Latest WhatsApp Beta lets you export your data in compliance with GDPR HTC U12+...

Latest WhatsApp Beta lets you export your data in compliance with GDPR HTC U12+... xda-developers Apr 28, 2018 3:33 AM • by Idrees Patel Latest WhatsApp Beta lets you export your data in compliance with GDPR In recent months, the technology industry has started a long-overdue focus on user privacy. We have had headlining news stories about privacy on social networks. In the EU, stronger data protection laws will come into effect soon. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was adopted back in April 2016, and it will go into application from May 25th, 2018 after a two year transition period. We have explained the implications of GDPR for developers. The General Data Protection Regulation stipulates that companies must allow users to download a report of their account information. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, has already released a tool which allows users to download their account data. Now, Facebook-owned WhatsApp, the world's most popular IP-based messaging app, is also preparing to add a new tool to export user account data in compliance with GDPR. It's worth noting that WhatsApp has a daily active user base of 1 billion users, which makes GDPR compliance even more important. WhatsApp beta for Android 2.18.128: the GDPR option is available. You can request your report now! pic.twitter.com/KpaUSR9UTU — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 27, 2018 WABetaInfo found that WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.18.128 contains an option to create a report of users' WhatsApp account information and settings, which they can access or port to another app. The company nnotes that the report will not include users' messages. Users can request a report for their WhatsApp account by going to Settings > Account > Request account info, and the company states that the report will be ready in 1-3 days. Consumers will have "a few weeks" to download their report before it's deleted, and they can't cancel their request unless they delete their account. The report contains user data such as group names, contacts, profile photos, etc. Right now, the create report option is only available in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android. Users can expect it to arrive in the stable version of WhatsApp in the coming weeks, which will ensure that the company complies with the EU's most robust data protection law yet. Android Advices Apr 9, 2018 7:02 PM • by Pavan Kumar B.C HTC U12+ specifications leaks online with 8GB RAM and f/1.5 aperture camera Earlier HTC U12+ images leaked with dual front and rear camera setup and now, detailed specifications of this upcoming flagship device have revealed many of its hidden features. The handset is expected to become official early next month and is also expected to score 110 points on DXO mark surpassing the Huawei's P20. The smartphone will be coming with features like Edge Sense 2, USonic with Active Noise Cancellation, 3D audio recording, HTC BoomSound, and Hi-Res audio playback. The U12+ from HTC will be IP68 rated for water resistance and also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ along with Wireless charging technology. According to the rumored specifications, it will be featuring a 5.5-inch Quad HD+ (2880 x 1440 pixels) Super LCD 6 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Under the hood, there will be an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU and 8 GB of RAM. The onboard storage is limited to 128GB which can be extended further up to a maximum of 2TB via microSD card slot. It will come out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo with HTC Sense UI. There are 12MP HTC UltraPixel 4 rear cameras with f/1.5 aperture dual LED flash and OIS and a secondary 16MP rear camera. There will be an 8MP + 8MP dual front camera set for better selfies. It will come with connectivity options like 4G VoLTE and Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, A-GPS and more. Apart from there are other features like USB-C audio, HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation, HTC's BoomSound Hi-Fi edition, Hi-Res audio certified, USB Type-C and NFC. There is a 3420mAh Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ fast charging battery also to power the handset. Are you excited to see this device? Do you own any devices from HTC previously? Comment in the section below and stay tuned to Android Advices and we will get back with more news and updates on the same. Via This email has been sent by Froze ONE (isnanmm0@gmail.com). It is the potion result of 'Tech: Topic watch' from the dashboard 'Personal Dashboard', tab 'Tech > Android'. Unsubscribe © Netvibes 2005-2018 | Terms of service | Privacy Policy Find Netvibes also on: Facebook Twitter Google+ Flickr

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