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.
21 Nov 2024
Whatsapp WebWhat are WhatsApp Channels and how to create one
WhatsApp's Channels feature acts as a one-way tool, allowing individuals, businesses, or organizations to share updates, news, and content with a large group without the back-and-forth of typical chats.
21 Nov 2024
AndroidCan't send messages on WhatsApp? Here's how to fix it
WhatsApp users sometimes face problems in sending messages, a problem that can be traced back to several factors.
20 Nov 2024
TechnologyHow to create custom chat lists in WhatsApp
In a bid to enhance user experience, WhatsApp recently launched a new feature, 'Custom Lists,' to organize chats into specific categories.
19 Nov 2024
AndroidWant to schedule video calls on WhatsApp? Follow these steps
WhatsApp has a feature called "Events" to let users schedule video calls right from within the app.
19 Nov 2024
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)How to send or request money using UPI on WhatsApp
WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform, is well-known for its range of capabilities from sharing images, location, and files to supporting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for financial transactions.
19 Nov 2024
FacebookMeta to challenge CCI's ₹213cr penalty over WhatsApp privacy policy
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, has announced its plans to appeal against the ₹213.14 crore fine imposed by India's Competition Commission (CCI).
19 Nov 2024
TechnologyLost important messages on WhatsApp? Here's how to recover them
WhatsApp has become an integral part of our lives, connecting millions of users across the globe.
18 Nov 2024
AndroidWhatsApp lets you silence calls from unknown numbers: Here's how
In a bid to bolster user privacy, WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, allows users to mute calls from unknown numbers.
18 Nov 2024
AndroidThis WhatsApp feature keeps your intimate chats more private
WhatsApp offers a feature named 'Chat Lock,' adding an extra layer of security to your conversations and making them more private.
16 Nov 2024
MetaWhatsApp can now save drafts for your unsent messages
WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging platform, has rolled out a handy new feature - the ability to save drafts of your unsent messages.
15 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow to level up your WhatsApp experience with Meta AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our daily lives, with a range of bots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot making our lives easier.
15 Nov 2024
AndroidHow to use filters, backgrounds to enhance WhatsApp video calls
WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature that lets you spice up your video conversations with custom backgrounds and filters.
15 Nov 2024
TechnologyHow to disable WhatsApp auto-save for specific chats
WhatsApp, the leading messaging platform, offers a feature to keep users from automatically downloading media files — images, videos, and documents directly into their phone's gallery.
14 Nov 2024
InstagramMeta faces antitrust trial that could separate Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta has been ordered by a DC District Court Judge to face an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
13 Nov 2024
MalwareHow to protect yourself from WhatsApp wedding invitation scam
A new cyber scam, involving fake wedding invitations sent through WhatsApp, is on the rise. The Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a public warning about the deceptive practice.
13 Nov 2024
KarnatakaShocking! 'Sikandar' lyricist threatened Salman Khan to gain publicity; arrested
In a shocking development, a 24-year-old lyricist and YouTuber, Sohail Pasha, was arrested for allegedly sending a death threat to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
08 Nov 2024
PrayagrajUP government to install 1.5L toilets for Maha Kumbh
The Uttar Pradesh government is taking major steps to enhance sanitation and accommodation facilities for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.
06 Nov 2024
Stock MarketElderly targeted in rising online scam wave in India
India is seeing a rise in online scams, with the elderly being the most susceptible.
06 Nov 2024
AndroidWhatsApp to tackle fake news with reverse image search feature
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would let users conduct a reverse image search.
04 Nov 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)WhatsApp group for Hindu IAS officers in Kerala sparks controversy
K Gopalakrishnan, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, has lodged a police complaint after he found out that unauthorized WhatsApp groups were created in his name.
03 Nov 2024
AndroidWhatsApp's new feature will make sharing photos, videos easier
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature that will make sharing media from your gallery a lot easier.
01 Nov 2024
TechnologyWhatApp introduces 'Custom Lists' for enhanced chat management
WhatsApp has launched a new feature, dubbed Custom Lists, to help users better manage their many conversations.
28 Oct 2024
iOSWhatsApp introduces new zoom control for seamless photo, video capturing
WhatsApp has rolled out a new stable update for its iOS users, version 24.21.82, which is now live on the App Store. The highlight of the update is the camera zoom control feature.
27 Oct 2024
DelhiDelhi's commercial vehicle owners to receive e-challans via WhatsApp
The Transport Department of Delhi is gearing up to send e-challans to commercial vehicle owners via WhatsApp.
26 Oct 2024
DelhiED raids 5 states over Coldplay, Diljit concert ticket scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a massive search operation in five Indian states—Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bangalore—over illegal ticket sales for upcoming concerts of Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh.
26 Oct 2024
AndroidYou could soon follow WhatsApp channels using QR codes
WhatsApp is bringing a new way to view and follow channels via QR codes.
25 Oct 2024
AndroidWhatsApp's new feature puts your favorite emojis front and center
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature to let users customize their emoji reactions.
24 Oct 2024
CybercrimesBeware! These new online scams can steal your money, credentials
In the digital age, online scams are getting more sophisticated and widespread.
23 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis AI-powered messaging app has a 1.5L+ waitlist
Daze, an AI-backed messaging app built exclusively for Generation Z, is taking social media by storm.
23 Oct 2024
ChinaHong Kong bans WhatsApp, WeChat, Google Drive for civil servants
Hong Kong has banned civil servants from using certain messaging and cloud storage services during work hours.
22 Oct 2024
AndroidWhatsApp now lets you save contacts directly in the app
WhatsApp has unveiled a handy new feature, one that lets you store contacts directly within the app.
22 Oct 2024
InstagramWhatsApp will soon allow sharing music via status updates
WhatsApp is working on a feature that would let users share music through their status updates.
22 Oct 2024
BengaluruWhat is share trading scam and how to protect yourself
A 56-year-old man in Bengaluru lost ₹6.54 crore to an online share trading scheme, which promised a 1,500% return on investments.
20 Oct 2024
Tirumala Tirupati DevasthanamsTirumala: Promised 'VIP darshan,' YSRCP leader dupes family of ₹65,000
The Andhra Pradesh Police have booked YSR Congress Party MLC Mayana Zakia Khanam and two others for allegedly cheating a family, based on a complaint filed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
19 Oct 2024
MetaMeta AI on WhatsApp will soon start remembering your preferences
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "Chat Memory" for Meta AI.
18 Oct 2024
FacebookMeta fires 24 for misusing meal vouchers on toothpaste, detergent
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has fired some 24 employees for misusing its $25 meal credit system, according to Financial Times.
18 Oct 2024
Meta'Scam se Bacho': Meta's new campaign educates about online safety
Meta has partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to launch a safety campaign called 'Scam se Bacho.'
17 Oct 2024
InstagramMeta implements fifth round of layoffs in 2 years
In a fresh wave of layoffs, Meta, the parent company of popular social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, has started cutting jobs across departments.
16 Oct 2024
MumbaiYou can now book Mumbai Metro tickets on WhatsApp
In a first, Maha Mumbai Metro Operations Corporation Ltd. (MMMOCL) has launched a new ticketing system for Mumbai Metro commuters, in association with PeLocal Fintech Private Limited.
16 Oct 2024
TechnologyCustomize your chats with WhatsApp's new sticker tools: Here's how
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, recently rolled out a bunch of new features to improve its users' sticker-sharing experience.
15 Oct 2024
FacebookHow to use Meta's 'Communities' feature on Messenger
Meta has launched a feature called "Communities" on its Messenger platform.
14 Oct 2024
MetaInstagram down? You can watch Reels on WhatsApp: Here's how
WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform, has integrated a number of features from its sister app, Instagram.
14 Oct 2024
Competition Commission of IndiaCCI to penalize WhatsApp over controversial privacy policy update: Report
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is gearing up to penalize WhatsApp for its controversial privacy policy update, as per HT Mint.
14 Oct 2024
TechnologyHow to tag your friends in WhatsApp Status
With its Status feature, WhatsApp allows you to share photos, videos, and text updates with your contacts that disappear after 24 hours.
14 Oct 2024
MetaWhatsApp now offers improved video call quality in low-light conditions
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature to improve video call quality in low-light conditions.
12 Oct 2024
AndroidWhatsApp to limit number of chat lists you can create
WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a new feature that will restrict the number of chat lists users can create.
09 Oct 2024
Android23% iPhone users won't date Android fans, reveals survey
A recent study by All About Cookies has revealed a shocking trend in the dating preferences of smartphone users.
07 Oct 2024
Alec Baldwin'Distasteful': Cinematographers condemn Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' release after fatal incident
The upcoming Camerimage Film Festival in Poland has ignited a firestorm within the cinematography community over its decision to host a tribute screening of Rust.
07 Oct 2024
CybersecurityBeware, pensioners! Here's how fraudsters may scam you on WhatsApp
Pensioners in India are increasingly falling prey to scammers posing as officials of the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), Financial Express reports.
05 Oct 2024
AndroidWhatsApp now allows users to manage contacts across linked devices
WhatsApp has released a new update, version 2.24.21.26, through the Google Play Beta Program.
05 Oct 2024
Noida'Illicit affair' between accused, victim's wife behind Amethi murders: Police
The prime suspect in the brutal murder of a school teacher, his wife, and their two minor daughters in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi has confessed to the crime.
04 Oct 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'5 will die': Suspect forewarned before killing Amethi family
The police have revealed that the suspect behind the murder of a family in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, had been plotting the crime for nearly a month.
03 Oct 2024
TechnologyHow to add filters, backgrounds to your WhatsApp video calls
WhatsApp has announced a series of new features designed to enhance user experience during video calls.
02 Oct 2024
MetaYou can now use filters, backgrounds during WhatsApp video calls
Popular messaging app WhatsApp just dropped some cool new features to make your video calls even better.
29 Sep 2024
GurugramWhatsApp directors booked for not providing information to Gurugram police
The Gurugram police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the directors and nodal officers of WhatsApp.
28 Sep 2024
CybersecurityBeware! These online scams may target you this festive season
As the festive season kicks in, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about a spike in online scams.
28 Sep 2024
AndroidWhatsApp users can now create events in community announcement groups
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update via the Google Play Beta Program, bumping the version to 2.24.20.34.
27 Sep 2024
CybercrimesWhatsApp account hacked? Here's how to quickly recover it
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has outlined steps for users to reclaim their accounts in case of unauthorized access.
26 Sep 2024
AR GlassesMeta unveils Orion, the 'most advanced' AR glasses ever made
US tech giant Meta has announced its first truly augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, the Orion.
23 Sep 2024
AndroidWhatsApp feature lets you clear unread message count: Here's how
WhatsApp has launched a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, elevating the version to 2.24.20.17.
21 Sep 2024
AndroidWhatsApp will now automatically block messages from unknown numbers
WhatsApp has introduced a new security feature in its latest beta update for Android, version 2.24.20.16, available through the Google Play Beta Program.
20 Sep 2024
TechnologyWhatsApp is making it easier to discover your preferred channels
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called 'Channel Categories.'
19 Sep 2024
AndroidWhatsApp will soon let you customize chat themes
WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app, is preparing to introduce a new feature that will allow users to customize their chat themes.
15 Sep 2024
MetaIndia key market, Reels and business messaging charging growth: Meta
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has identified India as a significant global market.
14 Sep 2024
CybercrimesNoida woman loses ₹27L in eSIM scam: Here's what happened
A Noida resident, Jyotsana Bhatia, was recently defrauded of ₹27 lakh in an elaborate SIM card scam.
13 Sep 2024
AndroidWhatsApp will let you choose celebrity voices with Meta AI
WhatsApp for Android is reportedly set to introduce a two-way voice chat feature for its in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI.
10 Sep 2024
ImphalManipur government bans internet services in state till September 15
The Manipur government has imposed a five-day ban on internet services in the state, effective from 3:00pm on Tuesday.
10 Sep 2024
AndroidWhatsApp flaw lets you save 'View Once' photos and videos
WhatsApp's "View Once" feature, designed to enhance user privacy by making media disappear after a single view, has been found to have a significant flaw.
08 Sep 2024
TelegramWhatsApp-rival Telegram 'inundated' with illegal, extremist activities: Report
Telegram, a popular messaging platform, is facing intense scrutiny after a New York Times investigation revealed that it is "inundated" with illegal and extremist activities.
07 Sep 2024
AndroidWhatsApp is rolling out Meta AI for business accounts
WhatsApp has launched a new update, version 2.24.19.16, through the Google Play Beta Program.
07 Sep 2024
MetaWhatsApp will soon allow sending messages to Telegram, Signal
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp and Messenger, has revealed its strategy for integrating third-party chats into these platforms.
05 Sep 2024
AndroidWhatsApp will soon offer you more control over contact syncing
WhatsApp is currently developing a new privacy feature that will allow users to manage their contact syncing.
05 Sep 2024
macOSWhatsApp to stop working for these Apple Mac users soon
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is set to discontinue its old Electron-based app for macOS users.
04 Sep 2024
BrazilMeta to disclose AI training data usage to Brazilian users
Meta has announced its plan to inform Brazilian users about the use of their personal data in training generative artificial intelligence (AI).
02 Sep 2024
iOSYou can now search for GIPHY stickers on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a new stable update for its iOS users, with the build number 24.17.78 now available on the App Store.
31 Aug 2024
AndroidWhatsApp to soon offer voice chat mode for Meta AI
WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to communicate with Meta AI using their voice.
28 Aug 2024
AndroidGoogle's Gemini AI assistant could soon manage your WhatsApp calls
Google is working to integrate its artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini, into daily routines by enhancing its functionality with new extensions.
26 Aug 2024
iOSWhatsApp's new iOS update introduces AR call effects, filters
WhatsApp has released a fresh update through its TestFlight beta program for iOS users.
