WhatsApp: News
WhatsApp will soon have a separate folder for business messages
WhatsApp is testing a new feature to declutter user inboxes by creating a separate folder for messages from large businesses.
Billions will use personal AI agents within 5 years: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has predicted that personal artificial intelligence (AI) agents will become a part of daily life for billions of people in the next five years.
Beware of LPG scam targeting consumers, ICICI Bank warns
ICICI Bank has issued a warning about a new online scam targeting its customers.
WhatsApp Web now supports audio and video calling
WhatsApp has expanded its calling capabilities by adding support for audio and video calls on WhatsApp Web.
WhatsApp now lets admins check view counts for channel updates
WhatsApp has launched a new feature for channel admins on iOS and Android.
WhatsApp makes it easier to find parental controls on Android
WhatsApp is making it easier for parents to manage their children's accounts by adding a dedicated section for parental controls directly in the app's settings.
WhatsApp had more UPI transactions than CRED in June
WhatsApp has surpassed CRED in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volume for June, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
WhatsApp's latest feature drop adds direct iPad sign-ups
WhatsApp has announced a range of new features to enhance its cross-device experience.
18-year-old arrested after running ₹64cr cyber fraud network using AI
The Surat City Cyber Crime Cell has arrested an 18-year-old Class 11 dropout, Rohit Virendrasinh Shakya, for allegedly running a nationwide cyber fraud network.
IPS trainee suspected to have attempted suicide amid harassment allegations
An Indian Police Service (IPS) probationer at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad has been hospitalized after a suspected suicide attempt, India Today reported, citing officials.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Got an urgent WhatsApp from boss? Could be a scam
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning about a new cyber fraud targeting finance employees in Indian companies.
Why you can't catch a Kuwait Airways flight right now
Kuwait Airways has announced a major change in its flight schedule, owing to the closure of the country's airspace today.
SpiceJet fined ₹1L for using 'dark patterns' on booking platform
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on SpiceJet for using "dark patterns" on its flight booking platform.
Centre considers new rules for WhatsApp, Telegram username feature
The Indian government is reviewing the legal implications of the username feature introduced by WhatsApp and Telegram.
WhatsApp now lets you operate multiple accounts on Business app
WhatsApp has introduced a new multi-account feature for its Business app on Android.
Modi government mulls common rules for usernames across messaging platforms
The Indian government is considering a unified regulatory framework for username-based identities on messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, as per Moneycontrol.
WhatsApp will soon let you pin channel updates on iOS
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would let channel admins pin specific updates at the top of their interface.
Telegram responds to Indian government's notice over controversial username feature
Telegram has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its controversial 'username' feature.
How to stop Meta AI from using your Instagram photos
Meta's new AI image-generation tool, Muse Image, has stirred up controversy over privacy concerns.
Centre reviews WhatsApp's reply over username feature concerns
Meta-owned WhatsApp has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its proposed username feature.
WhatsApp introduces an AI assistant for businesses in India
WhatsApp has launched the Meta Business Agent in India, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that automates customer interactions.
Received invoice on WhatsApp? It may be malware
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a cybersecurity alert regarding a new malware campaign.
WhatsApp username feature: Meta gets extension to answer government concerns
The Indian government has given Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, an additional three-day extension to respond to its concerns over the proposed username feature.
'Digital arrest' scam: Over ₹4,000cr lost in last 3 years
India's "digital arrest" scam has emerged as one of the country's most devastating cyber frauds.
Modi government seeks clarification on WhatsApp usernames by July 9
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has extended the deadline for Meta's response on the WhatsApp username issue by three days.
WhatsApp's new green dots show you contacts who are online
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature that adds a green dot next to contact names in the chat info screen.
Centre orders Telegram to curb pirated films, OTT content
The Indian government has issued a notice to popular messaging platform Telegram, seeking immediate action against the rampant distribution of pirated films and OTT content.
Centre sends notices to Telegram, Signal over anonymous messaging features
India has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, seeking clarification on their measures for protecting users who wish to communicate anonymously.
Zoho's Arattai drops username feature
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai, the company's messaging platform, will be removing its username-based account feature.
WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins
WhatsApp's new username feature, which allows users to find and message each other by handle instead of phone number, has raised concerns over potential impersonation.
WhatsApp ordered not to rollout username feature in India
The Indian government has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp's new "usernames" feature, until further consultations are done, Moneycontrol has reported.
You can now reserve usernames on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched the username reservation feature, a major update in its connectivity strategy.
Aarogya Setu 2.0 launched in India: Check features, benefits
The Indian government has unveiled the second version of the Aarogya Setu app, along with a host of digital health initiatives.
WhatsApp removes a way to confirm if someone blocked you
WhatsApp has addressed a security loophole that allowed users to confirm if they had been blocked by someone.
WhatsApp to let you have private conversations with Meta AI
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called Side Chat, which allows users to have private conversations with Meta AI.
Pune realtor murder: Siya wanted to delay marriage, reveal cops
The murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal has taken a shocking turn with police revealing that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, allegedly planned the crime to delay their marriage.
WhatsApp finally lets iPhone users search channel updates
WhatsApp has finally added a much-needed search feature for channel updates on iPhone.
How one conversation led Kunal Shah to become WhatsApp's head
Meta Platforms Inc. has appointed Kunal Shah, the founder of fintech start-up CRED and one of India's most prominent angel investors, as the new global head of WhatsApp.
From delivery boy to WhatsApp head: Kunal Shah's journey
Kunal Shah, the founder of fintech unicorn CRED, has been appointed as the global head of WhatsApp.