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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
WhatsApp will stop working on these older iPhones and Android phones starting tomorrow: See the full list here
WhatsApp will stop working for a few iPhones and Android devices, starting June 1. Previously, the company said that this move would come into effect in May 2025. However, a little delay turned out to be more time for the users to switch their phones. Before we move on to the entire list, the fairest question that pops up in our minds is: why? This move is part of Meta's regular cycle update. Essentially, WhatsApp is increasing its minimum requirements for its usage. advertisementStarting tomorrow, iPhones running on iOS 15 or earlier versions will not be able to support WhatsApp. The messaging app is also withdrawing support for Android 5.0 or earlier. Let's look at which phones are being targeted here. List of iPhones and Androids that will no longer support WhatsApp -- iPhone 5s-- iPhone 6-- iPhone 6 Plus-- iPhone 6s-- iPhone 6s Plus-- iPhone SE (1st gen) -- Samsung Galaxy S4-- Samsung Galaxy Note 3-- Sony Zperia Z1-- LG G2 -- Huawei Ascend P6-- Moto G (1st Gen)-- Motorola Razr HD-- Moto E 2014All the phones on the list are long past their prime. But before you discard your phone because of this issue, you must check if your phone is up-to-date. If the phones are still receiving software updates, which will make iPhones run on iOS 15.1 or later and Androids run on Android 5.1 or later, then WhatsApp will also run smoothly on your phone. advertisementIf you suspect your phone might be among those affected, there's no need to worry just yet. WhatsApp advises users to back up their chat history to a Google account before support is withdrawn. Doing so ensures that all your conversations can be seamlessly transferred to a new device. Simply open WhatsApp, head to Settings, tap Chats, then choose Chat Backup and follow the on-screen prompts. Taking this step will help make the switch to a new handset far more straightforward. Security is the main reason behindOne of the main motivations behind this decision is security. Since Apple no longer provides software updates for these older iOS versions, the devices are increasingly exposed to security risks. Without consistent security patches, users become more susceptible to breaches — a key reason why WhatsApp is urging people to move to newer hardware and operating the past few months, WhatsApp has introduced a number of updates aimed at bolstering user privacy and safeguarding personal data. Among the notable changes is a new privacy feature that prevents others from copying text, images, or videos from chats and group conversations — a move designed to reduce the risk of sensitive content being shared or misused without consent. In addition, WhatsApp has enhanced tools like chat lock, which lets users secure individual chats with a password, fingerprint, or Face ID. Improvements have also been made to the disappearing messages function, offering users more control over how long their messages remain visible before they vanish automatically.
CNET
5 days ago
- Business
- CNET
It's Your Last Chance to Score Preorder Savings on the Galaxy S25 Edge at Amazon
With a stunningly slim design, the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is set to be one of the most advanced Androids on the market. It officially starts shipping out tomorrow, which means it's not too late to take advantage of some incredible preorder offers if you're hoping to get your hands on one. You can save big at carriers with a trade-in or a new line, but if you're hoping to snag an unlocked model, Amazon has a pretty great bargain as well. The online retailer is currently offering a free storage upgrade, which means you'll get the 512GB model for $1,100. That's the same price as the basic 256GB model, and saves you $120. Plus, this offer also comes with a free $50 Amazon gift card, which is great if you're also looking to grab a case, charger or other accessories. Just be sure to get your order in today, as there's no telling if this deal will still be available once the phone officially releases tomorrow, May 30. The first thing you'll notice about the Galaxy S25 Edge is its thickness. Or rather, its thinness. It comes in at just 5.8mm thick at its edge which is less than the 7.2mm Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25 Plus at 7.3mm. Despite the design change compared to the rest of the lineup, this model maintains the same IP68 dust- and water-resistance using a Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 display paired with a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 rear panel. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Up front, you'll find a 6.7-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate while the familiar 200-megapixel main camera is joined by a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter. You'll also find a 12-megapixel selfie camera hiding towards the top of the display. Other features of note include an under-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication, 12GB of RAM, and the fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Why this deal matters Super-thin phones are set to be a real trend for 2025, with Apple expected to launch the iPhone 17 Air later this year. But with this extended Memorial Day deal, you can get in on the act right now, all while saving some cash. We highly recommend acting fast, though, since the deal is likely to expire once the phone hits shelves tomorrow.
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nokia Mobile's Viral Video Ignites Nostalgia On Internet: ‘It Was Bulletproof'
Last Updated: Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar shared a video of Nokia's classic 3310 model and its popular zipper cover, leaving internet users amused. Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar is getting nostalgic on social media. The politician recalled the times when minimalist keypad mobile phones dominated the scene. Taking to his X handle, the former Union Minister shared a video of the classic Nokia mobile phone, showing an individual flaunting the device and the plastic cover that would come with a zipper. It is worth mentioning that such covers took over the mobile phone market back in the day, with almost everyone owning a set of these. Chandrasekhar captioned the video with his thoughts and wrote, 'Once upon a time—25 years ago—mobile phones were like this and protected like this." Once upon a time – 25 years ago , mobilephones were like this and protected like this While the post ignited nostalgic emotions among fans, a section of users decided to have fun, making jokes over Nokia and other older phones' reputation for durability. A user shared, 'Sirji. Once upon a time, BPL Mobile was great, but then it morphed into Loop Mobile, and well, let's just say the plot didn't thicken as much as it thinned out. Remember those days when having a mobile phone was like carrying a brick, but at least it didn't need a case to protect it from itself." Sirji Naah.. that cover was to protect the floor . — Shankar Mandagere (@MeShankara) May 19, 2025 A user joked, 'Sir ji, the case wasn't for the phone's safety… it was to stop the phone from damaging everything else." — Gogi Tech (Rajeev) (@gogiinc) May 19, 2025 The Nokia 3310 – the unparalleled paragon of innovation, beauty, and unwavering pursuit of perfection! – it was, is, and will forever be my nostalgia. I cherish my Nokia 3310 far more than today's sleek Androids— Sanjay (@sanjaykumarpv) May 19, 2025 'Never protected my 3110. It fell out of my pocket multiple times while riding a bike. I would loop around, pick the parts, put them together, check that it turned on, and drive away. I had changed the battery three times; that is how long I used it," a user shared a pleasant experience. Never protected my 3110. It fell out of my pocket multiple times while riding bike. I would loop around, pick the parts, put the them together, check it turned on and drove away. Had changed the battery three times, that is how long I used it.— Raghavendra Singh (@ragusel) May 19, 2025 The particular mobile phone in question is none other than the iconic Nokia 3310, a model that was launched when mobile phones were transitioning from luxury to a daily need. Developed with minimal sales expectations, Nokia ended up selling 126 million units. First Published: May 20, 2025, 12:35 IST
The Hill
14-05-2025
- The Hill
Google updating Androids to detect ‘unpaid toll' text scams
Google said Tuesday that it has updated Androids to detect new text scams, including fraudulent messages warning of unpaid tolls. The tech giant said in a blog post that its artificial intelligence (AI) powered scam detection system can now recognize 'dangerous crypto and financial scams, toll road scams, gift card scams and more to help keep you safe.' Google also announced a new Find Hub to help users locate devices and tagged items, as well as additional security features. Toll scams have become increasingly pervasive in recent years. The FBI, which has warned Americans to delete the messages, received more than 60,000 complaints about toll scams in 2024, according to The Hill's sister station Nexstar. The messages usually contain 'almost identical language' and a similar 'outstanding toll amount,' the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) noted in a public service announcement last April. The unpaid toll messages are part of a group of scams, known as smishing scams, that target victims with text messages seeking to convince them to click a malicious link or provide sensitive information. A March report from the threat intelligence arm of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks found that cybercriminals had registered more than 10,000 domains for smishing scams. The domain names indicated that they aim to pose as toll services and package delivery services in at least 10 U.S. states and one Canadian province, the report noted.
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
China's first Android industry chain exhibition to be held in Hangzhou in June
The Hangzhou International Android and Robot Technology Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as Hangzhou Android Exhibition) is scheduled to be held at the Hangzhou Convention and Exhibition Center from June 20 to 22, 2025. With a total planning area of 15,000 square meters, the exhibits cover a wide range of industrial chains and application services, including key components, whole machine manufacturing and system integration. As China's premier professional exhibition dedicated to the Android industrial chain, relying on the unique industrial advantages and strong industrial foundation of Hangzhou Bay Area, Hangzhou Android Exhibition strives to drive technological innovation, disseminate cutting-edge applications, and accelerate global collaboration for embodied intelligent Android advancement. For exhibition details and professional attendee registration, please visit the official website: In an age of rapid technological advancements, Android has emerged as the pinnacle of robotic applications, with its anthropomorphic design, adaptive interaction capabilities, and cross-industry implementation potential, which has increasingly become the focus of global attention. China, as a global manufacturing powerhouse, is uniquely positioned to unleash immense potential for the Androids industry. Moreover, the government has attached great importance to the development of AI and robotics industries, and introduced a series of support policies to create a good development environment for Android enterprises. At the end of 2023, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the Guiding Opinions on Promoting Innovative Development of Android, proposing that by 2025, an Android innovation ecosystem will be established with secure and effective supply chains for core components and modules, and by 2027, the technological innovation capabilities of Androids will be significantly improved, a safe and reliable industrial and supply chain ecosystem will be established, ultimately achieving world-leading comprehensive competitiveness. In the Implementation Opinions on Promoting the Innovative Development of Future Industries jointly issued by seven ministerial agencies in early 2024, it is required to accelerate the implementation of major technical equipment research projects, pioneer Androids and other high-end intelligent manufacturing systems, drive the industrialization of new technologies with complete machines, and build a world-leading high-end equipment system. 2025 will not only be the first year of mass production and commercialization of Androids, but also serve as a pivotal year for the industry to achieve true maturity and large-scale application Hangzhou Android Exhibition is approved by the Ministry of Commerce, and jointly organized by the Zhejiang Robot Industry Association, the LeadeRobot and the Golden Group. Based on the complete Android industry chain in Zhejiang Province, the exhibition is specially held to promote the accelerated development of the industry. During the exhibition, there are a series of events such as Hangzhou Android Development Conference, Android Foreign Trade Offshore Forum, Android Technology Innovation and Investment Forum to be held. These events will provide attendees with valuable insights into the key technology, integration of technologies, advancing innovation, global market expansion, innovation ecosystem development, industrial chain collaboration and cross-industry synergies for shared success, which contributed to the construction of the ecosystem for the development of the Android industry. To accelerate the deep integration of android technology with new industrialization, Golden Expo has officially announced the launch of the '2025 National Tour of Android Show' on the basis of the preparation of Hangzhou Android Exhibition. The time and location of the 2025 national tour are as follows: Shenzhen Station will be held from September 10 to 12 at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center-Bao'an, Beijing Station will be held from October 23 to 25 at the China International Exhibition Center-Sanyuan Bridge, Shanghai Station will be held from December 16 to 18 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre-Pudong. The tour will cover three major cities including Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai, bringing together top global enterprises, research institutions and industry experts to jointly map out a blueprint for the development of android industry. Android serves as one of the core engines driving new industrialization. Relying on the nationwide roadshow, we aim to establish an open and collaborative ecosystem platform that accelerates the transition of technologies from laboratories to production lines, empowering China's intelligent manufacturing to ascend to the high end of the global value chain. Media Contact Company Name: Growmax Technology Limited Contact Person: Mickey Ma Email: Send Email Country: Virgin Islands (British) Website: Source: LianPR
