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Tuesday 28 March 2023 Dublin: 14°C

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# messages
Man accused of IRA membership had picture of late Alan Ryan on his phone
Darren Weldon has pleaded not guilty to membership of an unlawful organisation.
# Noel Rock
Sinn Féin probes derogatory messages in party WhatsApp group about Fine Gael TD
“We need to put some manners on him. Any ideas,” one message said of Dublin West TD Noel Rock.
# keep fighting boss
Messages of support pour in for Sir Alex Ferguson following brain haemorrhage
The former Manchester United manager underwent emergency surgery yesterday.
# evidence
'Any possibility of a threesome?': The growing use of text messages in Ireland's criminal investigations
Experts say there is a huge amount of valuable data on a person’s phone that can be used if they are accused of a crime.
# demons and souls
First Dates star admits bombarding chef Dylan McGrath with disturbing messages
Daphney Sanasie, a model from South Africa, has pleaded guilty to harassing McGrath in 2015.
# messages
Hiker found dead on Appalachian Trail kept journal for 26 days after she got lost
She left a note asking whoever found her body to contact her husband.
# TechKnowHow
Here's how you can stop people from reading your texts
And the details of almost every notification that appears on your phone.
# TechKnowHow
Want to keep a backup of all your WhatsApp messages? Here's how
You’ll never know when you might need to recover them.
# wendy's not here
This person kept accidentally texting a guy for nearly a year and got the best responses
She was looking for Wendy, but instead got this guy with a beard.
# exploit
Android phones have a serious flaw that could allow hackers in with one text
And as many as 950 million Android phones could be affected by it.
# Out of luck
WhatsApp gets itself a web version, but iPhone owners won't be able to use it
The CEO of WhatsApp said that “Apple’s platform limitations” was the reason why no iOS version is available.
# sexual orientation
"Thanks so much": Leo Varadkar on the reaction to his announcement that he's gay
He hadn’t commented since the Sunday interview with Miriam O’Callaghan.
# Scam
Meteor mobile customer? Be aware of this text scam
The mobile provider said that people should be careful with any suspicious texts and offers.
# whassssaaaaaaap
These are the worst things people do in a WhatsApp group
Come on people, be sound!
Don't forget about them: Defence Forces abroad send Xmas wishes
Read messages to loved ones from those in some of the smaller overseas missions (where you may not even realise we have troops posted).
# cheque please
11 excellent hidden messages on restaurant receipts
Always, ALWAYS check your bill carefully.
# Twitter
Man arrested after abusive tweets sent to UK bank note campaigner
Police said a 21-year-old man had been arrested “on suspicion of harassment offences”.
# listen up
8 hidden messages in movie and TV credits
From Robocop to Big Bang Theory.
# dishwasher
The 7 jobs that were the bane of your childhood
Do we HAVE to clean our bedrooms right now?
# Your Say
Poll: Would you pay to send private messages on Facebook?
Let us know what you think…
# OMG
Happy bday 2 u: text messaging turns 20
Twenty years ago today, the first ever text message was sent – reading ‘Merry Christmas’.
# trolling
Arrest warrant issued for internet troll who threatened UK MP
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who sent a malicious email to Conservative MP Louise Mensch which threatened that one of her children would be killed.
# Data Protection
Data watchdog received 25 election-related complaints
Over two dozen members of the public have made official complaints after politicians tried to access their personal information.