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WhatsApp's New "Read and Delete" Feature Is Coming, And It's Actually a Big Deal for Your Privacy
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that deletes messages after they've been read, not just after a timer. Here's what you need to know. Okay, this is a good one. WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta and used by over two billion people worldwide, is quietly testing a new feature that will delete your messages automatically after the other person has read them. Not after a timer. After they've actually read it. That's a meaningful difference. And if you care about your priv

Michael Routhier
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Your iPhone Is Quietly Watching How You Walk, And That's Actually a Good Thing
Your iPhone can quietly monitor your balance every time you go for a walk, and warn you if something changes. Here's how to set it up. I want to tell you about a feature that's been sitting inside your iPhone; completely free, no extra apps, no subscriptions, that most people have absolutely no idea exists. It's called Walking Steadiness. And if you're over 55, or you have a parent or someone you care about who is, this might be one of the most quietly important things your p

Michael Routhier
Jun 26 min read
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