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Some Telegram Users Use the App for Movie Pirating

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Well, here’s something bad that’s happening right now in regards to apps with encrypted messages. It seems like these apps just can’t take a break at all. However, it’s also important to note that when there’s such a thing as a “Protected Service” it’s bound to have malicious actors who use it for nefarious ends. Enough buildup, let’s talk about Telegram and piracy.

The popular Instant Messaging app has actually become a gathering place for sharing pirated movies and shows, in addition to stolen login credentials for services like Netflix and Spotify. All of this is thanks to the efforts done by The Outline, who investigated the issue.

See, there are a lot of groups and channels created for the sole purpose of sharing pirated content. It’s an “Easy” way to get it too, considering all the pirates have to do is upload it to Telegram’s Cloud Servers and leave it as an accessible download for everyone interested.

The main reason why pirates love Telegram overall is the fact that it’s a platform that allows anonymity. Not to mention that the site doesn’t really do anything to punish those malicious actors, so it’s pretty much a win/win for them.

A Telegram Spokesperson told The Outline that they are looking for improvements to their moderation system. However, it seems like that’s an effort which is going nowhere considering the vagueness of the statement in general.

I get it, people are very concerned about their data privacy. However, when you have a channel that offers said security, there will always be someone nefarious wanting to benefit from it. This once again sparks the debate between Privacy Vs. Security.

Considering that the police has been proven to have access to iPhone devices. We are seeing a rather concerning number of incidents where people question whether or not privacy should be a primary concern.

I always wanted to be a journalist who listens. The Voice of the Unspoken and someone heavily involved in the gaming community. From playing as a leader of a competitive multi-branch team to organizing tournaments for the competitive scene to being involved in a lot of gaming communities. I want to keep moving forward as a journalist.

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Google appeared as a car manufacturer

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Google has recently used CES as a platform to present its philosophy of “Better Together,” the notion that all devices should get along with one another. Typically, this entails making announcements regarding new Cast compatibility and features like Fast Pair. The business revealed that it is collaborating with Spotify to incorporate the Connect streaming capability into the Android UI at CES 2023. Additionally, it showed a sneak peek at an audio handoff tool that would recommend various devices to shift your music to based on your preferences and location.

However, CES is a significant vehicle event, and Google also sells items for cars. Additionally, it said today that the Polestar 3 would receive its higher-resolution maps, and it debuted the most recent Android Auto user interface for the first time since it was revealed at I/O 2022.

Two vehicles, a Volvo EX90 with Google preinstalled and a BMW i7 with the new Android Auto experience, were at the Google stand in the trailer lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. We had never seen the Volvo before, and we’ll be posting a separate hands-on on that experience shortly. The new Android Auto is the main topic of this article and video.

The redesigned interface will support larger screen sizes and have a split screen layout, as we discovered at I/O. Google has eliminated the status bar and inserted a row of shortcut keys below it, along with some indication icons in a small area to the top left. When we were in the car, the Spotify app was located on the left panel, and we could access a list of suggested playlists by swiping in from the right side.

Alerts that you won’t have time to respond to while driving are likewise stored in this left pane. For instance, you can swipe right on a notification to move it to the dock, where it will wait until you’re ready to deal with it.

Check out the video up top for more of our experience with the updated Android Auto in the BMW i7! And be sure to pay attention this week as there will be a ton of news at CES 2023.

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WhatsApp’s new Communities feature aims to bring related group chats together

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Additionally, stand-alone groups will now have access to 32-person video chats.
One of the new features that WhatsApp is introducing is one that aims to group together related group chats. The Communities feature, which was introduced earlier this year by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, aims to let users consolidate group chats “under one umbrella with a structure that works for them.” For Facebook and Instagram, comparable technologies are under development.

In the upcoming months, communities will be accessible to all WhatsApp users. To discuss topics that are important to you, you can create smaller group chats inside a community and easily switch between them. WhatsApp will provide administrators with “strong new capabilities” to govern communities, including the capacity to select which groups to include and the option to broadcast announcements to all users.

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WhatsApp suggests that communities may be created through local areas, workplaces, and parents with children attending the same school. To begin, select the Communities tab from the menu at the top of the Android app or the bottom of the iOS screen. You will have the option of building a community from scratch or expanding an existing one.

The Communities feature has some similarities to Facebook Groups (as well as Nextdoor and Discord), but it is protected by end-to-end encryption. Making group chats more like Facebook Groups, where false information has thrived in recent years, may have some drawbacks, even though Zuckerberg has been eying a community-driven model to lessen the reliance on feeds across Meta’s applications. Due to the platform’s focus on encryption, WhatsApp generally has fewer moderation capabilities, which may make it harder to keep a lid on fabrications.

In other places, WhatsApp is giving groups—including those that aren’t connected to a community—new functionality. Group polls are also being added, along with support for the 32-person encrypted video conversations that Meta has been beta-testing over the past few weeks. Furthermore, groups now support a maximum of 1,024 people.

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15 top Android music player applications

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Numerous apps are available for music, which has the power to uplift individuals. The top Android music player apps are listed here!

Nowadays, private music collections are uncommon due to music streaming. A personal music collection is still beneficial to many people, though. Higher-quality music is available; it is offline-compatible and doesn’t require a subscription. Thankfully, there are several options available for grooving out to your favorite music. Here are our top choices for Android music player apps.

The best music player apps for Android

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