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WhatsApp brings special accounts for kids with less features, more security Meta's renowned messaging service WhatsApp is reportedly working on special accounts for children, enabling parents to let their children use WhatsApp with restricted features. The impending separate WhatsApp accounts for kids are coming to enhance online safety. These child accounts will have default privacy settings that limit interactions with unknown contacts. According to WABetaInfo, the secondary account will also give parents insights into their child's activity, such as when a new contact contacts or is contacted. This is to maintain end-to-end encryption to ensure content remains private. WhatsApp's latest feature for children is designed to make parents stress less about their kids' online activities, allowing them to monitor them without compromising the security of their messages. How to set up a child account on WhatsApp To set up a child account on WhatsApp, parents will need to scan a QR code after the welcome screen to link their account. Then they will need to set up a 6-digit primary PIN to manage certain settings and prevent unauthorised changes. The child's secondary account will require this PIN to complete the setup process. This adds an extra layer of security and

APAAR ID Message Several people reported receiving an unexpected WhatsApp message claiming an APAAR ID had already been created for a student. Many said they had never applied for it or received any prior communication from their school. Message Details Explained The WhatsApp alert cited a unique APAAR ID number and claimed it appeared in DigiLocker. It highlighted the One Nation, One Student ID initiative and urged recipients to complete Aadhaar-based eKYC to unlock related benefits. Why People Worried? Recipients found the message alarming because it arrived without consent or prior notice. Its unsolicited nature, combined with references to Aadhaar-linked verification, raised strong concerns around privacy, misuse of data and possible fraud. freePik Appeared Official Account The WhatsApp message appeared to originate from a verified government account, giving it an authentic look. Screenshots spread widely online, prompting users to question how an APAAR ID could exist without their knowledge or consent. Phishing Scam Alert Cybersecurity experts caution that sudden messages urging immediate action or requesting Aadhaar details are often phishing attempts or social engineering. Legitimate student processes rarely start through unsolicited WhatsApp notifications, making such messages highly suspicious. School Role Crucial APAAR IDs should only be created through schools or

US President Donald Trump has dropped his threat to impose tariffs on European countries that opposed his plans to gain control of Greenland and said he would not use force to seize the territory. In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump said the planned tariffs would be suspended after talks with Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte produced what he described as a “framework” for future co-operation on Greenland and the wider Arctic region.  Want to continue reading The Banker? Benefit from expert analysis, exclusive data and rankings, clear insight into innovation, regulation and strategy, and the context you need to stay ahead of critical developments in global finance. View your subscription options

In today’s fast-paced work culture, replying instantly to messages is often seen as a badge of dedication. But one founder recently warned that this habit may be quietly destroying creativity and focus. Mahavir Chopra, founder of Beshak.org, shared his thoughts on X. (Mahavir Chopra/X) Mahavir Chopra, founder of Beshak.org, shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) with a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation with one of his employees. “I hate instant WhatsApp replies from my team. Yes, I know the general rule I hear is boss ko priority dena padta hain,” the caption of the post reads. One of Chopra’s employees replied almost immediately to a message, even after Chopra said it wasn’t that urgent. The employee explained that in their previous organisation, quick responses had been mandatory. Chopra pointed out that while fast replies may feel necessary, they make truly exceptional, creative work impossible. “It’s humanly impossible to do really exceptional work, specifically creative work, while your notifications are on,” he wrote. Instant replies block real work: In his post, Chopra criticised the culture of constant availability, particularly for non-priority questions. “People replying in microseconds on WhatsApp usually keep checking their phone, or worse, have notifications enabled on their

The messaging platform is reportedly developing group voice and video calling, call links and scheduling tools for WhatsApp Web, a move aimed at narrowing the gap with its mobile and desktop apps. WhatsApp is said to be working on a significant upgrade to its web-based platform, signalling a push to make WhatsApp Web nearly as capable as its mobile and desktop counterparts. According to recent reports, the Meta-owned messaging service is testing features that would allow users to place and receive group voice and video calls directly through a web browser. If introduced, the update would mark one of the most meaningful enhancements to WhatsApp Web in years, addressing long-standing limitations faced by users who rely on browsers for work or shared devices. Group voice and video calls on the web At the centre of the proposed upgrade is support for group calling on WhatsApp Web. The feature would allow users to initiate and join group voice or video calls without switching to a smartphone or installing the desktop application. This could be particularly useful for professionals, students and users who frequently move between devices during the day. The move reflects WhatsApp’s broader strategy of ensuring continuity across platforms, allowing

Gardaí are warning people across Ireland about a WhatsApp scam in which criminals are impersonating members of An Garda Síochána in an attempt to obtain sensitive personal and banking information. The scam involves WhatsApp calls where the caller uses An Garda Síochána’s official crest as their profile photo in order to appear legitimate. In a warning issued on social media, gardaí said they have become aware of a number of recent attempted fraud incidents linked to the scam. “We are warning the public in relation to recent attempted fraud incidents where the scammer(s) are impersonating members of An Garda Síochána,” gardaí said. They explained that the scam aims to trick people into handing over confidential information. “Gardaí have become aware of a scam which aims to obtain personal information, such as bank account details, via a WhatsApp call, where the caller is using An Garda Síochána’s crest as their profile photo.” READ MORE | Terrifying' - Ireland AM star opens up about disturbing present she received from sick fan Gardaí stressed that genuine members of the force will never contact people unexpectedly looking for financial or personal details. “An Garda Síochána Gardaí will never contact you out of the blue over

WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging services in the world, is soon going to roll out a very interesting new feature in their web service: voice and video calling. This new addition will, for the first time, enable calling services, until now only possible by smartphones, on computers as well. According to recent reports by WABetaInfo, the new service will enable individual as well as group calling right from web browsers. The integration of the calling feature on WhatsApp Web is a development that has been eagerly anticipated for years, and it is a major step towards uniformity between the web service and the WhatsApp application. WhatsApp Makes Group Calls Smarter What WhatsApp Web voice and video calls will offer This new feature seems to offer several benefits for the online version of WhatsApp: Cross-device calling: The advantage is that users can make calls and join calls using a desktop and/or laptop without having to download and install a desktop client/application. This is very useful for shared computers and computers used in cybercafes. Voice and video capabilities: As in other mobile applications, voice calls as well as video calls can be made. Group calls: Group calls will also be

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A new study’s “promising results” indicate that emphasizing protein on plant-based food labels is the most effective way of improving consumer uptake. While animal welfare and the environment are popular reasons to go vegan, consumer-friendly information such as protein content is often the best way to encourage shoppers to try plant-based products over meat and dairy. The new study found that adjusting the labels improved uptake by more than 100 percent. Read more: Cambridge University Scrapped Plant-Based Menu Based On The Wrong Data The University of Cambridge researchers behind the study introduced and tested the “nudge by proxy” approach, which indirectly encouraged consumers to choose foods that were better for the planet by addressing their “internal motivations.” Instead of emphasizing the many other health, environmental, and ethical benefits of choosing plant-based options, the researchers instead focused on what consumers themselves said they wanted: clear information about protein content. The researchers first surveyed 1,500 UK students and identified protein as the most significant perceived barrier to a meat-free diet. Then, over the course of two experiments, they confirmed that foods with protein content labels increased people’s selection of plant-based options by more than 100 percent. The researchers noted that carbon footprint