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WhatsApp is taking steps to enhance the experience for new members joining group chats through a feature called history sharing. This comes at a time of active development for the platform, with recent introductions like WhatsApp Channels in various countries and support for multi-account switching. Those fortunate enough to be part of the beta program have seen these improvements unfold. The usefulness of history sharing was evident to users connected to WhatsApp Channels, where an influx of messages became visible upon joining due to this feature. Building on this concept, the latest WhatsApp beta version, specifically 2.23.18.5, reveals a similar advancement in progress, this time focused on group chat administrators. In this evolving version, WABetaInfo has identified a new setti...

Google Workspace has introduced client-side encryption (CSE) to its Gmail, Calendar, and Meet mobile apps, following its initial implementation on the web. This enhancement provides organizations with direct control over encryption keys, ensuring that neither Google nor unauthorized entities can access text, audio, or video content. Particularly beneficial for companies dealing with sensitive or regulated data, this feature is now available for general use. In the realm of document collaboration, Google Workspace is making strides. CSE will soon support comments in Docs (currently in preview) and is being tested for viewing, editing, and converting Microsoft Excel files. Additionally, Google Meet will soon offer guest access support, and administrators will have the ability to enforce C...