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Instant messaging app WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow macOS and Windows users to react to messages in a new way. The app is now preparing to implement a shortcut to quickly react to messages and the ability to see who reacted to messages for its desktop version. The new feature may be an expansion of WhatsApp Reactions which is reportedly in the works for the past few months. Once this feature is implemented, WhatsApp users will be able to react to a message using emojis similar to the reactions that are available in Facebook Messenger and Apple iMessage. This feature will be available for both mobile and desktop users.The development has been reported by WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo. It will be implemented in beta version 2.2208.1 of WhatsApp Desktop. It has not yet been made available to public beta testers. The feature is called React to Message and will be available in the messages menu. Users will be able to access this new way to react to a message by right-clicking on that text in the app. WABetaInfo has even shared a screenshot of it.Last week, the messaging app was seen updating its desktop…

messenger Whatsapp provides a long-awaited functionality – and thus increases the risk of chatting Whatsapp audio messages can now also be listened to in other chats © Marco_Piunti / Getty Images Whatsapp users have always wished that they could switch chats during long voice messages. Now Messenger has been delivered. This brings up a whole new problem. Even if Whatsapp actually started as a classic text conversation: Voice messaging has long become one of the most popular and important features of the application. Biggest drawback by far: you had to stay in the same chat while listening to messages. If other messages arrive during long recordings, they quickly become annoying. Now, Whatsapp has fulfilled the wishes of many users – and with the latest update, it is finally letting you leave the chat while listening to the voice messages. This is easy to implement: if you leave the chat while the message is playing, a blue bar will appear at the top of the application. In addition to the name of the person speaking and the audio recording icon, a thinner black line also shows the progress of the recording. If you want to close the ad, just click on…

WhatsApp will soon introduce pause and resume feature for voice notes in Android devices, WABetainfro reported.According to details, the instant messaging app is set to launch the feature that will make recording and sending voice notes, easier and convenient.Voice notes is one of the most handy features offered by Whatsapp, which allows users to send a quick voice message. But, If you mess up the recording, you have start over. That is about to change as WhatsApp is now reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to pause and resume voice note recordings. The new feature will be useful for users as they will not be required to scrap the recording completely if there’s an disturbance or interupption in between. Also Read:Whatsapp calls: A new update to be launched? WABetaInfo reported that WhatsApp Beta version 2.22.6.7 for Android adds a pause/resume button on the voice recording bar in the app. This takes up the space where one could previously find the stop button, which wasn’t really all that useful, right next to a delete button. The new feature could look like this: WhatsApp’s current version of voice notes allows the users to start and stop recording. Users…

The Films and Publications Amendment Act has been signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and was in effect from 1 March 2022.The Act introduces much stricter regulations regarding the distribution of online content in the country - including through social media.Revenge PornographyAny person may not expose, via any medium, including the internet and social media, a private sexual photograph or film if the following conditions are met: The individual or individuals appearing in the photograph or film have not given their consent; With the intent to harm themThe offence of knowingly publishing private sexual photographs and films without the consent of the individual or individuals is punishable by a fine not exceeding R150,000 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years upon conviction.Hate Speech Hate speech includes words that indicate an intent to harm, incite harm, and promote or propagate hatred against a particular individual or identifiable group.It is an offence for anyone to knowingly distribute hate speech in any form, which amounts to propaganda for war, incites imminent violence, or calls for hate speech, and is punishable by a fine not exceeding R150,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding two years.Tune in to the 'Breakfast with Martin Bester', weekdays from 06:00 -…

Happy Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday comes 46 days before Easter Sunday.Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day fasting period observed by Christians. Ash Wednesday comes 46 days before Easter Sunday (April 17). Today, as a part of the practice, people apply ash on their foreheads. When a priest applies ash to a person's forehead, he says, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust, you shall return." And, to mark the day we have come up with a list of greetings, messages and WhatsApp status that you can send to your close friends and relatives.Take a look:- Warm wishes on Ash Wednesday to everyone. On this day, let us remind ourselves that none of us are here forever and everything will turn into dust one day.- On this Ash Wednesday, let us remind ourselves that none of us are here forever and that one day everything will turn to dust.- We are taught to stick together and learn from our reflections on this great and holy occasion of this Happy Ash Wednesday 2022- In this world, the day you will find yourself, you will find God and the peace for which you have been longing for long. - Ash Wednesday is a…

Image credit- IANS Meta-owned messaging app, WhatsApp is reportedly developing some new features for Android, iOS and desktop users. These feature will improve the quality of the chat experience and provide a more interactive platform to users. Some of these features are already being rolle dout to users who are on WhatsApp beta program. WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo spotted these upcoming features. We have listed 10 upcoming WhatsApp features that you may be able to use soon below. WhatsApp Communities feature WhatsApp is expected to introduce a new Communities feature for Group administrators, reported WABetaInfo. The feature is expected to provide will provide more control to the Group administrators. With this feature, admins can create Groups within Groups. The Sub-Groups will also be end-to-end encrypted. It will be quite similar to how multiple channels are arranged under an umbrella Discord community. New chat feature for group admins WhatsApp is working on a new chat feature for group admins that will give them the ability to delete messages sent by other group members. The said feature will be rolled out in a future update. With this upcoming feature, the group admins of WhatsApp will be able delete anyone’s inappropriate message without…

Meta, the tech giant that controls the Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram social media platforms, said that it has restricted access to Russian state media within the European Union. The moves are intended to limit the spread of Russian propaganda during the country’s invasion of Ukraine.“We have received requests from a number of governments and the European Union to take further steps in relation to Russian state-controlled media. Given the exceptional nature of the current situation, we will be restricting access to RT and Sputnik across the EU at this time,” Meta said in a statement on Monday evening.More from VarietyRyan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo Urge Support for Ukraine: 'Zelensky Is a Hero'Russian Industry Responds to Boycotts Over Ukraine War: Bans Are 'Silencing the Russian Protest Voice'European Film Academy Strongly Condemns Russian War, Excludes Russian Films From European Film AwardsA day earlier, Meta said that it had been contacted by the government of Ukraine. “At their request, we have restricted access to several accounts in Ukraine, including those belonging to some Russian state media organizations. We are also reviewing other government requests to restrict Russian state controlled media,” Meta said.Other Western tech platforms are also making similar moves.Twitter has added warning labels…

Image Source : FILE IMAGE Maha Shivratri 2022 Maha Shivratri is observed on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. One of the most auspicious festivals of Hindus, the day is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This year, Maha Shivratri is being celebrated on March 1 (Tuesday) all over the country. This day marks Lord Shiva's marital union with Goddess Parvati. On this festival, ardent devotees of Lord Shiva offer milk, water, bel leaves, fruits and sweets to the almighty. People chant the auspicious mantra- Om Namah Shivay throughout the day and believe that praying to the supreme energy of the universe will absolve all sins.  Maha Shivratri literally means 'The Great Night of Shiva' during which devotees chant shlokas and pray to the mighty lord from midnight till the next day. There are a lot of stories attached to the great night of Shiva, including the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the other being Shiva's power to save the world from destruction. On this Maha Shivratri, wish prosperity, happiness, and luck to your near and dear ones through messages, images, different quotes, and status.  Maha Shivratri 2022: Wishes  May all your prayers be granted…

A 3D printed Whatsapp logo and keyboard buttons are placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 21, 2021. — ReutersPopular messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a new feature related to group calls on its platform, WABetainfo reported.According to the WhatsApp news tracker, the company is testing a feature through which users can generate and send links to invite their friends to join a group call even if it has already started.As we know, WhatsApp is always working to roll out improvements in the application. It is aiming to make a user's experience even better with a future update.However, the new feature would be different from the one for joining the Messenger Rooms on Facebook because not everyone can join it. When a WhatsApp call link is created, the call is hosted on WhatsApp so only those who have an account on the platform can join it, unlike the Messenger Rooms' shortcut which can be joined by even non-account holders.WhatsApp calls are always end-to-end encrypted so the new way to call will also be the same.The feature is currently under development and its release will be reported as soon as WhatsApp rolls it out.