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WhatsApp Ending Support For Android Versions Older Than 4.1

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WhatsApp Ending Support For Android Versions Older Than 4.1

WhatsApp is ending support for Android 4.0.4 and older beginning November 1, meaning impacted users have less than a week to save their chats.

WhatsApp is one of the most poplar messaging platforms, used by individuals and organizations around the world. As such, the app supports a wide range of hardware and OS versions.

Users of Android 4.0.4 and older, however, are about to lose access to WhatsApp, as the company will only support version 4.1 and newer beginning November 1.

The company recommends saving chat history before the deadline.

Note: WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running OS 4.0.4 and older on November 1, 2021. Please switch to a supported device or save your chat history before then. Learn how in this article.

Microsoft VS Code Now Available In-Browser

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Microsoft VS Code Now Available In-Browser

Microsoft has made its VS Code development tool available in the browser, reducing the need to install the app.

VS Code is a popular programming IDE for Windows, macOS and Linux. The environment supports several different languages out of the box, and has the ability to support even more via extensions.

Although a lightweight version, VS Code for the Web is still a powerful environment that can be useful when a developer needs to work on a project without their usual setup. The web-based version is also an excellent option for developers who want to work on their iPad, which is not supported with the native version.

With the availability of vscode.dev, we begin to finally realize our original vision of building a development tool that can run fully serverless in the browser. 

Developers can get started at https://vscode.dev/.

Instagram’s New Collabs Feature Allows Users to Co-Author Posts

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Instagram’s New Collabs Feature Allows Users to Co-Author Posts

Instagram is unveiling a new feature, Collabs, that will allow separate accounts to co-author posts and share resulting likes.

Co-authoring posts and collaborating on projects is a popular way for social media content creators to build their brand and attract users. Instagram’s new Collabs feature is likely to be a big hit, allowing users to collaborate on posts and Reels, according to The Verge.

Collabs are accessed via tagging, giving the second account the option to accept or reject the Collab. Once the two accounts are involved in the Collab, views, likes and comments will be shared between the two accounts.

WhatsApp Began Rolling Out E2EE Chat Backups Thursday

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WhatsApp Began Rolling Out E2EE Chat Backups Thursday

WhatsApp started rolling out end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) chat backups on Thursday, fulfilling a promise CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a month ago.

WhatsApp has offered E2EE for its chats for some time, but cloud backups have not enjoyed the same level of encryption and security. A month ago, Zuckerberg announced the company was adding the feature, and it began rolling out Thursday.

Zuckerberg announced the rolled in a Facebook post.

End-to-end encrypted backups for WhatsApp starting to roll out today. Proud of the team for continuing to lead on security for your private conversations.

According to Engadget, the feature will roll out gradually to ensure reliability for all users.

Clubhouse Introduces Music Mode

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Clubhouse Introduces Music Mode

Clubhouse is targeting musicians with a new feature called “Music Mode.”

Clubhouse is the audio-first social media platform that took the world by storm. Initially invitation-only, the platform became the place for celebrities and CEOs to give interviews and engage in chats.

The company is now introducing Music Mode, a feature that should make it more appealing to musicians.

Clubhouse announced the feature on the company blog:

“Calling all musicians! Today we’re introducing Music Mode, a new setting that helps you sound your best when performing on Clubhouse. Whether you’re workshopping that new song, playing piano, or hosting a jam session with your friends, Music Mode optimizes Clubhouse to broadcast your music with high quality and great stereo sound. You’ll also be able to use professional audio equipment for your performance, like external USB microphones or mixing boards.”

Google TV Expanding Multiple Accounts and Personalization

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Google TV Expanding Multiple Accounts and Personalization

Google TV is making some major improvements, adding more personalized profiles, suggestions and watchlists.

Google TV already supported multiple accounts, but the watchlists, suggestions and Google Assistant-based features are linked to the primary profile. According to The Verge, Google is preparing to remedy that, offering a true personalized experience.

The new features will ensure each profile sees its own watchlist and suggestions, and has its own Google Assistant features.

Google told The Verge that the new features will begin rolling out next month.

Linus Torvalds Releases Linux 5.15-rc5

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Linus Torvalds Releases Linux 5.15-rc5

Linux creator Linus Torvalds has released the latest release candidate of the operating system kernel, version 5.15-rc5.

The stable release of Linux 5.15 is expected in next few weeks. According to Torvalds post, things are coming along nicely.

So things continue to look quite normal, and it looks like the rough patch (hah!) we had early in the release is all behind us.

Overall, it appears the latest release candidate has relatively minor changes.

The commit stats look normal for an rc5, and the diffstat is fairly regular too. We had more arch updates than perhaps is common, with almost as many lines of diffs in architecture code as there is in drivers. Admittedly some of that “architecture” code ends up being devicetree updates, so some of it could be attributed to driver code, but that’s not how our source tree is laid out..

Outside of arch code (x86, powerpc, arm, arm64) and drivers (mainly gpu, networking and usb), we have a smattering of other changes: 9p and ksmbd, core networking, and some perf tooling updates. And misc smaller random stuff.

Android October Patch Fixes 41 Vulnerabilities

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Android October Patch Fixes 41 Vulnerabilities

Google has released its Android October patch, and it fixes some 41 vulnerabilities.

Google releases security patches for Android on the 5th of every month. According to Bleeping Computer, October’s patch fixes a whopping 41 vulnerabilities, including three critical ones.

The worst vulnerabilities includes remote code execution, privilege elevation, denial of service and information disclosure.

Fortunately, it doesn’t appear that any of the vulnerabilities were being actively exploited.

Google Pixel 6 Will Come With Five Years of Security Updates

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Google Pixel 6 Will Come With Five Years of Security Updates

A new leak indicates Google’s upcoming Pixel 6 will include a full five years of security updates.

Samsung made headlines in February when it announced it would provide four years of security updates for its Galaxy line of devices. Updates have traditionally been an area where Android has played second fiddle to Apple, with the Cupertino company well-known for supporting its iPhones for years.

Not to be outdone, a new leak indicates Google is planning on one-upping Samsung, providing five years of security updates for the upcoming Pixel 6. Leaker Evan Blass tweeted about it, including screenshots of the leaked pages before they were taken down.

Google ‘Pixel Pass’ May be the Company’s Answer to Apple One

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Google ‘Pixel Pass’ May be the Company’s Answer to Apple One

Google may finally be preparing to unveil its Apple One competitor, a service named “Pixel Pass.”

Apple One is the Cupertino company’s bundle that offers its popular services together at a discounted price. Customers gain access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+ and iCloud+.

Google haș yet to reveal a competitor, but may be on the verge of doing so, according to Engadget. The new service, Pixel Pass, would include a Pixel 6, Google One, YouTube Music/Premium and Play Pass.

There is no indication how much the service would cost, and it may be US-only at launch, but it could significantly boost Pixel 6 sales, as well as Google’s premium services.

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