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New York Times
2 days ago
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- New York Times
Group Chat
On This Week's Episode: Palestinians checking in on other Palestinians, and life inside a family group chat as something big unfolds. New York Times Audio is home to the 'This American Life' archive. Download the app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
A Man Told a Guy He Only Met 'Once' That His Girlfriend Was Cheating — Now He's Unsure If He Should Have Gotten Involved
A man told an individual whom he had met only 'once' that his girlfriend kissed another guy The 20-year-old says his friends found out what he did, and they think he shouldn't have gotten involved He asked Redditors whether they thought he was in the wrong for telling the man about his cheating partnerA man told a stranger whom he has only met 'once' that his girlfriend cheated on him — and he's now not so sure it was the right call. The 20-year-old detailed his experience on the popular Reddit forum 'Am I the A------,' a place where Reddit users can go to seek input about interpersonal dilemmas. In his post, the Redditor explained that one of his 'friends,' whom he clarifies is 'more or less [an] acquaintance,' kissed someone who was not her boyfriend during a recent night out. The man also explained that while he wasn't there to see the kiss for himself, he learned about it through a group chat. The man went on to explain that he then got one of his friends — who he says is 'not connected' to the situation — to anonymously message the boyfriend and 'let him know.' The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The original poster (OP) said that he would normally have told the boyfriend — whom he has only met "once" — directly, but he was trying not to get anyone in his group chat involved. However, the OP said that the rest of the people in the group chat ultimately found out what he did and have since told him he should have stayed out of it. The OP said that while he understands where his friends are coming from, he believes that 'if someone's cheating, people should be saying stuff as soon as possible.' 'Am I the a------?' he asked his fellow Redditors. The vast majority of the man's fellow Reddit users said that they think he made the right call and that he's not the bad guy in this scenario. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'No, you're not the a------,' said one person. "She cheated on him, and you told him she did. It's her fault for cheating.' 'Always oust cheaters,' said someone else, adding, 'And anyone who thinks it's wrong to do so has questionable morals.' 'NTA [not the a------]. TBH [to be honest] I'd reconsider the friendship with those people who saw and didn't say anything to the boyfriend,' added someone else. After reading the various comments, the OP said that while his friends made some 'valid' points about his actions 'affecting certain situational things' he has still not apologized — nor does he plan to." '[I am] am sticking by my actions,' he said. Read the original article on People
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
WhatsApp adds ANOTHER new button in major change for group chats – and people fear it could start arguments
WHATSAPP has revealed another shake-up coming to billions of accounts across the world. The messaging app has made a number of unpopular changes lately, including an AI chatbot button you can't get rid of. 1 In the latest update, Meta tech boss Mark Zuckerberg, 41, announced that group chats will now have an "audio hangouts" feature. Unlike normal voice chats, these are moments everyone can seamlessly hop in and out of at any time. It's designed to work without having to leave your group chat or switch to a call. And it won't notify or ring anyone either. The feature was previously limited to large groups only but now anyone in your group can start a voice chat. "Today we're rolling out Voice Chats to all groups on WhatsApp, making it easier to create an audio hangout that anyone in your group can pop in and out of," Zuckerberg said. His company added: "Whether it's a nail-biting football game, a dramatic season finale or sharing some big news, sometimes you need to talk it out with those available at that moment. "That's why we're bringing voice chat to groups of all sizes so you can connect live over audio whenever." But some users have already asked how to disable the tool, while others fear it could ignite arguments. "Is there a way to disable the voice chat?," one person wrote on X. WhatsApp is closing down on three mobile devices in hours with users blocked from sending and receiving messages "Finally, group debates can go from passive-aggressive texting to full-blown voice chaos," another joked. "I'm here for it." A third commented: "Group chats just leveled up. Why text-fight when you can talk it out live?" The move comes days after WhatsApp shut down on three popular smartphones. Meta put out an update at the start of May which caused WhatsApp to stop working permanently. OPINION: AI FOR WHATSAPP IS NOT THE WAY By Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Assistant Editor at The Sun When will Meta stop pushing all this extra guff and let WhatsApp be a chat app? It's gradually morphing into its bigger sibling, Facebook, with status updates and communities, already perfectly served elsewhere. Or, at least give people real choice with an option to hide them. WhatsApp is powerful because virtually everyone has it, with billions of users across the globe. It's the one place where all my family updates are usefully kept - in between useless chatter about the neighbour's latest disruption or moans about the council not cleaning the street. We make important arrangements there, share holiday snaps and live location when meeting up, and for that I'm thankful for WhatsApp's vital role. But with the arrival of an AI chatbot, I'm ready to delete WhatsApp unless bosses change course pronto. From May 5, WhatsApp only supported iPhones running iOS 15.1 or later. This meant handsets too old to update to iOS 15.1 are effectively shut out of the app. The following models are affected: iPhone 5s iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus Anyone in a WhatsApp group can start a voice chat by swiping up and holding for a few seconds. Voice chats are pinned to the bottom of your chat.
Independent Singapore
22-05-2025
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- Independent Singapore
SG worker shares new colleague is being bullied, asks if she should step in
SINGAPORE: A local employee has shared on social media that a newly hired colleague is being relentlessly bullied in the company group chat based on her looks, and is now questioning whether she should speak up or remain silent to protect her own workplace relationships. The employee, who works in an international company made up of both local and expatriate staff, said that the local team shares a casual group chat typically used for lighthearted banter. 'We usually engage in lighthearted small talk, and everyone is genuinely nice to each other; buying snacks for each other, and taking the initiative to celebrate birthdays, just a friendly environment overall,' the employee said. However, she revealed in her Reddit post on Tuesday (May 20) that the tone of the chat shifted noticeably following the arrival of the new colleague, whom the employee described as 'a little chubby and admittedly not very good looking.' From the very first day, she said, some team members began targeting the newcomer with personal insults and body-shaming comments. The employee then detailed several examples of the bullying. 'For example, if she wears clothes that are even a little wrinkled to work, someone will type in the group chat, 'Confirmed, she never irons her shirts—so lazy.' 'When she takes a snack from the pantry, remarks like, 'Eating like a pig every day, no wonder so fat,' appear. Even the fact of her falling sick was not spared, with one staff commenting, 'Confirm eat too much until gastric.'' The employee said that the same individuals who make these comments act civil towards the new hire in person, though she noticed that they still occasionally make 'snide remarks disguised as jokes.' 'The new hire is genuinely quite a nice person, and I really feel bad for her,' the employee added. Though she has not contributed to the bullying, the employee admitted that she has remained silent out of fear. She worries that speaking up might isolate her from the rest of the local team or create tension that could affect her working relationships. Seeking advice from the local community, she asked, 'What would you do in this situation? I'm thinking whether this silence makes me selfish or complicit?' 'Go befriend her and be that genuine colleague for her.' Users quickly flooded the comments section with concern, criticising the toxic group behaviour and encouraging the employee to take action rather than remain passive. One user pointed out that staying in the group chat might do more harm than good: 'If they are doing it to her, they are doing it to you behind your back. I'd make an excuse and leave the chat before it gets leaked. Just being in the chat will make you seem complicit and unprofessional.' Another user questioned the value of preserving ties with such colleagues: 'Why would you want to preserve those relationships with your local staff group? After seeing all those bad-mouthing and snide remarks towards her, doesn't it reveal to you what kind of person they are?' Meanwhile, others offered suggestions on what she could do instead. One user wrote, 'You cannot change what others are doing. But you can change yourself – go befriend her and be that genuine colleague for her. Badmouthing will stop when they see she has friends and that they are no longer the majority.' A fourth added, 'Silence always makes you complicit, bruh. Speak up and speak out tactfully and nicely. Playfully, if you have to, to keep the peace. Have a spine and say something when you see something wrong, especially if it is directed towards someone.' What you can do if you witness workplace bullying Workplace bullying Career experts recommend taking the following steps if you observe a colleague being bullied at work: Offer your support. Don't be afraid to reach out to the person being targeted. Befriending them and letting them know that they're not alone in the workplace can go a long way. Confront the bully. If you personally know the individual responsible for the bullying and feel safe, confident, and comfortable, consider having a calm and respectful conversation with them. Point out how their actions may be affecting the team and workplace morale. Report the issue. If the bullying continues or worsens, bring it to the attention of a supervisor or your HR department. Alternatively, you can reach out to the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) for guidance and support. Read also: 'I just want to shout at them' — Man says he's frustrated that his elderly parents always come to him for the 'smallest matters in life' Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
Android Authority
20-05-2025
- Android Authority
Here's how the link invite system for Google Messages group chats will work (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages could soon introduce a link invite system for group chats. The feature will let users invite new members to a group by sharing a link or QR code. Although not live yet, we've enabled the feature in the latest beta to give you an early look. Google Messages is working on a link invite system that will make it easier for users to invite new members to a group chat. We first spotted the upcoming feature in a teardown of the messaging app earlier this year and gave you an early look at the link invite interface last month. The latest Google Messages beta build includes additional changes that give us a clear idea of how the feature will work on release. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. As shown in the following screenshots, the 'Invite via link' option will appear on the group info page, right above the list of group members. Tapping on it will open a new page with the group name and image at the top, followed by a toggle to enable the link invite feature. Once enabled, the feature will generate an invite link and provide four options to help users invite new members. The 'Copy link' option will copy the invite link to the clipboard, while the 'Send link' option will open Google Messages' built-in forward menu to share the link with a contact in the messaging app. The 'Share link' option will open the Android system share menu, allowing you to share the link via a different app. Lastly, the 'QR code' option will generate a QR code that invitees can scan to join the group. The QR code page will also feature buttons to let you save or share the QR code. Current group info page Updated group info page In addition to the updated link invite interface, the latest Google Messages beta changes how you edit the group name. It replaces the 'Group name' option on the group info page with a new edit button, featuring a pencil icon, that appears next to the group name at the top. The aforementioned changes are not live in the beta release. However, the link invite system seems to be nearing completion, so we expect it to roll out in the coming weeks. We'll update this post as soon as the feature hits the stable channel. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
