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Meta, Instagram, and WhatsApp roll out new paid Plus plans – Mashable

Meta officially launched paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp on Wednesday, giving users the option to pay a few dollars a month for extra features across its flagship apps. The company made the announcement in an Instagram post, where head of product Naomi Gleit provided an outline of the new paid "Plus" plans. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus run $3.99 a month, while WhatsApp Plus is slightly cheaper at $2.99, according to TechCrunch. The plans are now rolling out globally. For Instagram, the $3.99 gets you more control over your Stories and profile. Subscribers can see how many people rewatched a Story in aggregate, build unlimited audience lists, extend Stories past the usual 24-hour window, and preview a Story without registering as a viewer. There's also a weekly spotlight option, animated Super Heart reactions, custom app icons, customizable bio fonts, and additional profile pins. Mashable Light Speed Facebook Plus mirrors much of that, with features focused on social expression and profile customization. WhatsApp Plus takes a different angle, adding app themes, custom ringtones, premium stickers, and extra pinned chats. As TechCrunch notes, none of these plans replace Meta Verified, which remains its own separate offering focused on account

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Haverford man loses $2.4 million in stock fraud – Delco Times

A Haverford man has lost $2.4 million in a WhatsApp fraud. Township police said on May 13 they received the report from the victim in the the 600 block of West Lancaster Avenue that he got caught up in an online stock exchange scam. The fraud started about five months ago when he received a notification as part of a text chain on WhatsApp, said Haverford Deputy Chief T.J. Long. The victim was solicited to send funds in exchange for “trade signals” which would notify him when to make trades on the stock market. The victim claimed that, in total, he has wired $2.4 million in various allotments to Uganda as well as other places. The latest transaction involved a physical pickup of the funds. The deputy chief said due to the large reported loss, this case has been referred to the FBI. The victim’s names was withheld by police. RevContent Feed

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New WhatsApp Chatbot Number For Electricity Services – EThekwini Municipality

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW WHATSAPP CHATBOT NUMBER FOR ELECTRICITY SERVICES EThekwini Municipality is pleased to announce the launch of a new WhatsApp Chatbot number for the Energy Management Directorate.  Customers are required to use this new platform to access electricity-related services.  This initiative forms part of the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to enhancing service delivery through innovative digital solutions. New WhatsApp Number: 064 761 7930 Old WhatsApp Number: 076 791 2449. The new WhatsApp Chatbot offers customers a more efficient and user-friendly experience when managing electricity-related queries.  Key features include: -Faster customer validation, allowing customers to authenticate using a meter number, connection number, or account number instead of providing a physical address -An improved chatbot interface with a more intuitive layout designed to enhance user interaction -Quicker service turnaround for logging faults and service requests -Live outage tracking for logged faults, integrated with the Directorate’s online outage portal. Customers are encouraged to save the new WhatsApp number, 064 761 7930, and begin using it to access electricity-related services more efficiently. This development forms part of the Energy Management Directorate’s flagship digitisation programme, aligned with its broader reform strategy to improve service delivery and enhance customer satisfaction. ENDS  Issued by

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WhatsApp Local Storage Claim Raises Apple Privacy Questions – TechRepublic

End-to-end encryption can protect a message in transit, but it cannot protect every place that message lands. Researchers at Mysk have alleged that WhatsApp stores some decrypted chat data in readable local database files on macOS and iOS, raising questions about how much protection users have after messages reach an Apple device. The allegation points to a broader issue for messaging apps: encryption can protect delivery, but local databases, device backups, shared app containers, and operating system controls still matter once a message is opened. For organizations that allow WhatsApp on managed devices, the issue is less about whether end-to-end encryption works and more about what happens on the endpoint after encryption has done its job. Researchers allege readable local databases Security researchers at Mysk alleged that WhatsApp stores some chat databases in an app group container that could be accessible to apps from the same developer, depending on permissions and platform protections. “WhatsApp stores chat databases unencrypted in an app group container accessible to apps from the same developer,” the researchers said, according to Cyber Security News. Some WhatsApp data files, including Axolotl.sqlite, ContactsV2.sqlite, and LocalKeyValue.sqlite, were found in a shared WhatsApp container on Apple devices. App group containers

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I use these tips and tricks to get the best out of Gemini in Android Auto

Published May 25, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, particularly Google Pixel and Samsung mobile hardware and software. He provides expert guidance on productivity software, system optimization, and the advanced functionalities that allow users to maximize their device's potential. His analyses are crucial resources for readers seeking to master complex operating system features and streamline their digital workflows. When he is not busy with technical analysis and software evaluation, Parth dedicates his time to watching K-dramas, studying mobile technology trends and the role of artificial intelligence. Android Auto has long been the gold standard for keeping our digital lives safe while on the road, but the integration of Gemini takes things to a completely different level. If you want to transform your daily commute into hands-free productivity, these are the tips and tricks I use to get the best out of Gemini in Android Auto. Related 7 unexpected ways I use Gemini beyond chat It became a crucial part of my Android workflow Sending WhatsApp messages via voice commands One of my favorite upgrades since

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Watch: Anfield salutes departing legends Andy Robertson and Mo Salah – Liverpool FC

VideoWatch: Anfield salutes departing legends Andy Robertson and Mo Salah Published 2 hours ago By Sam Williams Watch how Anfield saluted Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah following the final appearances of their legendary Liverpool careers. Robertson and Salah bid farewell to the club they graced for nine years after playing in the Reds' season-ending 1-1 draw with Brentford. Post-match, both were afforded guards of honour by teammates and staff as they re-emerged from the tunnel to rapturous receptions. After receiving mementos from Sir Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Richard Hughes and Billy Hogan, they soaked up the acclaim of the supporters with whom they have built an unbreakable bond over a near-decade full of trophies and unforgettable moments. Watch the tributes to Robertson and Salah below. You have to accept cookies in order to view this content on our site. Watch on YouTube Published 2 hours ago

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Inside Training: Robbo and Salah goodbyes amid Liverpool’s Brentford build-up

VideoInside Training: Robbo and Salah goodbyes amid Liverpool's Brentford build-up Published 3 hours ago By Liverpool FC There was build-up and goodbyes on Saturday ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Brentford – watch now in ‘Inside Training’. Arne Slot’s squad were preparing for Sunday’s season finale, when they host the Bees at Anfield in the Premier League. The game will see Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah say farewell to the Reds after their historic nine-year spells with the club. View our behind-the-scenes footage of their penultimate day and the players’ work towards the match below. You have to accept cookies in order to view this content on our site. Watch on YouTube Published 3 hours ago

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Chairman and Co-Founder of the Africa India Economic Foundation (AIEF), yesterday paid a …

News Languages An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa. Top Slides Topic Resources April 27, 2025 AUSSOM Ministerial Meeting report February 10, 2022 Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period. May 19, 2026 The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, has launched the S May 15, 2026 8 YEARS SERVING AFRICA Leading a Transformative and Impact Oriented Journey

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