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WhatsApp has been rumoured to be working on multi-device support for a while now and just last month, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart confirmed that it will start rolling out to the users soon. Earlier this week, WhatsApp published a blog post detailing how multi-device support will work and the company has now rolled it out to selected users. In case you don't know, WhatsApp requires users to have an active internet connection in order to use the app on desktop. However, with the new feature, WhatsApp users will be able to seamlessly use the app on multiple devices without maintaining a constant internet connection. The company notes that it made changes to allow each companion device to connect to WhatsApp independently. With this new capability, you can now use WhatsApp on your phone and up to four other nonphone devices simultaneously — even if your phone battery is dead. Each companion device will connect to your WhatsApp independently while maintaining the same level of privacy and security through end-to-end encryption that people who use WhatsApp have come to expect. Importantly, we have developed new technologies to maintain end-to-end encryption while still managing to sync your data — such as contact…

UPDATE: Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus has updated fans on his cancer prognosis via a Twitch discussion. Hoppus told his fans intimate details during the Twitch livestream, which has been reposted to a Blink 182 fan account on YouTube. “My classification is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Stage 4-A, which means, as I understand it, it’s entered four different parts of my body,” Hoppus said. “I don’t know how exactly they determine the four-part of it,” he added, “but it’s entered enough parts of my body that I’m Stage 4, which I think is the highest that it goes. So, I’m Stage 4-A.” Talking about an upcoming doctor visit,  “Ideally, I go in tomorrow and they say, ‘Congratulations, your chemotherapy has worked and you’re all done and you’ll never have to think about this cancer again for the rest of your life,’” Hoppus said. He has three more chemo rounds to go. EARLIER: Multiplatinum pop punk band Blink-182 is down a man, as founding bassist Mark Hoppus revealed today on social media that he has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Hoppus did not disclose the type of cancer or what stage it’s in with his online revelation. “For the past three months I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy…

The co-founders, Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson, will remain in charge of the Pocket Casts team Topics Podcast | Apps | business news today IANS  |  San Francisco  Last Updated at July 17, 2021 21:39 IST Automattic, which runs Tumblr and WordPress, is buying a popular podcast app -- Pocket Casts -- from a collective of public radio groups, including NPR and BBC Studios. Automattic didn't disclose how much it will pay for Pocket Casts. The company said that Pocket Casts will be joining Automattic, making it easier for podcast fans to discover new content and customise their listening experience. "As part of Automattic, Pocket Casts will continue to provide you with the features needed to enjoy your favourite podcasts (or find something new)," a WordPress.com blog post stated. "We will explore building deep integrations with WordPress.com and Pocket Casts, making it easier to distribute and listen to podcasts," it added. The co-founders, Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson, will remain in charge of the Pocket Casts team. It seems Automattic is already thinking about ways of incorporating the multi-platform app into its blogging tools, TechCrunch reported. With built-in features like variable speed playback, trim silence option, volume boost, a sleep timer, personal media storage…

It’s not common for corporate social media accounts to jump into internet feuds, but these accounts are run by ordinary people and from time to time, they step out of their PR comfort zones to respond. That’s exactly what Xbox’s social media team did on Twitter, which not only attracted some fun responses, but also earned praise from the wider gaming community and industry professionals alike.“To the people in our replies saying ‘PS5 is better,’: The best console is the one you enjoy playing. Have fun!” reads a tweet from the official Xbox account. “I think we can all take solace in the words that Dominic Toretto imparted upon us last week and remember that people who love video games are just one big family. And you know what they say about family…”Here are a few of my favorite responses:Ok hear us out. What if it’s not even a console? pic.twitter.com/Sr16qRexGh— Twitch (@Twitch) July 16, 2021Ok but hear *US* out pic.twitter.com/cVKQdJeV5k— PrimeGaming (@primegaming) July 16, 2021You just brought back eldritch memories of a Game Boy shampoo bottle with this inside it.— Xbox (@Xbox) July 16, 2021I remember these…wow I am old LMAO pic.twitter.com/rt0hFXsB9F— Enriquez (@SSGKingEZ) July 16,…

Image Credits: IANS Most of us are using the popular social media app WhatsApp and it has become a daily life essential as most of the time we use it to be in touch with our friends and family. But do you know your WhatsApp account could be suspended if you have certain third-party apps installed on your phone? Yes, it’s true, WhatsApp has released a statement on its website which warned users that anyone who has certain applications like WhatsApp Plus, GB WhatsApp, or any other that is an altered version of the original, downloaded will have their account suspended. The Facebook-owned app said in its statement that the suspension will be temporary first, and the app will send a message to its users first warning them that they are at risk of losing their account and will ask to take the necessary measures not to do so. If the user follows the instruction given in the app then they can use their account as before. But if you do not do what is asked of the user then their account will be suspended. To escape from your account being deleted, you should delete the altered version applications of…

The Clubhouse is a popular audio-chat app that provides for real-time audio discussions in virtual rooms. No sooner did the app launch an android version in India on 21 May 2021, the platform wItnessed an unforeseen influx of participants from the country. Started out as an informal hangout club for friends, the Telugu Tribe community on Clubhouse was created in the first week of March. Today with around 63.2K followers, Telugu Tribe is one of the largest and fastest-growing communities on the platform. In an exclusive interaction with Yo! Vizag, admins – Jagannadh and Poshitha look back to the miraculous journey of the club and owe it to the Telugu people who spread the word.With more than 5.2 million downloads, since the android incorporation of the Clubhouse app, this audio interactive platform has eased the process of creating clubs and rooms. Taking us back in time to March 2021, Poshitha, the co-admin of Telugu Tribe, narrates the tedious process of writing emails to the backlogged Clubhouse team to seek approval to create a club. She adds “With delayed response from the Clubhouse team,  » Read More

To get you ready for the second half of the MLB Season, through Sunday, July 18th, MLB.TV is free to stream. While you can stream it for free on MLB.TV website and MLB App, it is also available other places where you can subscribe including YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video Channels. While you can normally get a free trial of MLB.TV, this doesn’t require you to sign-up or add a credit card — you can just stream. MLB.TV includes out-of-market access to almost every game (excluding ESPN, FOX, and MLB Network telecasts). This is ideal for fans who live away from your favorite team or want to catch teams or players out of your local area. You’ll also be able to watch every Spring Training game without local blackouts. For YouTube TV users, MLB.TV telecasts will be available in the YouTube TV grid guide, but if you use a “Custom Guide”, you must make sure to go to “Settings” —> “Live Guide” to add them. MLB.TV hasn’t been offered by any other Live TV Streaming Service, but it has been available through Amazon Prime Video Channels for the last few seasons.

“A long-term follower tells you all you need to know” is an Insider series taking you on a deep dive into an aspect of digital culture in a way that only a true insider can. Here, Lindsay Dodgson, who’s been following YouTuber Eugenia Cooney since 2015, explains her journey from her first video to her biggest controversies, and how her content has evolved during her tens years on the internet to one of the biggest and most controversial names on the platform. Eugenia Cooney is one of the most polarizing figures on the internet, for reasons very different to the controversies surrounding other YouTubers Eugenia Cooney Eugenia Cooney / YouTube Eugenia Cooney is one of the most recognizable characters on the internet, in part for her extraordinarily long, dark hair, gothic lace dresses, and bold, multi-coloured makeup looks. She’s also built a reputation that completely polarizes her 2 million strong fanbase — a portion of the people who watch her love and idolize her, while the others condemn her as they believe she is setting a damaging precedent for her younger followers. Cooney’s videos tend to focus on topics that are as innocuous as you can get on the surface,…

In line with its ambition of enabling and empowering Pakistanis through innovative products and services, Telenor Pakistan brings free Snapchat package for its users. Telenor Offers Free Snapchat Package In an industry first, Telenor has formed a strategic partnership with the globally popular social media platform, Snapchat. The development makes Telenor Pakistan the first telco to venture into augmented reality and build interactive Snapchat lenses for Pakistani consumers. Telenor users can now enjoy Snapchat package for free by dialing *915#. The move will not only help new users experience the fun and dynamic platform, but also enable existing users to engage with personalized lenses developed by Telenor and Snapchat. This partnership will enable Snapchat to reach an additional customer base, besides empowering Telenor users to enjoy the popular social media app for free. Telenor Pakistan has continuously been working to provide its users with a larger portfolio of lifestyle apps and services with great value. The company also introduced offers like Free WhatsApp and Free First Call in the past, with the Snapchat partnership being the latest step in that direction. Read more: Telenor Easy Card and Hybrid Packages – Details. Follow INCPak on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram for updates.

FC Barcelona came very close to surpassing 2,000 million engagements on social networks in the 2020/21 season. The final figure was 1,960 million, meaning it was for the sixth year running the club with the most likes, shares and comments of its posts. The 42% increase on the 2019/20 season has consolidated its position at the forefront of a ranking in which its closest competitors are Manchester United (1,594 million), Liverpool (1,314), Real Madrid (1,129) and Chelsea (1,047). According to Blinkfire data, Barça has grown on each of the big three networks. The biggest figure overall is for Instagram, which produced 1,571 million engagements (34% more than last season). The club’s quick adaptation to new trends and content formats has helped here, whereby the club was the first in the world to get more than a billion views of its videos in the platform’s highly successful new reels format. On Twitter, Barça is also the number one sports club, where it has gone from 96 million engagements last season to 137 million in 2020/21. Fenerbahçe (120) and Chelsea (100) are the only other clubs to have hit six-figure numbers. But the most spectacular increase has been on Facebook, 123%, which…