Feature tracker WABetaInfo discovered a popup message for an optional subscription tier on WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.8, which is currently rolling out through the Google Play Beta ...

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that allows parents to create and manage secondary accounts for their children. Spotted in Android beta updates, the feature offers limited functionality, stricter ...

India’s cybercrime landscape is undergoing a dangerous shift. Fraudsters are no longer relying only on suspicious links, fake bank calls, or cloned UPI handles. Instead, they are turning ordinary ...

QR codes are everywhere—from restaurant menus and payment links to Wi-Fi credentials and app downloads. If you’re using an Android device, scanning a QR code is quick and easy, and in most cases, you ...

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

Back in July, Google widely introduced a redesign of the Android QR code scanner, but then rolled it back. The updated interface is now starting to reappear. This is the QR code scanner available from ...

Scammers are placing QR codes on unexpected packages to trick consumers into revealing personal information. Scanning these malicious QR codes can lead to fake websites that steal data or install ...

Switching to a new Android phone is an exciting experience, but making sure that your WhatsApp messages and media transfer smoothly can feel like a daunting task. Fortunately, with the right steps, ...

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