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Meta has announced new privacy features for WhatsApp users. From now on, users can leave group chats silently, control who can see their online status and block screenshots on View Once messages. Zuckerberg claims these features will help keep WhatsApp messaging "as private and secure as face-to-face conversations".In this Sloggin thread, our community discusses these and other new feature releases and how they will impact human and app interaction.This Slogging thread by Mónica Freitas, Sara Pinto, Manas Goel, Hamza,…

Samsung Galaxy A04e price and availabilityThe Samsung Galaxy A04e price and availability details have not been listed on Samsung’s official website listing yet. The smartphone has been listed in three colour options – black, blue, and copper. The Samsung Galaxy A04s was launched earlier this month at a price of Rs 13,499 for the sole 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.Samsung Galaxy A04e specificationsThe Samsung Galaxy A04e has been launched with a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is…

Black holes are among the most awesome and mysterious objects in the known Universe. These gravitational behemoths form when massive stars undergo gravitational collapse at the end of their lifespans and shed their outer layers in a massive explosion (a supernova).Meanwhile, the stellar remnant becomes so dense that the curvature of spacetime becomes infinite in its vicinity and its gravity so intense that nothing (not even light) can escape its surface. This makes them impossible to observe using conventional optical…

While it's handy to be able to control our devices via voice commands, speaking those commands out loud can be problematic. The EarCommand system offers an alternative, as it "reads" users' silently mouthed words by monitoring their ear canal.First of all, what are the drawbacks to speaking to our smartphones or smartwatches? Well, spoken commands can be overheard by other people (raising privacy concerns), they may be drowned out by loud background noises, plus it can be difficult for devices to recognize a wide variety…

Vivo Y52T pricesThe Vivo Y52T has only been launched in China as of now. The smartphone has been priced at CNY 1,299 onwards (roughly Rs 14,800) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. There is also an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant that is priced at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs 17,000) in China. The smartphone has been launched in three colour options – Peach, Blue, and Black and will go on sale in China starting September 19th.Vivo Y52T specificationsThe Vivo Y52T has been launched with a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with…

Pokémon Go developer Niantic has been removing and changing content in-game for some time now, and players are beginning to vocalise their need for more direct communication. From removing free Remote Raid passes to special events that left the Pokémon Go community feeling disappointed, many feel that Niantic hasn’t been hitting player expectations. Now the fanbase has spoken out, after One Coin Boxes were removed from the game without warning (via Dexerto). In a post on The Silph Road subreddit, one user claimed that…

Poco M3 4GB RAM variant has been launched in India. The new model sits alongside the existing 6GB RAM options of the Poco smartphone that debuted earlier this year. The Poco M3 features triple rear cameras and carries a waterdrop-style display notch. The Poco phone also comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and 18W charging. Globally, the Poco M3 was launched in both 4GB and 6GB variants last year. The phone competes against the likes of the Realme 7i and Samsung Galaxy M11.Poco M3 4GB RAM variant price in IndiaPoco M3…

Bharti Airtel seems to have modified its Superhero programme that debuted in April to offer benefits to customers recharging prepaid accounts of fellow customers. The programme used to offer a four percent discount on all recharges. However, it has been spotted that the telco has reduced the discount percentage on some recharge plans. There are also some plans that have no discount coupons. The Superhero programme was announced by Airtel to help its subscribers stay connected with their loved ones and reward people…

Apple has silently removed customer reviews and ratings from its online store. The change has taken place not just in the US but also in the UK and Australia and applies to all Apple products that previously had reviews and ratings from customers. The Apple online store included the dedicated "Ratings & Reviews" section for a long time to feature all the customer ratings and reviews. The section helped customers view feedback given on Apple products before making a purchase decision.The Ratings & Reviews section…

Spotify has secretly started to enable real-time lyrics on the Google Nest Hub, according to a report from 9to5Google. The feature enables you use Spotify to listen to music while viewing lyrics that change as the song continues. It is already accessible on iOS, Android, gaming consoles, desktop PCs, and some smart TVs, as reported by The Verge.Although the launch of the function hasn't been formally acknowledged by Spotify, a number of users have reported seeing real-time lyrics on their Nest Hub gadgets.When you select…