WhatsApp is finally working on adding message reactions

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new messaging feature called message reactions.
If you react to someone’s message and they’re on an older version, they’ll receive a message telling them to update their WhatsApp app.
If WhatsApp does decide to implement a message reaction feature, it will most likely arrive first on WhatsApp beta.

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Bankers chase Byju’s for IPO, valuation pegged up to $50 billion

Most banks have given Byju’s a proposed valuation in the range of $40 billion to $45 billion, but some including Morgan Stanley have pitched a $50 billion valuation if the startup lists next year, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
The startup, which has raised $1.5 billion since the beginning of the pandemic last year, was most recently valued at $16.5 billion.
The startup has received several inbound requests from investors to raise at a valuation of about $21.5 billion, the people said.

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Airbnb will start housing 20,000 Afghan refugees around the world in properties listed on its platform, CEO Brian Chesky said Tuesday.
Starting today, Airbnb will begin housing 20,000 Afghan refugees globally for free.
Airbnb started its emergency Open Homes program in 2012, where hosts on the short-term rental service could open their homes for free to people in times of need.

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