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HIGHLIGHTS Facebook will walk you through the process explaining how it works You’ll get options such as text message to get codes Apps like Google Authenticator or Duo Mobile can also be used now Facebook is improving its two-factor authentication feature by introducing two new functionalities. The two-factor authentication tool essentially facilitates additional layers of security for online accounts. In its regular incarnation, ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Facebook is unlikely to compensate 2.7 million European users Their data was improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica Sensitive bank account data had not been shared: Facebook Facebook is unlikely to compensate the 2.7 million European users whose data was improperly shared with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica because sensitive bank account data had not been shared, the company said on Wednesday. The world’s ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS The new bug reported to have affected Android and iPhone users both It allows blocked users to message on WhatsApp Users on the blocked list can also see profile and Status WhatsApp users were in a dizzy when the viral ‘Black Dot’ message was causing their apps to crash earlier this month. Now, a new bug is plaguing the messenger app, with ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Facebook accused of collecting information on users through its apps A filing was submitted to a court in San Mateo, California Facebook allegedly used methods including tracking users’ locations Already under fire for misuse of users’ data after the Cambridge Analytica scandal came to light, a new filing in a California lawsuit now alleges that Facebook collected information on users and their friends ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS The update will be available on the Facebook for Android app This comes in the wake of GDPR implementation in Europe Users will see the developments in the coming weeks Facebook on Friday announced that it is rolling out privacy review in 11 Indian languages, starting with Facebook for Android users in the country. This comes in the wake of the company’s ... Read More »

A group that campaigns for data protection rights in Europe says it’s filed legal complaints against Google, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp over the way they obtain users’ consent under new EU privacy rules – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Starting Friday, companies that collect or process the personal information of EU residents must comply with new rules that protect the privacy of people’s data. The group NOYB.EU ... Read More »

  Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ have been launched in India Both new smartphones feature Samsung’s Infinity Display The Galaxy A6 starts at Rs. 21,990 Samsung on Monday launched the Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ smartphones featuring its flagship Infinity Display design in India, alongside the Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J8 models. Similar to the latest Galaxy J series ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS BlackBerry KEY2 is tipped to powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC It may be launched in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants BlackBerry KeyOne gets May security update BlackBerry KEY2, the successor to BlackBerry KeyOne smartphone is all set to launch on June 7 at an event in New York. Ahead of the launch, a few specification details of the smartphone have been leaked ... Read More »

Samsung Galaxy J6 HIGHLIGHTS The Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J8 prices in India are Rs. 13,499 and Rs. 18,990 Both come with a plastic unibody design and an 18.5:9 Super AMOLED screen They will go on sale in the country from May 22 The Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J8 mid-range smartphones featuring the Infinity Display design and have been launched in India by Samsung. Both the ... Read More »

NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. Stocks ended a choppy day slightly lower on Wall Street as losses for technology companies and banks offset gains elsewhere in the market. Micron Technology fell 3.2 percent Thursday and Bank of America lost 1 percent. The market moved lower ahead of a new round ... Read More »