WhatsApp: News

02 Apr 2019

Microsoft

Watch out! Skype for Android is automatically answering incoming calls

A major problem has been highlighted in Skype's Android app, a bug that automatically answers incoming video calls on the platform.

31 Mar 2019

Facebook

Why Facebook is tying its own name with Instagram

Instagram could soon get a small, albeit very impactful, branding change.

28 Mar 2019

Facebook

Dark mode for WhatsApp is on the way: Details here

WhatsApp has long been tipped to be working on a dark mode, but now, the feature finally seems to be turning into a reality.

28 Mar 2019

Delhi Police

How CBSE prevented board paper leaks this time

CBSE board examinations will come to an end next week, and if all goes smoothly, there will be no paper leaks this time.

27 Mar 2019

Technology

How to know if you've been blocked on WhatsApp?

Today, we chat, send voice notes, and even make video calls with our friends and family using WhatsApp.

25 Mar 2019

Mumbai

Mumbai's medical college students protest against 'No Short Skirt' rule

Recently, students of Mumbai's J J Hospital's Grant Medical College launched a protest against college authorities, after the female students were allegedly asked to sit away from men during events and not to wear short skirts.

21 Mar 2019

Facebook

You can now reply to individual messages on Facebook Messenger

Lately, Facebook has been trying hard to improve the capabilities of its mobile apps, particularly Messenger.

15 Mar 2019

Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg's close aide Chris Cox is leaving Facebook

Chris Cox, one of the first 15 software engineers of Facebook, is quitting the tech giant after mulling over it for more than two years.

14 Mar 2019

India

Fraudsters are using WhatsApp to dupe SBI customers: Here's how

India's biggest public lender, the State Bank of India, has issued a notice warning its customers about a potential WhatsApp scam.

14 Mar 2019

India

WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook not working for many users: Details here

In a major surprise, Facebook's entire family of apps, including WhatsApp and Instagram, appears to have gone down for some users.

13 Mar 2019

Technology

WhatsApp bans third-party apps: Here's how to recover your chats

WhatsApp has started temporarily banning accounts that use third-party versions of the instant messaging app, such as WhatsApp Plus or GB WhatsApp.

12 Mar 2019

India

Here's how to check the data WhatsApp has on you

Today, WhatsApp dominates as one of the most famous messaging platforms in the world offering audio/video calling capabilities.

06 Mar 2019

iOS

WhatsApp update improves emojis, offers new way to add contacts

In a fresh update for WhatsApp, iOS users are getting two handy new capabilities.

05 Mar 2019

Facebook

Apparently, your Facebook profile can be searched with 2FA number

Once again, Facebook's two-factor authentication (2FA) system is being criticized for overreach.

02 Mar 2019

Facebook

Soon, you will get 'Advanced Search' features on WhatsApp

In a bid to enhance user experience, WhatsApp has started testing 'Advanced Search' capabilities on its iOS app.

27 Feb 2019

Security

#TechBytes: 5 handy ways to make WhatsApp more secure

With the introduction of WhatsApp, we all got an ideal alternative for text messaging.

25 Feb 2019

Anurag Kashyap

'Inside Edge' actor Natasha Suri harassed by Anurag Kashyap imposter

Online media, which connects people, can also turn perilous at times.

23 Feb 2019

iPhone

Safari bug lets anyone create fake news headlines: Here's how

A month ago, we reported a vulnerability in Google Search that allowed users to spoof results and spread misinformation.

22 Feb 2019

India

You can now complain to DoT about stalkers on WhatsApp

Anyone who has been a victim of stalking on WhatsApp will know that it is a very unpleasant experience.

22 Feb 2019

iOS

WhatsApp releases fix for critical iOS bug

If you haven't updated WhatsApp lately, now is the time to do so.

20 Feb 2019

iPhone

How anyone can bypass WhatsApp's Face ID, Touch ID lock

Just a few weeks back, WhatsApp had introduced biometric authentication in its iOS app.

19 Feb 2019

iOS

Want to stop WhatsApp from downloading photos? Here's the way

Today, WhatsApp dominates as the largest messaging platform in the world with over a billion active users.

18 Feb 2019

Tinder

Tinder reveals what women, men find most-desirable in each other

In an era of social media websites and apps, finding love is just a finger swipe away.

17 Feb 2019

India

How not to fall for #FakeNews in wake of #PulwamaAttack

Following the deadly Pulwama terror attack, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel, several fake news posts are doing the rounds on social media.

14 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

Tamil actress Yashika reportedly committed suicide: Details here

Valentine's Day, the day of love, turned fatal for Tamil actress Yashika who, reportedly, committed suicide at her Chennai residence.

14 Feb 2019

Kerala

Kerala woman reveals how PUBG saved her marriage

While PUBG might have adversely impacted the lives of many youngsters in the country, it also has a positive inspiring story to tell.

14 Feb 2019

Madhya Pradesh

MP: Senior cop 'treated' father's dead body for a month

In a disturbing incident, a senior police officer in Madhya Pradesh kept his dead father's body at his home claiming he was undergoing "ayurvedic treatment".

12 Feb 2019

Kerala

Unknown persons body-shame Kerala bride, spread rumors about her

In a despicable incident, a Kerala woman was body-shamed by unknown people on social media after her recent wedding photo went viral.

08 Feb 2019

Technology

WhatsApp reveals how it catches fake accounts on its platform

Recently, WhatsApp held a press conference in New Delhi to explain how it is tackling fake accounts and spread of misinformation.

06 Feb 2019

iOS

Want to delete sent messages on Facebook? Here's the trick

Finally, Facebook Messenger is getting the long-awaited option to 'unsend' messages.

04 Feb 2019

iPhone

Here's how you can lock WhatsApp using biometrics

After a long wait, WhatsApp is getting the additional layer of security we all wanted.

03 Feb 2019

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 mobile apps to make easy pocket money

Smartphones and mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives; today, there is an app for almost everything we want to do.

02 Feb 2019

Australia

Refugee writes book using WhatsApp, wins Australia's top literature prize

The winner of Australia's top literature prize is a refugee who is not allowed in Australia. Paradoxical much?

02 Feb 2019

India

WhatsApp announces Startup India challenge; giving away Rs. 1.8 crore

In a bid to bolster entrepreneurship and small businesses growth, WhatsApp has announced a contest for Indian start-ups.

02 Feb 2019

iOS

Weird 'reply' bug detected on WhatsApp: Details here

WhatsApp has been marred by a weird 'reply' bug, one that is automatically adding reply context for already replied messages in the text box.

01 Feb 2019

India

#SochKeShareKaro: Mumbai Police teaches what not to share on WhatsApp

The official Twitter handle of Mumbai Police has never failed to impress us with their witty and humorous civic lessons.

30 Jan 2019

Jhansi

#ManikarnikaControversy: Rangoli shares WhatsApp chat, shares Kangana's side of story

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi has been grabbing headlines for quite a while now.

29 Jan 2019

Social Media

WhatsApp, Skype to be brought under regulatory-ambit? TRAI drops hints

Telecom regulator TRAI hopes to finalize, by February-end, its recommendations on whether over-the-top (OTT) services, such as WhatsApp and Skype, should be brought under the regulatory ambit, according to a top official.

28 Jan 2019

iPhone

How to use two WhatsApp accounts on same phone simultaneously

Over a billion people use WhatsApp as their daily driver for personal, work, or business-related conversations.

28 Jan 2019

India

Future of SMS: Here's everything about RCS messaging

With the introduction and expansion of WhatsApp, we all saw the downside of text messaging.