Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbookHappy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtec...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsAppMeta has launched paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering enhanced features like audience growth tools, premium ...
31 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Meta's paid subscription: Soon you have to pay more for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Plus to access new featuresMeta subscription: Meta has introduced paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. These plans offer users extra feature...
28 May, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
India is facing a data obesity epidemic—as storage in phones fails to keep up with people’s voracious appetite for visualsIndia’s growing use of smartphones, AI tools and social media is driving a surge in demand for digital storage, with experts warning of a “...
10 May, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Meta lifts capital expenditure forecast, doubling down on AI pushMeta Platforms is significantly increasing its capital expenditure forecast to between $125 billion and $145 billion by 2026, doubling down...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Property tax: e-Khata in Bengaluru can now be downloaded online using SAS Property Tax ID; Know how to downloadBengaluru residents can now download their e-Khata online. This new system uses your SAS Property Tax ID for quick access. The Bruhat Benga...
25 Apr, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Republic Day 2026: How to create and share Republic Day AI stickers on WhatsApp groups for customised wishes. Check alternate methods hereRepublic day 2026 AI Stickers: Do you want to create and share Republic day 2026 AI Stickers on WhatsApp? You can create custom designs fea...
25 Jan, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
WhatsApp Payments: Can it be a big game-changer in the evolution of payments?From Kirana stores to high-end malls, cab hailing services, online food-ordering and even travel apps, UPI-enabled mobile payments are beco...
26 Feb, 2022, 01.35 PM IST
WhatsApp Pay turns to Bharat to win ePay raceWhatsApp Pay's market share in UPI transactions stands at less than 1% whereas market leader PhonePe’s market share is 46% and Google Pay's...
27 Dec, 2021, 02.27 PM IST
'JioPhone Next' sale starts. Here are EMI plans and how to get at Rs 1999Buyers need to first register on the Jio site or on WhatsApp to buy the phone. Jio has asked the buyers to register their interest first vi...
08 Nov, 2021, 09.50 AM IST
Facebook looking for WhatsApp payments head, professionals to fill other leadership rolesThe latest job opening by Facebook is for a director to lead its WhatsApp payments business in India.
28 Oct, 2020, 04.27 PM IST
WhatsApp banks on business messaging over ads for revenueFacebook has invested in a number of international companies, including Jio Platforms Ltd. in India, to secure partners for WhatsApp as it ...
23 Oct, 2020, 01.01 PM IST
WhatsApp scouts for senior hand to steer India payment businessThe person will be hired as Director of WhatsApp Payments India and will report to WhatsApp India chief Abhijit Bose, who joined WhatsApp i...
18 Aug, 2020, 10.32 AM IST
iPhone users, take note: Here's how WhatsApp is adding another 'security layer' for youThis nifty feature is sure to be loved by security enthusiasts.
25 Oct, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
Lynch mobs are an Indian problem, not Whatsapp'sDozens have been lynched, either on suspicion of stealing kids, or they were believed to be killing cows.
18 Jul, 2018, 04.54 PM IST
Local peers fret and fuss as global giants enter Indian digital payments segmentWe are not against foreign players as they help expand the ecosystem. But there’s no level playing field. Norms have been relaxed for them,...
20 Feb, 2018, 09.09 AM IST