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WhatsApp's new login method on the web uses a one-time code: WhatsApp is testing a new way to let you sign in to your account on the web using only a one-time ...
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Signal users can now keep their phone numbers provide with usernames : The tightest end-to-end encrypted messaging app just got a little more secure.
androidcentral.com/apps-software/signal-rolls-out-usernames

Be wary before scanning QR codes: Using a Quick Response or QR code is becoming more common as a way to access information quickly on your phone.
wwlp.com/news/crime/be-wary-before-scanning-qr-codes/

How to open a QR code on your computer: Scanning a QR code without your phone requires a little help from Google or a webcam.
popsci.com/diy/qr-code-on-computer/

WhatsApp Web aims to make chat searches less complex: Thanks to a new calendar
androidpolice.com/whatsapp-web-beta-calendar-based-chat-search/

How to use WhatsApp’s QR code feature to share your details or add people to your contact list
indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/how-to-use-whatsapps-qr-code-feature-to-share-your-details-or-add-people-to-your-contact-list-8921892/

Read This Before You Scan Another QR Code: QR code scams are everywhere. Here's what you need to know and look out for.
huffpost.com/entry/qr-code-scan-scams_l_64db8cfbe4b05a467803b66c

Google's Android 14 Set to Unveil Auto-Zoom Tech for Effortless QR Code Scanning!
techtimes.com/articles/294846/20230808/googles-android-14-set-unveil-auto-zoom-tech-effortless-qr.htm

WhatsApp is testing an alternate way to set up secondary devices: Linking a new device to your WhatsApp account could soon become easier
androidpolice.com/whatsapp-testing-alternate-way-set-up-secondary-devices/

WhatsApp Brings Faster Way to Transfer Your Chats From Your Old Device to a New One Via QR Code
techtimes.com/articles/293296/20230701/whatsapp-brings-faster-way-transfer-chats-old-device-new-one.htm

The Restaurant QR-Code Menu Is Being Shown the Door: A dining innovation that once looked like the future has worn out its welcome with many restaurateurs ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/22/dining/restaurant-qr-code-menu.html

QR Code Menus Are the Restaurant Industry’s Worst Idea: Technology at the table is bad for human connection.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/qr-code-menus-restaurants-pandemic/671888/

WhatsApp upgrades polls and gets smarter about captions: Users can now create single-vote polls and forward media with captions
androidpolice.com/whatsapp-polls-captions-upgrades/

WhatsApp’s new GIF auto-play feature to make sharing memes bit more convenient: Details
financialexpress.com/life/technology-whatsapps-new-gif-auto-play-feature-to-make-sharing-memes-bit-more-convenient-details-3072953/

Public WiFi is safe and 4 other tech fears you can stop worrying about: Don’t waste your energy on these minimal, overhyped privacy and security risks.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/28/public-wifi-security-risks/

How to use same WhatsApp account on multiple phones, all your questions answered | Tech tips
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Sky customers issued urgent warning amid new costly scam: Sky has issued an urgent warning to TV customers amid a rise in reports of a costly scam impacting ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/23459344.sky-customers-issued-urgent-warning-amid-new-costly-scam/

Meta unveils payment feature for WhatsApp users in Brazil: The company announced via its website on Tuesday that Brazil's WhatsApp users can now pay ...
punchng.com/meta-unveils-payment-feature-for-whatsapp-users-in-brazil/

Sky issues scam warning to customers with an iPhone or Android device: They warned that fraudsters were trying to raid people's bank accounts
dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/sky-issues-warning-customers-iphone-26678190

RIP, Passwords. Here’s What’s Coming Next.: Usernames and passwords may soon be going away. Passkeys will replace them.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/what-are-passkeys-and-how-they-can-replace-passwords/
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