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You Can Now Make Free Voice Calls Using Alexa

Anyone with access to Alexa can now make free voice calls and send messages to anyone else with access to Alexa. This not only goes for people with Echo speakers, but also people who have the Alexa app installed on their phone. Which opens the option up to anyone on Android or on iOS. Amazon… read more »

You Can Now Make Encrypted Voice Calls Using Telegram

Telegram is introducing the ability to make encrypted voice calls. Telegram is a little late to the party, with countless messaging services already offering voice calling. However, Telegram’s focus on end-to-end encryption means it’s bringing security to said party. Digital doormen, if you like. Governments around the world are currently seeking to erode the use… read more »

How to Automatically Record Calls on Android and Never Run out of Space

One benefit of digital communication is its permanency. Whenever you communicate with a company over email, you have a hard record of the exchange. Then, in case of fraud or other foul play, you have some proof of the abuse. Phone calls normally aren’t like this. Once a phone conversation is over, there’s no way… read more »

You Can Now Make Video Calls on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is adding the ability for users to video call each other. The feature appears to be rolling out to random users without the need to update, but is available to anyone willing to install the latest beta. Sorry, iOS fans, but this is Android only for now. Boasting more than 1 billion users means… read more »

Linux Mint Website Hacked, Apple Calls For Commission to Settle Debate… [Tech News Digest]

Linux Mint website hacked, Apple calls for a Government commission, Snapchat’s new temporary custom geofilters, Facebook’s video birthday wishes, and meta-lego building. Linux Mint Website Hacked Beware of hacked ISOs if you downloaded Linux Mint on February 20th! https://t.co/cexMF2USWS — Linux Mint (@Linux_Mint) February 21, 2016 Hackers have attacked the Linux Mint site, leaving hundreds… read more »

Get More Info on Your Calls & Texts with These Android Apps

I know a smartphone can do most anything these days, but the primary reason I own one remains making calls and sending texts — just like in the dumbphone days. But while manufacturers go about cramming features into each new model, sometimes they leave out the basics. How long did my last phone call last? Why… read more »

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