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
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 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 quietly removed something from your WhatsApp; here's what changedMeta is phasing out WhatsApp avatars, removing the ability to create, edit, or use them as profile pictures or stickers. This move signals ...
08 May, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
WhatsApp to roll out SIM binding, tighten curbs on digital arrest scamsWhatsApp has agreed to implement SIM binding and enhanced safeguards against prolonged scam calls, as per a Supreme Court filing. The compa...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
US ends investigation into claims WhatsApp chats aren’t privateA US agency abruptly closed an investigation into claims that Meta Platforms can access encrypted WhatsApp messages. A Commerce Department ...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.23 AM 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 launches in-app AI feature ‘Writing Help’ to help users refine messagesWhatsApp has launched “Writing Help,” an AI-powered tool that lets users rephrase, proofread, or adjust message tone within the app using M...
28 Aug, 2025, 11.15 AM IST
WhatsApp wants to protect users against online fraud, highlights 4 safety features in new campaignThe all-new 'Stay Safe with WhatsApp' campaign will educate users on online safety.
12 Apr, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
WhatsApp will soon allow you to lock separate chats, will require fingerprint or passcode to get throughWhatsApp will let users lock any specific chat on the platform by using fingerprint, passcode or face lock.
03 Apr, 2023, 11.27 AM IST
WhatsApp rolls out update to group chats, now you can see display picture of users next to their namesThis new update by WhatsApp brings more clarity to group chats.
01 Dec, 2022, 12.49 PM IST
Alert! WhatsApp will soon stop working on these iPhones. Check if your smartphone needs an upgradeWhatsApp will stop releasing support for iPhones operating on iOS 10 and iOS 11.
05 Sep, 2022, 12.31 PM IST
Facebook encrypts end-to-end Messenger voice, video call in privacy moveEncrypting text chats on Messenger has been an option since 2016.
14 Aug, 2021, 09.39 AM IST
WhatsApp in-app banner to address privacy policy updateWhatsApp, in a blog post announcing the in-app banner, also took potshots at rivals Telegram and Signal, which made the most of the exodus ...
19 Feb, 2021, 06.32 PM IST
Facebook fears the WhatsApp privacy policy row may hurt its futureThe flap threatens to erode trust in the service which is increasingly important to the social network's future.
15 Feb, 2021, 04.20 PM IST
Focussed on security, privacy to help users communicate in everyday life: WhatsAppWhatsApp has been asked by India to put in place a mechanism to clamp down fake messages on its platform.
31 Oct, 2018, 02.21 PM IST