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  1. Jan

    Mark Zuckerberg announces WhatsApp Android-to-iOS data migration

    WhatsApp gets major smartphone switch feature Meta-owned WhatsApp is adding the ability to transfer chat data from Android to iOS, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. WhatsApp data that can be transferred will include chat history, photos, videos, and voice messages, and Zuckerberg said...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  3. Jan

    WhatsApp Groups maximum limit increased

    Big WhatsApp group update WhatsApp has started rolling out an update that will allow users to create groups with up to double the previous number of maximum participants. The feature was previously only available to a limited set of users running beta versions of the Android, iOS, and web apps...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Meta hits pause on smartwatch development

    Meta hits pause on smartwatch development Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. has halted development of a smartwatch with dual cameras and is instead working on other devices for the wrist, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The device, which has been in development...
  5. Jan

    WhatsApp could add second verification code when logging into new devices

    Big WhatsApp security change in the works WhatsApp could soon ask users to enter a second verification code when they log in on a new device, WABetaInfo reports. While users are already asked for a six-digit verification code when logging into WhatsApp on new devices, WhatsApp will soon...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  6. Jan

    Facebook, Goldman Sachs lose workers to fintechs Like Coinbase

    IT workers quitting Big Tech for fintech Staff at major banks and some of the world’s biggest technology giants are increasingly leaving for fintech startups, new analysis shows. Bankers, engineers, data scientists and sales staff from Wall Street, the City of London and Silicon Valley are...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg steps down after 14 years

    Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg steps down after 14 years Meta Platforms Inc.’s Sheryl Sandberg, who became one of the most recognised figures in global business after helping Facebook transform from a startup into a multibillion-dollar advertising powerhouse, is stepping down as chief operating...
  8. Jan

    Instagram announces launch of AMBER Alerts in South Africa

    Instagram launches missing children alerts in South Africa Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) has announced the launch of AMBER Alerts on Instagram in 25 countries, including South Africa.
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  9. Jan

    Facebook launches WhatsApp Cloud API, announces WhatsApp Business Premium

    Facebook pushing to make money from WhatsApp WhatsApp has announced that it will launch a new premium service tier for its WhatsApp Business platform. Paying users will get access to customisable click-to-chat links and have the ability to manage chats across ten devices.
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  10. Jan

    Telecoms shares in 2022 - South Africa vs the United States

    Investing in telecoms companies in SA and US — 2022 review 2022 was a brutal start of the year for tech giants. Netflix is down 70%, Nvidia dropped 44%, and Facebook declined 43%. It is not only tech stocks which took a hammering. The S&P 500 recorded its worst start of the year since 1939...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  11. Jan

    WhatsApp working on Premium subscription plan for businesses

    WhatsApp Premium subscription plan in the works — Report WhatsApp's subscription plan for businesses will give organisations access to extra features such as the ability to link up to ten devices on the same account, according to a WABetaInfo report. The plan is called WhatsApp Premium, and it...
  12. Jan

    Researchers found ad-network keylogger scripts on top websites

    Top websites hosted keylogger scripts that grab data before you click submit A study conducted by researchers from KU Leuven, Radboud University, and the University of Lausanne found that 1,844 top websites collected European users' email addresses without their consent. They also found that...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  13. Jan

    WhatsApp developing chat filters and macOS-native desktop app

    WhatsApp chat filters and desktop app updates WhatsApp updates currently under development include a filter for chats and groups, a new message reply shortcut for WhatsApp Desktop, and a new desktop app for macOS, WABetaInfo reported. Last year, WhatsApp released advanced business account...
  14. R

    I cannot log into Facebook

    Idiot of the year post, no doubt... I lost my phone, replaced it with an old used phone, now I cannot get into Facebook. I've gone all the way to uploading my ID and my passport. Still not working. What in the name of all that's holy do I do now??
  15. Jan

    SAFA and its president sue former Bafana Bafana team manager for defamation over Facebook posts

    Soccer boss sues ex-Bafana Bafana team manager over Facebook posts City Press reports that the South African Football Association (SAFA) and its president Danny Jordaan are suing former Bafana Bafana team manager Levy Ramajoe for R3.5 million. SAFA and Jordaan filed papers on 29 April at the...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  16. Jan

    WhatsApp increases group limits to 512 and file sizes to 2GB

    WhatsApp group limits and file sizes get big increase WhatsApp has started rolling out an update that increases the maximum number of group chat participants to 512. This doubles the previous limit of 256 group members. WhatsApp said the increase had been one of the top requested features from...
  17. Jan

    WhatsApp starts rolling out reactions

    WhatsApp reactions rolling out WhatsApp will begin rolling out its message reaction feature on Thursday, 5 May 2022, according to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The messaging company's reaction feature is somewhat different from that of Facebook — dropping the "care" and "angry" reactions...
  18. Jan

    WhatsApp testing multi-device on Android

    WhatsApp multi-device in the works WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let users chat using the same account on multiple devices, such as another smartphone or tablet. According to a screenshot from the beta version provided by WABetainfo, the app gives instructions to register a device...
  19. Jan

    Dis-Chem WhatsApp chatbot launched

    Dis-Chem launches WhatsApp platform Dis-Chem has selected Clickatell as the provider for its WhatsApp chat commerce platform, the companies announced on Thursday. “Dis-Chem customers can now quickly and easily access various services through WhatsApp by sending ‘Hi’ to 0860 347 243,”...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Meta shares make a comeback

    Meta shares make a comeback Facebook’s main social network added more users than projected in the first quarter, potentially staving off concerns that the company is losing momentum as a new generation flocks to younger sites like TikTok. Shares surged more than 19% in late trading after...
  21. Jan

    WhatsApp Communities officially announced with file size limit increase and groups changes

    WhatsApp announces Communities — and big changes to Groups WhatsApp has officially announced Communities — a major addition to its existing group chat and broadcast list feature set. It also said there would be several changes to how groups work on WhatsApp, regardless of whether they are part...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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