WhatsApp to debut disappearing messages this month

WhatsApp will soon offer the option to send disappearing messages. But its option will delete messages and files only after seven days. A spokesperson from the Facebook-owned messaging app reasoned, "We're starting with 7 days because we think it offers peace of mind that conversations aren't permanent, while remaining practical so you don't forget what you were chatting about."

The feature will be available for individual and group chats. Admins for the group chats can enable the feature for the group. Disappearing messages also include pictures and videos shared, but as The Verge points out, people can take screenshots of the messages or copy them before they get erased.

The feature has to be enabled on a per group and contact basis. And when it fully rolls out, the option will be seen in each friend's contact section. It won't affect any of your older conversations. Instead, it will erase the new ones when the feature is enabled. All users can expect the feature to be available on their apps.

Samsung to retire S Translator on Dec. 1

When Samsung was attempting to offer its versions of Google apps, the company had its own translation app, aptly called the S Translator. But now, Samsung is ready to throw in the towel for this app. S Translator will be discontinued at the start of December. In its place, Samsung said users could rely on Bixby, or you can use Google Translate or other third-party apps on the Play Store.

Samsung S Translator joins the likes of S Voice, which shut down in June.

Source: GSMArena

Google Pixel 5 screen gaps are part of the design

If you're one of the Pixel 5 owners who is bothered by the gap between the screen and the body, unfortunately, that seems to be intentional. A community representative from Google posted on the official Pixel forums that the gaps are part of the Pixel 5's design.

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TwitchCon becomes GlitchCon, a streaming event happening on Nov. 14

Twitch had to cancel its TwitchCon event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So, the streaming platform is doing what other companies have done; it'll be moving the event online. It dubs it GlitchCon, which will happen on November 14. (Glitch refers to what Twitch calls its logo.)

The company posted a short video on Twitter to announce the event with the message, "Because no fun was ever had by NOT going into an interdimensional portal. Step inside with us." We aren't sure how this will replace the in-person event with streamers and fans, but we might hear more about it as GlitchCon approaches.

Source: Engadget