Governments could read the contents of your direct messages on Twitter before, but encryption will put an end to that, Elon Musk has promised.
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How to stop automatic WhatsApp media downloads to save iPhone battery and storage
By default, WhatsApp preloads message attachments and media items. Learn how to turn off these automatic downloads to save your iPhone's battery and storage.
Meta is adding Messenger back into the Facebook app
TikTok has built-in messaging options, so of course Meta is now bringing back the Messenger features that it foolishly removed from the blue app eight years ago.
How to use Telegram’s power saving mode to boost battery life of your MacBook
Learn how to manage and customize Telegram's Power Saving Mode on your Mac, including setting the battery threshold to automate the feature.
Settings search is coming to WhatsApp
WhatsApp for iPhone is gaining a search bar at the top of the settings interface that allows you to quickly filter the available toggles and options in the app.
WhatsApp is testing message editing with a 15-minute time limit
You’ll be able to edit a sent message to fix typos or add new information, with an Edited label appearing to provide important context to the recipient.
WhatsApp is rolling out picture-in-picture support for video calls
You can now multitask better by switching to another app during a WhatsApp video call on your iPhone without your video being paused.
5 new WhatsApp features: Hands-free video, drag and drop and more
You can now create a WhatsApp avatar, enhance your Last Seen privacy, record video hands-free, use drag and drop on iPhone, and more.
WhatsApp is testing 3 new features, including voice note transcriptions
WhatsApp will soon let you transcribe voice messages into text. The Meta-owned app is also testing in-app camera improvements and call scheduling.
Microsoft is rolling out up to three times faster Skype for Apple silicon Macs
The new version also consumes less power and features more reliable call connections on Mac computers powered by the Apple M1 and M2 chips.