META is finally honoring WhatsApp users on Android with a feature that iPhone owners have been allowed to use for almost a year.

Eagle-eyed experts at TheSpAndroid discovered the feature deep within a new version of the app’s code, which should arrive in an upcoming update.

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The feature provides users with a transcription option for voice messages so they can see what was spoken in the text.

While voice notes can be a lot of fun, they can be frustrating messages to deal with if they contain important information.

And sometimes the receiving party can’t listen.

That’s when transcripts come in handy.

WhatsApp automatically transcribes the voice notes, which then appear below a recorded message.

In true WhatsApp fashion, the transcripts – just like the voice notes and standard messages – are end-to-end encrypted.

iPhone owners received this feature last year.

But Android owners have been patiently waiting for it to be rolled out to their handsets.

That time has finally come, according to TheSpAndroid, which spotted the code hidden in a WhatsApp beta version titled v2.24.7.7.

“I need this feature yesterday,” said an onlooker wrote on X.

Another tweeted: “I need that function.”

Iran’s UN mission in New York did not immediately comment on the report.

The investigative team established at the end of 2022 was denied entry to Iran. It said it faced obstacles from government electronic surveillance, intimidation and intimidation of some witnesses and victims, which deterred many people from giving evidence. But through in-depth interviews with others, along with access to independent reports, medical imaging and official documents, the mission said it was able to gather enough evidence to establish facts.

It describes patterns of use of lethal and less-lethal force by security forces to disperse protests, including the use of weapons armed with birdshot that systematically target demonstrators’ heads, faces, necks and genitals, often causing permanent, life-changing injuries are inflicted.

During their crackdown, authorities arrested tens of thousands of people, including hundreds of children, some as young as 10 years old, the mission said, noting official statements that the government had pardoned 22,000 people and that the average age of detainees was 15 years used to be.

But the mission also revealed evidence of torture and sexual violence against detainees to extract confessions and information and to punish and humiliate victims. Physical abuse included hitting, burning, electric shock and being held in stress positions. The sexual violence, which investigators say was used against women, men and children, included rape and threats of rape, electrocution of genitals, forced nudity and groping.

Children were held for days, even weeks, without knowing the reasons for their detention and without contact with their families, the researchers reported. “Like adults, they were subjected to severe physical, psychological and sexual torture, including rape.”

Princess Anne proved she's earned her reputation as the hardest-working royal when she read a large book of notes on her way to a royal engagement on Wednesday morning.

The 73-year-old Princess Royal – who has been dubbed the 'right hand of the King' thanks to her reputation for her busy work schedule – was spotted on an outing in London.

Even behind the scenes she was busy as she prepared to meet staff at Save The Children's headquarters in Farringdon.

She has been a patron of Save the Children UK since 1970 – the first major charity associated with the King's sister – and last month celebrated 50 years of work in Sri Lanka during her royal tour.

The princess was spotted in a beautiful green coat as she headed out in her black Range Rover with the motorcade surrounding it.

As would be expected at royal engagements, she was flanked by police escorts on motorcycles as she passed through the streets of central London.

The outing marks yet another event in her busy schedule: she is the first royal woman to return to duty after the Christmas holidays.

It follows her busy schedule of commitments during her tour of Sri Lanka, during which she described herself as the 'eyes and ears' of the monarchy.

During the successful three-day visit with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence, she also carried some of her bags down the steps of the plane when they first arrived.

During an interview during the tour, she was asked about her workload and replied: “Well, I think in the context of the monarchy it takes more than one person to be able to keep in touch, and we are part of the eyes and ears .

“So as much as possible we just want to get out there and find out what's going on and help people who are doing incredible work wherever they are in the country and that applies here as well.

“Look here, there are charities here that have a good reputation, and they do fantastic work and that kind of ethos needs to be supported wherever you find it, so it's not difficult.”

With King Charles preparing for surgery and the Princess of Wales also out of action after major abdominal surgery, Anne is leading the way in attending royal engagements.

The 75-year-old monarch is currently resting at the 20,000-acre Sandringham estate in Norfolk with Queen Camilla.

On Monday, the Queen told a member of the public during a visit to Swindon that Charles is doing 'fine' as he prepares for surgery this week.

The day before he had missed a church service near Sandringham, where he was expected to walk a quarter of a mile from the house to the church, as he almost always does when he is at his home on his private retreat.

There was no sign of him as the bells rang and the service began in the 18th-century church, where members of the royal family traditionally worship during the winter break.

Buckingham Palace announced last Wednesday that Charles would undergo a corrective procedure next week after being diagnosed with a benign enlarged prostate.

The news came just 90 minutes after Kensington Palace said the Princess of Wales had undergone abdominal surgery and would spend two weeks in hospital.

Kate is said to be 'doing well' after her abdominal surgery at the London Clinic near Regent's Park.

The monarch and Queen Camilla were at his Scottish home Birkhall when they received the shocking news, just after it was revealed the Princess of Wales was in hospital.

The couple were flown more than 300 miles on an RAF jet from Aberdeen Airport to RAF Marham on Friday before driving the final 15 miles to Sandringham.

Buckingham Palace shared the news of the king's procedure just 90 minutes after Kensington Palace said Kate had undergone abdominal surgery and would spend two weeks in hospital.

The king, who came to the throne 16 months ago and was crowned in Westminster Abbey last May, will be admitted to an undisclosed hospital.

Camilla revealed the King was doing 'fine' and 'looking forward to getting back to work' when she made a solo visit to the Aberdeen Art Gallery last week.

RBI has announced that the facility to exchange and deposit Rs 2,000 notes will not be available on January 22.

Mumbai: In its new regulations, the Reserve Bank of India has said that the facility to exchange and deposit Rs 2,000 notes will not be available at RBI offices on January 22, the day of the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The RBI's Ministry of Personnel and Training has issued an order for half-day closure of central government establishments for the date. Notably, all public sector banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and regional rural banks (RRBs) across the country will remain closed for half a day on the special day of January 22.

Deposit facility not available on Mondays

“The facility for exchange or deposit of Rs 2000 notes will not be available at any of the 19 issuing offices of the Reserve Bank of India on Monday, January 22, 2024 due to the half-day closure announced by the Government of India,” That the central bank said in a statement. The facility will resume operation on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, it added. On May 19 last year, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes from circulation.

The total value of Rs 2,000 notes in circulation, which stood at Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023 (when the note withdrawal was announced) (when the note withdrawal was announced) , has fallen to Rs 9,330 crore at the end of the business day. business on December 29, 2023.

As much as 97.38 percent of the valuable currency in circulation on May 19, 2023 has since been returned to the banking system as of December 29, 2023. The Rs 2,000 notes were introduced in November 2016, post demonetisation. of the then prevailing notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500. The notes of Rs 2,000 remain legal tender.

RBI asks banking ombudsmen to ensure effective resolution of customer complaints

RBI said that since the Maharashtra government has declared January 22 as a public holiday under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, there will be no transactions and settlements in government securities (primary and secondary), foreign exchange, money markets or rupee interest rates. Interest rate derivatives on January 22. It said that settlement of all outstanding transactions will be deferred to the next business day i.e. January 23 accordingly.

The RBI has asked internal ombudsmen of banks, NBFCs and credit information companies (CICs) to provide inputs for improving internal systems and processes to ensure more effective redressal of customer complaints.

As part of the Reserve Bank's continued engagement with regulated entities, the second Conference of Internal Ombudsmen was held in Mumbai on January 16 with the theme 'Orchestrating Customer Satisfaction through a Strong Internal Ombudsman', according to a statement issued on Thursday by the RBI.

Deputy Governor Swaminathan J. in his keynote address highlighted the crucial role of internal ombudsmen as vigilant observers and facilitators in a fair and equitable dispute resolution process to ensure effective and impartial resolution of customer complaints within the regulated entity itself, the RBI. He called on the internal ombudsmen to provide valuable inputs to improve internal systems and processes, and to proactively guide the regulated entity in taking corrective measures to address recurring complaints.

(With input from agencies)

Jodie Foster's comments this week about Gen Z being “annoying” have sparked a flood of commentary about the generation gap on social media.

In an interview with De Guardianthe 61-year-old didn't hold back when it came to her own experiences working with Generation Z, defined as people born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s.

The Silence of the Lambs star, who is known for mentoring rising stars in the film industry, told the newspaper: 'They are really annoying, especially in the workplace.

'They say, “No, I don't feel like it today, I'll come in at 10:30.” Or in emails I say to them, “This is all grammatically incorrect, haven't you checked?” your spelling?” And they say, “Why would I do that, isn't that a restriction?”

When asked what she thinks young actors need to know, Jodie added: “They need to learn how to relax, how to not think about it so much, how to come up with something that is theirs.”

While many people have since defended the youngest members of today's workforce, there are apparently many people – including both employers and employees – who are also eager to share anecdotes about their own frustrating experiences making money alongside Gen Z colleagues. .

On Twitter, someone wrote: “The line 'No, I don't feel like it today, I'll be in at 12:30' is exactly how the younger girls in my office talk.

'They report themselves for the smallest diseases without feeling guilty! No criticism, just very jealous. I've spent my entire adult life doing the opposite.'

Another wrote: 'Spot on. The majority of them are lazy, easily distracted, have a poor work ethic, lack responsibility, are rude and answer to authority, need hand-holding, break down easily, lack common sense, etc. etc.'

Elsewhere, a former boss said they “gave up managing people for that reason, saw what was happening and changed jobs. Good luck to all managers of the future.'

And on TikTok, there are dozens of comedy sketches that show the difference between baby boomers, Gen Xers, millennials and Gen Zers.

Most of these involve showing the older generation that they are serious and capable, with each generation becoming more casual, with Generation Z largely depicted as working from home, avoiding meetings and scheduling events – such as mental health breaks – causing their older peers to turn around. a shade of pale.

Stand-up comedian Adam James Bromley, a Generation Bromley is almost the same as a telephone conversation.

Business expert Kinga Stabryla, owner of marketing agency Brandspire, says she has experienced both the positives and negatives of working with Generation Z. She says they appear 'entitled', but employers need to do more to ensure generations work together cohesively.

She told MailOnline: 'Jodie Foster's characterization of Generation Z as 'irritating' in The Guardian might better be described as 'challenging'.

'I agree to some extent that Gen Z can seem entitled to workplace flexibility and career development. However, this stems from their broader market access and global opportunities, which allow them to seek a better environment when they are dissatisfied.

“While Foster's views align with popular research, my own experience as someone close to Gen Z differs. I don't find this generation annoying, but challenging and refreshing.'

Could it be that older people in the workplace are hindered by an inflexible approach? Stabryla thinks so.

'Older generations have often undoubtedly had to deal with rigid structures. Generation Z's approach, while frustrating for those accustomed to a more traditional trajectory, is a reflection of changing times and an evolving understanding of life balance and personal fulfillment.

“Ultimately, it is the company's responsibility to communicate the company's mission to onboard younger employees and explain why certain things should be the way they are.”

On Twitter this week, another employer agreed, saying, “My Gen Z employees are on time to work and delivering on tasks and goals. Maybe Jodie is just a bad boss and can't communicate what someone's roles, responsibilities, and goals are for the workday. Bad management always blames everyone but themselves for problems in the workplace.'

Pennsylvania residents are petrified after finding terrifying notes in sealed food packages that reference JFK, terror riots, SS and Lord of the Rings.

The cryptic notes have been discovered in common grocery items, including Lucky Charms, Lindt Chocolate and Chai tea, purchased at multiple stores in Northeastern Pennsylvania and across the state.

Joe Miller, of Sugarloaf Township, couldn’t believe his eyes when he found a folded piece of paper with messages from the secret society in a box of Lucky Charm’s S’mores cereal he bought last week.

‘It just bothers me. The note actually – it’s the note that really bothers me. These notes are in foods like children’s food,” Miller shared WBRE.

He immediately reported the discovery to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local news media.

More than a dozen people in the area have raised concerns about the notes, with two area congressmen vowing to investigate.

The notes contain a mix of words with references to current events and conspiracy theories.

In an interview with WBRE on Tuesday, Miller, who bought the cereal at a Luzerne County grocery store, said, “I opened the box… I poured it out into my bowl and out came this paper that was all folded just so. ,’

“Oh, I was devastated. I mean, I didn’t even want to eat the cereal, even though I still have the box here.

‘I’m probably not going to eat it. I don’t know what’s in the cereal or if there’s anything in this note.’

Another resident from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, revealed that she had found a similar cryptic note in a sealed box of Chai tea.

‘It’s quite disturbing that this can happen in sealed bags. I find this kind of thing a little nerve-wracking,” Chris said.

Other residents also shared their experiences on social media.

One told WBRE on Facebook: ‘I found one a few months ago and another one last month in Lindt dark chocolate. They were purchased from various retailers. Tried to investigate, but couldn’t figure it out.’

The news station has chosen not to reveal the name of the store where the grains were purchased or the specific contents of the note.

But photos with similar messages have been circulating on social media for months. where multiple users share what they found in food parcels.

One note reads: ‘SECRET societies’ (SS) have ties to terro’m’/mass shootings… are not reported. JFK/Lincoln/Wilson warned about SS. A secret sign/symb. Sys unites SS. Their symbols are connected to Saturn, Lord o/t Rings/Time.’

The Reddit user who shared the photo said: ‘I opened my girlfriend’s cereal and found this super weird message from the Secret Society? It sounds like half nonsense, but still quite strange.’

The post has sparked an overwhelming response, including one person who decided to collect posts showing the cryptic messages in food boxes.

“Ooh, there’s another note!” the person wrote in comments. “There’s a mysterious guy walking around posting these in random places. I think I’m going to start collecting posts that show things like this.”

The social media user who found the note later confirmed that, like Miller and Chris, they also live in Pennsylvania.

Congressman Dan Meuser said, “We’re definitely going to stay on top of this. If it concerns our voters, which it clearly does, then it concerns us too.

“So we’re staying in touch with our contacts at the FBI and the FDA. Anything we can find out that we can legally share, we will do.”

Congressman Matt Cartwright called the note “a weird joke.”

He added that there is no evidence of people becoming ill after eating products where annotations have been found, but he doesn’t want to take any chances.

‘We want to know who is doing this. It’s clearly someone’s idea of ​​a weird joke. But you don’t want it to go further than that. ‘

The Food and Drug Administration said it was aware of the incidents in a statement.

A spokesperson said: ‘The FDA is aware of the situation. The agency evaluates product defects and other complaints it receives.

“Consumers who have recently purchased items that they suspect have been tampered with should not use the product and should return it to the store.”

Some people are sure to end up on the naughty list this Christmas.

Erotic audio platform BLOOM now lets users ‘sext’ with Santa Claus himself.

To celebrate the holidays, users of the bizarre AI chat service can now speak to a ‘hot Santa’ or his ‘naughty elf’.

The AI ​​will not only send flirty text messages, but even create unique audio messages in the voices of the Christmas characters.

So if you’re feeling a little merry this holiday season, you can now indulge your imagination from the comfort of your own phone.

Some of this Santa bot’s Christmas-themed one-liners are definitely not what you’d expect from the jolly old man.

In an example shared by BLOOM, Santa Claus says: ‘Santa Claus knows how to keep the North Pole interesting during those long winter nights.

“If you’ve been particularly naughty this year, I can share some of those stories with you.”

In another, the bot writes: ‘Santa can keep you warm in more ways than one. I’ll make sure you stay nice and warm during the cold winter nights.’

And in one example, the Santa bot simply says, “Santa’s sack is full of all kinds of naughty surprises.”

The sexy Santa comes after BLOOM first launched its chat feature in September.

The company creates custom bots using a combination of recordings of human voice actors and pre-written scripts.

This allows the AI ​​to automatically generate responses in the voice of a particular character in response to users’ requests and preferences.

Since launch, the company says users have exchanged more than six million messages with AI characters and received more than 3,300 hours of erotic voice notes.

Hannah Albertshauser, co-founder of BLOOM, told MailOnline that the bots “were created with ethics at their heart, focusing on consensual interactions between adults that set a new, realistic standard for fun.”

Ms. Albertshauser explains, “Our chatbots are unique because they are trained on the scripts and voice profiles of our unique characters.

‘We really enjoyed making Santa Claus. We worked with one of our most popular voice actors to create the voice; and we programmed the bot with festive pick-up lines to inject some humor and Christmas cheer.”

Although Ms. Albershauser says the sexy Santa bot is “a bit of festive fun,” it also serves a slightly more serious function.

For all the talk about mistletoe, research shows that the run-up to Christmas is actually one of the least sexy times of the year.

Previous research shows that sex almost completely decreases in the three days leading up to December 25.

In a statement, BLOOM said these characters serve as “a light-hearted reminder to users to have fun and not neglect their sex lives this holiday season.”

Hot Santa won’t stick around forever, though, as the character is only temporary.

Ms. Albertshauser said, “Just like the real Santa Claus, Sexy Santa is only working during the holidays. So while it is proving popular at the moment, we are prepared for interest to remain seasonal.”

However, she told MailOnline that the company would consider adding more seasonal characters for different holidays of the year.

She added, “When it comes to sexual content, we all have unique and specific desires that we want fulfilled.

“If anyone needs a festive spirit to get into the spirit of the holidays, BLOOM is there for it.”

Jeannie Mai responded to the estranged husband Jeezy‘s divorce petition, asking the court to uphold their prenuptial agreement after he was allegedly unfaithful.

Jeezy, 46, has not addressed Mai’s lawsuit, with his spokesperson denying the cheating claims.

“Any claim of infidelity on behalf of Mr. Jenkins is 100 percent false and we have no further statements at this time,” his rep said. We weekly on Saturday, December 2.

Mai, 44, and Jeezy (real name Jay Wayne Jenkins) signed a prenup in March 2021. While the specific terms of the document are unknown, her filing on Thursday, November 30, reveals a penalty if either party cheated during the marriage. . She asks for the sentence in the divorce decree to be upheld and also requested an “equitable division” of all marital assets.

“The wife further demonstrates that the court should enforce paragraph 8 of the prenuptial agreement regarding infidelity,” Mai alleged in the court documents, obtained by We weekly. “[The clause] provides, to the extent relevant, that in the event that either party engages in sexual relations, engages in an emotional relationship, or is emotionally or sexually suggestive in communications with a third party… this will result in a significant financial penalty for the adulterous party , as specified in said article. Prenuptial agreement.”

The rapper filed for divorce in September, claiming that their two-year marriage was “irretrievably broken” and that he and Mai were already living in a “bona fide state of separation” before his filing.

“This has not been an easy journey. I can tell you I’m sad,” Jeezy shared Nia Long in a YouTube interview posted last month, noting that the breakup occurred after failed attempts at relationship therapy. “I can tell you that I am disappointed. I can tell you I feel uncomfortable. But God has put me on a different path, and that path involves taking care of myself, loving myself, and being in the best situation where I can thrive as someone who has been through all the things that I have been through. have experienced.”

In his divorce filing, Jeezy asked for joint physical and legal custody of his 20-month-old daughter with Mai, Monaco. For her part, Mai is asking for sole “final decision-making authority” regarding Monaco’s care and primary physical custody. She agreed with Jeezy that they should have joint legal custody.

Also on Thursday, Jeezy filed a request for a temporary hearing to settle their custody dispute. He accused Mai of acting as a ‘gatekeeper’ between him and Monaco.

Katherine Jenkins proved once again that she is the ultimate queen of glamour, as she performed in style at the 11th annual Tusk Conservation Awards on Monday night.

The Welsh singer, 43, turned heads in a red and purple sequin dress with chic black feather sleeves as she arrived at London’s Savoy Hotel.

The mezzo-soprano star looked stunning in the figure-hugging dress, enhancing her lithe physique as she arrived at the event.

The music sensation wore black heels with open straps and accessorized with an equally black bag.

Katherine wore a pair of beautiful black beaded earrings, while she showed off her natural look with delicate pink eyeshadow and peach lipstick.

The performer beamed with joy as she waved her lenses down before entering the star-studded event, which was attended by Prince William, The Prince of Wales.

The Prince of Wales, 41, appeared jovial as he busied himself greeting Tusk ambassador Brendan Scannell, ISPS Handa and wife Margaret Scannell.

Her glamorous appearance comes after the mezzo-soprano opera singer celebrated her ninth wedding anniversary earlier in September.

The star took to Instagram to share sweet snaps with her husband Andrew Levitas as she reflected on her relationship.

The couple tied the knot at Hampton Court in 2014 and the mezzo-soprano wore a traditional white Suzanne Neville dress.

The American artist and Katherine share two children together, Aaliyah Reign, seven, and Xander Robert, four.

Katherine said in her post: ‘9 years ago I followed my heart and it turned out to be my best decision yet.

‘The number 9 represents patience, harmony, friendship, spirituality, unity, strength and completion.

“All the words I understand, all the words that reflect our marriage. Happy 9th birthday, my love! @andrewlevitas #marriage #wedding #weddinganniversary #nine #katherinejenkins #andrewlevitas.”

The album featured a series of loved-up snaps of the couple as they enjoyed holidays together and shared special moments.

Jenkins was previously engaged to TV presenter Gethin Jones in February 2011, but they announced on December 30, 2011 that they were no longer together.

Katherine and Andrew married at Hampton Court Palace.

The couple dated for a year and were engaged for five months.

Their first public appearance was when Andrew accompanied Katherine to collect her OBE at Buckingham Palace.

Andrew and Katherine have two children: a boy and a girl.

Aaliyah Reign, the couple’s first child, was born on September 30, 2015.

Their second son, Xander, was born on April 24, 2018.

Katherine shared a photo of the newborn on Instagram.

She wrote: ‘Our family, our home and our hearts could not be more full of love and we are incredibly grateful for the gift of being parents to these beautiful children. Cwtches to you all xxx.”