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Telegram surpassed 1 billion download milestone on Google Play Store

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Telegram messaging app has broken the 1 billion download barrier on the Google Play Store. Several are now looking out how the surge may have been caused by the recent Facebook server crash, slowing down apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp for about six hours.

The Telegram has been growing, thanks to its easy-to-use features. For instance, Telegram allows users to run an application on multiple devices at the same time. Meanwhile, WhatsApp has promised the feature, although it will still be released.

The app has provided end-to-end encryption before WhatsApp joins this battle. Keeping this in mind, it is not surprising that the Telegram reaches higher heights. Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov says that the app had an estimated 500 million users by early 2021. He said the service had added 70 million new users due to the consequence of the Facebook outage.

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Despite an increase in downloads, apps like WhatsApp currently hold over 5 billion downloads

It is fair to say that skipping 1 billion downloads does not mean that Telegram has a lot of active users. In addition, this download figure does not include users who may have passed Google Play and downloaded the Telegram apk to their devices. While this is a significant success for Telegram, rival apps like WhatsApp have more than 5 billion instances in the Google Play Store.

Recently, Instagram said it is testing a new feature that can alert users during technical issues or exits. An application wants to send notifications directly within a user activity feed.

“We will not send a notification every time there is a problem,” Instagram said.

Earlier this month, the WSJ released internal documents on Facebook starting in 2016. These documents have shown that the company is aware that its recommended recommendations fuel divisions among users. The report also cited Facebook’s Global Public Policy VP, Joel Kaplan, as opposed to the changes.

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WhatsApp Calling Screen gets a little makeover 

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WhatsApp is one of the most loved messaging applications that offers several features and functionalities, therefore, to offer user’s more precise experience, the Meta-based company is giving a little makeover to the app’s calling screen.

Yes, recent information suggests that WhatsApp is refining the interface of its calling screen for a better user experience. With this new enhancement, WhatsApp has replaced the back shortcut with a new minimize button, enhancing navigation during calls.

It also makes the feature more intuitive, as both the back button and the minimize button serve the same purpose of exiting the call screen. This modification addresses user concerns where tapping the back button was mistakenly perceived as ending the call.

However, by replacing the back shortcut with a more intuitive option, WhatsApp simplifies the user interaction process within the calling interface. In addition, WhatsApp also embeds top buttons within distinct shapes to contrast the calling screen’s background.

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Overall, by introducing the minimize button, WhatsApp diminishes confusion, providing users with a clear way to navigate away from the call screen without terminating the ongoing call. Consequently, the tweaked interface for the WhatsApp calling screen is currently available for some beta testers and will reach more users in the coming weeks.

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WhatsApp starts rolling out Favorite feature for Calls Tab 

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WhatsApp has been working on a new feature that lets users mark some contacts as favorites for an adequate and more precise experience. Therefore, after a long examination, WhatsApp has finally started rolling out the Favorite feature for the Calls Tab on Android.

The introduction of a dedicated section for favorites within the calls tab will help users save time and allow them to access the most important contacts and groups quickly. Notably, this feature aims to improve both convenience and accessibility.

Through this feature, users can initiate calls with a single tap, eliminating the need to search through their entire call log. This feature allows users to save valuable time, especially in urgent situations, and enhances user experience by providing personalized communication.

By offering the option to designate favorite contacts, WhatsApp also lets users personalize their calling interface, introducing a separate section for prioritizing their most significant contacts and groups within the calls tab.

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To be mentioned, users can access a new option to choose favorites from their contacts and groups list in the call section only, and after choosing favorites, they will be promptly visible within the calls tab, making it faster to place calls.

However, the favorite feature for the calls tab is currently only available to some beta testers who install the 2.24.7.18 version update of WhatsApp and it will reach more users in the coming weeks.

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Samsung’s Vision Core huge update improves lock screen wallpaper effects

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Samsung has pushed a new update for the Vision Core app with version 1.0.14.0, which reportedly improves lock screen effects. The update is available on the Galaxy Store with a huge package size of around 1GB.

Samsung Vision Core app enhances the lock screen by dynamically changing the wallpaper according to the current weather and time. The latest update brings improvements to lock screen effects and fixes previous bugs.

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While the official changelog only lists bug fixes, users have reported notable improvements to the visual effects of the lock screen. The update improves the overall performance of the lock screen.

The update is rolling out for Galaxy devices running Android 14-based One UI 6.1, which means only the Galaxy S24 series is eligible for this update. Users are advised to install the update to enhance the lock screen experience.

To install the update, you just need to open Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download it directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.

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