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Messenger now lets you create shared albums, send HD photos and share larger files
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1y ago
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Meta's Messenger now allows users to create shared albums within chats, send high-definition photos, and share larger files up to 100MB. Users can now create albums in group chats and add or delete photos, making it easier to organize and share memories. The new HD photo-sharing feature allows for the exchange of high-quality images, and Messenger now enables users to send Word, PDF, Excel, and zip files directly in chats. Additionally, users can connect with others by scanning QR codes, eliminating the need to manually enter contact information. These updates are currently being rolled out to all Messenger users on mobile devices.
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WhatsApp brings edit media caption feature: How it works
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp is introducing the ability to edit captions for photos, videos, GIFs, and documents. The feature has already been rolled out to some users and will be available for both Android and iOS users. Users can now edit captions attached to media messages within 15 minutes of sending, similar to editing text messages. Additionally, WhatsApp is enabling the transmission of high-definition (HD) photos, allowing users to send high-quality images without compression. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, highlighted the update and mentioned users can now choose between standard and HD photo quality.
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Apple introduces new Invites app: How it works, availability, AI-powered customisations and features | Mint
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6m ago
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Apple's new app, Apple Invites, helps iPhone users create and share digital event invitations. It integrates with iCloud and Apple Music for seamless RSVP management and event content engagement. Users can design personalized invitations using photo library images or curated backgrounds. Features include AI-powered customizations, Apple Maps and Weather integrations, and shared albums for multimedia contributions. While basic functions are free, iCloud+ subscribers access premium features like expanded storage and enhanced privacy options.
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Inalife's digital legacy platform lets your preserve your family's memories
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Inalife, a Hong Kong-based startup, has launched a digital legacy platform that helps families preserve memories, create interactive family trees, and record messages for the future. Users can sign up for free, with options to upgrade for additional storage. The platform encourages family members to connect, share memories, and send time-delayed messages. Inalife's mobile apps for iOS and Android are set to launch soon. Founder Nicholas Worley was inspired to create Inalife after losing family members and realizing he wished he knew more about their histories.
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Exim vulnerability affecting 1.5 million servers lets attackers attach malicious files
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Around 1.5 million email servers running vulnerable versions of the Exim mail transfer agent are at risk of attacks. The servers have a critical vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-39929, which makes it easy for threat actors to send attachments that can install apps or execute code, bypassing normal protections. While no active exploitation has been reported yet, the sheer number of vulnerable servers and the ease of the attack make it likely that active targeting will occur. Admins are advised to update to the latest version of Exim to mitigate this risk.
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TikTok's Instagram competitor likely to be named TikTok Notes
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
TikTok is reportedly in the development stages of a new app called TikTok Notes, based on screenshots shared by users. The upcoming app will focus on photo-sharing and users will have the ability to decide whether or not their existing photo posts will be shared on the new platform. TikTok has confirmed that it is working on the app and is exploring ways to empower its community to create and share their content in a dedicated space for photos and text. The app is not yet available for use.
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Apple’s Image Playground now integrates with ChatGPT.
The Verge
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1m ago
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Apple's Image Playground now integrates with ChatGPT, enabling users to transform photos with creative styles like oil paintings. The integration allows users to send descriptions or images to ChatGPT to generate these transformations. Apple assures users that nothing is shared with ChatGPT without permission, emphasizing privacy. This update is part of Apple's continual advancements, highlighted at their annual WWDC 2025 developer conference, where such innovations are regularly showcased.
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Threads now lets all users save drafts and take photos within the app
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram's Threads app is introducing the ability for users to save drafts and take photos within the app, aiming to enhance on-the-go content sharing. Users can now write a post and save it as a draft for later use, while also being able to easily capture and share photos without relying on their device's camera app. These features bring Threads into closer competition with Twitter, which has long offered similar functionalities. In its efforts to differentiate itself, Threads has been steadily introducing new features since its launch in July 2023.
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Meta AI on WhatsApp may soon be able to reply and edit photos sent by users
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow users to send photos to Meta AI and receive AI-generated images or make edits to their own pictures. The feature was discovered in the WhatsApp Beta version 2.24.14.20 and is expected to be included in the stable release soon. Users will have the option to share photos with Meta AI and ask the chatbot to identify objects or provide context, as well as make changes to the image. The feature is said to be optional and will require user opt-in.
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Marissa Mayer has a new photo-sharing app. It looks like it's from 2009, but boomers might love it.
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Former Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer, has launched a new photo-sharing app called Shine. The app allows multiple users to upload photos to a shared album, targeting events where people from different generations and with different phones want to share photos. While some argue that the concept seems outdated, Shine fills a gap left by other platforms like iCloud, Flickr, and Google Photos. Its somewhat nostalgic and clunky design may appeal to older or less tech-savvy users, creating a potential opportunity for Mayer's latest venture.
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WhatsApp working on an Android-like ‘Nearby Share’ feature
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a file-sharing feature that allows users to share files with nearby individuals. The feature, similar to Android's 'Nearby Share', requires physical proximity and is currently available to those on WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.2.17. Users must open a new section to send and receive files, and shaking the device generates a share request. The feature offers end-to-end encryption and can be useful for sharing photos or videos in public places. However, it remains uncertain when the feature will be available on the stable version of the app.
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