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WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook nearly back after global outage; Meta doing last checks
1 week, 6 days ago

WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook nearly back after global outage; Meta doing last checks

India Today  

Social media platforms WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook were down for thousands of users globally, disrupting communication and social media activities on Wednesday. Meta said it was working to resolve the technical issue and said it was doing some last-minute checks as most users reported that they could use the social media applications again. According to the outage tracking website DownDetector, …

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New WhatsApp Beta update brings custom chat list features to Android
2 weeks, 5 days ago

New WhatsApp Beta update brings custom chat list features to Android

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly gearing up to launch a redesigned chat lists interface for Android users, with the feature currently being rolled out through its latest beta update, version 2.24.25.8. It builds on previous updates that introduced the ability to delete preset chat filters like "Unread" and "Groups." With this latest release, the functionality has been refined further, enabling users …

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Meta to challenge CCI order against WhatsApp privacy policy
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1 month ago

Meta to challenge CCI order against WhatsApp privacy policy

Hindustan Times  

Social media major Meta will appeal against the Competition Commission of India’s order which held that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update was anticompetitive. On Monday, the CCI had announced a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position through the 2021 update to WhatsApp’s privacy policy and thus violating the Competition Act. The CCI has also forbidden …

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Anti-trust regulator levy Rs 213 crore penalty on Meta for 'forcing' WhatsApp users to share data
1 month ago

Anti-trust regulator levy Rs 213 crore penalty on Meta for 'forcing' WhatsApp users to share data

New Indian Express  

The anti-trust regulator -Competition Commission of India -on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 213 crore on US tech giant Meta, which owns and operates the messaging app WhatsApp, for abuse of its dominant position. As per the CCI order, Whatsapp in January 2021 notified users that they were required to accept the new terms of services and privacy policies, …

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Meta AI to Remember Everything You Share with WhatsApp: A Game-Changer
2 months ago

Meta AI to Remember Everything You Share with WhatsApp: A Game-Changer

India Today  

WhatsApp is working on a new feature called chat memory, which will allow Meta AI to automatically remember certain details previously shared with the chatbot. This feature aims to provide users with more relevant and tailored responses based on the information Meta AI retains about their preferences. The AI will be capable of remembering various personal details, including dietary choices, …

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WhatsApp Will Soon Block iPhone Users From Taking Screenshot Of Profile Pictures: Here’s How
7 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp Will Soon Block iPhone Users From Taking Screenshot Of Profile Pictures: Here’s How

News 18  

WhatsApp is now going after iPhone users who have a habit of taking screenshots of other’s profile pictures. The messaging app has offered the feature to block this ability on Android earlier this year, and now, WhatsApp is bringing the blocking feature for iPhone users as well. In simple words, WhatsApp users on iOS, at least in the beta version, …

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What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained
7 months, 4 weeks ago

What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained

India TV News  

WhatsApp on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the instant messaging platform will exit India if it is forced to break end-to-end encryption of messages on its platform. WhatsApp filed a petition in 2021, stating that the requirement of intermediaries enabling the identification of the first originator of information in India puts end-to-end encryption and its benefits "at risk." …

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WhatsApp working on feature to enable quick responses to status updates
8 months ago

WhatsApp working on feature to enable quick responses to status updates

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform has been reportedly testing a new feature which will enable users to react quickly to status updates on Android. As per the recent report of WABetaInfo, the "quick reaction feature for status updates" is set to be released for a future update of the app. With the new feature, users will be able to …

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WhatsApp reportedly working on AI-powered image editing feature, here is all we know so far
9 months ago

WhatsApp reportedly working on AI-powered image editing feature, here is all we know so far

India Today  

Ever since ChatGPT was unveiled for the public, more and more companies are trying to use the power of AI for their benefit. This upcoming feature is expected to grant users the power to enhance their images with various adjustments, including background modifications, restyling elements, and image size expansion, all thanks to artificial intelligence. Yet another feature that is in …

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WhatsApp blocks 7.1 million accounts for violating policies in India
11 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp blocks 7.1 million accounts for violating policies in India

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform reportedly banned over 71 lakh bad accounts in India in November 2023. One of the widely used instant messaging platforms has over 500 million users in India and has received another record of 8,841 complaints. The company said, "This user-safety report contains details of the user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by …

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Yearender 2023: AI-driven tech scams and frauds which took place this year
1 year ago

Yearender 2023: AI-driven tech scams and frauds which took place this year

India TV News  

As 2023 comes to an end, the technology landscape has seen significant advancements, but it has also witnessed a surge in scams and online frauds. Here we bring to you five noteworthy online scams which made headlines throughout the year 2023: WhatsApp call scam This year, scammers found a new way to deceive users via WhatsApp calls. Image Source : …

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WhatsApp upgrades chat menu with new icons - All you need to know
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp upgrades chat menu with new icons - All you need to know

India TV News  

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is updating its popular instant messaging platform with a more modern feel. Icon Revamp in the Latest Update According to WABetaInfo, in the recent WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.24.10.70 update, available on TestFlight, users will notice redesigned icons in the chat attachment view. WhatsApp Beta for iPad Announcement WhatsApp is also making strides by introducing an …

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WhatsApp Channels has gained 500 million users | Here is all you need to know
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Channels has gained 500 million users | Here is all you need to know

India TV News  

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and Founder of Meta has announced that WhatsApp Channels has surpassed 500 million monthly active users. Mark Zuckerberg announced the news on his WhatsApp Channel and mentioned, “500 million monthly activities on WhatsApp Channels in the first 7 weeks! WhatsApp Channels purpose is to keep people up-to-date on various updates from the company itself, along with …

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Now Signal users can choose to keep their phone number private from others. Here's how
1 year, 1 month ago

Now Signal users can choose to keep their phone number private from others. Here's how

India TV News  

Signal, the encrypted messaging app often considered a rival to WhatsApp, is working on a new update. The platform is testing a feature where users won't have to share their phone numbers to connect with others. You will be able to set your phone number as private and not share it," Jim O’Leary, Signal’s VP of engineering, said in a …

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WhatsApp Channels rolls out for Indian users; here’s how to create one
1 year, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Channels rolls out for Indian users; here’s how to create one

The Hindu  

WhatsApp’s latest Channels feature is now available for all users in India. Channels is designed to allow users to follow individuals and organizations based on their interests and to facilitate private reception of updates from those being followed. WhatsApp has also developed a searchable directory to help users find Channels aligned with their hobbies and interests.Invitations to Channels can be …

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Elon Musk Confirms Video Calls Coming To X, Make Calls Without Using Phone Number
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk Confirms Video Calls Coming To X, Make Calls Without Using Phone Number

News 18  

Elon Musk has announced that video and audio call support is coming to X for users and it will work on all devices, including PCs. Musk also confirmed that the calling feature will work without needing a phone number, which he claims will make X the effective global address book. Video & audio calls coming to X:– Works on iOS, …

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WhatsApp introduces a group call scheduling feature in Android Beta: How to use it?
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces a group call scheduling feature in Android Beta: How to use it?

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a messaging platform under Meta's umbrella, is launching a novel feature for scheduling calls within group chats on its Android beta version. In addition, to call scheduling, WhatsApp recently introduced a voice chat feature for group discussions on its Android beta, further enriching the user experience. Furthermore, the messaging platform is actively developing a new passkey feature to enhance …

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WhatsApp introduces 'Voice Chats' for Android beta users: Everything you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces 'Voice Chats' for Android beta users: Everything you need to know

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new voice chat feature for group conversations on its Android beta version. The feature allows beta users to access a voice waveform icon within a group chat, as reported by WABetaInfo. One of the main advantages of the voice chat feature is that it allows users to start a …

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WhatsApp releases new video message feature
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp releases new video message feature

The Hindu  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the launch of a new feature which would let WhatsApp users send video messages to their contacts. “New for WhatsApp - we’re adding the ability to instantly record and share a video message in your WhatsApp chats. To send a video message, WhatsApp users have to press the microphone icon on the bottom …

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WhatsApp Beta update enables group calls with up to 15 users
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp Beta update enables group calls with up to 15 users

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature for iOS beta users that allows them to initiate group calls with up to 15 participants. This new feature aims to make it more convenient for users to include more participants during the setup of group calls. Last year, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the 32-person …

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WhatsApp's new feature: Chat with unknown numbers, no need to save contacts
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp's new feature: Chat with unknown numbers, no need to save contacts

India TV News  

Meta-owned instant messaging app, WhatsApp, has rolled out a new feature that enables users to initiate chats with unknown contacts by simply searching for their phone numbers. The same steps apply to Android users, allowing them to effortlessly search and initiate chats with unknown phone numbers. This feature proves highly beneficial, as users often save contacts to their address book …

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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 …

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WhatsApp to bring new 'channels lists' feature for iOS
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp to bring new 'channels lists' feature for iOS

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta, is said to be working on a new feature for iOS called "channels list" that will allow users to receive news updates from selected sources. According to WABetaInfo, this new feature will be located within the "Updates" tab, which replaces the "Status" tab. WhatsApp has also introduced two new updates to its platform, …

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WhatsApp declares multiple device feature: Memes flood the internet
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp declares multiple device feature: Memes flood the internet

India TV News  

WhatsApp has recently announced that your application can work on several devices simultaneously to improve multi-device offerings and the meme makers just flooded the internet with hilarious jokes. Although the new feature will help the user to link their devices with up to four other devices, a number of meme makers have started making fun of the new feature in …

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