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WhatsApp is testing a new folder for messages from large businesses

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (809+ words) During Meta’s Q2 2026 earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg said that other revenue in the family of apps segment crossed $1 billion, largely thanks to WhatsApp paid messaging and subscriptions. As more businesses use WhatsApp to reach consumers, users’ inboxes often get cluttered, making…...

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Google introduces selfie video verification for account recovery | Sri Lanka News | Ada Derana | Truth First

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (499+ words) Google has introduced a new selfie video feature that allows users to verify their identity and regain access to their accounts when they are locked out, forget their password, or cannot use their usual phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps....

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Police seize illegally imported smartphones worth Rs. 50M at Liberty Plaza shop

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (392+ words) Police have seized more than 300 illegally imported smartphones, including the latest iPhone models, with an estimated value of about Rs. 50 million, during a raid conducted by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad at a shop in Liberty Plaza. A suspect was arrested…...

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max to tie as heaviest iPhone ever at 240 grams | Sri Lanka News | Ada Derana | Truth First

3+ week, 51+ min ago   (784+ words) Hands up who has too much battery life in their phone? Thought not. So, the reports that the iPhone 18 Pro Max, when it’s released, is going to have a bigger battery will surely be welcome. But it means the phone…...

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WhatsApp submits reply to Indian govt on username feature concerns

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (879+ words) Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the Indian government's notice on the "username" feature and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday. The Indian government issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature…...

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Price of Laugfs LP gas also reduced

1+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (419+ words) Laugfs Gas has also decided to reduce the price of it’s LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (03). Accordingly, the price of a 12.5 kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs. Rs. 1,280, bringing the new price to Rs. 4,965. Meanwhile, the…...

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India asks WhatsApp to pause usernames rollout, company says safeguards are in place

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (620+ words) The Indian government on Wednesday, July 1, asked WhatsApp to explain within three days why regulatory action should not be initiated over its planned “usernames” feature. According to a government letter reviewed by Reuters, authorities also directed the platform not to…...

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WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (606+ words) WhatsApp is set to let people chat without having to reveal their phone number - by exchanging unique usernames instead. It will be rolled out globally to the platform's three billion account holders over the next few months, the platform said....

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Afghanistan’s Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (572+ words) Afghanistan’s Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on civil servants’ smartphone use, a military court order showed, prompting ​warnings from rights activists that the move could further restrict access ‌to information. The court order seen by Reuters states that…...

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India blocks Telegram messaging app until June 22, government says | Sri Lanka News | Ada Derana | Truth First

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (299+ words) India has ‌blocked the Telegram ​messaging app ​until June 22, ⁠saying ​the platform ​has been used to “defraud ​candidates” ​taking the medical ‌entrance ⁠examination, the Ministry of Education ​said ​in ⁠a statement ​on ​Tuesday. CID informs court of investigation into contempt…...