WhatsApp to introduce full passwords instead of PIN codes
Until now, two-step verification in WhatsApp relied on a short numeric code...
Until now, two-step verification in WhatsApp relied on a short numeric code...
The change is gradually appearing on devices and is designed to reduce the risk of malware infection...
The packaging or manual often states a service life—for example, two years. Many people assume that this is exactly how long the device will last. In reality, that is not the case at all․․․
Manufacturers promise "cinematic" blacks, artificial intelligence, 8K, and immersive sound—but you end up paying for features that barely work in your room...
The autonomous vehicle of the future is not just a car equipped with cameras, radars, LiDAR, and a powerful computer. For full autonomy, it will require a surrounding digital environment...
Almost every app creates a cache—temporary files that help programs launch faster and avoid reloading the same information repeatedly․․․
When a user receives a message from a large business, WhatsApp will automatically transfer it to the new "Offers & Updates" folder after a set period of time...
One of the most debated features is RAM Plus...
One of the processor's key features will be support for AI Frame Fusion technology. However, this will be exclusive to the Pro version, which comes with the Adreno 850 GPU and two dedicated Matrix ALU units.․․
Here are a few devices that you can safely skip buying and save considerably.․․
According to the expert, even if the phone looks perfect and the seller has a receipt, this does not guarantee the device's legitimate origin...
Until now, Slack users could already interact with Claude in several ways. For instance, they could send direct messages to the bot or mention it in channels via @Claude to get help with specific questions...
The feature is already available in public beta versions of several key programs...
For the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone, the company is preparing a special lineup that will replace the future iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models.․․
One of the noticeable changes will be an updated interface for the flagship Apple Watch Ultra smartwatch...
District Judge Sharion Aycock of the Northern District of Mississippi determined that all four lawyers involved in the case violated federal civil procedure rules (Rule 11) by failing to verify the accuracy of legal references prepared with the help of AI...
The company plans to turn the chatbot into a universal super-app — a central platform for accessing its own AI services and partner products...
The company plans to unveil a completely redesigned version of Siri at WWDC 2026, transforming it into a standalone application much closer in functionality to modern AI chatbots such as ChatGPT...
The most noticeable update is the redesign of message bubbles, which now feature much softer and more rounded corners․․․
Daybreak is built on top of OpenAI’s advanced GPT-5.4-Cyber model, which was introduced in April...
The new subscription focuses mainly on interface customization and expanded personalization tools rather than core messaging features.․․
UniStore functions as a dedicated app ecosystem for robots, similar in concept to app marketplaces such as Apple’s App Store or Google Play․․․
The key is understanding what different online activities actually require...
End-to-end encryption is a method of securing messages in which data is encrypted on the sender’s device and decrypted only on the recipient’s device...
If you want to save battery power or limit access to your location, you can either turn location services off completely or configure them individually for each app...
Fortunately, by 2026 the migration process has become much simpler and faster than before. The key is to follow the correct sequence of steps...
On April 17, a standalone messaging app called XChat is expected to appear in the App Store. The new service is designed to compete with established messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal․․․
What can you do to avoid losing conversations, documents, photos, and contacts if the messaging app you use gets blocked?․․
If the phone is stolen, hacked, or even sent for repair, these files may become easily accessible...
This is a significant amount: if a phone without frequent notifications can deliver about 7–8 hours of screen time, active push alerts can reduce that by one to two hours, sometimes even more.․․
The beta version of X Chat became available to a restricted group of iOS users through Apple’s TestFlight platform...
The most notable additions focus on integration with iOS devices...
After a channel admin publishes a post, an option to add a paid partnership label will appear in the additional menu․․․
Here’s a step-by-step guide to why your computer may not see your headphones and what to do...
Below are the typical causes for PS3, PS4, and PS5, common model-specific problems, and step-by-step solutions․․․
This is normal, but if the noise level goes beyond comfort, it is worth understanding the causes and finding a solution...
We have selected six interesting options worth trying if you are looking for something new...
Let’s explain why, without them, a modern phone simply would not be able to receive a signal...
Such incidents are rare, but knowing how to act correctly is important — it can help prevent injuries and serious damage...
What can you do to make sure you do not lose them? Fortunately, the messenger offers built-in export tools that work without third-party software or risks․․․
Last place went to ChatGPT Atlas from OpenAI. The AI-based browser received the maximum risk score of 99 out of 100...
Fortunately, recovery is still possible, especially with Russian email services. Below are up-to-date instructions for 2025...
Here are four services where video calls work without issues or blocking restrictions...
And it does this without a single tap — simply because your phone was connected to the vehicle...
The key addition is FixBot, an AI assistant that effectively takes on the role of a remote repair technician: it asks questions, makes a diagnosis and explains the next steps...
Below is a complete, up-to-date guide without unnecessary details...
Before calling a saved contact, the user can enable a special toggle in the app interface...
Brazil has taken the main hit, but experts warn that the attack may spread to other regions. Here is how the scheme works and why it is more dangerous than before...
This is a long-awaited update, and although the company has tested similar features before, this time the focus is on convenience and safety.․․
According to Windows Central, the feature is already being tested in experimental builds but is available only to those who explicitly accept the potential threats...
The redesigned “Info” section is now placed at the top of chats and profiles — impossible to miss․․․
Here is how to monitor drive health in Windows, macOS, Linux, and through manufacturer utilities...
Davuluri’s post appeared shortly after Microsoft completed a restructuring of its Windows division aimed at accelerating AI integration...
The new app significantly expands WhatsApp’s capabilities on the Apple Watch, turning it into a complete communication tool...
These innovations make users’ lives easier while maintaining a high level of privacy...
In WhatsApp, message statuses are straightforward: one checkmark means sent, two gray checkmarks mean delivered, and two blue checkmarks indicate read. If you’d rather not advertise your presence, there are a few built-in tricks to bypass read receipts...
Meta has not officially announced the redesign, but the first changes have already appeared in app version 25.28.75...
Here’s how to make the iPhone keyboard smaller and type easily with one hand...
The feature is already being tested in beta versions of the app, with an official release expected by the end of 2025...
Here’s how to easily start recording your screen and what alternatives exist for more advanced tasks...
Voice messages in Telegram are saved in the .ogg format — popular for audio files in messengers, game soundtracks, and internet radio...
The feature allows users to send and receive photos that animate for a few seconds, mimicking the behavior of Live Photo in the standard iOS gallery...
The new features, available in test versions, simplify document work and boost productivity, the company announced in its official blog...
The attack requires no action from the victim, making it especially insidious...
The update is already being released for Android and iPhone devices, making communication in private chats, groups, and channels easier...
For now, it is available only in Insider builds, but its popularity could speed up its release in the stable version...
British streamer Josh Strife Hayes was one of the first to flag the issue...
A blue screen occurs when Windows detects a critical error that threatens the integrity of files or hardware...
In this article, we’ll break down what bitness is, how 32- and 64-bit systems differ, how to determine the bitness of your installed OS, and which version is best to choose...
Here’s a look at the key changes that will make your Telegram experience even brighter...
The new tool is designed to simplify communication by offering text suggestions in different styles...
YouTube is testing AI algorithms that automatically improve the quality of videos in Shorts by making the image clearer and reducing noise...
The source code for the next model, Grok 3, will be made available in about six months...
The feature, powered by Google’s Gemini AI, is already rolling out to Android and iOS devices...
Among the published data were instructions for making drugs, bombs, and even a plan to assassinate Musk himself...
This strengthens DeepSeek’s position in competition with Western leaders such as OpenAI and highlights the success of Chinese developers in the field of artificial intelligence...
Here’s what is known about the new OS and how it will change the company’s ecosystem...
Here’s a look at eight platforms, their features, and their advantages...
Below is a detailed overview of each model with features, pricing, and recommendations...
In this article, we will look at the three most popular smart home protocols — Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Matter — their features, advantages, disadvantages, and use cases...
Here’s what users can expect, what limitations may arise, and how this will affect the Apple ecosystem...
For most of Android’s history, Google publicly used dessert-based codenames—like Marshmallow, Jelly Bean, or Lollipop—following alphabetical order...
We analyzed the best free antivirus programs available in 2025, evaluating them based on threat detection effectiveness, system performance impact, additional features, and ease of use...
Here’s what GPT-5 is, what it can do, and why its debut feels so divisive...
The feature is currently in development and not yet available even to beta testers, but its introduction could be a major step toward expanding the platform’s audience...
Here's what’s changed, what issues were addressed, and whether it's worth installing on your iPhone...
This app, which uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh networks to exchange messages without the internet, has already drawn attention for its decentralized architecture and focus on privacy...
The new mode turns Edge into an intelligent assistant...
The feature, aimed at simplifying profile personalization, is part of Meta's strategy to integrate its platforms...
Developers must update their app information by January 31, 2026, in order to continue publishing updates on the App Store...
The reminder function, spotted in WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.21.14, allows users to set alerts for individual messages—ideal for those who often postpone replying and then forget...
The new button is located in the Chats tab and lets users select up to five conversations to generate a condensed summary...
The news was shared by Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem, who emphasized that the new system will be optimized to work seamlessly on both mobile devices and laptops...
Here's how this revolutionary messenger works, why it matters, and how it could change the way we communicate digitally...
Here's what Gemini can do, and how to manage its access...
Here’s how it works, how to enable it, and what it means for iPhone users...
Here's what’s known about the vulnerability and how to protect your devices...
The Message Summaries feature analyzes unread messages in selected chats and creates concise summaries of their content...
The iPhone 17 Air is positioned as an ultra-thin smartphone with a body thickness of just 5.5 mm and a weight of around 145 g, making it the thinnest iPhone ever...
Here’s how advertising will change the messenger, what data will be collected, and what this means for users...
Here’s how it works, how privacy is ensured, and what to expect next...
Here are three simple, effective ways to capture screencasts, complete with examples, pros, and cons. All instructions are up-to-date as of June 2025...
Here is a breakdown of what's new in the system, which devices will get it first, and what users can expect...
Here’s how it works, where to find it, and how it can improve your messaging experience...
The update will be available in fall 2025 for iPhone 11 and later. Here's what's new for users...
Here’s what we know about Xiaomi’s plans and how this change could affect users...
Here’s what we know about the feature, how it will work, and what users can expect in 2025...
Here's which devices are affected, how many users were impacted, and how to keep watching YouTube videos...
The 4PDA portal highlighted five of the most important new features worth the attention of both users and developers...
This change will affect millions of users, especially those using older iPhones and budget Android smartphones...
According to Bloomberg, instead of the expected iOS 19, the company will launch iOS 26—with iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 adopting the same structure...
This update continues a string of AI-driven improvements to Notepad. In November 2024, Microsoft introduced the "Rewrite" feature, allowing users to adjust tone, length, and style...
Users can now access intelligent tools directly from the right-click context menu...
Here’s how the new feature works, what else users can expect from iOS 19, and why it matters for Apple’s ecosystem...
Here’s why this happened, who the new leader is, and what trends are shaping messenger security in 2025...
Material Design is Google’s visual language, shaping the look of Android and its apps since 2014...
Here’s a look at which devices will get One UI 8, what to expect from the update, and when it will roll out...
Currently, if a recipient has auto-saving enabled, any photos, videos, or documents you send could end up in their gallery without your knowledge...
DeepSeek’s technique fuses generative reward modeling (GRM) with self-principled critique tuning—a combo designed to align AI more closely with human expectations by incentivizing higher-quality outputs through positive reinforcement...
The vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2025-30401, affects WhatsApp for Windows versions up to and including 2.2450.6. It arises from how the app mishandles attachments...
Apple is gearing up to revolutionize iOS with features that transform the iPhone into a full-fledged health companion...
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Due to a technical error, some users have lost these records forever, leaving them in a state of dismay...
Want to ensure the right people see it—or just figure out how it works? Here’s how to master this feature with ease and flair...
Over the coming months, the company will begin shifting users en masse to this new solution, after which the classic Assistant will cease functioning on most mobile devices...
This addition aims to streamline navigation in chats, making it easier to track related replies and quotes in lengthy conversations...
This plan targets viewers who rarely use YouTube for music streaming...
Microsoft has officially announced the end of Skype support, with its shutdown beginning in May...
The following Xiaomi smartphones will not receive either HyperOS 2.2 or the earlier HyperOS 2.1...
The new system aims to make ads less disruptive by ensuring videos are no longer interrupted mid-sentence or during dynamic moments...
While Apple actively borrows various useful features from competitors, Android smartphones still possess several exclusive capabilities that iPhones lack...
Google's decision to drop support for YouTube on outdated devices is related to the ongoing development of mobile technology...
The feature is currently being tested on a limited group of users, but may become available to everyone in the future...
Such threats are used extremely selectively and, as a rule, affect people who have confidential or valuable information...
In addition to video player improvements, Telegram has also introduced other useful features...
Google earns approximately $888 billion per year solely from data collection via cookies...
These numbers confirm that, despite the new version's growing popularity, it hasn’t captured mass attention, especially among those accustomed to the stability and familiarity of Windows 10...
Despite remaining in the top 10 most popular internet platforms, YouTube's audience continues to decline...
This malicious software disguises itself as regular apps and can secretly transmit data about the owner to cybercriminals...
If you’re wondering whether it’s time to upgrade, here are the key signs that your current phone is holding you back...
With this update, users will be able to plan meetings, set reminders, and coordinate tasks directly in WhatsApp without relying on third-party apps like Google Calendar...
Users of these devices will not be able to send and receive messages, make calls, and use other WhatsApp features, including WhatsApp Business...
The issue has been resolved, but not all user services are working properly...
The NEWS.am Tech editorial team presents you with steps that will help optimize the performance of your device...
These free programs will help you with work, creativity and ensuring the security of your device...
Durov noted that the popularity of the gift feature in Telegram continues to grow, and the developers are preparing a significant expansion...
However, in practice, its use is associated with numerous risks that far outweigh any short-term benefits...
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Follow these tips to reduce power consumption and extend the battery life of your iPhone, especially on older models...
Users can now use 30 new backgrounds, filters and camera effects...
FireScam is distributed through a GitHub page impersonating the Russian app store RuStore...
The lack of security updates makes such devices vulnerable to cyberattacks...
Despite the age rating, these apps can pose a serious threat to young users...
Support will end for previously popular models from manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG and Sony...
Unlike its counterparts, the model has less censorship and is capable...
Matt Murphy, head of Marvell Technology Inc., is among them…
The updated Photoshop includes AI features that make photo editing easier...
To remove an object, users can tap, circle, or paint over the desired area. Clean Up works best if the object is on a clean background and is small in size...
Installing iOS 18 on older devices may result in a decrease in their performance. He noted that while the slowdown may not be immediately noticeable, it will become noticeable over time...
Before installing a new theme, users will be given the opportunity to preview it...
After registration, free access is provided, which allows you to create up to 25 images. Each request generates four different images at once, from which you can choose the best...
Polish offers three stylistic options: Formalize, Elaborate, and Shorten, which allow you to format the text of the letter in the desired style...
Kalemberg noted that attacks using social engineering have increased in anticipation of the start of the school year...
The beta version of WhatsApp has new features aimed at increasing the privacy and security of users...
The purpose of the innovation is to protect users from unwanted and potentially dangerous messages, as well as spam...
Alen Hovhannisyan, a programmer from Robi AI, took part in the Sevan Startup Summit, where he presented a project developed with friends, consulted with mentors, looked for new acquaintances and ...
The correspondents tested three popular neural networks, ChatGPT 4.0, Claude 3.5 and Google Gemini, and asked them to assess the ripeness of watermelons based on photographs, and then taste-tested the selected samples...
A group of doctors, scientists and IT specialists have developed a new AI-based technology that can analyze sperm and find out if there are any fertility problems. You don’t have to go to a lab to do this —
Designer, an AI application designed to create images and designs based on text prompts and developed by Microsoft, has left beta and is now available to all users...
Despite the lower cost of use, the GPT-4o Mini outperforms the GPT-3.5 model...
With this feature, users will be able to automatically translate all messages in an approved chat into the language of their choice...
It is not yet known when this feature will be available to iOS users...
When working with email, Gemini offers “proactive tips” and allows you to ask free-form questions...
At the moment, this update is available exclusively for smartphones with the iOS operating system...
The Gen-3 Alpha is the first model in the series to be trained on the new Runway infrastructure designed for large-scale multimodal learning...
The TrollStore utility, which exploits the CoreTrust vulnerability in iOS, allows users to install applications in the “.ipa” format, bypassing the official App Store and alternative application stores available in the EU...
Browsers needed to detect 100 newly identified phishing sites on the RuNet...
The feature is designed to counter scammers who use other people's profile photos to trick their contacts...
The main innovations are support for hashtags and collapsible quotes, as well as other useful improvements...
WhatsApp plans to change the process of voice calls: now in the Android version of the application, when there is an incoming call, the subscriber’s photo will be displayed on the entire screen...
Luckily, there are several apps that can help combat this problem...
When using a VPN, Internet speed can drop by an average of 10-20%. Some life hacks, however, can help minimize this problem...
Among the new emojis that have been added to the Unicode catalog are the following...
This innovation is especially relevant for those who receive a large number of messages, especially from group chats...
Initially, the maximum length of TikTok videos was only 15 seconds...
The first app, Action Notch, allows you to use the Dynamic Island feature, similar to that in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15, and set up actions triggered by double or triple taps on the back of the smartphone ․․․
At the moment, the function is under development, but, according to experts, it will become available in the next app updates...
Many of the new features are designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to interact with iPhone and iPad...
According to some victims, deleted photos are recovered not only on the iPhone, but also on the iPad...
The NEWS.am Tech editors have collected for you all the most interesting AI products presented by Google...
GizmoChina has published a list of Realme smartphones that will be updated to RealmeUI 5.0 based on Android 15...
For now, this feature is limited, and not all queries will provide AI-generated search results...
In addition, the new model understands and speaks 50 languages, including Armenian. How well it can understand such a complex language and whether it has surpassed ChatGPT-3.5 in this, we will find out in the coming weeks...
Interestingly, as it turned out, an excessive number of tabs did not have a negative impact on computer performance...
As always, Google Pixel devices will be the first to receive the upgrade. But that’s not all. The oldest Pixel models to receive Android 15 will be the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro...
The first innovation is an integrated event planning tool. It allows members of Communities to create, announce and manage events directly in the application...
The authors of 9to5Google consider the innovation to be strange and not very useful...
Last year, the company also denied or required corrections to about 200,000 applications to publish apps that requested access to sensitive data without a valid reason, such as SMS or user location data...
On the one hand, these measures can indeed help in the fight against serial reposters and “content factories.” On the other hand, people who publish infographics, celebrity fan pages, and others may also suffer because of them...
Interestingly, the problem only affects videos shot on a smartphone, while other videos are sent without problems...
Developers will introduce not only new functions to the OS, but also changes to the user interface...
The full release of Android 15 is expected in the fall of 2024. Smartphones of the Pixel 6 series and later models will be the first to have access to the update...
Leveraging the technology behind ChatGPT, it condenses long conversations into bullet points to ensure important details don’t get lost...
According to the company's official blog, three filters have been added as part of the update: All, Unread and Groups, and these can help users find specific messages or chats...
For those who do not want to see advertisements, it is recommended to subscribe to a paid YouTube Premium subscription, which will allow users to enjoy videos without interruptions by advertising inserts...
Although there are a lot of complaints, Google has not yet commented on the situation...
The new sticker can be immediately sent to the chat. You can also create a whole set of stickers - a sticker pack, with your own name. You can add any stickers that are in the messenger to the set...
TikTok representatives confirmed the development of a new service. But when exactly it will appear is still unknown...
It is expected that these developments will make AI even more accessible to both the general public and specialists who use these technologies in their work...
It is expected that new versions of proprietary operating systems iOS 18, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and VisionOS will be presented at the conference...
The developers plan to add several hints to the search bar that will help users and activate the AI...
The cause of the large-scale failure, according to currently available information, was not cyberattack, as many believed, but an attack by the Yemeni Houthis...
According to Downdetector.com, over the past 20 minutes, more than 500,000 users from around the world have reported problems with the social network...
The popular WhatsApp messenger has new options for text formatting...
Apple Music is testing a new feature that lets you import songs and playlists into your library from rival streaming services like Spotify...
The innovation that will appear in the next update of the application will allow users to “prioritize conversations”...
Now, when receiving an unwanted message, a user can simply block it along with the sender, without the need to unlock the phone and open the WhatsApp application...
Apple, according to rumors, also plans to change the design of various other system menus and applications built into iOS 18, including the Safari browser...
The unsubscribe option now appears when you hover over an email, which you no longer even have to open...
As it turns out, YouTube itself slows down the service when such blockers are detected...
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To create a sticker, you need to open the corresponding panel in WhatsApp, select the “Create sticker” option and select the desired image from the gallery...
The number of customized chatbots, according to some estimates, has already exceeded 3 million, and their focus is very different, ranging from chatbots that can help to learn mathematics to sets of cocktail recipes...
Recently, artificial intelligence systems have begun to better understand the context of information, and have also learned to hack the protection of other AI...
Experts analyzed Java products that use deserialization - the process of restoring a data structure from an encoded state...
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According to the editors of the Telegram channel “Editorial Broadcasts,” Telegram Tips is known for its brief descriptions of new Telegram functions, which are published shortly after the release of updates...
The researchers also found that the “average” video on the site has only 39 views...
The company explained that this process involves gathering information about administrators from the description of ...
Panic Button comes with a pre-list of websites that you can select as your "safe" page...
To pin a message, just press and hold the selected message, after which the “Pin” option will appear...
The messenger developers propose using the new function in situations where increased confidentiality is required, for example, when transmitting sensitive information...
Users are complaining of a 5-10% reduction in performance, which has been confirmed by diagnostic software...
According to him, rebooting helps improve the overall performance of the operating system and eliminates memory leaks associated with the fact that programs sometimes do not “return” the used RAM after shutting down...
Users have reported that the error occurs when opening and exiting search in the App Library while holding down the screen...
Attackers have now begun using clever tactics by disguising malware as Safari and Chrome browser updates...
The update provides an alternative authentication method, complementing the traditional SMS option...
Microsoft is already aware of this issue with disappearing icons, as a similar issue was identified in the previous Windows 11 Moment 4 update...
Google has confirmed that WhatsApp chat backup will continue to work based on available Google Drive space...
YouTube has also said it is willing to remove some videos, even those flagged as AI-generated, if they contain hate speech content or inflammatory depictions of violence...
The new version of Samsung One UI 6.0 firmware based on Android 14 will bring a lot of visual changes to the user interface of the devices and will add new system settings, new camera layouts, as well as a new set of emojis...
Apple's internal documents describe iOS 18 as an "ambitious and compelling" project. The company plans to revise the interface design, improve speed, add new security options and make significant changes to functionality...
The new feature allows members to join group chats via voice or text messages that everyone in the group will see...
Previously, Microsoft has already removed applications such as Movies & TV and Maps from Windows 11...
When the new feature becomes available to everyone, users will be able to use a security password to block chats in the messenger settings...
The new IP protection switch can be found in WhatsApp settings under the privacy section...
YouTube Premium subscribers will be given the opportunity to independently enable these features on the platform's experiments page...
The results of the event will be announced on November 13 at 18:00...
Thanks to the update, users will be able to link WhatsApp accounts with email addresses, which will provide the ability to authorize on new devices using a link sent to the specified mailbox...