Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsAppMeta Platforms introduces Incognito Chat for its AI assistant on WhatsApp. This new feature aims to address user privacy concerns. Conversa...
13 May, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook and Android 17 take center stage at Google’s Android show 2026Google is repositioning Android as a broad intelligence system, moving beyond smartphones to integrate AI deeply into devices. Announcement...
13 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
iOS 26.5 new features: From encrypted chats, smarter maps to new pride wallpaper, here's everything Apple released in the latest updateiOS 26.5 new features: Apple has officially released iOS 26.5 for iPhone users, introducing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging support in b...
12 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
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
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
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
Kempegowda gold bust: DRI seizes Rs 5 crore of gold after uncovering a international smuggling ring at Bengaluru airportThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has busted an international gold smuggling network at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport,...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.49 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
Instagram end-to-end encryption stops from May 8: How does it affect your DMs privacy? Will hackers read your chats easily?Instagram end-to-end encryption: Meta has officially announced that end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging on Instagram will no longer be su...
16 Mar, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Zoho's Arattai set to roll out end-to-end encryption; Vembu urges users to updateArattai, the homegrown messaging platform, is set to introduce end-to-end encryption. This significant update will be enabled on Tuesday ni...
18 Nov, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
Elon Musk’s XChat feature enables audio, video calls on X without a phone numberXChat's encrypted feature is similar to what Meta Platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram are trying to achieve. WhatsApp uses a protocol for...
02 Jun, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
Safe tech: Want to keep WhatsApp chats private? Here's a step-by-step guide to hide messagesWhatsApp has 'Chat Lock' feature that allows users to hide specific conversations with an extra layer of protection.
19 Sep, 2023, 03.46 PM IST
Google starts rolling out end-to-end encryption for group chatsGoogle has also launched campaigns to convince Apple to adopt this standard for its own Messages app.
05 Dec, 2022, 11.49 AM IST
Google Messages tests end-to-end encryption to group chatsThe tech giant first announced its plan to provide end-to-end encryption to group chats over RCS (Rich Communication Services) in the Messa...
29 Oct, 2022, 03.03 PM IST
After WhatsApp, Meta testing end-to-end encryption on MessengerThe company said it will also begin testing the ability to unsend messages.
12 Aug, 2022, 08.45 PM IST
WhatsApp users will soon be able to access their account from 4 linked devicesA disappearing mode is also coming to WhatsApp that automatically enables ephemeral messages in new chat threads.
04 Jun, 2021, 08.24 AM IST