Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 08/09 – WhatsApp Privacy Features
Aug 9, 2022
WhatsApp is enhancing privacy with features like quietly leaving groups and improved message deletion. The return of the battery icon on iOS 16 excites iPhone users. China is clashing over its semiconductor ambitions, while HBO Max shifts its movie release strategy. Garmin introduces a durable smartwatch designed for athletes. Meanwhile, Amazon's acquisitions of iRobot and One Medical signal a bold move into healthcare, raising questions about privacy and automation in daily life.
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WhatsApp Privacy Updates
- WhatsApp is rolling out new privacy features, including leaving groups silently and choosing who sees your online status.
- They are also working on blocking screenshots for "view once" messages.
Message Deletion Policies
- WhatsApp now lets users delete messages up to two and a half days after sending them.
- Apple has reduced the unsend time for iMessages to just two minutes.
Battery Icon Returns
- The battery percentage indicator is returning to the iPhone status bar in iOS 16 Beta 5 after its removal with the iPhone X.
- This feature is unavailable on iPhone XR, 11, 12 mini, and 13 mini.