Pakistan restores internet services after four-month
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Friday that internet services have been restored nationwide after the successful repair of the SMW4 underwater cable defect. The PTA stated that services were reinstated after an outage lasting approximately four months, caused by defects in two underwater cables: SMW4 (in June)
Over 1,400 WhatsApp accounts hacked in Pakistan since July
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has disclosed alarming statistics about WhatsApp account hacks in Pakistan, with over 1,400 accounts compromised since July 1. According to the agency’s Cyber Crime Wing, a total of 1,426 complaints have been logged, not accounting for unregistered cases. As part of their efforts to combat
WhatsApp to enhance video calls with new backgrounds and filters
WhatsApp is set to unveil an exciting update in the coming weeks that will enhance the video calling experience for users on both Android and iOS platforms. The upcoming features will introduce ten new customisable backgrounds and ten engaging filters, allowing users to personalise their video calls. The new backgrounds
WhatsApp to roll out new status feature allowing private mentions and tags
WhatsApp, is preparing to roll out a new feature that will allow users to tag or mention others in their Status updates, similar to Instagram Stories. The development is part of WhatsApp’s ongoing effort to expand its Status functionality, according to tech website Gagadget. Unlike Instagram, where mentions are visible
Meta fined 100 million dollars over password storage
The lead European Union privacy regulator fined social media giant Meta 91 million euros ($101.5 million) for inadvertently storing some users' passwords without protection.
Meta AI introduces high-quality photo editing through voice command features on WhatsApp
Meta is expanding the capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, MetaAI, across apps like WhatsApp and Instagram, introducing new features including voice commands and advanced image editing tools, as reported by media. At the Yetta Connect conference, the company announced that users will soon be able to interact with
WhatsApp introduces low-light mode and AR effects for camera
Meta’s WhatsApp has launched exciting new augmented reality effects and filters aimed at enriching user interactions during video calls and while capturing images. According to WaBetaInfo, the latest update introduces a filter button for seamless application of visual enhancements, including skin-smoothing and background-changing options. Read More: Are aliens secretly hiding
Widespread outages hit WhatsApp, Instagram, internet services in Pakistan
On Saturday, users across Pakistan reported widespread disruptions affecting popular platforms WhatsApp and Instagram, alongside internet services provided by Zong and PTCL. According to outage tracking website Downdetector, the issues became apparent mid-morning, impacting users in major cities such as Karachi and Lahore. Instagram experienced a sharp spike in outage
WhatsApp to introduce voice command feature for Meta AI
WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will enable users to interact with Meta AI via voice commands, according to a recent discovery in the latest beta update for Android, version 2.24.18.18, accessible through the Google Play Beta Program. The feature, which is still in the development phase and not
Users can soon chat on WhatsApp without revealing phone numbers
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is launching a new feature that will enable users to chat without disclosing their phone numbers. The new feature, designed to boost user privacy, will let WhatsApp users chat without having to share their phone numbers, adding an extra layer of confidentiality to the messaging experience.
