WhatsApp: News
04 Jul 2022
iOSWhatsApp will soon let you hide your 'Online' status
To ensure its competitive edge in the market, the instant messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a new privacy-oriented feature.
03 Jul 2022
TelegramWhatsApp allowing users to delete sent messages after 2 days?
To ensure a competitive edge in the market, the popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a new feature.
02 Jul 2022
AmravatiAmravati: Home Ministry orders NIA probe into shopkeeper's killing
The Home Affairs Ministry on Saturday ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the recent killing of a shopkeeper in Maharashtra's Amravati district.
30 Jun 2022
AndroidNew WhatsApp feature: Avatars for video calls coming soon
To ensure that it stays competitive in the market, popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a new feature.
28 Jun 2022
TechnologyWhatsApp introduces in-built feature to appeal bans: How to use
Has your WhatsApp account ever been suspended accidentally during one of WhatsApp's bulk bans? Well, worry not, as the instant messaging platform is now working on an in-built ban appeal feature.
21 Jun 2022
AndroidHow to secure your WhatsApp: Check latest features and settings
WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, is prone to security and privacy lapses. If you're not careful enough, the chances of your account being exploited are high.
20 Jun 2022
TelegramTelegram Premium launched: Subscription price and new features explained
After announcing its premium service earlier this month, Telegram has finally rolled out the ad-free, paid version called 'Telegram Premium.'
17 Jun 2022
AndroidWhatsApp introduces new group call features on Android and iOS
Popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp has been introducing several new features to keep its competitors on their toes. This time around, the company has decided to up its group chat and group calling features.
16 Jun 2022
WhatsApp BusinessWith CASHe, you can now avail instant loan on WhatsApp
CASHe, a Mumbai-based fintech platform, has launched an instant credit line service on WhatsApp.
15 Jun 2022
iPhoneWhatsApp enables data transfer from Android to iOS: Full guide
WhatsApp has good news for Android users who have been wanting to switch to an iPhone. The company has announced that beta users will be able to port their data from Android to iOS without any hassle.
13 Jun 2022
TelegramNew WhatsApp features: Increased group limit to WhatsApp Pay cashback
To ensure its competitive edge in the market, the popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp has announced several new features.
12 Jun 2022
TelegramTelegram Premium to debut this month: What's behind the paywall?
WhatsApp's rival messaging platform Telegram is gearing up to make its bid in the subscription game.
10 Jun 2022
TelegramTop features coming to WhatsApp in 2022
WhatsApp, the world's most popular instant messaging app, is constantly evolving to maintain its top spot in the competitive space. The company is always adding new features to enhance the user experience.
01 Jun 2022
TelegramSoon, you'll be able to edit sent messages on WhatsApp
WhatsApp users have long craved an edit feature to correct typos and errors in sent messages. Brace yourself because that wish may soon become a reality.
26 May 2022
AndroidWhatsApp might offer an option to save temporary chats
WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to save temporary chats that disappear after a week.
06 May 2022
MetaWhatsApp gets emoji reactions and new Group Chat features
WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, has announced that it is rolling out the ability to share files up to 2GB via Group Chats.
20 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceWhatsApp video scam claiming Rs. 25 lakh reward returns
Select WhatsApp users are reportedly being targeted by a scam claiming a Rs. 25 lakh reward in a lucky draw for the television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).
15 Apr 2022
Mark ZuckerbergWhatsApp Communities and other updates coming this year
WhatsApp is set to launch a new feature called "communities" to improve upon group conversations on its messaging platform.
25 Nov 2021
FacebookWhatsApp could soon let you create your own stickers
Meta's messaging service, WhatsApp, is reportedly working on a feature so users can create their own stickers on the app.
23 Nov 2021
FacebookWhatsApp introduces two new privacy-centric features for users in India
Meta-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has introduced two new safety features for users in India, called Flash Calls and Message Level Reporting.
21 Nov 2021
FacebookFacebook's emoji reactions and notifications spotted trickling down to WhatsApp
With the latest update on the beta channel, WhatsApp users on Android can now get a taste of the new message reaction notifications feature that has been in the pipeline for a few months now.
11 Nov 2021
Whatsapp Web#NewsBytesExplainer: How to set up and use WhatsApp multi-device feature
Since its inception, WhatsApp didn't allow one account to be linked to multiple devices at a time. However, that changes with the new multi-device support feature that has been released for users around the world after extensive testing.
08 Nov 2021
Social MediaWhatsApp spotted developing a new Community feature: Details here
Popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new feature called "Community" that resembles Discord's groups and channels in form and function.
06 Nov 2021
FacebookWhatsApp Web gets three new useful features with latest update
Meta-owned messaging service WhatsApp now sports three new features to make life easier.
27 Oct 2021
iOSGoogle has reduced headache of new Android users: Here's how
Recently, Samsung rolled out a feature that allowed transferring WhatsApp chat history from an iPhone to a Samsung smartphone. Now, Google has extended this capability to its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices.
08 Oct 2021
AndroidWhatsApp testing feature for hiding profile photos from select contacts
WhatsApp, in its latest move to strengthen security features, is testing a custom privacy setting for hiding profile photos from select contacts.
06 Oct 2021
AndroidWhatsApp developing feature for playing voice notes outside sender chats
WhatsApp is developing a global voice message player that will make listening to voice notes much easier.
05 Oct 2021
FacebookHere's what caused the longest Facebook outage last night
Late last night, popular social media platform Facebook and all its subsidiaries, including WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram, suffered a global outage that lasted nearly six hours.
04 Oct 2021
Facebook#FacebookDown: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram are all down for users worldwide
Facebook and major social media platforms owned by it—WhatsApp and Instagram—have suffered a major global outage on Monday night.
02 Oct 2021
Mobile Apps & WebsitesWhatsApp banned 2.07 million Indian accounts in August: Details here
The third transparency report published by WhatsApp showed that 2.07 million Indian accounts were banned from the messaging platform this August.
29 Sep 2021
FacebookWhatsApp multi-device could eventually support multiple mobile devices: Details here
After many years of waiting, WhatsApp's multi-device support finally made its way to users earlier this year. The feature allows users to link one WhatsApp account to one primary smartphone and up to four additional devices.
25 Sep 2021
WhatsApp PayWhatsApp Pay spotted beta testing cashback feature in India
Reputed WhatsApp feature tracking website WABetaInfo has reportedly spotted an in-development feature that would incentivize WhatsApp Pay users with benefits in the form of cashback in India.
21 Sep 2021
Whatsapp WebHere's how you can join WhatsApp's multi-device beta on Android
WhatsApp rolled out the multi-device feature for beta version users in July.
16 Sep 2021
FacebookWhatsApp starts testing in-app business directory, multi-device support on iOS
WhatsApp has two new features on the cards. Firstly, it is testing the possibility of searching for local businesses or stores offering certain products within WhatsApp itself. This could promote businesses without ads and open monetization options for the platform.
12 Sep 2021
iOSWhatsApp could soon get voice message transcription feature on iOS
WhatsApp recently added support for end-to-end encryption of chat backups. Now, the Facebook-owned messaging service could offer a transcription feature for voice messages.
03 Sep 2021
MalwareShould you install WhatsApp mods for personalization features they offer?
WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging services in the market today but for many, its feature set doesn't quite cut it. Enter WhatsApp variations developed by third parties, colloquially called WhatsApp mods (modifications).
01 Sep 2021
TelegramTelegram 8.0: Unlimited participants in video calls, Trending Stickers, more
While WhatsApp is excruciatingly slow in bringing new features, rival messaging service Telegram introduces novel, exciting features quite often.
01 Sep 2021
FacebookWhatsApp banned over 30 lakh Indian accounts through July
Facebook-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has released its latest compliance report. According to the document, a staggering 30,27,000 Indian accounts were banned from the platform in the period between June 16 and July 31 this year.
27 Aug 2021
Delhi High CourtRespond to pleas challenging IT Rules: Delhi HC to Centre
The Delhi High Court Friday asked the Centre to reply to pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the new IT Rules for social media intermediaries requiring the messaging app to trace chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of the information.
24 Aug 2021
COVID-19Here's how you can book COVID-19 vaccination slots on WhatsApp
In a renewed attempt to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccination drive in India, the government has now enabled vaccination slot booking via the MyGov Corona Helpdesk service on WhatsApp.
