WhatsApp
‘Expiring Media’ And Other New Features Coming To WhatsApp
23 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There are some handy new WhatsApp features coming your way, which is great news for you, and maybe less so for your older relatives.
Watch Out For The WhatsApp ‘Crash Code’ Message
08 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
WhatsApp isn’t able to process the message – usually a series of random characters that make no sense – which leads to an infinite crash.
Get Used To It – The Rise Of Voicenotes And Why They’re The Way Forward
27 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Phone calls are alright, but have you ever tried sending a voicenote so that the person on the other end can listen to it at their discretion?
Tired Of The WhatsApp Conspiracy Theory Messages? You’ll Like This New Feature
05 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oh, look, another WhatsApp message with a link to an article containing easily debunked misinformation. Enter WhatsApp’s latest feature.
WhatsApp Is About To Release These New Features [Video]
02 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The messaging app, used by more than two billion people worldwide, is all set to roll out some cool new features.
Better Than WhatsApp? Why Downloads For The ‘Signal’ App Are Spiking
04 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Since the #BlackLivesMatter protests broke out across America, this new messaging app has seen a massive surge in downloads.
A Word Of Warning For Those Selling Booze And Cigarettes Via WhatsApp
13 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A lawyer weighs in on what could happen if you’re caught advertising illicit alcohol or tobacco products on social media.
New Features Coming To WhatsApp Soon
08 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
These are not yet available to the general public, but can be expected in updates further down the line.
Wednesday Morning Spice
08 Apr 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
WhatsApp group admin warning. Boris J update. US record death toll. ‘Flat rainbow’ spotted. Deadly Oz shark attack. R. Kelly denied. Bruce and Demi on lockdown.
How To Share Your Fake Location On WhatsApp
27 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Have you ever needed to fake your location on WhatsApp? Me neither, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared if the occasion ever arises.
An Update On The WhatsApp Licence Renewal Service We Told You About Last Year
23 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Car licence admin would be much easier if we could handle it all via WhatsApp, but some people don’t seem too keen on the idea. Chin up, friends, all is not lost.
How To Protect Yourself Against Latest WhatsApp Scam [Video]
10 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s an old scam, with a new twist, doing the rounds on WhatsApp in South Africa. Thankfully, there are easy steps to avoid falling victim.
The Court Has Ruled On SA Lottery Winner Who Promised His Ex R1 Million Via WhatsApp
06 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A WhatsApp message promising your ex R1 million after you win the lottery could be used against you in a court of law.
Great News – You Can Renew Your Car Licence Via WhatsApp [Video]
29 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I dream of a future where most of life’s hassles can be taken care of through WhatsApp, but let’s just start with renewing your car licence for now.
Our Top 10 Autocorrect Fails From The Last Decade (According To BuzzFeed)
25 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re nearing the end of another decade, so let’s look back at some of the more famous typos from the past 10 years.
Watch Out – These WhatsApp Messages Could Get You Locked Up
10 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill defines certain messages as illegal, and punishable with jail time and/or a fine.
Disappearing Messages And Other Features Coming To WhatsApp
09 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
WhatsApp, or ‘WhatsUp’ as your parents insist on calling it, is changing the way we communicate. Here are four new features that could be headed our way.
Look Out For These Important Changes Coming To WhatsApp
13 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
WhatsApp has decided to make extensive changes to the messaging app, including a ‘voice commands’ option.
DATING: Why WhatsApp Voice Notes Are ‘A New, Logical Relationship Step’
05 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
First, there was the telephone, then email, then instant messaging. Now we have that weird middle-ground – the WhatsApp voice note.
Durbanites – Read This Before Sending That Nude Selfie Via WhatsApp
22 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Criminals are using Facebook and WhatsApp to get nude pictures, which they then use to blackmail people.
You Can Get Banned From WhatsApp – Here’s How
18 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
WhatsApp is cracking down on people who misuse and abuse the messaging app. Here’s what will get you banned.
A Word Of Warning For Those Who Share Nonsense Via WhatsApp
20 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
WhatsApp might feel like a private place for all your deepest, darkest thoughts, but it’s not as safe as you think it is.
Bribery, Corruption And Fake News On WhatsApp – Three Cops Arrested In Ekurhuleni
14 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Ekurhuleni police arrested three cops for allegedly trying to extort R5 million from a member of the mayoral committee.
WhatsApp Is Making These Four “Massive Changes” Soon
13 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Over the last few months, owners Facebook have been working on some massive changes to the popular messaging app.
Anyone With Your Number Can See Your WhatsApp Profile Pic – Here’s How To Change That
24 May 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Are you really okay with anybody who gets your number being able to view your WhatsApp profile picture? Changing the setting takes 30 seconds, tops.
WhatsApp Security Breach – Signs That You Might Have Been Hacked
15 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A vulnerability in WhatsApp made it possible for hackers to spread surveillance software to mobile devices. Here’s what to look out for.
Change These Five WhatsApp Settings To Protect Yourself
05 Apr 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
WhatsApp has listed five settings you can change, in order to keep you safe from scammers and crooks on the platform.
Send This To Your ‘Friend’ Spreading Fake News And Casual Racism Over WhatsApp
28 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s now a way to fact check those dodgy viral messages on WhatsApp, which seem to spread like wildfire before anyone bothers to search for the truth.
Gender Non-Specific Couples, Periods, Small Penises And More Official Emojis Coming Your Way
07 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
200 new emojis are coming our way in 2019, including some new ways to talk about periods and gender without using actual words.
Thursday Morning Spice
07 Feb 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
‘Black people use K word’. Grande out of Grammys. R Kelly tour. Rich kids being poor. WhatsApp deleting 2m a month. Sans Souci mum lays charges.
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