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WhatsApp's new login method on the web uses a one-time code
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 ...
androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-link-with-phone-number
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Signal users can now keep their phone numbers provide with usernames
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
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
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
WhatsApp Web aims to make chat searches less complex: Thanks to a new calendar
androidpolice.com/whatsapp-web-beta-calendar-based-chat-search/
Read This Before You Scan Another QR Code
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
QR Code Menus Are the Restaurant Industry’s Worst Idea
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
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/
Public WiFi is safe and 4 other tech fears you can stop worrying about
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/
Sky customers issued urgent warning amid new costly scam
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
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
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.
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/