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How to Fix ‘No Valid QR Code Detected’ Error in WhatsApp
- WhatsApp allows you to use your account on up to four different devices via Scan QR Code on the desktop or web client, with your mobile app.
- Scanning the QR code sometimes shows a ‘No Valid QR Code Detected’ error message which could be due to various reasons.
- You can follow the following troubleshooting steps to fix the ‘No Valid QR Code Detected’ error on WhatsApp.
- First, make sure you’re linking the correct devices and scanning the official WhatsApp QR code.
- Also, ensure that you have a stable internet connection to read the QR code properly and load the chats on the other device.
- In addition, update the WhatsApp app on your smartphone to its current version for bug-free and glitch-free scanning.
- You can clear WhatsApp Cache files on mobile or desktop and flush the browser’s cache to fix the problem on Android or iPhone.
- If the issue still persists, try logging in with your phone number or switch to another web browser like Edge or Opera.
- Follow these simple troubleshooting steps to fix the ‘No Valid QR Code Detected’ error in WhatsApp and enjoy uninterrupted communication with family and friends.
- You can also share these steps with your friends and acquaintances to help them with similar issues.
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Facebook ‘Restricted’ Palestinian News Content
- Facebook has 'severely restricted' news content from Palestinian outlets since October 2023.
- Palestinian newsrooms experienced a 77% drop in audience engagement during the Gaza conflict.
- In contrast, Arabic-language news sources based elsewhere saw a significant increase in engagement.
- Facebook denies shadow-banning Palestinian content and claims the changes were temporary measures.
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Meta denies claims regarding Palestinian news restriction
- Meta has denied accusations of intentionally restricting Palestinian news coverage.
- Balancing free speech with security concerns posed by Hamas has been challenging.
- Engagement with Palestinian news outlets on Facebook declined during the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Meta said any suggestion of silencing certain groups' voices is false.
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OpenAI goes retro, making ChatGPT available over the phone
- OpenAI has made ChatGPT available over the phone and on WhatsApp.
- Users can call ChatGPT at 1-800-CHATGPT (in the US) or message it on WhatsApp at 1-800-242-8478.
- The phone call feature aims to make AI more accessible and allows users to engage with a simplified version of ChatGPT for up to 15 minutes per month.
- The WhatsApp integration provides a basic chat experience but lacks customization options available in the official ChatGPT application.
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Report: Instagram Set to Drive Half of Meta’s Ad Revenue
- Instagram is projected to contribute to half of Meta's advertising revenues in the United States.
- The photo-and-video-sharing app is expected to generate over $32 billion in U.S. ad revenue next year, marking a 24% increase from this year.
- Emarketer attributes Instagram's growth to its emphasis on video content, with users spending close to two-thirds of their time on the platform watching videos.
- Instagram's revenue generation has been steadily growing, accounting for 27% of Meta's total sales in 2021 and nearly 30% in early 2022.
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Whatsapp users will soon be able to have phone calls with ChatGPT
- WhatsApp users can now speak to ChatGPT on the phone and even exchange DM’s with the chatbot thanks to a new update.
- OpenAI announced that ChatGPT will soon have its own dedicated phone number for accessibility.
- The integration aims to make the chatbot more accessible to less tech-savvy individuals.
- Currently, only US-based users will be able to call ChatGPT, while text-based service will be available worldwide.
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Call ChatGPT from any phone with OpenAI’s new 1-800 voice service
- OpenAI has launched a 1-800-CHATGPT telephone number in the US.
- Users can have a live, interactive conversation with ChatGPT via voice chat.
- People outside the US can send text messages to the same number using WhatsApp.
- OpenAI employees demonstrated the telephone-based voice chat during a livestream demo.
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Instagram unveils a DM scheduling feature, allowing users to send messages at a chosen time Instagram Introduces DM Scheduling: A Convenient Way to Stay Connected
- Instagram has introduced a DM scheduling feature that allows users to schedule text-based messages up to 29 days in advance.
- Users can long-press the 'send' button in a chat and select a specific date and time for the message to be sent.
- The feature is limited to text-based messages, and photos, videos, and GIFs cannot be scheduled.
- The new feature enhances flexibility for personal and professional use, allowing users to plan and schedule communications efficiently.
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Translating Java to Kotlin at Scale
- Meta has been on a years-long undertaking to translate our entire Android codebase from Java to Kotlin.
- To leverage the full value of Kotlin, Meta decided to take roughly ten million lines of Java code and rewrite them in Kotlin.
- The benefits of translating virtually all of the code include maximizing gains in developer productivity and null safety, and minimizing the drawbacks of a mixed codebase.
- At first, they clicked the IntelliJ IDE button for translation repeatedly but later, they built their own infrastructure—the Kotlinator – to automate the conversion process.
- The Kotlinator is sophisticated enough to handle most compatibility changes required in external files.
- To become null-safe, the code needs to be checked by a static analyzer such as Nullsafe or NullAway.
- There are other ways to break your code during conversion—such as confusing initialization with getters and nullable booleans—besides regressing null safety.
- At this point, more than half of Meta’s Android Java code has been translated to Kotlin, and still going.
- Meta is hoping to contribute to J2K and also help other companies translating their Android codebases.
- Come chat with them and others in the #j2k channel of the Kotlinlang Slack.
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How we think about Threads’ iOS performance
- The Threads iOS team has managed to maintain app performance, despite its significant growth.
- The article provides insights into the key metrics that Threads monitors to ensure good performance.
- These metrics include %FIRE (percentage of people who experience a frustrating image-render experience) and Time-to-network content (TTNC).
- The Threads team has spent a lot of time removing unnecessary code and graphic assets from their app bundle to reduce their app's binary size and enhance performance.
- The team has also developed a new tool called SLATE, which measures navigation latency efficiently and helps analyze how new features impact performance.
- The article also covers different strategies that the team used to improve their app's performance and resiliency, including Drafts and reducing the perceived latency of text posts.
- Threads also adopted Swift concurrency, which improved their code's stability and performance.
- The team will continue to monitor their key metrics and iterate on their tools and strategies to improve the app's performance in the future.
- Users can also contribute to improving the app by submitting bug reports.
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Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media
- The use of emojis and symbols on social media and messaging platforms has enabled drug dealers and consumers to evade detection and facilitate illegal drug sales.
- Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and encrypted messaging apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp have become hubs for open drug dealing, making it more convenient for consumers to procure illegal substances.
- Studies indicate that a significant portion of drug purchases, ranging from 10 to 20 percent, are being arranged through social media platforms.
- This trend has raised concerns about the ease of access to drugs and the challenges in monitoring and combating drug trafficking on social media.
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Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta €251 million for a 2018 data breach
- Meta has been fined €251M ($263M) for a 2018 data breach affecting millions in the EU, marking another penalty for violating privacy laws.
- The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta €251 million ($263M) for a 2018 data breach impacting 29 million Facebook accounts.
- The categories of personal data affected included: user’s full name; email address; phone number; location; place of work; date of birth; religion; gender; posts on timelines; groups of which a user was a member; and children’s personal data.
- Attackers exploited a vulnerability in the “View As” feature that allowed them to steal Facebook access tokens of the users, it allows users to see how others see their profile.
- The DPC fined Meta €251M for GDPR violations, citing insufficient breach notifications (€8M), poor breach documentation (€3M), design flaws (€130M), and default data protection failures (€110M).
- By allowing unauthorised exposure of profile information, the vulnerabilities behind this breach caused a grave risk of misuse of these types of data.”
- The hackers did not affect Facebook-owned Messenger, Messenger Kids, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, Workplace, Pages, payments, third-party apps or advertising or developer accounts, the company said.
- We now know that fewer people were impacted than we originally thought,” said Facebook vice president of product management Guy Rosen in a conference call.
- The DPC found that MPIL had infringed these provisions, reprimanded MPIL, and ordered it to pay administrative fines of €110 million.
- This enforcement action highlights how the failure to build in data protection requirements throughout the design and development cycle can expose individuals to very serious risks and harms.
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How to Message Yourself on WhatsApp?
- WhatsApp has introduced the 'Message Yourself' feature for all users.
- This feature allows users to save important files, documents, photos, videos, etc. without using a third-party app.
- To message yourself on WhatsApp, ensure that your app is updated. Open the app, tap the New Chat icon, select 'Message Yourself,' and send the messages/files you want to save.
- Alternatively, if the new feature is not available, you can create a new group with yourself as the only participant and send files as messages.
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How to Protect IP Address on WhatsApp Calls (Android & iPhone)
- WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption for texting and calling.
- A new privacy feature protects IP addresses during WhatsApp calls.
- This feature adds an extra layer of security to end-to-end encryption.
- Steps to hide IP address during WhatsApp calls on Android and iPhone are provided.
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How To Read WhatsApp Message Without The Sender Knowing
- WhatsApp allows users to read messages without the sender knowing.
- Methods include reading messages from the notification drawer or using Flight Mode.
- Users can also disable read receipts in WhatsApp settings or use third-party apps.
- Third-party app usage may lead to an account ban.
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