WHATSAPP BACKUP
How to free up storage on your phone without deleting photos: Try these 5 simple tips for Android and iPhone
Running out of storage on smartphones can be frustrating for users who cherish their memories. There are several ways to free up space without losing important photos and videos. Users can clear app caches, delete unnecessary WhatsApp media, and uninstall unused applications. Regularly reviewing downloads and backing up important files can also help maintain storage. These practices assist in improving phone performance and preventing storage issues from recurring.
How to recover deleted WhatsApp chats: Follow these simple steps to restore conversations on Android and iPhone using Google Drive and iCloud backups
For WhatsApp users who accidentally delete their chats, recovering them is possible on both iPhone and Android devices. Before uninstalling and reinstalling the app, it's essential to check the date of the last backup. If a backup exists, users can easily restore their chat history. If no backup is available, they can consider reaching out to the chat partner for assistance.
Gurgaon electricity cut today: Check power outage areas, timings and other latest updates about strike
Gurugram electricity cut updates: Gurgaon power cuts continue amid a three-day strike by Haryana electricity employees over a private electricity distribution licence. Check affected areas, expected restoration timings, strike details and DHBVN complaint helpline numbers.
AAP steps up Oct 10 protest plans, prepares backup leadership amid arrest fears
Aam Aadmi Party leaders are making arrangements for an upcoming protest on October 10. They anticipate possible arrests of key leaders and have devised backup plans. Organizers are committed to ensuring the movement remains peaceful and democratic despite any challenges. Communication strategies are being discussed in light of potential disruptions to social media accounts.
Meta One brings Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Meta AI subscriptions under one umbrella
Meta is introducing Meta One, a new subscription service for its popular applications. This service bundles over fifty features across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Individual plans offer customisation and enhanced AI capabilities for users. Creator and business tiers provide tools for audience growth and management.
Google Photos storage full? 5 easy tricks to free up space without paying
To optimize your Google storage, consider erasing outdated screenshots and blurry images. Videos and high-resolution photos can quickly fill your storage; be sure to identify and delete these. Don’t forget to empty your trash for immediate space recovery. Organizing your Gmail and Google Drive can also help manage your account's storage more effectively. Additionally, prevent unnecessary phone folders from backing up to preserve your cloud space.
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WhatsApp has a simple trick for finding old messages: Here’s how to quickly search your chats by date
WhatsApp offers a date search feature to locate old messages. This tool allows users to jump directly to a specific conversation day. The process varies slightly across Android, iPhone, and web platforms. Users can also search for keywords and media within chats. This feature saves time when recalling past conversations or shared content.
WhatsApp’s new update outshines Apple’s RCS upgrade on iPhone—here's what the new feature is
WhatsApp is rolling out new features that enhance user privacy. Users can now set up usernames, eliminating the need to share phone numbers for contact. Additionally, disappearing messages and view-once media offer greater control over message longevity. These updates position WhatsApp as a strong competitor against Apple's planned RCS messaging upgrade, focusing on user privacy and security.
Cloudflare outage: Nithin Kamath apologises for Kite disruption, recommends WhatsApp backup to exit trades
A Cloudflare outage disrupted trading platforms including Zerodha, Groww and Angel One. Nithin Kamath apologised and highlighted risks of dependence on single infrastructure. Zerodha activated its independent WhatsApp-based Kite Backup system to help users exit positions during the downtime.
WhatsApp users to soon lose free Google Drive storage access; here's what you can do
While the reasons behind the change remain undisclosed, users can continue free backups as long as they have available space within their 15GB limit.
ET Explainer: WhatsApp chat backups will soon be an expensive affair. Here’s why
The changes will affect Android phone users who like to make daily backups of their WhatsApp chats, including videos and images. “As an important heads up, WhatsApp backups on Android will soon start counting toward your Google Account cloud storage limit, similar to how WhatsApp backups are handled on other mobile platforms,” Google announced earlier this week.
Mark Zuckerberg fires another salvo at Apple, says WhatsApp more secure than iMessage
The Meta boss took to his Facebook account to slam Apple.
Meta starts anti-iMessage ad campaign to promote Whatsapp
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Meta, revealed the campaign in which Apple is criticised for only providing end-to-end encryption for iMessage and not for regular SMS communication.
WhatsApp will soon allow users to react to messages on chat with any emoji and skin-tone
The Meta-owned platform is rolling out a new update which will give users the freedom to choose any emoji.
WhatsApp rolls out three new privacy features
WhatsApp said the introduction of these new features is backed by a new WhatsApp privacy study, which found that 72% of people value being able to speak honestly.
Switching phones? Transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android with just a USB cable
The transfer feature is available on Samsung Galaxy and Pixel smartphones.
India's IT Rules undermine user security, says WhatsApp CEO
India, which had notified the revised IT rules in February this year, has made it mandatory for messaging apps to comply with the controversial legislation since May 26.
WhatsApp completes building end-to-end encryption option for backups
People can already back up their WhatsApp message history via cloud-based services like Google Drive and iCloud. WhatsApp said it does not have access to these backups, and they are secured by the individual cloud-based storage services.
WhatsApp is testing encrypted cloud backups for Android
The Facebook-owned service revealed that the system has been enabled in its most recent Android beta update.
WhatsApp users will soon be able to access their account from 4 linked devices
A disappearing mode is also coming to WhatsApp that automatically enables ephemeral messages in new chat threads.
WhatsApp updates status to clear the air on privacy policy
WhatsApp put out a status update on all Indian user accounts, stating that it can't read or listen to personal conversations and that it doesn't share user contacts with Facebook.
WhatsApp's clarifications fail to allay user fears, fact checkers say misinformation on company's privacy policy on the rise
Harish Bijoor, brand strategy expert and founder, Harish Bijoor Consults said India is a 'high stakes' market for WhatsApp. "WhatsApp's downloads from app stores have gone down dramatically as a result of the privacy policy update. WhatsApp is a medium that leads to a viral reach for messages. And suddenly, WhatsApp has become the butt of it all in terms of it being the viral message."
WhatsApp's disappearing message feature is here. How to use it, and the loopholes to watch out for
Once you activate the feature, messages will automatically be deleted after 7 days.
Time to explore: 10 fun features of WhatsApp you were never aware of
WhatsApp will now allow users to send videos as animated GIFs.
WhatsApp says backup messages on Google Drive not encrypted
Messages you back up aren't protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encryption while in Google Drive.
WhatsApp may delete your data if you haven't backed it up in a while
Back-ups that haven’t been updated in more than one year will be automatically removed from Google Drive storage.
Take charge of privacy: Make accounts on Facebook, WhatsApp & Google safe
Online privacy has been in the news for all the wrong reasons.
WhatsApp offers Android users back-up in Google Drive
"The new backup feature is rolling out over in the next few months, so keep an eye on your WhatsApp settings to see if it's available," Johnston said.
Tips to retain your smartphone data while switching from one Android device to another
Upgrading your phone? If you’re moving from one Android phone to another, it can’t get simpler.
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