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Picture this: it’s 2008, you’re wearing a pair of wet-look leggings and an Abercrombie & Fitch tank top cinched at the waist with a statement leather belt worthy of Russell Crowe in Gladiator. You brush your side fringe out of your eyes when you hear a familiar “ping” from your iPhone. Someone has texted you. For a moment you marvel at the sleek handset — 12 months ago the thought of a touch-screen mobile seemed like the stuff of science fiction. Simpler times, you think, as you tap out a quick “soz bbz il b l8 ly xxxx”.Fast-forward to 2023, you’re on your 14th iPhone. You have 67 unread WhatsApp messages, 3,890 unread emails, nine Instagram DMs, and a happy birthday message on

Google has announced WhatsApp chat backups on Android devices will no longer be free starting in December, and will contribute to your Google account storage quota.Android users have previously enjoyed free WhatsApp chat backups, unlike users on Apple’s iOS.For those who don’t subscribe to Google’s subscription service ‘Google One’, the implications are clear. The standard 15GB of free data, which includes storage for Gmail, Google Photos and various other Google applications, will now also need to accommodate WhatsApp chat backups.Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >>Depending on the duration of your WhatsApp usage and the amount of media shared within the platform, these backups could become quite substantial, and large.What options do you have?Users with large chat histories and lots of shared media files have four primary options.First, they can totally opt out of cloud backups, a process accessible through the WhatsApp settings menu by navigating to the chat backup option and changing the ‘Backup to Google Drive’ setting to Never.However, this choice comes with a significant trade-off - the risk of losing all the chat data if the current phone is lost or damaged.The second option involves reducing the size of the

Shrewsbury Town Football Club is now on WhatsApp - and Salopians can get all the very latest club news, content and much more straight to their phones. The club will post all of the latest videos, news, interviews and polls straight to our WhatsApp channel, providing a brand new platform for all of our supporters to follow and receive communications from. You can follow our WhatsApp channel by tapping this link here. Make sure that the MUTE option is unticked when you follow - so you can receive the latest news from the club just as you receive any normal WhatsApp message!

Don’t Trust WhatsApp University? Here’s How You Can Debunk Fake News Using Some Simple Tips & Tricks Don’t Trust WhatsApp University? Here’s How You Can Debunk Fake News Using Some Simple Tips & Tricks WhatsApp is used by over 50 crore Indians and that also makes it a preferred choice to share opinions, news and views. With General Elections coming up in 2024 it is critical for WhatsApp users to differentiate fake news from real. Here are some simple but effective tips and tricks that will go a long way for every WhatsApp user. Copyright©2023 Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today

ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- Scammers are preying on inflation frustration.It's a scam that cost one local man $13,000.The I-Team has a warning Thursday about con artists claiming to help you pay your bills.As costs continue to soar, there are scammers targeting struggling consumers."My bills were piling up," Elgin resident Mohammad Mazher said.As inflation hung over his head, Mazher was receiving constant texts and calls from a stranger who reached out to him on WhatsApp.Mazher said the callers told him they could negotiate or lower all of his bills: utility, mortgage, credit card bills - everything.All he had to do was pay them 60% of the monthly bills. They would cover 40%.Although it sounded like a deal, it wasn't."It's a scam!" Mazher said.He said they gained his trust by using his native language of Hindi. Then he said the scammers told him to look at a website with an offer to "negotiate bills."RELATED: Here's how to protect yourself from sports betting scamsHe sent them a total of $13,000."The scheme was they will pay the bills off. I would go check online in my ComEd and utility bills, it says paid off. After three or four days, it would get canceled," Mazher

A WARNING has been issued over a new scam that is affecting WhatsApp groups. The instant messaging tool is hugely popular as it offers an encrypted service. But scammers have found a way to take advantage of its group settings to allow them access to accounts. Action Fraud says the scam starts when a criminal gains access to another WhatsApp account. Posing as a friend or a member of that group, they target victims by first sending seemingly normal messages to begin a conversation. Then, the victim receives a text message from WhatsApp with a six-digit code. This is the criminal attempting to log in to WhatsApp using the victim’s mobile number. The criminal will claim that they sent their code by accident and ask the victim to share it with them. Once the criminal has this, they can login to the victim’s WhatsApp account and change the password. Action Fraud recommends WhatsApp users set to Two-Step Verification to help with security, and to never share a six-digit account activation code with anyone. Spam messages can be reported to WhatsApp by pressing and holding on the message bubble, select ‘Report’ and then follow the instructions. Anyone who has been a

Thanksgiving brings families together in gratitude and abundance. Here are some short messages, wishes and more 23 Nov 2023, 05:00 AM IST 23 Nov 2023, 05:00 AM IST23 Nov 2023, 05:00 AM ISTSource: Freepik Thanksgiving Day for the year 2023 will be celebrated on Thursday, November 23. A state public holiday in the United States, Thanksgiving aims to bring families and communities together in a celebration of abundance and togetherness. From traditional turkey dinners to heartfelt expressions of appreciation, Thanksgiving 2023 promises a day of warmth, unity and the cherished company of loved ones.Happy Thanksgiving 2023: WishesWishing you a Thanksgiving filled with joy, gratitude and delicious moments with loved ones!May your Thanksgiving be as wonderful as the warmth of good company and the comfort of a hearty meal.Happy Thanksgiving 2023! Hoping your day is full of laughter, love and all the things you're thankful for.Grateful for the wonderful people in my life. Wishing you a Thanksgiving surrounded by love and happiness.Sending warm wishes for a Thanksgiving overflowing with blessings, joy and scrumptious food!On this day of gratitude, may your heart be as full as your plate. Happy Thanksgiving 2023! Wishing you a harvest of blessings, a season of joy and

Image source, Getty ImagesBy Andrew PickenBBC Scotland NewsTeachers used swearing and poo emojis to criticise vulnerable primary school pupils in a WhatsApp group chat, BBC Scotland News can reveal.The existence of the chat between staff at Aberdeenshire schools was first revealed last year but the affected pupils' parents were not informed.The messages have now been obtained by the BBC and show derogatory exchanges about pupils and parents.Aberdeenshire Council said nobody was put at risk from the messages.The local authority has apologised for the situation and said the incident was dealt with through the council's disciplinary procedure. An independent review last year ruled some of the messages were "disparaging" but did not put the children at harm and the council was right not to tell parents about them. But Nick Hobbs, head of advice and investigations at the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland, said the council got it wrong. He said: "We repeatedly made clear to the council that the children's rights issues engaged went beyond simply child protection.   "Of particular concern was the failure to tell the children and their families about the WhatsApp messages, either at the time or subsequently. "This decision denied their right to complain

How to embrace the school-gate community while avoiding school-gate cliques Growing Pains: Joanna FortuneTue, 21 Nov, 2023 - 08:00Child psychotherapist and podcaster Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss the dynamics of school gate relationships and playdates. Whether they are casual connections or the beginnings of a deeper friendship, relationships with other parents can help us navigate the early school years.Dr Fortune also offers helpful tips on negotiating the tricky world of WhatsApp groups and how to turn down playdate invitations, which she sees as optional, not a necessity.

An update rolling out to WhatsApp users will enable account verification via email address rather than just SMS.According to WABetaInfo, the feature is now available to all users with the release of WhatsApp 23.24.70.WhatsApp is now introducing an extra access method to their platform, enabling users to log into their accounts in situations where they may face temporary difficulties receiving the 6-digit code via SMS. While users will still need a phone number to create an account, the added method of account verification is welcome for times when you are temporarily unable to get the 6-digit code via SMS.You can download WhatsApp Messenger from the App Store for free.Download