WhatsApp reverses tiny design change that left users ‘outraged’
8 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp reverses tiny design change that left users ‘outraged’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp will reverse a controversial new tiny change to its design. “WhatsApp changing the online status from online to Online has sent me west…….why upset me like this,” one tweet read. It also did not make clear when the change back would happen on affected users’ handsets.

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WhatsApp users hit by global outage, Web version most affected: Report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

WhatsApp users hit by global outage, Web version most affected: Report

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly facing widespread disruptions, with users worldwide struggling to access the messaging platform’s web version. The outage, which has impacted both personal and business accounts, has left many unable to connect or send messages via WhatsApp Web, leading to a surge of complaints across social media platforms. According to Downdetector, a website that monitors online service performance, …

WhatsApp backtracks on subtle change that saw capital letters added - as it reassures furious users 'it's going back to normal now'
8 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp backtracks on subtle change that saw capital letters added - as it reassures furious users 'it's going back to normal now'

Daily Mail  

WhatsApp hit the headlines this week after users noticed a subtle change within the app. WhatsApp hit the headlines this week after users noticed a subtle change within the app 'Online' and 'Typing' - words displayed under the other user's name in your chats - had changed from having lowercase first letters to a capital 'O' and a capital 'T' …

WhatsApp update brings tiny change to design – prompting widespread outrage
8 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp update brings tiny change to design – prompting widespread outrage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A tiny change on WhatsApp has led to outrage among the app’s users. …

WhatsApp changing UI design, people might fail to recognise app: Here are the details
1 year, 3 months ago

WhatsApp changing UI design, people might fail to recognise app: Here are the details

India Today  

WhatsApp is seemingly changing the User Interface design of the app and some people might fail to recognise it once the changes are made. The latest beta version of the messaging app hints the same as WhatsApp has removed green colour and changed some elements in different areas. Additionally, WhatsApp also appears to be adding a profile icon on the …

WhatsApp rolling out new updates for iPhone users: new design, improved navigation and more
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp rolling out new updates for iPhone users: new design, improved navigation and more

India Today  

WhatsApp releases new features and fixes with app updates from time to time. In a recent app update for iOS users, the platform has rolled out some design changes along with improvements in the stickers and avatar sections. However, it should be noted that WhatsApp gradually rolls out new changes, so even after updating, if the changes are not immediately …

WhatsApp update adds new feature that could end spam calls and new privacy options
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp update adds new feature that could end spam calls and new privacy options

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp has launched a new feature that could finally protect people from spam …

WhatsApp set to add major features including a new username system, beta versions suggest
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp set to add major features including a new username system, beta versions suggest

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp is developing a range of new features, including a new username system …

Top Tech News Today May 23 Edit Messages WhatsApp After Sending Them Pentagon Blast AI-Generated Image Goes Viral Jio Talks With Tesla To Set Up Private Network At India EV Plant
1 year, 7 months ago

Top Tech News Today May 23 Edit Messages WhatsApp After Sending Them Pentagon Blast AI-Generated Image Goes Viral Jio Talks With Tesla To Set Up Private Network At India EV Plant

ABP News  

Edit Messages On WhatsApp Even After Sending Them Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a much-needed feature that lets users edit messages within a 15-minute window. Company CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement in a Facebook post that WhatsApp users can now edit messages for up to 15 minutes after sending them. Pentagon Blast: AI-Generated Image Goes Viral A social media …

WhatsApp down: Chat app comes back online after hours-long outage
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp down: Chat app comes back online after hours-long outage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp appears to be back online after a mysterious outage stopped users sending …

WhatsApp down: App not working as users unable to send or receive messages
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp down: App not working as users unable to send or receive messages

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp has broken, with users unable to send or receive messages. The issues …

WhatsApp outage followed by meme deluge on Twitter
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp outage followed by meme deluge on Twitter

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp communication was disrupted on Tuesday for a large number of users across the world. According to real-time monitor Downdetector, the WhatsApp outage peaked at around 12:30 pm IST. WhatsApp outage followed by meme deluge on Twitter "We're aware that some people are currently having trouble sending messages and we're working to restore WhatsApp for everyone as quickly as possible," …

‘Stay away from WhatsApp,’ warns Telegram founder
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Stay away from WhatsApp,’ warns Telegram founder

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The founder of the messaging app Telegram has urged people to use “any …

WhatsApp to bring these new features soon, for better messaging experience
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp to bring these new features soon, for better messaging experience

India TV News  

Whatsapp has launched many new features on its platform for global users. We have already seen how the messaging platform has been working on launching some features like: Emoji reactions to the messages Upgraded group chat participant limit Transfer chats between Android and iOS which was a much-awaited update for a lot of users Enabling to mute participants manually over …

Dutch consumer group joins int’l case against WhatsApp over privacy policy change
3 years, 5 months ago

Dutch consumer group joins int’l case against WhatsApp over privacy policy change

NL Times  

The Dutch Consumers’ Association filed a complaint against the messaging service, WhatsApp, in Brussels. The Consumers’ Association made the complaint together with seven other European consumer rights organizations and the umbrella organization BEUC. WhatsApp users are shown “recurring and intrusive notifications” that they must accept the app’s new privacy policy which creates unnecessary pressure and limits people’s freedom of choice, …

WhatsApp likely to roll out design changes for Android app
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp likely to roll out design changes for Android app

India Today  

WhatsApp is likely to introduce some design changes for the Android app. The messaging app is testing some design changes for the Android app in the beta version according to WaBetaInfo, the features tracker. This means when beta users open WhatsApp, the first page on the app which shows your latest chats with contacts and groups will not have the …

Signal takes a jibe at WhatsApp as confusion looms large over its new privacy policy
3 years, 7 months ago

Signal takes a jibe at WhatsApp as confusion looms large over its new privacy policy

India Today  

WhatsApp will start taking action against the users who have not accepted the privacy policy starting today. A couple of days before the May 15 deadline, which was being dreaded by many, WhatsApp announced that it would not delete the accounts of users even if they don’t accept the privacy policy by May 15. * Today’s a great day to …

WhatsApp to reach out to users via 'status' and banners on proposed privacy policy update
3 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp to reach out to users via 'status' and banners on proposed privacy policy update

The Hindu  

WhatsApp, which faced a severe backlash over the latest update to its privacy policy, will now leverage its own platform to reach out to users directly via the “status” feature, while also putting up banners on the application, to share detailed information on the proposed policy updates. “We’ve seen some of our competitors try to get away with claiming they …

Privacy talk over, most users walk back to WhatsApp after trying Signal and Telegram
3 years, 10 months ago

Privacy talk over, most users walk back to WhatsApp after trying Signal and Telegram

India Today  

This morning I woke up with 73 WhatsApp messages from seven different groups and five individual chats. World’s most popular instant messaging app WhatsApp dropped a bomb when it announced an updated privacy policy seeking certain data from app users. Signal saw a massive surge in downloads between January 6 and January 10, 2021 days following WhatsApp’s policy announcement. “Elon …

Working on addressing misinformation on user policy update
3 years, 11 months ago

Working on addressing misinformation on user policy update

The Hindu  

A day after India asked it to withdraw changes to its privacy policy, WhatsApp on Wednesday said the proposed change does not expand its ability to share user data with Facebook and that it is open to answering questions on the issue. In a strongly worded letter to WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has …

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy
3 years, 11 months ago

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy

The Hindu  

WhatsApp’s decision to delay the update of its privacy policy, following a backlash from its users, is an implicit acknowledgement of the increasing role played by perceptions about privacy in the continued well-being of a popular service. Problems for the Facebook-owned app started earlier this month when it announced an update to its terms of service and privacy policy, according …

WhatsApp Delays Data Sharing Change after Backlash on Privacy, Says 'We Can't See Your Private Texts'
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Delays Data Sharing Change after Backlash on Privacy, Says 'We Can't See Your Private Texts'

News 18  

WhatsApp on Friday postponed a data-sharing change as users concerned about privacy fled the Facebook-owned messaging service and flocked to rivals Telegram and Signal. “This update does not expand our ability to share data with Facebook.” It said it would instead “go to people gradually to review the policy at their own pace before new business options are available on …

Government examining WhatsApp's user policy changes amid privacy debate
3 years, 11 months ago

Government examining WhatsApp's user policy changes amid privacy debate

The Hindu  

The government is examining and evaluating the recent privacy policy update announced by WhatsApp, amid an outcry over the controversial changes linking data of WhatsApp users to Facebook's other products and services, according to sources. The development comes amid a raging debate over WhatsApp's controversial update in its terms of service and privacy policy around how it processes user data …

Why are WhatsApp users joining rival platforms?
3 years, 11 months ago

Why are WhatsApp users joining rival platforms?

Al Jazeera  

Changes to privacy terms by WhatsApp has caused an exodus of users to rivals Telegram and Signal. WhatsApp, a Facebook-owned messaging service that has more than two billion users, has recently announced controversial changes to its privacy terms, prompting a mass exodus of users to rival platforms, particularly Telegram and Signal. Some privacy activists called on WhatsApp users on Twitter …

Telegram's meme fest on WhatsApp's updated privacy policy is getting wild: Here's why we don't like it
3 years, 11 months ago

Telegram's meme fest on WhatsApp's updated privacy policy is getting wild: Here's why we don't like it

India Today  

WhatsApp has been in the news for all the wrong reasons ever since the company announced its privacy policy update. However, WhatsApp's updated policy has given Telegram a window to onboard new users who do not like to share personal details. pic.twitter.com/jOYcwxwdIq — Telegram Messenger January 10, 2021 I think you meant to post this one pic.twitter.com/uf5gNT8IOL — Telegram Messenger …

WhatsApp users concerned
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp users concerned

The Hindu  

After WhatsApp, one of the biggest messaging services, recently sent notifications to users about a planned update in its terms and privacy policy, several users, expressing concerns, have either moved or are planning to move to other messaging services. Entrepreneur Fatema Kanchwala who was been on WhatsApp for many years said that after reading the privacy policy, which would come …

WhatsApp's Latest Terms on its Privacy Policies Have Unleashed a Memefest on the Internet
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp's Latest Terms on its Privacy Policies Have Unleashed a Memefest on the Internet

News 18  

Privacy for users of social media companies especially that of Facebook seem like a futile idea after various news reports and documentaries have told us otherwise. In its updated privacy policy statement that came out on January 4, 2021, WhatsApp has mentioned that it is elaborating further in data sharing when users rely on third-party integrations. Facebook how can you …

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