WhatsApp
Thursday Morning Spice
04 Mar 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
SA WhatsApp privacy twist. QAnon’s big day. Gonorrhoea rampant in SA. Cape crocs escape. Tiger SUV’s black box. Britney’s dad speaks.
Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Accept WhatsApp’s New Privacy Terms
22 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
WhatsApp has confirmed that the updated privacy policy will go into effect starting from May 15.
Latent WhatsApp Anxiety Is A Real Thing And You’re Probably Suffering From It
17 Feb 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
LWA will soon be a globally recognised medical condition that you yourself are more than likely suffering from.
How To Easily Move Your Chat History From WhatsApp To Telegram [Videos]
29 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have made, or plan to make, the switch from WhatsApp to Telegram, there’s a really easy way to move your chat history across.
Monday Morning Spice
18 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
WhatsApp deadline delayed. Phil Spector dies. $2m for Trump pardon. Ivanka’s problem. Ralph Lauren drops Justin Thomas.
Friday Morning Spice
15 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
India gov to challenge WhatsApp. Emirates suspends SA flights. Gates owns most US farmland. Biden inauguration riot fears. London’s thinnest home (R20m).
Just Joined Telegram? Here’s One Feature You Want To Disable ASAP
13 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As South Africans who are fed up with WhatsApp head to Telegram, it’s worth ensuring that you have this quick safety check in place.
16 Reasons Telegram Is So Much Better Than WhatsApp, + Three Huge Myths Debunked
11 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I know a lot of people have / are considering moving to Telegram because of the upcoming changes to their Terms & Conditions, but the vibe in general was busy moving across anyway, for these reasons.
‘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.
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