Tag: WhatsApp
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Namibia’s Phone Bills vs. the Data Surge: The Internet Is Winning
Phone calls still a big spend, but data is rising fast In the Namibian telecom landscape, a telling trend is unfolding. Between July and September this year, Namibians spent a staggering 46,357 hours talking on the phone. In monetary terms, that translated to about N$659 million, illustrating that voice remains a substantial expense for households…
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Malaysia Enforces Auto-Registration for Global Social Media Platforms from Jan 1
Overview: A New Licensing Era for Global Social Platforms In a move set to reshape the digital landscape, Malaysia will auto-register major social media and messaging platforms under a national licensing framework starting January 1. The initiative covers widely used services such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, among others operating in the country. The…
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Malaysia to Auto-Register Major Social Platforms Under New Licensing From Jan 1
Overview: A new regulatory requirement for social platforms Starting January 1, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and other major social media and messaging services will be automatically registered under Malaysia’s licensing framework. The move, announced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), marks a significant shift in how digital platforms are governed in the country.…
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Malaysia Moves to Auto-Register WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Under New Licensing Framework from Jan 1
Overview: A New Regulatory Path for Global Social Platforms In a landmark move, Malaysia’s communications regulator has announced that major social media and messaging platforms—namely WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube—will be automatically registered under a national licensing framework beginning January 1. The shift aims to enhance user protection, content governance, and overall digital security by…
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WhatsApp Beta Brings Multi-Account Support, Allowing Easy Switching Between Accounts
WhatsApp is quietly testing a feature many users have requested for years: the ability to manage and switch between multiple accounts on a single device more easily. The latest beta tests for iOS, specifically the build labeled iOS 25.19.20.74, have highlighted a clear signal that WhatsApp is moving toward broadening its account management capabilities. While…
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WhatsApp Trials Welcome Phone Feature: A Welcome Change for Multi-Account Users
WhatsApp’s New Welcome Phone Feature Could Simplify Multi-Account Usage WhatsApp users who juggle more than one account may soon enjoy a smoother experience thanks to a promising new feature uncovered in recent iOS beta tests. The WhatsApp beta for iOS version 25.19.20.74 appears to introduce a “welcome phone” function that enables switching between multiple WhatsApp…
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WhatsApp Beta Signals Welcome Feature: Switch Between Multiple Accounts on iOS
WhatsApp Beta Sparks Excitement with Multi-Account Support The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS is stirring chatter among power users and casual chatter alike. Testers of the iOS 25.19.20.74 build have reportedly gained the ability to switch between multiple WhatsApp accounts within the same device. This long-awaited feature would address a common user need: keeping personal…
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Reform UK Councillor Suspended Over WhatsApp Group Featuring Extremist Posts
Overview A Reform UK councillor on Lancashire county council has been suspended amid reports that he participated in a WhatsApp group where some members allegedly circulated posts calling for a “mass Islam genocide.” The developments come as authorities and the party review the situation to determine appropriate disciplinary steps and the councillor’s future with the…
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Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp group with extremist posts
Overview A Reform UK councillor has been suspended amid allegations he participated in a WhatsApp group where members allegedly posted extremist and violent content. The case has sparked renewed scrutiny of far-right activity and social media conduct among elected officials. What is known so far Lancashire county councillor Tom Pickup, elected in May to represent…
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Reform UK Councillor Suspended Over WhatsApp Extremist Posts
Overview of the suspension A Reform UK councillor on Lancashire County Council has been suspended following revelations about his involvement in a WhatsApp group where members allegedly circulated posts that called for a “mass Islam genocide.” The party confirmed the suspension as an interim measure while the allegations are investigated, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of…