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WhatsApp's new upgrade will make it harder for those trying to erase traces in a chat

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will change the disappearing messages mechanism: The timer will only start when the recipient opens the chat.

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End-to-end encryption: Apple and Google bridge the gap between iPhone and Android

Foreign workers in the construction industry with Eldad Nitzan, chairman of the foreign manpower corporations.

Israel’s most overlooked online ambassadors are already here - opinion

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WhatsApp adds an intriguing new mode


Apple to embrace RCS messaging: SMS replacement coming soon

Apple to support RCS messaging technology that replaces old SMS/MMS. What to know about the new feature & changes in text messaging. Get ready for a new era in communication!

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News for Android users: These are the innovations WhatsApp is working on

Meta tests new features for Android users, like uploading 1-minute status videos, transcribing voice messages, and using the app on tablets alongside phones.

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Barkat opens WhatsApp group for retail heads to coordinate price freeze

In an attempt to prevent price increases in the retail sector, Economy Minister Nir Barkat opened a WhatsApp group with the heads of Israel's largest retailers.

 People shop for groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on February 9, 2024.

WhatsApp introduces new privacy measure by blocking profile picture screenshots

The ability to photograph profile pictures in Israel has yet to be blocked—however, users who have experienced the block report that it is impossible to undo.

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We are about to receive messages from other apps via WhatsApp

Following the requirement of the European Union, Meta will soon launch the new WhatsApp version that allows receiving and sending messages from other applications as well.

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Looking for old WhatsApp messages?

Meta's messaging app has added an option to search by date. to find past messages. Here's how you can do it step by step.

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WhatsApp's new design options aim for organized messaging

The various new “options will save people time and allow them to communicate more effectively through their WhatsApp messages,” Meta said in a statement. 

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Bad News for WhatsApp Users: Backup Will Cost Money

The change in the app's file storage format, on Google Drive's cloud, will require many users to pay in order to back up messages and videos over 15 gigabytes.


Arab Israeli indicted for supporting terror, ISIS in social media posts

An indictment was filed on Sunday against the suspect, Moamen Mansour, who was arrested by the Shin Bet and Israel Police. 

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Emojis don't reflect natural biodiversity, biologists complain

The researchers say that having access to biodiverse emojis is not just for sending jokes to each other, but crucial for online discussions of biodiversity and conservation.

 An Emoji character is seen during a photocall for the film "The Emoji Movie".