META TO END END-TO-END ENCRYPTION FOR INSTAGRAM DIRECT MESSAGES. (PHOTO).

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 Meta to end end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages Meta is ending end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages, a feature the company says will no longer be available after May 8, 2026. Unlike WhatsApp, Instagram never offered encryption to all users or as a default; only select users in certain regions could opt in on a per-chat basis. A Meta spokesperson explained that the decision comes due to low adoption. “Very few people were opting in to end-to-end encrypted messaging in DMs, so we’re removing this option from Instagram in the coming months,” the spokesperson said. “Anyone who wants to keep messaging with end-to-end encryption can easily do that on WhatsApp.” Meta’s messaging strategy has shifted multiple times over the years. WhatsApp chats have been encrypted since 2016, and the company began rolling out default encryption for Messenger in 2023. However, Meta has not clarified whether the Instagram decision affects Messenger, which is still in the proc...

GOOGLE INTRODUCES FEATURE LETTING USERS CHANGE THEIR GMAIL ADDRESSES. (PHOTO)


 Google introduces feature letting users change their Gmail addresses

Google is introducing a new feature that allows users to change their Gmail addresses, a long-requested update that could help people stuck with old or embarrassing email names.

For now, the feature appears to be limited to India or Hindi-speaking markets, as it has been detailed on Google’s Hindi support page. It allows users to replace their existing Gmail address with a new one while keeping all data and services intact. According to the support page, the feature will be “gradually rolling out to all users,” suggesting a potential global launch in the future.

Previously, Gmail addresses could not be changed, forcing users to create a new account and manually transfer their data. With the new system, users can keep their original address as an alias, so emails sent to the old address will still arrive in their inbox. The old address can still be used to sign in to Google services like Drive, Maps, and YouTube, and photos, messages, and other data remain unaffected.

The old Gmail address can be reused later, but users should note that a new Google account cannot be created with the new email for a year, and the new address cannot be deleted once the change is made.


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