channels and hidden community group chats.

    However, these features are currently available to some beta testers. As per reports, the locked chats on linked devices’ feature will enable the users to protect their conversations from their linked devices. Notably, the users will be able to create a secret code to open the locked chats folder from their linked devices. (Also Read: Realme Buds Wireless 3 Neo Earphones Launch Date Confirmed In India; Check Price, Specs)

    Moreover, the another feature ‘status updates of up to 1 minute’ will allow users to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates. To recall, the limit to share videos on status updates was 30 seconds. This feature will be rolled out to more people in the coming weeks reportedly.

    Adding further, WhatsApp introduced a new shortcut to “explore new channels”, with an aim to make it promptly visible and accessible. According to the report, making the ability to explore channels more visible offers the advantage of improving user engagement with content discovery.

    The explore new channels feature is available to some beta testers.

    Furthermore, the messaging platform is working on a feature to manage the “autoplay of animated images” right within the app settings. Specifically, this feature will disable all animations for emojis, stickers, and avatars, providing them with enhanced control over their chat experience. (Also Read: Tecno Camon 30 5G, Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G Launched In India With Android 14; Check Specs, Price And Availability)

    Currently, this feature is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app, the report mentioned. Lastly, WhatsApp is developing a feature that will allow users to mark “community group chats as hidden”. This feature will be available in the future update of the app. (With inputs from IANS)

  • WhatsApp Is Testing New Feature That Will Restrict Users From Taking Profile Picture Screenshots; Details Here |

    New Delhi: WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, is reportedly working on a feature that will restrict users from taking screenshots of profile pictures. However, the new feature of the Meta-owned WhatsApp for the profile photo was spotted in the latest beta build of the app on iOS.

    Notably, it was seen on Android’s beta build earlier. According to a screenshot shared by the WABetaInfo, a message will occur on the screen notifying users that taking screenshots of profile photos has been blocked to protect everyone’s privacy on the app.

    The new screenshot-blocking feature for the profile photo will offer an added layer of privacy protection by blocking users from capturing and sharing profile photos without the owner’s consent, as per reports. (Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Along With Other Older Flagship Models Get Limited Galaxy AI Features; Details Here)

    WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.70: what’s new?

    WhatsApp is working on a feature to block screenshots of profile photos, and it will be available in a future update!https://t.co/R9NN5QE5IJ pic.twitter.com/GaOURjBOVG — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) May 10, 2024

    However, people may still capture the image with other devices or cameras. But, this new feature within the app will reduce the unauthorized sharing of profile photos reportedly. This WhatsApp feature will be useful in reducing the risk of profile photos being misused or distributed without permission by stopping users from taking screenshots.

    Notably, the new screenshot-blocking feature for profile pictures is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app reportedly. The photo-sharing platforms like Snapchat and payment apps such as Paytm and Google Pay already have similar features in place.

    Meanwhile, the Meta-owned messaging app is reportedly testing a new feature that will offer users a dedicated “filter” to quickly get a list of their favorites from the chats tab on Android. (Also Read: Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) Receives Massive Price Cut In Indian Market; Check Discounted Price)

    With this new chat filter, users will get to easily access and prioritize specific conversations with their favorite contacts and groups. (With Inputs From IANS).

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  • Will Your WhatsApp Stop Working? Meta Threatens To Stop Chat App Services In India Over Privacy Row |

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  • Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 5.2 Crore After Clicking WhatsApp Link To Download Stock Market App | Personal Finance News

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  • Apple Removes Meta-Owned WhatsApp And Threads From Its App Store In China; Know why? ,

    New Delhi: The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has removed the Meta-owned WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China. The company has made this move after the request of the Chinese government.

    According to The Financial Times reports, the iPhone manufacturer company asserted that the country’s internet regulator Cyberspace Administration of China had ordered the applications’ removal from the App Store because of ‘national security concerns’.

    “We are obliged to follow the laws in the countries where we operate, even when we disagree,” Apple was quoted as saying. According to the report, Meta’s other communications platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger are still available on the App Store in the country. (Also Read: Apple Showcases 5 Indian Filmmakers Chosen For ‘MAMI Select-Filmed on iPhone’)

    According to Rich Bishop, chief executive of the leading international app publisher in China, AppInChina, the apps were delisted after the Chinese government’s internet regulator and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a deadline of April 1 for app developers to register with the government. .

    In China, Apple saw a double-digit decline in overall smartphone unit sales in the first six weeks of 2024. iPhone sales fell 24 percent over the period because of stiff competition, according to Counterpoint Research. (Also Read: Apple Watch Series 9 Available For Only Rs 7,080 On Amazon; Here’s How To Grab Deal With Bank Discount)

    According to Senior Analyst Mengmeng Zhang, “Although the iPhone 15 is a great device, it has no significant upgrades from the previous version, so consumers feel fine holding on to the older-generation iPhones for now”.

    Apart from this, Apple has recently launched the latest beta version of its iOS operating system, termed as iOS 17.5 Beta 2. The new version packs with the new features and functionalities. It will be available to eligible iPhone models after its public release next month. (With inputs from IANS)

  • Using ChatGPT? Know About Company’s 1st Hiring In India |

    New Delhi: ChatGPT is in the headline since its launch in 2022. Every time, the AI ​​app is the talk of the town because of its evolution but this time the reason is different. OpenAI, the parent company of AI, has appointed its first employee in India. Yes, you read it right.

    Who Is Pragya Mishra?

    Pragya Mishra is the first employee that Sam Altman’s OpenAI has employed in India. News agency IANS received confirmation on Friday from sources that Ms. Misra has been assigned to oversee partnerships and public policy issues across the nation. (Also Read: Want To Start Business But Short On Funds? Pitch Your Idea To THIS Billionaire And Get Funding)

    As per the information available on her social media platform, she is also a podcaster and influencer with approx 35,000 followers on Instagram. (Also Read: Mark Zuckerberg In Beard? Check Truth Behind Viral Photo)

    What Was Her Previous Role?

    In her role as Truecaller’s director of public affairs, she worked directly with investors, important stakeholders, government agencies, and media partners.

    First Employee Of WhatsApp In India

    She had been employed by Meta Platforms for three years before that. Pragya Misra was, incidentally, WhatsApp’s first employee in India.

    She oversaw WhatsApp’s 2018 campaign to combat false information and has previously collaborated with Ernst & Young and the Danish Royal Embassy in Delhi.

    Educational Background

    In 2012, Ms. Misra graduated with an MBA from the International Management Institute. She has a diploma in bargaining and negotiations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and graduated with a degree in commerce from Delhi University.

    Podcast

    In addition to being a Heartfulness meditation trainer, Ms. Misra is the host of the Pragyaan podcast (@pragyaan_podcast), which discusses subjects including human consciousness and meditation.

  • WhatsApp Testing Meta AI Chatbot In India, Other Markets

    The tech giant launched Meta AI, a general-purpose chatbot that can generate photorealistic images from text prompts and answer user queries within chats in September last year.