Notes from the 560 : WhatsAppening to us?
In my own case, my phone was flooded with WhatsApp messages. Funnily, people I don't hear from often and those with whom I exchange messages with rarely were among the first to forward me the news that Sridevi's death was because of everything from genetic complications to unnatural causes to … …
WhatsApp Beta for Windows Phone includes new features
Believe it or not, there is an update for the WhatsApp Beta for Windows Phone. The new version is 2.18.30. Among the new features is Live Location. This allows you to share your location with others for a set period of time. To use this feature, go to chat and …
WhatsApp on iOS gets time, location stickers and options to search group participants
WhatsApp on iOS now allows you to add time and location stickers on the photos or videos you are sharing with your contacts, similar to Instagram. WhatsApp has another update. The iOS app of the platform has been updated to version 2.18.30 and is rolling out to all users as …
Rabies spike hits Ilembe district
A spike in rabies cases has been detected along the coastal belt of KZN, with a number of cases originating from the Ilembe district. The large number of confirmed cases comes after the KZN agriculture and rural development department (KZNDARD) launched their massive vaccination programme, … Read More
The thrill of the chase at the jetski nationals
On Saturday the best of South Africa's jet ski daredevils arrived in Ballito to take part in the South African Jet Sport Boating Association (SAJSBA) jetski nationals. The excitement went down at Ballito Cable Ski Park in beautiful sunny weather. Screaming motors, splashed spectators and hi speed … Read More
PCB foils Indian, Bangladeshi bid to scandalize PSL 2018
In a report from Sharjah, Geo reporter Abdul Majid Bhatti stated that another attempt at spot fixing was made during the third edition of PSL through the help of social media platforms, Whatsapp and Facetime. As a deterrent measure, players were shown pictures of one of the bookies and were …
China Presses Its Internet Censorship Efforts Across the Globe
Zhang Guanghong recently discovered the changing landscape for technology firsthand. Mr. Zhang, a Chinese human rights activist, decided last fall to share an article with a group of friends in and outside China that criticized China's president. To do so, he used WhatsApp, an American app owned by … Read More
Instagram Code Suggests Upcoming Voice and Video Calling Features
This is becoming ridiculous. A single purpose app is becoming a jack of all trades once more. How many messaging apps do you really need? I've already had it up to here with notifications from Messenger, Snap, Instagram, WhatsApp and a few more all doing the same basic thing. Rating: …
Calling all crocheters: Scarves for world record needed
IN celebration of Madiba's 100th year, an attempt to create 27km of scarf, for every year that Nelson Mandela spent in prison and to set a new Guinness World Record is on the cards. 67 Blankets, the remarkable charity drive that ensures that thousands of needy people have access to …
Information Governance Alliance drafts guidelines for instant messaging use
The Information Governance Alliance (IGA) has drafted guidelines for clinicians using instant messaging for work purposes, hailing such systems as a 'useful tool' but highlighting the possibility of 'serious' data security concerns. The guidance, published in February, confirms that tools such as WhatsApp … Read More