WhatsApp would hardly work for users who don't accept new privacy policy

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WhatsApp recently introduced new privacy policies for users, which included new terms that ensure it will share data with Facebook as a condition of its use. It has caused an uproar among users that forced WhatsApp to delay its release. But now, the Facebook-owned messaging service will disable the app's functionalities that will basically render it useless for those who refuse to accept the new privacy policy.

Previously, WhatsApp said it wouldn't delete or deactivate accounts of those who don't accept the new terms. And while that remains true, the messaging service won't be useful. 

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Sony's PS5 supply issues believed to continue into 2022

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If you've been patiently waiting to get your hands on Sony's PlayStation 5, you might still find it hard to find the console next year. According to Bloomberg, the company's CFO, Hiroki Totoki, told analysts at a recent earnings report that Sony is still finding it challenging to keep up with demand.

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Twitter launches Tip Jar

Twitter recently introduced a new way for its users to earn from their time on the platform. The company has started rolling out Tip Jar initially to creators, journalists, nonprofits, and experts using Twitter in English on iOS and Android. A Tip Jar icon will appear next to the Follow button for those who have the feature enabled. 

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Clubhouse comes to Android in beta, starts first in the US

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For Android users who have been waiting for Clubhouse, it's finally arriving. Well, the company began rollout in the US first, and it's invite-only for now, too. The release comes at a time when app downloads are reportedly dipping on iOS. According to the company, Clubhouse plans to gradually roll out the app to other English-speaking markets and then to the rest of the world. For those outside the US, you can pre-register on Clubhouse's Google Play Store page to be alerted when it's available in your area.

"Our plan over the next few weeks is to collect feedback from the community, fix any issues we see and work to add a few final features like payments and club creation before rolling it out more broadly," the company said. Clubhouse also intends to welcome in the millions of iOS users stuck on the iOS waitlist as it works on improving the app's infrastructure.

Source: Gizmodo