Tag: WhatsApp
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How to make WhatsApp video calls using PC
WhatsApp has introduced one-to-one private and secure calling on its desktop app, meaning users of the messaging app can now video calls on their PC using the WhatsApp desktop app. You can make free voice and video calls to your contacts on WhatsApp Desktop if you have the app installed on your computer. Desktop calling…
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WhatsApp adds video, voice calls feature on desktop app
WhatsApp on Thursday announced the introduction of one-to-one private and secure calling from its desktop app. The messaging platform said this is coming following significant increases in people calling one another on WhatsApp, often for long conversations. “Last New Year’s Eve, we broke the record for the most calls ever made in a single day…
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What WhatsApp actually said about updated terms and conditions
WhatsApp said it has updated plans for how users of its messaging app would be asked to review its terms of service and privacy policy. WhatsApp said in a blog post that it has been working to clear up confusions that followed it’s announcement for users to accept it terms of service and privacy policy…
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WhatsApp loses millions of users over proposed controversial terms update
A few weeks ago, WhatsApp announced that it would update its terms of service. The updated terms required users to agree to share their data with Facebook. Unfortunately, it was poorly explained, causing users to find alternatives services, like Signal and Telegram. The departure of its users was significant enough that WhatsApp delayed its implementation.…
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WhatsApp clarifies new terms and privacy policy
WhatsApp on Tuesday provided clarification on its recent privacy policy update and stated that the latest change didn’t affect the privacy of messages sent to friends and family in any way. The instant messaging platform said it wanted to “address rumours”, and that reiterate that it will “continue to protect your private messages with end-to-end…
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What is Signal and why are people leaving WhatsApp?
Signal has emerged as one of the top alternatives to WhatsApp recently, with WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy causing an outrage on the Internet. Many people have declared their intention to delete WhatsApp and switch to Signal. If you were wondering what the fuss is all about, here’s a primer on Signal to answer all of…
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WhatsApp’s new privacy policy sparks fears
WhatsApp’s announcement that it will be getting new rules, and forcing its users to agree to them has sparked fears. Users are left worried that their personal information is not being kept secret but instead shared with Facebook. The users, who rely mostly on the messaging app to stay in touch with friends and family…
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Trending: DJ Cuppy calls out Zlatan for blocking her on social media for over 10 months
Billionaire daughter and disc jockey, Florence Otedola aka DJ Cuppy lamented on how singer Zlatan Ibile blocked her on WhatsApp and Instagram. A 10 months old case that according to her seems to be an escalation and yet she doesn’t know what happened and why. In a tweet she made few hours ago, she stated…
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WhatsApp begins enforcement of agree or lose access policy
Facebook-owned instant messaging app, WhatsApp has started implementation of its updated terms of service and privacy policy. WhatsApp users may lose access to their accounts if they do not accept the new terms of service of the messaging app. A WhatsApp spokesperson had earlier confirmed that all users “must agree” to the new terms by…
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WhatsApp sets single day record on New Year’s eve
WhatsApp on New Year’s eve set single day record with 1.4 billion voice and video calls, making it the most ever calls in a single day on the platform. This is even as people increasingly turned to technology to stay in touch and get things done in the face of social distancing and stay-at-home mandates…