WhatsApp will stop working on some Android phones in 2026. Check which smartphones are affected and when will it happenWhatsApp will stop working on Android phones running versions older than Android 6.0 starting September 8, 2026. This means devices on Andr...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
X launches standalone XChat messaging app on iOSX has launched XChat's standalone messaging app for iOS, offering private and group chats, file sharing, and audio/video calls. The app emp...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
WhatsApp’s new update outshines Apple’s RCS upgrade on iPhone—here's what the new feature isWhatsApp is rolling out new features that enhance user privacy. Users can now set up usernames, eliminating the need to share phone numbers...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Can’t trust WhatsApp: Elon Musk, Pavel Durov warn against platform’s alleged privacy failuresElon Musk and Pavel Durov have criticised WhatsApp over privacy concerns. Musk said "can't trust WhatsApp" and instead promoted X Chat, whi...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Researchers unmask trade in nude images on TelegramCampaign group AI Forensics said it found almost 25,000 active users in a six-week study of Spanish and Italian groups who were sharing ima...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: How does Meta’s decision to kill end-to-end encryption on Instagram affect you?End-to-end encryption is a communications process that ensures that only the sender and recipient can access the contents of a message. The...
18 Mar, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
11 years after it was founded, encrypted messaging service Telegram finally makes profit; here's how Pavel Durov did itRecent reports have claimed that after a long 11 years of being founded, the world famous encrypted messaging service Telegram has finally ...
25 Dec, 2024, 03.08 AM IST
How to protect your communications through encryptionEnd-to-end encryption or E2EE is a security method where messages are scrambled so that only the sender and recipient can see them. If anyo...
12 Dec, 2024, 02.44 PM IST
Telegram founder aims to add Web3.0 to his platformTelegram recently announced a paid monthly subscription that will likely cost around $5 (about Rs 400).
23 Aug, 2022, 05.51 PM IST
Why Telegram became the go-to app for Ukrainians - despite being rife with Russian disinformationWe've seen a bombardment of "imposter content" circulating - including fake news reports and deepfake videos - while Ukranians and the rest...
27 Mar, 2022, 12.22 PM IST
Telegram now offers auto-delete option for messages and invitesTelegram has added new features to its messaging app as its popularity surges in India and other markets amid the ongoing confusion over Wh...
26 Feb, 2021, 05.11 PM IST
Messaging apps may lose biggest USPTo enable traceability, firms may have to dilute end-to-end encryption
26 Feb, 2021, 05.15 AM IST
Telegram updates app to allow chat history migration amid WhatsApp exodusOver 100 million new users joined Telegram in January, after WhatsApp announced changes to its privacy policy to share more user data with ...
28 Jan, 2021, 11.59 PM IST
Amid concerns of WhatsApp leaks, users jump ship, move to Telegram; app sees 1.8 million installsThere has been a “large surge” in downloads of Telegram in India over the past few days, said Craig Chapple, mobile insights strategist at ...
28 Sep, 2020, 09.12 PM IST
Kerala High Court seeks Centre's views on plea to ban Telegram appThe directions by the HC petitioner has sought a ban on the messaging app
05 Nov, 2019, 05.15 PM IST
WhatsApp may soon let you send messages that self-destruct after a set time periodThe new update will be similar to Telegram’s “secret chat” feature.
03 Oct, 2019, 10.27 AM IST
Check point discloses how hackers can take over WhatsApp & Telegram accountsThe new vulnerability found on WhatsApp Web & Telegram Web allowed hackers to gain control over accounts, including chats, images, video an...
20 Mar, 2017, 07.46 PM IST