HeyWhatsNew: WhatsApp Revolutionizes Messaging with Video Feature & iPhone 15 Pro Unveils Game-Changing Action Button

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has introduced a new feature that allows users to send short video messages, similar to the voice messages already supported by the platform. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated the feature, which allows videos of up to 60 seconds to be sent and auto-played on mute when a chat is opened.

This is a departure from voice messages, which don't auto-play and have no length limit. The feature is activated by tapping the existing voice message icon to switch it to video mode. This new feature is expected to revolutionize the way users communicate, making it easier and more interactive to share moments and messages. Read More

Apple's fourth beta of iOS 17 reveals potential functionality for the rumored Action button on the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Action button, expected to replace the Ring/Silent switch, could provide quick access to various functions and settings.

The code suggests nine customizable options, including Accessibility, Shortcuts, Silent Mode, Camera, Flashlight, Focus, Magnifier, Translate, and Voice Memos. This new feature is expected to enhance the user experience by providing quick and easy access to various functions without the need to unlock the device or navigate to an app. This could be a game-changer in the smartphone industry, setting a new standard for user-friendly design. Read More

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is here, boasting a 3.4-inch cover screen, a new hinge design, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and 256GB of storage in the base model. Despite these upgrades, the price remains at $999, putting it in direct competition with Motorola's new Razr Plus.

The Z Flip 5's inner screen remains a 6.7-inch 1080p OLED panel with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The outer screen is a 720p OLED with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Samsung is rebranding this screen as the “Flex Display,” and it covers most of the phone’s front panel, excluding the two large camera cutouts. This new model is expected to give Motorola's Razr Plus a run for its money, thanks to Samsung's experience in making folding phones and the hardware upgrades included in this year's Z Flip. Read More

AI entrepreneur Sam Altman has launched a cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin, which gives people digital coins in exchange for an eyeball scan. Thousands queued to participate in the project's full launch, receiving free crypto tokens after the scanning process.

Altman hopes the initiative will help distinguish humans from AI online while preserving privacy and potentially paving the way for an "AI-funded" universal basic income. This innovative approach to cryptocurrency distribution could potentially revolutionize the way we think about digital currency and its distribution. It also raises important questions about privacy and the role of AI in our society. Read More

Elon Musk has explained his decision to change Twitter's famous blue-bird logo as part of a broader plan to transform the platform into a comprehensive communications and financial transactions hub. Musk stated that the name Twitter was fitting when it was just about 140-character messages, but the platform has evolved beyond that.

This move is seen as a bold step towards transforming Twitter into a more versatile platform, capable of handling a wider range of communications and transactions. It also signals a shift in the way we perceive and use social media platforms. Read More

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Watch 6, available in standard and classic versions, with the largest screen option to date, improved health and sleep tracking, and the return of a fan-favorite feature.

The standard watch comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes, while the classic options are available in 43mm and 47mm sizes, making the 47mm classic watch the biggest Samsung smartwatch yet. This new release is expected to set a new standard in smartwatch technology, offering users a larger screen for better visibility and improved health and sleep tracking features for a more comprehensive health monitoring experience. Read More

Bumble has launched a separate app, "Bumble for Friends," aimed at helping people find platonic connections. The app is available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the Philippines, the U.K., and the U.S. Bumble BFF mode, which represents 15% of the main app's monthly active users, was launched in the main app in 2016.

This new app is expected to cater to a growing demand for platforms that facilitate platonic connections, offering users a dedicated space to find and make new friends. Read More