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About a month ago, WhatsApp officially rolled out the Companion mode for its Android users, allowing you to link up to five Android phones to a single account. Now, the feature is made available to iOS users as well. WhatsApp version 23.10.76 for iOS is bringing the new functionality and it's available for download via the App Store. Just like on Android, the iOS version of the messaging app syncs your history and all your messages are delivered to all of your devices. The company ensures that all your conversations remain end-to-end encrypted, even on linked devices. Still, some features like messaging broadcast lists and status updates are available only on the "main" device. In addition, the new version now plays GIFs automatically in chats without having to tap on the message. WhatsApp for businesses on Android will soon be getting a Status archive feature as it was spotted on a beta version of the software. It allows business owners to archive certain account statuses and reuse them when needed in the future. Source 1 | Source 2

The picture shows a WhatsApp logo. — Unsplash Meta-owned WhatsApp is bringing two new updates for people who use the Windows app, WaBetaInfo reported. According to the app-tracking website, the instant messaging app is rolling out a feature to allow users to change the app language and a message draft filter. These two features are available to some beta testers and will be available to more people in the coming weeks.  Through this feature, users will be able to change the language of the app. WhatsApp has made the app more convenient with this update as people can also use languages other than the default language. Users can find this new option — language — within the app settings. They will be able to use the feature after enabling it. Earlier, people had to modify their system settings to change the app language. However, this feature will save them time. Moreover, there is another feature that would allow users to check chats that contain a drafted message. It will make it easier for them to locate and resume unfinished conversations. These features are only available for beta testers who install latest version of the Windows app. 

WhatsApp is developing a number of new features, including usernames and screen sharing, as reported by WABetaInfo.The username feature was spotted in the beta version 2.23.11.15 for Android, and allows WhatsApp users to select a unique username attached to their account. The feature could mean that in the future, users could find each other by their username instead of using a phone number. Conversations that are started using a username are end-to-end encrypted, according to WABetaInfo. Some beta testers using the 2.23.11.19 version of the Android app also noticed a new screen sharing feature. After pressing the screen sharing button, users could confirm and begin sharing the contents of their screen on video calls. The feature also records the portion of the call that is shared, according to screenshots. Other features rolling out to some beta testers include a “status archive” setting that allows businesses to archive statuses after 24 hours and then reshare them in the future. WABetaInfo notes that the status archive feature so far looks to be limited to businesses.

I realised that I understand iOS users. They look at Android the same way I look at Telegram as a WhatsApp user. I see the other side get new features first, sometimes years earlier like in today’s case – yet, the thought of switching sides never enters my mind. The few times that I’m even aware of Telegram’s new features all I think to myself is, “I can’t wait for that to come to WhatsApp.” Then I rejoice when the turtle that is WhatsApp finally gets the features. One of the most useful features in video chat apps is the ability to share your screen.It allows one to flex their PowerPoint skills even in a virtual meeting. We abuse this feature here at Techzim. The likes of Zoom and Teams have had this feature for years, I’m familiar with Zoom’s. You’re not going to believe this but Telegram has also had the feature for about 2 years now. Okay, you believe it, but 2 years? – and WhatsApp is only getting it now. Yes, WhatsApp is rolling out Screen Sharing. This means you will be able to share your screen with your video chat participants. You can do this in

The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has released a WhatsApp number to report the unprofessional conduct of its personnel in the state. SaharaReporters reported on Saturday that the Command had directed the Divisional Police Officer covering 3-3 area of Onitsha, Anambra commercial nerve Centre, to fish out the police officer captured in a viral video collecting a bribe from a commuter in the area last week. The police commissioner, Mr Echeng Echeng, who gave the directive in a statement issued by the Command's spokesperson, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. Describing the behaviour of the policeman as unprofessional which should be condemned, Ikenga said the video had been sent to the DPO in the area, to identify the officer for internal sanction. However, in a statement issued on Sunday, the Command's spokesperson, DSP Ikenga, announced a WhatsApp Number 08039334002 for Nigerians to report police unprofessional conduct especially the extortion of motorists and commuters in Anambra state. The PPRO who took to the official Twitter handle of the state command to announce the new measure to combat police excesses, assured that there would be transparency, accountability and utmost confidentiality of information conveyed through the

WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, has announced the launch of two new updates that will enhance the user experience. According to a report by WaBetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp updates, these updates include the ability to share screens during video calls and a new arrangement of tabs in the bottom navigation bar. While the screen-sharing feature is currently available to a select group of beta testers, it will soon be rolled out to a wider audience in the coming days. This new addition allows users to share their screens with others during video calls. Also read: China deletes 1.4 million social media posts in crackdown By simply clicking on the new icon in the call control view, users can easily initiate screen sharing. The shared screen will be recorded and displayed to the other individual. However, it’s worth noting that older versions of Android may not support this feature. Additionally, it is not compatible with large group calls or outdated versions of the app. Users will have complete control over the screen-sharing feature, as they can stop sharing their screen at any time. Also read: TikTok tests AI chatbot ‘Tako’ to enhance user experience It’s important to highlight

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At present, about 1,500 tickets of Chennai Metro are bought through WhatsApp daily on an average. | Photo Credit: M. VEDHAN Over 10,000 persons of Chennai Metro Rail bought the tickets on WhatsApp in one week after the launch of this service. Following Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) also introduced the WhatsApp e-ticket last week. Commuters can generate a ticket if they send a message on WhatsApp to 8300086000 and make a payment. According to officials of CMRL, nearly 2.5 lakh commuters take the system and for a start, 1,500 WhatsApp e-tickets are sold on an average every day. “This is just a beginning and we expect that more people will opt for this service. As of now, we see that many one-time travellers like those taking trains and buses are quickly buying a WhatsApp ticket and taking the train,” an official said. Sources said there were some issues regarding payment that some commuters face currently and efforts were on sort this out. “We are planning to set up a kiosk in stations in both phase I and phase I extension project across 54 km to help people quickly generate these tickets in case they need help,”

The New Self Regulatory Organization (SRO, soon to be called the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization or CIRO) requires Canadian Dealer Members to keep complete and accurate records of client communications for at least seven years (Rule 3800). This requirement includes electronic communications. Dealer Members are also required to supervise their employees to ensure they are following the rules (Rule 3900). Use of unauthorized communication applications, such as WhatsApp, Signal or text message, are contrary to the Standards of Conduct (Rule 1400). International Enforcement Trend In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have entered into multimillion-dollar settlements for use of off-channel communication applications. Enforcement began last fall, when the SEC announced settlements with a dozen U.S. banks with fines totalling over US$1-billion (see our November 2022 Blakes Bulletin: SEC Crackdown on Record-Keeping Failures Offers a Warning to Canadian Securities Firms.). The SEC and CFTC are also targeting institutions based in the United Kingdom and Canada, along with major private equity firms and hedge funds. Compliance Issues WhatsApp and other messaging platforms allow users to delete conversations after specified periods of time. The difficulty of monitoring, preserving

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