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WhatsApp Channels, the broadcasting feature that lets organisations and public personalities send updates to their followers on the messaging platform, is getting a host of new tools. Channels will soon receive a polling feature, voice notes and the ability to share Channel updates to Status. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new Channel features Wednesday on his own WhatsApp Channel, showcasing the new polling function to his followers. WhatsApp rolled out the Channels feature, which works as a one-way broadcasting…

WhatsApp has been working on a lot of new features lately. It recently introduced an automatic album feature for organizing media, the ‘View once' feature was expanded to voice messages, and it also brought out a custom sticker maker that adds a fun twist to chats. All these features aim to enhance the user experience. While these features have already been released, it is reported that WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets create alternate profiles, as well as the ability to use passkeys to log in. Now, it has also…

Image Source : FILE This WhatsApp feature will let you share polls on Channels for iOS WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform has reportedly started rolling out a new feature for some beta testers which will enable the users to share polls in channels on iOS. The channel page owner can now see if this feature will enable their account by opening the chat…

As ‘cyber insecurity’ continues to be a significant concern, ranked among the top ten risks in WEF’s Global Risks Report, Thursday’s report delves into the principal trends that are influencing the worldwide cybersecurity environment. It notes that globally cyber inequity has increased dramatically, and 90 percent of executives have issued a warning that immediate action is required to address the issue. It also highlighted how cyber inequity and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) can negatively impact markets and…

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that for a large, connected nation like India, deepfakes and misinformation represent a "very problematic issue" for conducting safe, free and fair elections.With respect to tackling deepfakes and misinformation, he said social media platforms are under watch on remedial actions they take in next 7-10 days on 'advisories' issued by the government. The minister also promised that inaction on their part may prompt amendment to the IT Rules that will be more "prescriptive". In an…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Public opinion polls are often considered "the will of the people" but a new study on the role of polls in South Korea shows that they may not always be that transparent. "Using polls to gauge what people think about politics is not as simple as it sounds, as there are multiple mediating factors between what people…

Meta, in a report, has revealed that it identified and took down about 4,700 fake Chinese accounts that were set up to disrupt the 2024 elections in India and China. These accounts, pretending to be Americans and Indians, were spreading false information on divisive topics…

WhatsApp has begun testing a new feature that will allow users to add their email address to the app on iOS and Android smartphones, as the messaging platform continues to work on adding an alternative method of logging in to an account. Meanwhile, WhatsApp has also been spotted working on the ability to share a poll in channels. A feature tracker has shared details of how voting in WhatsApp channels will work, ahead of the arrival of the feature on the beta testing channel.WhatsApp currently allows users to log in to…

Image Source : FILE Know how to conduct Polls in Google Meet In response to the growing demand for digital workplaces and remote learning, Google has been continuously enhancing its video conferencing application, Google Meet. One notable addition to the platform is the Polls feature, designed to create an interactive and engaging environment during meetings and…

In the post-pandemic era, organizations and educators are embracing the new normal of digital workplaces and distance learning. Google, recognising this shift, continues to enhance its video conferencing application, Google Meet. One such feature is Polls. Incorporating polls can serve as an excellent icebreaker, especially when utilised at the beginning of a meeting, helping to engage participants and foster a sense of presence and focus. If you are hosting and presenting in the meeting, join the call a few minutes early…