Showing posts with label WhatsApp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WhatsApp. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 June 2014

Whatsapp returns to Windows Phone after a 2 week hiatus



Popular cross platform instant messaging app whatsapp has finally returned to Windows Phone. Whatsapp was removed from Windows Phone Marketplace for a huge fix-up. This step came after many users reported several bugs they encounter while using whatsapp which included the notification bug. Cause of the bug is believed to be an Windows 8.1 update which uses a different core than other windows 7.x.x  and windows 8.0 core. 

On May 31st 2014, Whatsapp returned to Windows Marketplace. The piece of software which was of 6 MB is now 15 MB in size. Several features which Whatsapp did not have for windows were finally included: 

1. its a 15 MB update. 

2. Windows Phone users, specially those who are using (7.x.x) phone like Lumia 510 and others with windows 8.0 and higher gets an option to disable Auto-Download Media. 

3. Users can now set Background Images either from free whatsapp gallery which has 25+ images, or from users personal photos, or you can search for phots on web for chats. 

4. A new interface for Profile. Now u get Profile Picture, Name, and Status option on a single interface. 

5. Improved Whatsapp Works 5X faster than other versions. Current Whatsapp version which is available in Windows Marketplace is 2.11.490. 

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Why using Whatsapp is not Safe on Android


Using Whatsapp on Android powered phone has become a major issue these days. This is because of the open nature of Android that allows applications to access various parts of the phone - this is why users can conveniently share almost everything through any app on Android phone. 
When an Android application is installed, whether from the Play store or through an APK file, which is an installer file for Android phones and can be downloaded from various sources, the app requests for permissions to use network and SD card etc.
When you talk to you family or friends, share pictures, videos with them; you better watch out. And this is because using some scripts or an dishonest app, anyone can get into your privacy zone and see what you talk and share. Imagine what a big loss it would be if something extremely useful is shared and is stolen. 
The reason using Whatsapp is not safe on Android is because Whatsapp chat logs are saved on the SD Card. While we have permitted many apps to access our SD Card, stealing chat logs of whatsapp becomes relatively easy. 
The previous versions of whatsapp were so insecure that didn't even encrypt data on the SD Card. So it was very easy to upload this data on a web server. Even now when whatsapp encrypts data this hack can do wonders.. 
Current whatsapp database is a SQLite3 database which for a easier use can be converted in excel for a good reason. While now whatsapp is using encryption for database it can't be opened until and unless some python scripts are on the work to get the job done. 
Thus every application can read whatsapp's database and it's possible to decrypt it too. 

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Whatsapp releases new update (android only) enables Hindi

After Whatsapp's memorable selling to Facebook on 19th Feb 2014 for a whooping US$19 billion, it has now released it's first set of update(2.11.186 update). These are available in Google Play Store. With this update people in India get a huge surprise as Whatsapp has enabled support in "HINDI" language too.
It was rumoured after Facebook brought it that the people would get to hide  "Last Seen".
With users demanding to hide "last seen" time-stamp, whatsapp has finally heard them. Users can now hide their O-so-Precious "Last Seen" (which was the cause of spying and many breakups) :D
Well Whatsapp ain't over by providing this feature alone. What's the use of an update if it's for a single reason. Whatsapp has along with the "hide your last seen" feature has released some more security features.
Now you can Hide your profile photo and status from the people who ain't in your favourites. This is a great feature with respect to privacy.



Well, this whatsapp is not done yet. It has done some serious work to increase the messaging history. This means you can now see more messages in a single scroll. A better Camera feature is also added so users can be able to share pictures faster than they do at this moment. Also large thumbnails for Videos is provided.

Another Striking feature which Whatsapp has given it's users is "PAY FOR A FRIEND" which means you can now pay for your friends subscription. Since, Whatsapp is free for the 1st year and from then US0.99$.