Apple and Google have released the first version of their exposure notification API, which they previously called the contact tracing API. This is a developer-focused release, and is a seed of the API …
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New App Lobby Group Touts Independence From Google, Apple
Nine mobile app companies are launching a new trade group to weigh in on the nation’s most controversial tech policy issues, banding together to assert their independence from Apple Inc. and Alphabet …
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WhatsApp video chat supports groups of up to 8 people ahead of Rooms integration
WhatsApp video chat now supports up to eight people thanks to a new update that’s currently rolling out to users. WhatsApp video calls are end-to-end encrypted, unlike the newly released Messenger …
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WhatsApp update boosts video calling to allow 8 people at once
Want to video or voice chat with more people over WhatsApp? Now you can. In a new update released Monday, the popular messaging app is bumping up the number of people who can be on a video or voice …
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WhatsApp boosts video and voice calls to allow 8 people at once
Want to video or voice chat with more people over WhatsApp? Now you can. In a new update released Monday, the popular messaging app is bumping up the number of people who can be on a video call at …
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WhatsApp ups limit on video calls to eight people
WhatsApp video calls can now include up to eight people instead of just four. In order to reach the new upper limit, everyone on the call will need to be running the updated version of the app. To …
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Mozilla ranks video call apps by security and privacy features
We’re all spending way more time on video call apps for work, school, and keeping in touch with family or friends. The significant increase in usage has led to much-discussed concerns about the …
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Apple Support App Gains Dark Mode and Streamlined Interface
Apple today updated its Apple Support app for the iPhone and the iPad, introducing a revamped layout with Dark Mode support and improved navigation.
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Apple Support app updated with dark mode and a new UI
The Apple Support app has been updated to version 4.0 and now has dark mode, an updated user interface, and offers support for Apple services and subscriptions (via 9to5Mac). In a few minutes of …
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Hulu app crashing for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV users
A number of Hulu subscribers are having trouble watching shows via the streaming service, with reports from users largely claiming there to be a problem with app crashes for the iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS …
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WhatsApp advert bombshell: Facebook wants to use your mobile number to target you with ads
WHATSAPP users could face advertisements clogging up their favourite chat app in the future, according to new reports that parent company Facebook is actively looking into monetising the messaging …
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WhatsApp Group video and voice calls are now available for up to 8 people
WhatsApp for iOS has been updated to support up to eight people who can simultaneously join a group voice or video call.
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WhatsApp group video, voice calls now support up to 8 participants on Android and iOS: All your questions answered
WhatsApp users can now video and voice call with up to eight people now, that’s double the previous number. As expected, Facebook-owned WhatsApp now lets you video and voice call with up to eight …
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WhatsApp for iPhones rolls out support for up to 8 participants in group calls
Phone users can go to the Apple App Store and download the WhatsApp update v2.20.50 to get the new features. WhatsApp has now rolled out an update for iPhone users which will allow up to eight …
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How to send messages, make voice and video calls on WhatsApp using Siri
Phone users have this nifty feature where they can use Siri to send messages and even call people on WhatsApp. This feature is useful for situations where it’s difficult to type out on your phone.
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Apple and Google’s coronavirus contact tracing app scores big win in Europe
Apple and Google have made several improvements to their coronavirus contact tracing app that will be available on iPhone and Android in various countries. The “exposure notification” app now has …
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NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan
The UK’s coronavirus contact-tracing app is set to use a different model to the one proposed by Apple and Google, despite concerns raised about privacy and performance. The NHS says it has a way to …
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