Tech Updates
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Tech UpdatesWhatsApp Events Can Now Invite People Who Do Not Use WhatsAppMeta has announced that WhatsApp event invites can now reach people without a WhatsApp account, who can view the details and RSVP from a link. A new Events Home in Settings brings all your events into one place.Tech UpdatesWhatsApp Now Turns Phone Numbers, Dates and Addresses in Chats Into One-Tap ShortcutsWhatsApp is rolling out message text actions on Android and iOS: phone numbers, dates, addresses and email addresses in chats get a dotted underline, and tapping one offers shortcuts to call, save, map or add to your calendar — processed on your device, so encryption is unaffected.Tech UpdatesYouTube's Big App Redesign Moves Subscriptions to Subs and Puts Shorts FirstYouTube has started rolling out a redesigned mobile app with a four-button bottom bar: the Subscriptions tab is gone from the bottom and now lives as Subs at the top of the Home tab, alongside a bigger Shorts feed and new custom feeds you build in plain language.Tech UpdatesAndroid's November 2026 Update Adds a Family Hub, Quick Share Photo Backup to Windows and a Play Protect ReminderGoogle's November 2026 system updates bring a Family Hub in Android Settings, automatic photo and video backup from Android to Windows over Quick Share, smarter password import choices and a Play Protect reminder — rolling out in stages, so not every phone gets them at once.
