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Free fixes a bug that was restricting its Internet boxes, technical control is getting tougher, this is the recap

Free has deployed an update that fixes a restricted speed bug on its Internet boxes, brake particle emissions will be taken into account from 2023 at technical inspection, WhatsApp finally allows you to leave a group without alerting other members, c is the recap.

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Free subscribers had seen their speed drop significantly for a month now, but the operator has deployed a patch to correct the problem. From 1er January 2023, brake particle emissions will be assessed by professionals during technical inspection. WhatsApp will soon allow its users to leave a group discreetly without notifying other members. Come on, let’s go for the recap of the day on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Free fixes a problem that restricted the speed of its Internet boxes

It’s been a little over a month now that Free subscribers have been complaining about reduced speeds with their Internet box. The French operator has therefore deployed a new version 4.5.8 of its firmware which unleashes speed. From now on, customers should no longer be limited to 500 Mb/s and should benefit from the 1 Gb/s of their subscription.

Read: Free finally corrects the restricted speed problem on its Internet boxes

Particle emissions from the brakes will be taken into account from 2023 in the technical inspection

From January 1, 2023 in particular, brake particle emissions will be assessed by professionals during technical inspections. These include particles with a diameter of less than 10 μm and 2.5 μm which come from the abrasion of the brakes, but also from the wear of tires and road surfaces. In case of irregularities, a counter-visit may be ordered. This new measure is not welcomed by professionals in the sector, who fear that at least one in ten cars will emit too many particles.

Read – Technical inspection: particle emissions from brakes will be taken into account from 2023

WhatsApp lets you leave a group without alerting other members

In an upcoming update, WhatsApp will finally allow its users to leave a group discreetly without notifying other members. Indeed, only group administrators will be notified that a member is leaving the group, which will avoid seeing many messages like ” Jean-Michel left the conversation » on groups with several hundred participants. Links posted in conversations are also going to be enhanced with a preview.

Read: WhatsApp now lets you leave a group in ninja mode

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