WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
WhatsApp Usernames Are Finally Here: How to Reserve Yours and How the New Feature WorksWhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
CertIn warns against malware campaign spreading through WhatsApp webThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Mark Zuckerberg asks Meta to explore working with Polymarket and Kalshi: ReportThe social media company's executives have said Arena, Meta's new prediction market app under development, will differ from Polymarket and ...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
J P Nadda to launch revamped Aarogya Setu app on Jun 29Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda is set to unveil a transformed Aarogya Setu app, evolving from a COVID-19 tracker to a comprehensive perso...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Apple removes Russia's VKontakte from App StoreRussia's popular social network VKontakte has been removed from Apple's App Store without prior notice, sparking outrage from Moscow. The K...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
BHIM Payments App transaction volumes triple in year: OfficialBHIM Payments App witnessed a remarkable surge, with transaction volumes tripling between June 2025 and May 2026, reaching 244 million mont...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Meta makes a $900 million super-app move in IndiaCred founder Kunal Shah, a philosophy graduate, built his platform on exclusivity for high credit scorers, now processing over 40% of India...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Zuckerberg bets on Kunal Shah for WhatsApp’s aggressive financial services, AI pushMeta's WhatsApp is set for a major financial services and AI push with Kunal Shah at the helm. This move aims to leverage AI agents and the...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Meta's India bet: Why Kunal Shah could be key to unlocking WhatsApp's business potentialMeta, owner of WhatsApp, is exploring ways to monetize its massive Indian user base. A potential minority stake in fintech startup Cred, le...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app: NYTMeta is reportedly developing a new app, codenamed 'Arena,' designed to function like prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Ini...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
WhatsApp's future may not be invented in US but in India, one transaction at a timeMeta’s $900 million investment in Cred and the reported appointment of founder Kunal Shah to a global role at WhatsApp marks a significant ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Why Meta’s Cred investment matters for WhatsApp Pay in IndiaMeta's substantial investment in Cred and appointing its founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp signals a major push into India's fi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp CEO sparks discussion on social mediaIndustry leaders welcomed the leadership transition and acknowledged outgoing WhatsApp executive Will Cathcart's contributions.
23 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp HeadIndia Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry lead...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation pushCathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI ...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Aadhaar app tops 3.1 crore downloads; 40 lakh users update mobile numbersIndia's new Aadhaar mobile app has seen tremendous success, with over 31 million downloads in just five months. This user-friendly applicat...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST