WhatsApp: News
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart steps down after 7 years
Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp for the past seven years, is stepping down from his position.
Kunal Shah becomes WhatsApp head, Meta invests $900M in CRED
Meta Platforms has invested $900 million (approximately ₹8,550 crore) in Indian fintech start-up CRED during its Series H funding round.
WhatsApp to bring back message animations on iOS
WhatsApp is bringing back message animations on iOS, according to WABetaInfo.
Google Pay, PhonePe's combined UPI market share now below 80%
For the first time since the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) began publishing app-specific transaction data, PhonePe and Google Pay's combined market share has fallen below 80%.
How to start a group call on WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp is bringing a major update to its web platform by adding support for group voice and video calls.
UK bans social media for under-16s
The UK government has announced a ban on social media platforms for children under the age of 16.
Instagram down! Users reporting app crashes, DM issues, login problems
Instagram appears to be facing a widespread outage, with users reporting app crashes, login troubles, and timeline access issues.
WhatsApp will soon stop working on these iPhones
Meta has announced that WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later starting November 30, 2026.
WhatsApp for Android to get iOS-like message action menu
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is finally giving its Android users a long-awaited feature.
Why Meta has taken legal action against NSO Group
Meta has filed a contempt filing against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction that prohibits it from targeting WhatsApp and its users.
WhatsApp will soon let you filter archived and locked chats
WhatsApp is working on a major update to its chat organization system.
Meta's future AI models to focus on consumer health
Meta Platforms Inc.'s Chief AI Officer, Alexandr Wang, has revealed that the company's future artificial intelligence (AI) models will focus on consumer health.
Meta's AI business agent now available globally on WhatsApp
Meta has launched its AI-powered Business Agent globally on WhatsApp. The move comes after nearly two years of testing in countries like India and Mexico.
CBI recreates Twisha Sharma's final moments using 80kg dummy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recreated the last moments of Noida-based actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her in-laws' home in Bhopal on May 12.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang threatens Canada with 1,000 shooters: Report
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has been a major force behind the extortion crisis in Canada, allegedly sent a letter to the British Columbia police.
Beware! Fake 'Cockroach Janta Party' app is malware
A fake Android app posing as the official platform of GenZ political organization 'Cockroach Janta Party' has been flagged as a major malware threat.
Internet restored in Iran after 88 days, but no celebrations
After an 88-day-long internet blackout, Iranians are experiencing a mix of relief and despair as connectivity slowly returns.
Meta tests AI subscriptions, launches paid plans for Facebook, Instagram
Meta has announced the global launch of its consumer subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
WhatsApp will soon let you share documents with Meta AI
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for Android, version 2.26.21.6, through the Google Play Beta Program.
WhatsApp tests spoiler messages
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called "spoiler messages," as per a report by WABetaInfo.
Gujarat government to offer citizen services on WhatsApp
The Gujarat government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meta Platforms to provide citizen services through WhatsApp.
'Authorities haven't learnt lesson yet': Supreme Court on NEET-UG leak
The Supreme Court has expressed disappointment over authorities not learning from past NEET exam paper leak incidents.
Cockroach Janta Party founder receives death threats on WhatsApp
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical political outfit Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that he is receiving death threats on WhatsApp.
Texas sues Meta over WhatsApp's encryption claims
The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit against WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms.
NIA arrests Kolkata resident for spying for Pakistan
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kolkata-based man, Zafar Riaz alias Rizvi, for allegedly spying for Pakistani intelligence officers.
WhatsApp offering access to rival AI chatbots in Europe
Meta Platforms has proposed a plan to provide rival artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including those from OpenAI, with free access to its messaging service, WhatsApp, in Europe.
WhatsApp tests read-and-disappear messages
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature that would automatically delete messages after they have been read.
WhatsApp's 'Liquid Glass' redesign rolling out to more iOS users
After months of limited testing, WhatsApp has started rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to more users.
Meta's smart glasses now let you type messages using gestures
Meta has announced a major update for its AI-powered smart glasses, the Meta Ray-Ban Display.
More Android phones to support Quick Share for iPhones
Google has announced that it will extend the Quick Share support for iPhones to a wider range of Android devices.
Meta launches Incognito Chat on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a new feature called "Incognito Chat," designed to enable users to have private conversations with Meta AI.
How companies are using AI to hire faster
The recruitment landscape has changed with artificial intelligence.
NEET-UG paper leak: Maharashtra student arrested paid ₹10L for paper
A student from Nashik, Maharashtra, has been arrested in connection with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 paper leak case.
How to create viral Chibi Cartoon Style AI photos
The latest viral trend on social media is the creation of Chibi Cartoon Style AI photos.
Instagram ends encrypted DMs today: Can Meta read your chats?
Meta is set to remove a key privacy feature from Instagram on Friday, allowing the company access to users' direct messages (DMs).
Meet investor who helped Skyroot become India's first space-tech unicorn
Skyroot Aerospace has become India's first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million (approximately ₹570 crore) in a funding round.
GoKwik launches AI-based shipping platform for D2C brands
GoKwik has launched Kwik Ship, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven shipping and logistics platform. The new service is specifically designed for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands.
UP scraps mandatory prepaid smart meters, reverts to postpaid billing
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to discontinue the mandatory use of prepaid smart meters for electricity consumers.
WhatsApp will soon let you archive your expired status updates
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow users to archive their expired status updates.
TCS sexual harassment case: Court rejects Nida Khan's anticipatory bail
A Nashik court has rejected anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment case.