WhatsApp: News
WhatsApp Messenger, commonly referred to as just WhatsApp, is a Facebook-owned instant messaging service. The free-to-use cross-platform centralized service allows users to send messages, images, documents, locations, and other content via end-to-end encrypted conversations. To sign up, one requires an Internet connection and a valid mobile phone number. Today, WhatsApp can be downloaded on iOS and Android, while the Windows app is essentially a version of WhatsApp Web. The web interface mandates that users remain connected to the Internet using their mobile phone while they use WhatsApp on a desktop browser. As of August 2021, WhatsApp claims to be developing multi-device support so each device can connect to WhatsApp servers independently, without requiring an active internet connection on the primary phone. WhatsApp also features VOIP voice and video calling support. By 2015, WhatsApp had achieved the status of the world's most popular messaging application. As of February 2020, it claimed to service over 2 billion users. However, a poorly worded change in WhatsApp's terms of service caused the app to lose several thousand users. Regular Facebook data leaks and its involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal didn't help matters either.
SIM binding deadline for WhatsApp, Telegram extended: What's the reason?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the deadline for messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to comply with its SIM binding directive.
WhatsApp will soon show you which contacts are online
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "Contacts Hub," which will show users who among their contacts is currently online.
Instagram's paid plan is being tested: What does it offer?
Meta has started testing a new paid subscription model for Instagram, called Instagram Plus. The company confirmed the development to TechCrunch.
India may extend SIM binding deadline for WhatsApp and others
The Indian government is considering an extension of the SIM binding deadline for messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, according to Hindustan Times.
WhatsApp will soon summarize multiple unread chats for you
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would let users create private, AI-driven summaries of multiple unread chats at once.
WhatsApp introduces AI replies for conversations
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has announced a major update to its "Writing Help" feature.
WhatsApp finally brings multiple accounts to iPhone
WhatsApp has announced a major update for its iPhone app, introducing multi-account support and a host of other features.
E-challan app scam hits Android users: How to stay safe
The Indian government has issued a warning to Android users about a sophisticated malware campaign.
Karnataka drafts policy to ban social media for under-16s
The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to tackle the mental health effects of excessive screen time among school students.
WhatsApp's voice message player to get Liquid Glass look
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will bring the Liquid Glass design to its voice message player.
'Hasn't coded in months': OpenAI co-founder admits struggle with AI-boom
Andrej Karpathy, an OpenAI co-founder and independent AI researcher, has opened up about his struggles with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI).
WhatsApp will soon offer automatic message deletion after reading
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "After reading" that will let users choose to have their messages automatically deleted after being read.
WhatsApp for iOS to automatically translate messages across 21 languages
WhatsApp is working on a new feature for iPhone users that will automatically translate messages across 21 languages.
Google Messages finally rolls out this long-overdue feature
Google has updated its Messages app to include a new feature: live location sharing.
Instagram, TikTok worse for mental health than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
A recent study published in the World Happiness Report has revealed that social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok can be more detrimental to mental health than Facebook and WhatsApp.
WhatsApp will soon filter background noise during your calls
WhatsApp is developing a new feature to improve voice and video calls by automatically filtering out background noise.
WhatsApp now available on Garmin smartwatches
WhatsApp has launched a dedicated app for select Garmin smartwatches.
LPG crisis: Delhi Police warns about scammers posing as suppliers
The Delhi Police have issued a warning about a rise in cyber fraud targeting residents with fake LPG booking messages, and malicious mobile applications.
Picsart now lets you 'hire' AI agents for various tasks
Picsart, the popular AI-powered design platform, has launched an innovative AI agent marketplace.
WhatsApp now lets you chat with people without an account
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called 'guest chats,' allowing users to communicate with people who do not have a WhatsApp account.
WhatsApp to show status updates in chats
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will display status updates at the top of the Chats tab.
Your Instagram DMs won't be end-to-end encrypted from May
Meta has announced that it will be discontinuing the end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature for Instagram DMs.
Meta disables 150,000 scam accounts in international crackdown
Meta has disabled over 150,000 accounts as part of a massive international operation against Southeast Asian criminal scam centers.
WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for users under 13
WhatsApp has announced the launch of a new feature, 'parent-managed' accounts, for users under 13 years of age.
WhatsApp and Facebook get new scam detection tools
Meta has announced the launch of new scam detection tools across its platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
WhatsApp may soon charge you to chat with Meta AI
WhatsApp is said to be developing paid subscription plans for its Meta AI tool.
WhatsApp now shows you forward count for channel updates
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in its latest beta update for Android, version 2.26.10.3.
Russia hacking WhatsApp, Signal accounts of Dutch government officials
The Dutch intelligence agencies have warned about a global cyber campaign launched by Russia-backed hackers.
WhatsApp to bring sleek new chat bubble design to Android
WhatsApp has released a new beta version for Android, 2.26.10.2, via the Google Play Beta Program.
WhatsApp opens platform to rival AI chatbots in Brazil
Meta is now allowing rival artificial intelligence (AI) companies to offer their chatbots on WhatsApp to Brazilian users for a fee.
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Meta opens WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots in Europe
Meta has announced its plan to allow rival artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe, but at a cost.
WhatsApp working on a paid subscription with extra features
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new optional subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus.
TikTok refuses to encrypt DMs, cites risks to minors
TikTok has announced that it will not be adding end-to-end encryption to its direct messages (DMs).
WhatsApp will soon let you pin up to 20 chats
WhatsApp is working on a new premium feature that will allow users to pin up to 20 chats.
What SIM binding really means for your phone
From March 1, popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others have to comply with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)'s SIM-binding rule.
You can now see WhatsApp statuses from unsaved numbers
WhatsApp is offering a new feature that will allow users to share their status updates with people they have recently interacted with, if the person posting has added them as a contact.
WhatsApp to let you manage chat history with Meta AI
WhatsApp has rolled out a new beta update for Android, version 2.26.9.4, through the Google Play Beta Program.
WhatsApp logout every 6 hours? Know India's new SIM rules
India's government has confirmed a new set of regulations for messaging apps like WhatsApp.
Will ads be banned on WhatsApp in India till 2031?
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Meta proposing a five-year advertising ban on its messaging platform, WhatsApp.
SC to hear Meta's appeal against privacy policy fine tomorrow
The Supreme Court is set to hear appeals from technology giants Meta and WhatsApp against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order tomorrow.
WhatsApp will soon let you schedule your messages
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users schedule messages in their chats.
WhatsApp now lets you share past group messages with newcomers
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature, Group Message History, to simplify the onboarding process for new members in active group chats.