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 often rolls out changes – both large and small – over a matter of weeks, and so the new indicator may come to other users soon. “WhatsApp changing the online status from online to Online has sent me west…….why upset me like this,” it read.

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WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook down for thousands of users globally
1 week, 5 days ago

WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook down for thousands of users globally

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook faced widespread outages, disrupting communication for thousands of users on Wednesday, reported Reuters. Whatsapp, as well as Facebook and Instagram, faced a widespread global outage Down Detector reported that several Facebook users experienced issues, including difficulties logging in, uploading posts, and updating content. Reports of issues started around 10:58 pm, with Facebook users having trouble logging …

WhatsApp, Instagram, FB Face Global Outage
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

WhatsApp, Instagram, FB Face Global Outage

Deccan Chronicle  

Meta owned WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, experienced a global outage on Wednesday, disrupting services for millions of users. Reports of the outage began at around 11:29 p.m. IST, with users unable to send or receive messages, make calls, or access WhatsApp Web. While WhatsApp is gradually restoring services, Instagram users report being unable to post content The error indicates a …

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 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 …

WhatsApp saw major disruptions in 'sending and receiving' messages at midnight
8 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp saw major disruptions in 'sending and receiving' messages at midnight

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp witnessed a major disruption at around 11.55 pm on Wednesday. In a post on X, WhatsApp wrote, “We know some people are experiencing issues right now, we're working on getting things back to 100% for everyone as quickly as possible." One user wrote, “Everyone rushing to Twitter X to know if WhatsApp and Instagram are really down." “Absolutely …

Is WhatsApp down? Users across US, several other countries report outages
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Is WhatsApp down? Users across US, several other countries report outages

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp is facing a worldwide outage as users across the United States and several other countries, including India and Brazil, report issues. Thousands of users report issues Following the increase in users facing outages, WhatsApp's official X, formerly Twitter account, tweeted at around 3 pm, “We know some people are experiencing issues right now, we're working on getting things back …

Is WhatsApp down? Users report issues with voice and sending messages
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Is WhatsApp down? Users report issues with voice and sending messages

Hindustan Times  

Amid the global outage affecting Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger, some users also reported issues with another social media platform owned by Mark Zuckerberg, WhatsApp on Tuesday. WhatsApp down Meta's status dashboard showed that the application programming interface for WhatsApp Business was also experiencing issues. Meta has acknowledged the widespread issues affecting their platforms and assured 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 …

Pink WhatsApp scam: What is it and how to stay wary of such scams?
1 year, 5 months ago

Pink WhatsApp scam: What is it and how to stay wary of such scams?

Live Mint  

In an age where social media platforms have become fertile grounds for cybercrime, a new digital menace has emerged, capturing the attention of authorities and unsuspecting users alike. In this article, we delve into the workings of the Pink WhatsApp scam and provide essential tips on how to protect yourself from such digital fraud. The Pink WhatsApp scam operates through …

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 …

What’s happening to WhatsApp, and how to stay safe
1 year, 7 months ago

What’s happening to WhatsApp, and how to stay safe

Live Mint  

Once an innovative instant messaging service, WhatsApp today offers businesses one of the most effective ways to reach users. A host of users have reported getting spam and scam calls and messages from unknown international numbers on WhatsApp. Many scams on WhatsApp lead users to Telegram, another platform that offers encrypted messaging. Users should block and report unknown callers and …

WhatsApp Update: Users can soon add newsletters to status
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: Users can soon add newsletters to status

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly redesigning its Status tab in order to incorporate a feature where the user could include newsletters for Android beta users. The instant messaging platform has been working on changing the Status tab by adding two different sections: Status Newsletter WABetaInfo reported that the important aspects of this new design section will be incorporated …

SC asks WhatsApp to give wide publicity to undertaking given to Centre in 2021
1 year, 10 months ago

SC asks WhatsApp to give wide publicity to undertaking given to Centre in 2021

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed WhatsApp to widely publicise its undertaking given to the Centre that it will not limit functionality for users not agreeing to its 2021 privacy policy but will continue to remind users about the update, and “maintain this approach” till the proposed data protection law comes into effect. Observing that the matter needs …

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," …

WhatsApp faces outage, down for thousands of users
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp faces outage, down for thousands of users

The Hindu  

WhatsApp, on Tuesday, faced problems with thousands of users complaining of outages on Twitter. WhatsApp Web, the app’s web version, used by many on their desktops and laptops, was also hit by the outage. “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.” Meta did not …

‘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 upcoming features in 2022: hide online status, companion mode, and a lot more
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp upcoming features in 2022: hide online status, companion mode, and a lot more

India Today  

WhatsApp has been continuously working on enhancing user interference. WhatsApp Hide online status Just like hiding last seen, WhatsApp will soon let users hide their online status. You will get two new options -- “Everyone” and “Same as Last Seen” -- to choose from to hide online WhatsApp status. WhatsApp Status reactions feature Just like Instagram and Facebook, WhatsApp may …

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 …

WhatsApp privacy policy places users in ‘take it or leave it’ situation, forces into agreement: High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp privacy policy places users in ‘take it or leave it’ situation, forces into agreement: High Court

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has held that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy places its users in a “take it or leave it” situation, virtually forcing them into an agreement by providing a mirage of choices and then sharing their data with its parent company Facebook. The High Court’s verdict came while dismissing appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook against an order rejecting …

Delhi HC may pronounce order on pleas by WhatsApp, Facebook on August 25
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC may pronounce order on pleas by WhatsApp, Facebook on August 25

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce on Thursday its verdict on appeals by WhatsApp and Facebook against the decision of the Competition Commission of India calling for an investigation into the instant messaging app’s 2021 updated privacy policy. The court had reserved its order on July 25 on the appeals of Facebook and WhatsApp challenging a single-judge order …

How WhatsApp is informing users about its new features
2 years, 4 months ago

How WhatsApp is informing users about its new features

Hindustan Times  

Messaging platform WhatsApp has launched a brand campaign in India to inform the users about its three new features in its efforts to ensure more data privacy for the users. WhatsApp also has a disappearing message feature to set durations like 24 hours, seven days or 90 days so that the users can send photos and videos that disappear after …

WhatsApp is getting yet another Instagram-like feature soon
2 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp is getting yet another Instagram-like feature soon

India Today  

WhatsApp is constantly developing a new range of features for users. While testing a new feature, the company first tests features with iOS users in beta, followed by Android beta users everyone. The meta-owned instant messaging app is preparing to introduce a new feature for iOS users that will give users the ability to view Status directly from WhatsApp's chat …

WhatsApp update adds new security features to protect people’s privacy
2 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp update adds new security features to protect people’s privacy

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. The new update comes with three main features: users will be able to leave group chats more …

WhatsApp Is Bringing This Privacy Feature For Its Users
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp Is Bringing This Privacy Feature For Its Users

News 18  

WhatsApp continues to improve the privacy nature of the app which is required when you just need a mobile number to add someone to the WhatsApp contact list. According to the new Android beta version, WhatsApp will soon let its users hide their online status from everyone or make it default for all those who cannot see their last seen …

Excerpt: What Privacy Means by Siddharth Sonkar
2 years, 8 months ago

Excerpt: What Privacy Means by Siddharth Sonkar

Hindustan Times  

On 4 January 2021, when WhatsApp announced an update of its privacy policy, it experienced a storm when millions of Indian users shifted to Telegram and Signal. Yet, news publications wrongly assumed that WhatsApp had finally ‘crossed a line’, requiring users to share their personal data with Facebook Group companies with no alternative. However, the more significant update of WhatsApp’s …

WhatsApp Is Adding More Privacy Updates To Comply With Irish Ruling
3 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Is Adding More Privacy Updates To Comply With Irish Ruling

News 18  

WhatsApp is adding more details to its privacy policy and flagging that information for European users, after Irish regulators slapped the chat service with a record fine for breaching strict EU data privacy rules. WhatsApp is taking the action after getting hit with a record EUR 225 million fine in September from Ireland’s data privacy watchdog for violating stringent European …

Facebook down - live: Latest as Instagram, WhatsApp and other apps come back after outage
3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook down - live: Latest as Instagram, WhatsApp and other apps come back after outage

The Independent  

✕ Close Explained: Why Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were all down 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, Instagram …

Facebook reveals what caused six-hour outage hitting Whatsapp and Instagram services
3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook reveals what caused six-hour outage hitting Whatsapp and Instagram services

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 Facebook revealed in an official blog post on Monday evening that the six-hour …

Netizens wonder how life would be without social media after Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp went down
3 years, 2 months ago

Netizens wonder how life would be without social media after Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp went down

India TV News  

Monday blues came in the form of internet shutdown. While the users of the three social media platforms remained clueless as they repeatedly received error messages for most part of the day, the stocks of Silicon Valley firm Facebook dropped by nearly five per cent as a result. Not only this but many even wondered how life would be if …

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp coming back online after hours of disruption
3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp coming back online after hours of disruption

India TV News  

Services of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are coming back online after several hours of disruption that impacted millions of people worldwide. While the users of the three social media platforms remained clueless as they repeatedly received error messages for the most part of the day, the stocks of Silicon Valley firm Facebook dropped by nearly five per cent as a …

WhatsApp's Updated Terms of Service Incoming, This Time It Could be Optional
3 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp's Updated Terms of Service Incoming, This Time It Could be Optional

News 18  

WhatsApp will reportedly give users the option to accept its upcoming Terms of service in future. Earlier this year, WhatsApp’s refreshed Terms of Service noted that the company would share select user data with advertisers. The report highlights that WhatsApp would announce this new change about the Terms of Service “very soon.” Currently, WhatsApp, in an FAQ explained that users …

Department of Health and Social Care inquir will quiz ministers over use of WhatsApp and Signal
3 years, 4 months ago

Department of Health and Social Care inquir will quiz ministers over use of WhatsApp and Signal

Daily Mail  

An inquiry into the use of private communications channels by ministers and officials at the Department of Health and Social Care will cover WhatsApp and other phone messaging apps, it has been confirmed. Concerns over the use of encrypted messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal to discuss key policy decisions has previously been raised by campaigning groups. An inquiry …

WhatsApp targeted in EU consumer complaints over privacy changes
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp targeted in EU consumer complaints over privacy changes

The Hindu  

Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp on Monday faced a barrage of complaints by the European Consumer Organisation and others over a privacy policy update, which has prompted a global outcry and led some users to switch to rival apps Telegram and Signal. The European Consumer Organisation and eight of its members criticised the changes and filed complaints with the European Commission and …

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, …

Facebook, WhatsApp urge HC to stay CCI notice in privacy policy matter
3 years, 6 months ago

Facebook, WhatsApp urge HC to stay CCI notice in privacy policy matter

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Facebook and WhatsApp on Monday urged the Delhi High Court to stay the Competition Commission of India notice asking them to furnish certain information in relation to a probe ordered by it into the instant messaging app’s new privacy policy. The case relates to the appeals of Facebook and WhatsApp against a single judge order dismissing their pleas …

Beware! Fake WhatsApp Message Claiming Free Internet From Govt Is Doing The Rounds: All We Know
3 years, 6 months ago

Beware! Fake WhatsApp Message Claiming Free Internet From Govt Is Doing The Rounds: All We Know

News 18  

A new fake WhatsApp message is doing the rounds claiming that the government of India will provide free internet access to 100 million users for three months. The WhatsApp message falsely claims that the government is giving free internet access to users of Jio, Airtel, and Vi. The government has also advised users to not open suspicious links such as …

Beware! Fake WhatsApp Message Claiming Govt Action Against Users Is Doing The Rounds
3 years, 6 months ago

Beware! Fake WhatsApp Message Claiming Govt Action Against Users Is Doing The Rounds

News 18  

A WhatsApp message is doing the rounds claiming that the government may have control over users’ WhatsApp. The message reads – “Two blue ticks, and one red tick means the government can take action, while three red ticks will mean the government has started court proceedings against you.” This comes amid an ongoing legal fight between the government and WhatsApp …

Centre responds to WhatsApp lawsuit: 'Respect right to privacy, new rules won't affect functioning'
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre responds to WhatsApp lawsuit: 'Respect right to privacy, new rules won't affect functioning'

Firstpost  

The Centre on Wednesday issued a clarification on WhatsApp’s lawsuit against the new IT rules saying that it respects the right to privacy and none of the new measures proposed by India will impact the normal functioning of WhatsApp in any manner. This comes after WhatsApp moved the Delhi HC to challenge rule mandating it to identify the first originator …

New IT rules | Centre accuses WhatsApp of attempt to stall norms
3 years, 6 months ago

New IT rules | Centre accuses WhatsApp of attempt to stall norms

The Hindu  

Terming WhatsApp's last moment challenge to the new intermediary guidelines as an “unfortunate attempt” to prevent them coming into effect, the Centre said on Wednesday that established judicial dictum is that no fundamental right, including the Right to Privacy, is absolute and is subject to reasonable restrictions. “The requirements in the Intermediary Guidelines pertaining to the first originator of information …

A dive into the fate of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp as new IT rules deadline ends
3 years, 6 months ago

A dive into the fate of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp as new IT rules deadline ends

Business Standard  

Incidents of inter-community riots and chaos due to a social media message, forwarded several times, have become a big headache for the government and local law enforcement agencies. Hence, under the Information Technology Rules 2021, published on February 25, social media platforms were asked to actively monitor the content on their platform, among other things. Meanwhile, Facebook has indicated that …

WhatsApp sues Indian government in an attempt to block new social media rules
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp sues Indian government in an attempt to block new social media rules

CNN  

New Delhi CNN Business — WhatsApp has sued the Indian government in a bid to block new rules it says would lead to “mass surveillance” by forcing social media platforms to hand over private information about their users. “Requiring messaging apps to ‘trace’ chats is the equivalent of asking us to keep a fingerprint of every single message sent on …

WhatsApp and its dubious claims
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp and its dubious claims

The Hindu  

The learned senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Arvind Datar submitted to the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp’s contentious new privacy policy came into effect from May 15, 2021. If a public policy of privacy is there in India, does it apply to WhatsApp policy?” This question acquires relevance due to the dominant market status of WhatsApp-Facebook-Instagram. In its affidavit to …

WhatsApp denies it will drop privacy update for Turkey users
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp denies it will drop privacy update for Turkey users

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s competition watchdog said Friday it was told by WhatsApp that the chat app won’t apply a controversial privacy update following an investigation, but the announcement was contradicted by the Facebook-owned app, which said it still plans to roll out the update for Turkish users. Turkey’s Competition Board, meanwhile, had launched an investigation into Facebook and WhatsApp …

Centre directs WhatsApp to take back its new privacy policy, demands reply within seven days: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Centre directs WhatsApp to take back its new privacy policy, demands reply within seven days: Report

Firstpost  

MeitY says that deferral of the privacy policy beyond 15 May does not absolve WhatsApp from respecting the values of informational privacy, data security, and user choice for Indian users. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has again directed WhatsApp to take back its new privacy policy and demanded a reply within seven days, Gadgets360 reported on Wednesday. However, …

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