Gemini AI Assistant Reportedly Getting Support for WhatsApp and Spotify via Extensions

Gemini AI Assistant Reportedly Getting Support for WhatsApp and Spotify via Extensions

Gemini virtual assistant on Android is reportedly getting new capabilities. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot was integrated into the operating system as an alternative to Google Assistant. With AI capabilities, the Gemini AI assistant could answer queries, generate text, and search the web. However, its third-party app integration was limited,…

Florida mom Jenny Phenix booted from her dream, 3-year Villa Vie Odyssey cruise over WhatsApp messages after selling her possessions
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Florida mom Jenny Phenix booted from her dream, 3-year Villa Vie Odyssey cruise over WhatsApp messages after selling her possessions

A Florida mom who uprooted her entire life for a luxurious three-year-long cruise around the world was allegedly banned by the ship’s owner after her private messages with gripes about the voyage were leaked and were “impacting community morale.” Jenny Phenix, 68, reportedly took umbrage with multiple alleged issues on the…

WhatsApp Working on AirDrop-Like Nearby File Sharing Feature on iOS: Report

WhatsApp Working on AirDrop-Like Nearby File Sharing Feature on iOS: Report

WhatsApp is developing a feature on iOS that lets users share documents, files, media and other content with nearby devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. Its functionality is speculated to be similar to Apple’s AirDrop feature, which allows the sharing of content between two Apple devices that are…

Meta AI Shows Up for Some Instagram and Messenger Users in India: What It Can Do

Meta AI Shows Up for Some Instagram and Messenger Users in India: What It Can Do

Meta AI made its debut in India last week when some users spotted the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot appearing on the WhatsApp app. Now, Meta AI has also started showing up for some Instagram and Messenger users in the country as well. The Llama-powered chat assistant is a general…

Meta Collaborates With PTI to Expand Its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme in India

Meta Collaborates With PTI to Expand Its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme in India

Meta has joined hands with the Press Trust of India (PTI) to mitigate viral misinformation on its platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. As part of the collaboration, PTI will become an independent fact-checker for the company and help in identifying, reviewing, and rating misinformation. With this move, Meta…

Google Phone App May Soon Show WhatsApp Call History and Get Video Calling Shortcut

Google Phone App May Soon Show WhatsApp Call History and Get Video Calling Shortcut

Google might be testing two new features for its Phone app. Reportedly, the Google Phone app now shows WhatsApp call history integrated with normal calls. Some users have also seen a new video call shortcut on the call screen, which redirects the call to Google Meet. These new features appear…

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Secret Code for Locked Chats on Web Client

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Secret Code for Locked Chats on Web Client

WhatsApp has been spotted working on an improvement to the Chat Lock feature that is reportedly in development on the web version of the popular messaging application. Users can already lock specific chats on WhatsApp for iOS and Android that are hidden behind a secret code — a feature that…

WhatsApp Begins Testing Ability to Share Status Updates From Web Interface, Companion Devices

WhatsApp Begins Testing Ability to Share Status Updates From Web Interface, Companion Devices

WhatsApp is adding support for sharing status updates from some linked devices, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The Meta-owned messaging service will soon allow users to post status updates from the web version or from linked ‘companion’ devices. Users who have signed up to test beta versions…