WhatsApp Update - Exciting New Features

Hello,

WhatsApp, the giant who changed the definition of communications over smartphone has recently announced new updates which are suppose to launch in coming weeks.

Animated Stickers: 

Those who already have used Yahoo Messenger, knows the beauty and expressiveness of animated stickers.  Many people are using Stickers available on WhatsApp to express their feelings.  Animated stickers will help them express in more effective ways.

QR codes: 

To enter the contact in Mobile and save numbers was little hectic task before.  New update will come with QR code feature which will be unique for each user.  User who wish to save contact can scan the QR code and directly save the number.  

Dark mode for WhatsApp web and desktop: 

Dark mode feature was there on Mobile App but is now extended to WhatsApp Web version.  Those who work overnight can get benefited by this feature as Dark Mode reduces brightness of screen.

Improvements to group video calls: 

WhatsApp recently updated video call participant limit from 4 to 8.  With new update, you will be able to click on any participant video and can enlarge it to full screen.

Status comes to KaiOS: 

KaiOS (Basic keypad mobiles) users can now enjoy the popular feature that lets you share updates that disappear after 24 hours.

These features are still not rolled out but will be available to all users in coming weeks.

!!! Enjoy Technology !!!

Warm Regards,

Subodh Anant Mestry

Your TECH FRIEND

https://www.subodhmestry.com

Why Zoom Was Not Banned?

Jai Hind Dosto,

Since last evening, the Indian government has banned 59 Chinese apps in India. But "Zoom" is not there in the list. I saw many questions on social media about it. Actually Zoom is not a Chinese app. Eric Yuan, the owner of "Zoom", is of Chinese origin and has been a U.S. citizen since 2007. Eric has been in the United States since 1997.

Zoom is an American company based and headquartered in California. However, like many other companies, Zoom also has a branch office in China and Chinese people work there on their payroll.

https://bit.ly/38aA9hE

There are many questions about the security of Zoom. If you follow the basic settings  then you will never get security concerns. E.g.,

1. If you set up a meeting with a personal ID, its password has to be changed for each meeting.

2. You must have a password for each meeting. 

3. When you sign up on Zoom, sign in with Google or Facebook. 

4. The "Enable Waiting Room" option should be on in every meeting. 

5. Do not include the meeting password in the meeting link.

If you take basic precautions like this then there is no problem in using "Zoom".

Jai Hind,

Subodh Anant Mestry

Your "TECH FRIEND"

Design Social Media Images By Your Own

Jai Hind Dosto,

In this world of Social Media, your digital presence matters a lot. The strong visibility of your brand is, the more your business grows. But for good social media presence, your design sense should be good and this is why many small entrepreneurs retreat.

Before your content on social media posts, your image gets the attention of users. If your image is attractive then the content of your post will be read by the user.

Today I am going to suggest an important tool with the help of which you can make good attractive designs yourself and that too in a short time. The name of that tool is "Canva". Canva has a lot of ready-made design templates that you can use for your business. In the sample you like, you can also easily make changes according to your requirement, such as putting your logo, text or product image in it. You do not need to think about social media post size, Canva take care of that as well. Its output is found in a great image at all times. You can also create an animated image.

To explain this application well, I have placed a free video course on website. With your convenience, you can watch and learn this course on your laptop or mobile.

https://bit.ly/38a9X6I

Your business reaches most customers and your progress is our wish.

(If you have trouble enrolling the course, then comment and tell us. We will help you.)

Jai Hind,

Subodh Anant Mestry

Your TECH FRIEND