NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): In a sweeping new measure aimed at tightening digital surveillance, the Indian government has ordered major messaging platforms to block access for all users who do not have an active SIM card linked to their device. According to Kashmir Media Service, the directive has been issued to for WhatsApp, Telegram, […]
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NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): India’s telecoms ministry has privately directed smartphone makers in the country to preload all new devices with a state-owned cyber security app that cannot be deleted. According to a government order. The move is likely to cause Apple and privacy advocates annoyed. Under the new directions, Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo
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KUALA LUMPUR (Kashmir English): Malaysia has a plan to ban social media for people under the age of 16 from 2026, joining a growing list of nations moving to curb access to digital platforms over child-safety concerns. According to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, the government was reviewing mechanisms used in Australia and other countries
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CANBERRA, Australia (Kashmir English): Social media platform Snapchat has started asking Australians teens to verify their ages, a company spokesperson said, just weeks before the government enforces sweeping laws barring under-16s from social media. From December 10, Australia will compel social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, to remove users under the 16
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MOSCOW (Kashmir English): Russia has said it was considering banning popular messaging app, WhatsApp, accusing it of failing to prevent and suppress crime. The move comes amid government’s efforts to make Russians switch to state-backed digital services. The authorities in Russia had prevented users from making calls on the WhatsApp in August as part
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CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): The online “Delete Facebook” campaign by users around the world has intensified after Meta announced a new privacy update related to artificial intelligence. According to Meta, under the new update, the platform will use data from users’ conversations with chatbots to improve its AI systems. The company says that this content will
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CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): Google is planning to merge Android with Chrome OS to create a new and improved desktop operating system. According to a report by Android Authority, Google advertised a job for a Senior Product Manager, Android, Laptops and Tablets on LinkedIn, which was later deleted. The advertisement stated that this position was to
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): WhatsApp is working on a handy new feature that will provide users with the ability to save their unposted status updates as drafts. This update is expected to fix the common issue whereby users lose their progress if they exit the status screen before posting. The new option will make it easier
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CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): Apple’s first foldable iPhone is likely to be introduced in less than a year without any crease or slot. According to a new leak, Apple‘s first foldable iPhone will be different from other foldable phones because it will be equipped with a creaseless design. The report said that this device has now moved
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BEIJING (Kashmir English): Honor has launched its new smartphone series, the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro, with their incredible 8,000mAh batteries. According to the company, this battery can easily power smartphones for 2 days, which is a significant increase compared to any major brand in the market. The new models also feature a redesigned
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