1+ hour, 33+ min ago (177+ words) There's no point indulging WhatsApp"I receive many requests to comment on the prospects of the WhatsApp messenger in Russia. WhatsApp had plenty of time to establish basic cooperation with Russian regulators, but no attempts were made. Based... There's no point indulging WhatsApp"I receive many requests to comment on the prospects of the WhatsApp messenger in Russia WhatsApp had plenty of time to establish basic cooperation with Russian regulators, but no attempts were made Earlier, the RCN had already started the process of restricting WhatsApp's operation in Russia and said that this was the last warning Next, complete lockdown.There is an opinion that if some Russian messenger had been hacked before the war, WhatsApp would have been blocked back in 2022-2023. But since the necessary things are often done much later than necessary, The WhatsApp blocking story continues to…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (1278+ words) Many of these features originated as musings of indie developers but have now gained enough popularity to be incorporated into Android. To commemorate them, we're highlighting eight such features, even though we could make a much longer list. Nonetheless, while the surge in AOD followed the adoption of more AMOLEDs on Android devices, there was a time when the feature wasn't natively available. When LCDs were still the popular form of display, even on flagships, Android users had to rely on third-party apps to get a similar functionality. I used and vehemently attested for AcDisplay because it added a faux always-on display featuring a dark gray background with monochrome icons on my now-deceased Google Nexus 4. The screen lit up every time a new notification arrived, allowing me to stay on top of things, which was fun back when I didn't…...

4+ hour, 29+ min ago (538+ words) Hackers are now using spyware to attack WhatsApp and other messaging accounts. The new warning from America's cyber defense agency puts WhatsApp account hacks front and center again. Do not lose your account " all users must check their security now. CISA says cyber threat actors use "sophisticated targeting and social engineering" to gain "unauthorized access to a victim's messaging app, facilitating the deployment of additional malicious payloads that can further compromise the victim's mobile device." Sophisticated spyware attacks are usually limited to high-value targets. They may come at you by way of malicious links, QR codes, app installs, mobile malware or even fake apps mimicking the ones we all know and use. 99% of your defense comes from not clicking links, not installing apps outside official stores and not opening attachments. But your WhatsApp account is much more likely to be…...

7+ hour, 52+ min ago (383+ words) Tech Tips News: WhatsApp now lets iPhone users set message reminders, eliminating the need for manual tracking. Simply long-press a message, select 'Remind Me,' and c Whether it's a work update, a reminder from a friend, or a crucial detail in a group conversation, many users often resort to starring messages, pinning chats, or even taking screenshots just to remember to follow up later Recognizing this challenge, WhatsApp has introduced a new message reminder feature for iPhone users that makes staying organized much simpler With this update, you can now set a time-based reminder directly on any message Instead of relying on memory or external apps, WhatsApp itself will notify you when it's time to revisit that conversation This feature is especially useful for people juggling multiple chats, managing work communications, or simply trying to stay on top of personal…...

7+ hour, 55+ min ago (591+ words) Only a few weeks ago, the CHRP variants of Mac OS 7.6 and 8 were discovered and uploaded to the internet for posterity, but we're already seeing the positive results of this event unfold: Mac OS 7.x can now run on the Mac Mini G4 " natively. The very short of it is as follows. First, the CHRP release of Mac OS 8 contains a ROM file that allows Mac OS 8 to boot on the G4 Mac Mini. Second, the CHRP release of 7.6 contains a System Enabler that allows 7.6 earlier versions to run by using the aforementioned ROM file. Third, the ROM has been modified to add compatibility with as many Mac models as possible. There's a lot more to it, of course, but the end result is that quite a few more older, pre-9.x versions of Mac OS can now run on G4 and G3 Macs,…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago (511+ words) This shift has created a new priority for businesses: AI search visibility. To stay competitive, companies need tools that reveal where they appear in AI answers, how models interpret their brand, and what steps they can take to improve their presence. Below are three of the best AI search tools in 2025 " with AI Rank Checker leading the list as the most complete solution. The other two tools are entirely different from previous articles, as requested. AI Rank Checker is the only platform built specifically for full-spectrum AI search visibility. It tracks how often your brand appears inside answers generated by major AI engines including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and Microsoft Copilot. Unlike traditional SEO tools, AI Rank Checker measures visibility in the actual generated responses " the real "answers" users see. This provides a true representation of how AI systems…...

9+ hour, 38+ min ago (339+ words) Microsoft triggered a viral furor when it revealed a Teams update to tell your company when you're not at work. Now Google has done the same. Forget end-to-end encryption. A new Android update means your RCS and SMS texts are no longer private. As reported by Android Authority, "Google is rolling out Android RCS Archival on Pixel (and other Android) phones, allowing employers to intercept and archive RCS chats on work-managed devices. In simpler terms, your employer will now be able to read your RCS chats in Google Messages despite end-to-end encryption." This underlines the widespread misunderstanding of end-to-end encryption. The security protects your messages when they're being sent, but once they're on your phone, they're decrypted and available to anyone controlling the device. Google says this is "a dependable, Android-supported solution for message archival, which is also backwards compatible…...

9+ hour, 43+ min ago (580+ words) Like most Google apps, Messages A/B tests many features. However, it takes the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch these capabilities in stable even after they are announced. From various reports, Google itself, and devices we've checked, this is the current state of Messages. These are Messages features that Google announced or have been spotted in the wild by beta users. Link previews, including YouTube, are getting a new design that has a larger cover image. The page title is also larger with the domain accompanied by a favicon and more prominent background. However, Google has removed the article snippet in a downgrade to information density. The YouTube PiP is also back, but there's no way to open the full app. This lets you get a person's attention in group conversations even "if their notifications…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago (211+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 LOS ANGELES: WhatsApp has overhauled its profile page, letting users add an emoji and a few words to the picture shown in their profile and in one-to-one chats. The emoji and text appear in a speech bubble on the profile image, and tapping on it lets you reply to someone's speech bubble directly in a one-to-one chat. If you put "busy" and a sweating emoji in your About, other users will then see this when they start to message you. "For those days when you're free one minute but busy the next " About can tell others why you can't talk or what you do want to talk about with just an emoji and a short phrase," WhatsApp says. Under "Duration", you choose how many hours, days or weeks your text will be displayed. By default, WhatsApp sets the…...

22+ hour, 58+ min ago (222+ words) With the Linux 6.18 stable kernel release expected to take place tomorrow on 30 November, here is a reminder about some of the new hardware support and other interesting features coming in this next stable version of the Linux kernel... - Categories Computers Display Drivers Graphics Cards Linux Gaming Memory Motherboards Processors Software Storage Operating Systems Peripherals Cyber Week 2025: If you wish to enjoy the site ad-free, multi-page articles on a single page, and other benefits, consider joining Phoronix Premium. This week only is our Cyber Week promotion to help support all of our Linux/open-source hardware and software operations while enjoying the added premium benefits at a discounted rate. Thanks for your consideration and support this holiday season with providing daily original content for over 21 years. Happy Holidays: 21+ years in providing Linux hardware reviews with more than 5,500 original reviews / featured multi-page articles…...