Can WhatsApp actually read your messages? | ICYMI #553

On today’s episode, we’ll be covering the new RedMagic 6S Pro gaming phone powered by a Snapdragon 888+ with a 165Hz display, as well as exactly what the WhatsApp moderators can see when you report a message. Let’s get right into the news!

WhatsApp moderators can read your messages, if they’ve been reported

Investigative journalism organisation ProPublica just released a report about how much WhatsApp’s moderators can see and what WhatsApp does with that information.

WhatsApp still has end-to-end encryption, but moderators can see the last five messages in the thread if content has been reported. They can also see users’ phone numbers, profile photos, status messages, and IP addresses. Learn more about it here.

TikTok overtakes YouTube average watch time on Android in the US and UK

According to mobile data analytics company App Annie, TikTok has overtaken YouTube in average watch time in the US. This data only reflects Android phones though and the company does not know how the apps compare on other platforms. Learn more about it here.

RedMagic 6S Pro gaming phone powered by Snapdragon 888+ features 165Hz display and RGB cooling fan

Nubia’s RedMagic lineup of gaming smartphones have always been a good option for those seeking a powerful smartphone with solid specs. The latest from them is no different: the RedMagic 6S Pro. Learn more about it here.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G now available for pre-order in Malaysia

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is coming to Malaysia very soon with stocks expected to arrive sometime next week. Essentially, this is a refresh of the current Galaxy A52 5G which runs on a newer Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC. Learn more about it here.