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  • AirAsia playing a big role in travel and tourism

    AirAsia playing a big role in travel and tourism

    Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad acknowledged AirAsia’s significant contribution to Malaysia’s tourism sector since starting operations in 2001 besides creating numerous milestones along the way and being a trendsetter in air travel.The Prime Minister said the evolution of low-cost carriers in the region has been quite phenomenal and that AirAsia’s role in this was obvious.He is confident that the emergence of new technologies in the aviation industry would further propel AirAsia to improve its standing as one of the world’s leading brands.“I was informed that this is the centre of AirAsia’s operations across the Asia Pacific and congratulate AirAsia for spearheading the budget air travel revolution in this region,” he said, when visiting the AirAsia headquarters known as Red Q or Red Quarters, a stone’s throw from the Terminal Two which it operates.

    Mahathir said his last visit to the LCCT (low-cost carrier terminal) was in 2011 and was proud of the Malaysian success story the airline has become.It not only emerged as the world’s best low-cost carrier for the 11th time at the Skytrap World Airline Awards this year but was also briefed that its headquarters even matched those of Google and Facebook.“Obviously this is not the usual office. There is no partition between the staff and heads. Even the top management don’t have partitions,” he said, adding in jest that he thought it was because AirAsia had no money to install partitions. “It reminded me of a phrase that was meaningful to me at one time, i.e nothing to hide,” he quipped and hoped AirAsia would continue to remain open and transparent.

    He noted that AirAsia sets many firsts in the industry such as being the first to sell flights online when the rest of the industry was still using travel agents, the first in Asia to have a mobile app and engage in social media seriously, the first to implement self-service facilities including check-in kiosks, self-bag tag and self-bag drop machines.“Today it is taking its guest experience one step further by showcasing the possibility of future air travel and digital airports in line with Industry 4.0 that involves enhanced connectivity and automation which leads to the creation of smart autonomous systems fuelled by data and machine learning that are more efficient and less wasteful.”He was confident that AirAsia’s innovations like AVA (Airasia Virtual Allstar, AI-powered Chatbots and Faces (Fast Airport Clearance Experiencei) will help propel the industry into the future and hoped to see all these creative innovations in all airports.

    Mahathir also hoped that the new technologies would help AirAsia to continue to put Malaysia on the map as the nation forges ahead with 4.0.“The potential for growth is tremendous and it comes down to knowledge in applications.”Mahathir said businesses should not only arm themselves with new knowledge but also take risks to apply this new-found knowledge to create new products and services to boost productivity and efficiency.In this, he was glad to note that AirAsia was constantly challenging itself in its quest for continuous improvement and innovation.

    As a word of advice, he said success will always bring higher expectations and place one under more scrutiny.“If not careful and unable to meet and resolve some of the more reasonable expectations and criticisms, it may turn against you.“Its all about managing success and this is what AirAsia should give much consideration,” he said, adding that if it remains focussed and innovative, AirAsia is destined for even greater heights.Earlier at the presentation, guests were briefed on how AirAsia grew from just two planes serving two domestic routes in 2011 to 260 planes and over 390 routes across the Asia-Pacific and US with some 600 million people having travelled on it.It also prides in being one of the largest recruiters of women pilots, now numbering 220.Among those present were Transport Minister Anthony Loke, AirAsia x Chairman Tan Sri Rafidahn Aziz, AirAsia Group Exec Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes.

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  • Facebook users will now see reminders and showtimes in movie ads

    Facebook users will now see reminders and showtimes in movie ads

    Facebook has just started to roll out two new ad solutions aimed at film studios that want to increase ticket sales, as well as people who want to find movies they want to see. The new ad solutions, movie reminder, and movie showtime are now available for all film studios in the United States and the UK.

    But what does that mean for consumers? It’s quite simple, if you discover a film that you like months before its release, you will probably need a reminder for when the movie will hit theaters.

    With movie reminder ads, when you see an ad for a film in your News Feed, you will be able to tap an Interested button to receive a reminder in your Facebook notifications when the movie hits theaters. The notification will send you to the movie detail page on Facebook where you will be able to see showtimes and purchase tickets if this feature is available.

    Movie showtime ads for films that are already in theaters is another new feature rolling out today. If you’re interested in a certain movie that appears in an ad on your News Feed, you can tap a Get Showtimes button to go right to the Facebook movie details page to learn more about where and when to see the film.

  • AirAsia launches new sustainability livery

    AirAsia launches new sustainability livery

    Air Asia unveiled its new livery design for their Airbus A320 in Bangkok last week, to promote the message of “Sustainable ASEAN Tourism”.

    The launch coincided with the ASEAN Day celebrations on August 8, marking the 52nd anniversary of the original declaration in 1967, and was attended by Thailand’s Director General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, the AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, as well as staff and press from around the region.

    Alongside its signature red wings and tail, the fuselage portrays a stylistic green landscape with a river linking all the major ASEAN landmarks – from the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore to the boats of Ha Long Bay in Hanoi. Myanmar’s famous Kyaikhtiyo and Shwedagon pagodas sit at the very top of the design, beside the tail.

    The ASEAN logo is embedded in the puang malai garland, which is associated with good luck and hospitality in Thailand, appropriately located beside the front passenger door. “Ten trestles hanging from the garland symbolise the ten member states. They collectively form the shape of an outward arrow, representing their striving together in advancing partnership towards sustainability,” said Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Director General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs in Thailand.

    The design was chosen from over 300 submissions by groups of young artists across Thailand, and will now feature on two aircraft based in Thailand and Malaysia.

    Sustainability has been at the forefront of the company’s brand image in recent years, from its aims to reduce carbon emissions to the recycling of aircraft parts and life-vests.

    The company also participates in engagement programs like the recent Journey-D promotion, which challenges travelers to stay in a community in rural Thailand to help clean up the environment, and “live in peace” for two days – without a mobile phone.

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  • Facebook introduces new Group Privacy settings

    Facebook introduces new Group Privacy settings

    In an attempt to make Groups easier to understand, Facebook announced the launch of a new simplified privacy model for the feature, public and private. The new Groups Privacy settings include two clear options, which should make the privacy model much more intuitive.

    For example, public groups allow anyone to see who’s in the group and everything that’s shared there. However, in private groups, only members can see who else is in the group and what they’ve posted.

    Also, with the new settings, admins will be able to clearly choose whether or not the group can be found in search and other places. It’s also worth mentioning that by default, a group that was formerly “secret” will now be “private” and “hidden.” On the other hand, groups that are “public” will remain “public” and “visible.”

    All the new options are now available for all admins in their Group Settings, but keep in mind that there are restrictions to if and when an admin can change the privacy setting of a group. However, all the updates made by an admin to the group’s privacy setting will be highlighted for all group members via notifications.

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  • Cebu Pacific poised to become largest airline out of Clark

    Cebu Pacific poised to become largest airline out of Clark

    Philippine low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB), is poised to become the country’s largest airline operator out of the Clark airport.

    CEB President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei said last week that by October, CEB will be starting the Clark-Puerto Princesa flights and by the end of December, CEB will be the largest airline operator out of Clark.

    He said CEB will fly to seven domestic and four international destinations, about 170 flights per week with almost 30 percent into Clark.

    “We’re very eager to grow here because we inaugurated Clark in 2006 and it is now our 13th year, and we are very supportive of Clark as a tourist and business destination,” Gokongwei said.

    He said next year CEB will add even more destinations as it is set to receive seven more aircraft this year and about 15 more in the next five years.

    “So definitely Clark is in our plans,” he added, especially with the opening of the new Clark passenger terminal which has a capacity of 8 million passengers plus the original four million.

    “So, a lot of room to grow. I do expect that Clark will be our fastest-growing hub in the next five years and I think it will easily triple in the next five years,” Gokongwei said.

    “I think the infrastructure to Clark has definitely improved and by 2024 and 2025 with the railway, it’s going to grow and the constraints in Naia are also supporting the growth of Clark,” he observed.

    “Because if you want to serve Luzon or you want an international hub to the Visayas and Mindanao, then Clark is the place to do it,” he added.

    CEB is the biggest airline with four international destinations out of Clark but domestically, it’s Philippine Airlines, said Alexander Lao, CebGo president and CEO.

    CEB flies to Cebu, Davao, Boracay, Tagbilaran, Bacolod, Iloilo and soon Puerto Princesa domestically. “Our strategy is to keep increasing the number of frequencies on those thicker routes,” Lao said.

    CEB’s future plans include making the four times weekly Narita flights daily and mount flights to Kansai since it is the second largest city in Japan.

    However, long-haul flights out of Clark are not yet in the horizon for CEB because “it is not viable for us,” Gokongwei said.

    “But I think there is enough catchment basin in this area to service domestic and short haul international flights,” he added.

  • Cebu Pacific to begin Cebu-Busuanga flights in October

    Cebu Pacific to begin Cebu-Busuanga flights in October

    Budget carrier Cebu Pacific announced on Thursday, August 15, that it is launching direct flights from Cebu to Busuanga (Coron) in Palawan.

    Cebu Pacific’s subsidiary Cebgo will fly twice daily between the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Francisco B. Reyes Airport, beginning October 27 this year.

    • 1st flight
      • departing Cebu at 7:25 am, arriving in Busuanga at 9 am
      • (turnaround flight) departing Busuanga at 9:20 am, arriving in Cebu at 11 am
    • 2nd flight
      • departing Cebu at 10:25 am, arriving in Busuanga at 12:05 pm
      • (turnaround flight) departing Busuanga at 12:25 pm, arriving in Cebu at 2:10 pm

    “We believe that these twice daily flights will enable residents from Cebu and other parts of Visayas and Mindanao to explore Palawan, without having to make the trip to Metro Manila to catch their flights,” said Cebgo president and chief executive officer Alexander Lao in a statement on Thursday.

    “With this direct Cebu-Busuanga route, the islands of Coron and Culion are easier to get to. This will also allow locals from the rest of Southern Luzon to easily connect to Cebu and its network of over 20 domestic and 6 international destinations,” he added.

    Cebu Pacific is having a seat sale for the new route from Thursday until Saturday, August 17, with a base fare as low as P299. The travel period is from October 27, 2019 to March 28, 2020.

    Aside from Cebu, Cebu Pacific operates flights out of Manila, Clark, Kalibo, Iloilo, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro.

    Its network covers over 100 routes and 64 destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the United States.

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  • Wesfarmers to reposition Target

    Wesfarmers to reposition Target

    In a move to differentiate itself from sister brand Kmart, department store Target will see an accelerated transformation to offer higher quality apparel, soft homewares and toys.

    This shift will reposition the department store to compete against more specialty and middle-market offerings, and could keep Kmart and Target from potentially cannibalising one another’s sales.

    As a result, however, approximately 80 head office roles have been restructured. A Target spokesperson confirmed it is aiming to redeploy some of these staff into other parts of its business, or into the wider Wesfarmers group.

    Kmart Group managing director Ian Bailey said he believed it was the right time to recast Target against higher-quality competitors such as Cotton On, Myer, or Country Road, though at a more affordable price.

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  • Ariana Grande perfume launched, named after her anthem

    Ariana Grande perfume launched, named after her anthem

    An Ariana Grande perfume has gone on sale, named after her hit song Thank U Next.

    The fragrance, released in partnership with Luxe Brands, will launch exclusively on Ulta.com on August 18 before going on shelf in Ulta Beauty retail stores US-wide and at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada on September 1.

    Grande’s hit song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and went on to break the record for the most-watched music video with 55 million YouTube views in under 24 hours. Thank U, Next has been regarded as the phrase of the year, symbolising moving on and taking control in a self-affirming way.

    Following her 2019 Fragrance of the Year win for Cloud, Grande has moved to build a stronger platform for her brand by extending the Thank U, Next franchise into a fragrance.

    “For the Thank U, Next fragrance campaign, Grande and Luxe Brands partnered with Hannah Lux Davis to seamlessly weave Grande’s newest fragrance creation into the Thank U, Next world,” said Luxe CMO Noreen Dodge. “Ariana’s creative vision for Thank U, Next perfectly communicates the combination of sexiness and sweetness, while cleverly conveying the details of Ariana’s latest fragrance in a fresh, modern way that is both authentic to Ari and unique to the category.”

    “I wanted to make a fragrance that smells related to my first fragrance Ari but more summery,” said Grande. “So I revisited Ari’s fruity pear and raspberry notes and changed it up by adding some coconut. I was inspired to design a bottle that represented the message of my song – the emergence of the perfume from the broken heart represents moving forward from a challenging chapter.”

    Crafted by Robertet’s Jerome Epinette, the perfumer and artisan behind Byredo and Atelier Cologne, Jerome was inspired to develop new territory with the new fragrance.

    “Each of Ariana’s fragrances surpasses the last and Thank U, Next will be no exception,” said Luxe CEO Tony Bajaj. “The scent, packaging and campaign are all a perfect representation of Ariana’s globally embraced message. It is remarkable how Ariana connects with her fans and shares her incredible passion through everything she does.”

    “Building on the global appeal and success of Ariana Grande, we have strategically grown the international footprint of her fragrance franchise,” said Designer Parfums CEO Dilesh Mehta. “Our success is in partnership with Luxe Brands and our key retail partners Boots and Superdrug in the UK and exclusively with Douglas in over 12 countries.”

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  • US retail sales up solidly

    US retail sales up solidly

    The US Commerce Department says retail sales rose a healthy 0.7 per cent last month, a sign of consumer confidence.

    US consumers have spent more at retail stores and restaurants in July, a sign that concerns over slower global growth that have roiled financial markets haven’t dampened consumer confidence.

    The Commerce Department says retail sales rose a healthy 0.7 per cent last month, after a 0.3 per cent gain in June. Online retailers, grocery stores, clothing retailers and electronics and appliance stores all reported strong gains.

    Consumer spending, the primary driver of the US economy, remains healthy even as other sectors of the economy, such as business investment, have weakened amid growing uncertainty over the US-China trade war.

    Job growth is steady, the unemployment rate is near a 50-year low, and wages are rising modestly, which bolsters Americans’ spending power.

    Even department stores reported solid sales increases despite Wednesday’s anaemic earnings report by Macy’s.

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  • Growth rate down for China retail sales in July

    Growth rate down for China retail sales in July

    Chinese retail sales in July rose at a slower rate than in June, although the decline was largely attributed to falling sales of new motor vehicles.

    Official government retail sales figures include motor vehicles, making it difficult to assess the true trend of ‘real’ retail sales in the market.

    Chinese retail sales in July rose by 7.6 per cent year on year, compared to a 9.8-per-cent increase in June. The growth rate was slower than analysts had been forecasting.

    July marked the 13th consecutive month of decline in China’s new-car market, affected by the imposition of stricter environmental controls and a generally cooling economy.

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  • Vietjet is named Forbe’s Vietnam’s Best 50 Listed Companies

    Vietjet is named Forbe’s Vietnam’s Best 50 Listed Companies

    New-age carrier Vietjet has been named one of Forbes’ Vietnam’s Best 50 Listed Companies. This is the third consecutive year that Vietjet has been included in Forbes’ “50 Best” List since it was officially listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE) in February 2017. The award ceremony was held by Forbes Magazine during the Business Forum 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15.

    Forbes’ seventh “50 best listed companies in Vietnam” gathered leading companies on HOSE and Hanoi Stock Exchanges (HNX), including Vinamilk, Sabeco, FPT, Vietjet, DHG Pharmaceutical, Bao Viet, Mobile World and Vingroup. The chosen companies this year were evaluated by industry standards, based on compound annual growth rate, profit, return on equity, earnings per share growth between 2013 to 2018, branding, quality of corporate management, source of profit and the prospect of sustainable development.

    According to Forbes, the companies chosen this year has shown impressive growth. All 50 companies in this year’s list accumulated VND 127,530 billion (approximately USD 546 million) in profit after tax, an increase of 19.2 per cent year on year. The total capitalisation of the 50 companies reached USD 94 billion, equivalent to 63% of the total market capitalisation on HOSE and HNX.

    The 50 best listed companies in Vietnam this year recognised in particular the growth of the private sector, highlighting companies such as Vietjet, Vingroup, Masan and Hoa Phat. HOSE companies dominated the list with 45 companies, while five HNX companies were included.

    With outstanding business results, Vietjet’s shares have attracted the attention of investors, being listed in VN30 in the first year of its listing. In 2018, Vietjet had year of high and sustainable growth, with its revenue at VND 53,577 billion (approximately USD 2.3 billion) and profit before tax at VND 5,816 billion (approximately USD 249 million).

    In the first six months of 2019, Vietjet’s air transport revenue increased sharply by 22 per cent to reach VND 20,148 billion (approximately USD 863 million), while the pre-tax profit of air transport reached VND 1,563 billion (approximately USD 67 million), up 16 per cent year on year. Consolidated revenue reached VND 26,301 billion (approximately USD 1.1 billion), an increase of 24 per cent, and profit before tax reached VND 2,398 billion (approximately USD 103 million), up 11 per cent year on year. Vietjet operated a total of 68,821 flights and transported 13.5 million passengers in the first half of 2019, accounting for up to 45 per cent of the total number of flights operated by all Vietnamese airlines. As a result, Vietjet has maintained its leading position in domestic transport.

    To date, the new age carrier has operated 129 domestic and international routes to countries such as Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Taiwan.  Vietjet also maintains the one of the highest safety and operation requirements in the world and region. With remarkable business and operation results, Vietjet’s CEO is also the first ‘self-made’ female billionaire in Southeast Asia, and the first and only Vietnamese female billionaire in Forbes’ and Bloomberg’s top lists. She has been mentioned in the world’s Top 100 most powerful women in 2017 and 2018. With all the successes of Vietjet, she was also mentioned in a research case study from Harvard University.

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  • Yue Yuen to move more production into SE Asia as trade war continues

    Yue Yuen to move more production into SE Asia as trade war continues

    Hong Kong-listed footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen Industries says it expects to move more of its manufacturing from China to other Southeast Asia countries as the US-China trade conflict shows no sign of abating.

    “The US government’s plans to implement a 10-per-cent tariff on US$300 billion of exports from the PRC, which will include footwear, could further accelerate the pace of capacity migration from the PRC to Southeast Asia,” said chairman Chu Chin Lu in the management review of the company’s half-year results.

    Vietnam accounted for 45 percent of Yue Yuen’s shipments in the first half of this year and Indonesia for 38 percent. Mainland China accounts for 13 percent

    “The group will continue to migrate its manufacturing capacity from the PRC to Southeast Asia, while being mindful of the labor supply situation in countries where we operate, especially in Vietnam,” said Lu, who is also worried that continued uncertainty surrounding both the US and China’s future trade policies may impact on consumer sentiment.

    The group’s manufacturing business produced 163.2 million pairs of shoes in the six months to June 30, an increase of 2.7 percent year on year.

    The average selling price per pair was US$16.49, up by 2.2 percent.

    Sales through the company’s listed subsidiary Pou Sheng, increased by 12.3 percent returning 1.968 billion to Yue Yuen. In RMB terms (Pou Sheng’s reporting currency), revenue during the first half of increased by 19.4 percent.

    Yue Yuen reported group revenue to $5.071 billion for the half-year, up by 6.3 percent with profit attributable to shareholders up by 10.5 percent to US$165.9 million. Non-recurring profit was boosted by $19.1 million from the disposal of Texas Clothing Holding Corp.

    Lu said the group faced several headwinds during the half other than the trade war.

    “The group continued to face operational disruptions and challenges resulting from brand customers’ demands for more flexible procurement approaches and changing consumer preferences. This resulted in more volatile monthly sales orders, uneven capacity utilization, and lower production efficiency, alongside the increased complexity and versatility of product portfolios during the period,” he said.

    “To address these challenges and sustain our long-term position, we have continued to ramp-up the implementation of automated production and enhance our operating efficiency through process re-engineering to provide differentiated value-added and one-stop OEM/ODM services to customers with whom we have maintained long-term relationships. We also furthered our efforts to foster environmental sustainability, eyeing at the long-term growth viability of our business.”

    The group’s athletic footwear category outperformed all other categories as a result of the global athleisure trend, accounting for 78.1 percent of footwear manufacturing revenue in the first half of the year. Casual and outdoor shoes accounted for 19.7 percent of footwear manufacturing revenue.

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  • Tata launches steel store for consumers

    Tata launches steel store for consumers

    Indian steel manufacturer Tata Steel has launched a steel retail store called Steeljunction in an attempt to create new paradigms in the industry for B2C consumers.

    The outlet will provide a “one-stop destination” for consumers intending to shop for the metal. It will showcase steel products catering to four consumer segments – Home Decor & Gifting, Home Building, Home Making, and Tools & Implements.

    The 6000sqft store promises a comprehensive product range, services, and in-store facilities. The firm’s investment is part of its strategy to build stronger customer relationships, distribution networks and brands that focus on value-added segments such as retail and help to strengthen the revenue profile.

    Apart from showcasing its own branded products, Tata Steel has also collaborated with its vendor partners to feature their premium branded products in the home-making space at this store. While the Steeljunction store will promote the look and feel of the products, customers can easily purchase them online through the Company’s e-selling platform Aashiyana, which made more than ₹100 crore (US$14.1 million) within one year of its launch.

    “Steeljunction is integral to our strategic focus on the retail segment,” said Tata Steel CEO & MD T V Narendran. “It is aimed at providing a differentiated steel purchase experience to discerning customers. Steel is the most sustainable metal and has diverse applications. This initiative will give a fillip to the consumption of steel, as products will be made available from more accessible locations.”

    The Company has a large retail business that leverages an extensive network of more than 200 distributors and 12,000+ dealers, as well as a strong portfolio of brands to sell branded steel across the country. This segment is relatively insulated from international cycles and provides strong cash flows.

    “The core purpose of Steeljunction has remained the same since 2005,” said Tata Steel VP steel marketing & sales Peeyush Gupta. “It is to provide a touch-and-feel experience to its consumers, including consultation on the right choice of product for their home building and home making needs.”

    Tata Steel’s branded products, retails and solutions business grew by 30 per cent YOY during the last fiscal year. Since inception, 1 million units of Tata Pravesh steel have been installed and more than 10,000 consumers have been served.

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  • 7-Eleven Japan Experience first sales decline in a decade

    7-Eleven Japan Experience first sales decline in a decade

    Japanese convenience-store chain 7-Eleven has suffered its first year-on-year downturn in more than nine years.

    The decline in monthly sales throughout the chain has been attributed to heavy rains and the hack of its doomed 7Pay e-payment platform last month, which prompted customers to use rival services.

    Sales chainwide dropped 1.2 percent last month, with a 5.6-per-cent decline in same-store customer traffic. The inclement weather has also affected sales of particular items such as drinks and ice cream.

    7-Eleven’s same-store sales receded 3.4 percent this month, while the number of franchises grew 2.7 percent² to 20,990 stores.

    7-Eleven has discontinued its 7Pay service following a security breach that prompted the firm to stop the app from charging linked cards and put a block on new registrations.

    The firm has also been struggling with its 24-hour service model, with some franchisees growing increasingly uncomfortable with rising labor costs involved with round-the-clock opening hours.

  • WhatsApp close to adding fingerprint locking feature to Android app

    WhatsApp close to adding fingerprint locking feature to Android app

    WhatsApp is quietly testing new ways to make its mobile app more secure. The latest addition to the Android app could be the fingerprint locking feature, which is now being tested in the beta channel.

    WhatsApp has been working on the fingerprint locking feature for quite a few months now, but the new function is not yet ready for prime time. Previously known as Authentication or Screen Lock, the new feature can be enabled from the Settings menu under the Account / Privacy tabs.

    Keep in mind though that you will still be able to reply to messages directly from notifications, as well as answer WhatsApp calls since the app will only ask you for authentication when you want to open WhatsApp.

    Fingerprint lock will also allow users to choose when they must authenticate to use the app, but they can also choose when exactly WhatsApp will automatically lock after use: immediately, after 1 minute, after 30 minutes.

    For the time being, the new feature is available only in WhatsApp for Android beta, although you need version 2.19.221 or newer to find it in the Settings menu. If everything goes well during tests, Fingerprint Lock might be deployed to all Android users in the next couple of weeks.

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