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Apple, Google push for judicial oversight in Canada online safety billApple and Google are urging Canada to amend Bill C-22, seeking judicial oversight to prevent secret orders that could force them to break e...- India crowns Meta AI; More layoffs hit techIndia is now the ground zero for Meta’s AI push, WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart told us. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
- How Poppy’s AI assistant aims to simplify everyday digital lifePoppy has launched a proactive AI assistant designed to help users organise their digital lives more efficiently. By combining calendars, m...
- WhatsApp’s Incognito AI Push Signals Meta’s Bigger Privacy StrategyMeta is attempting to solve one of the biggest barriers slowing mainstream AI adoption: trust. With the launch of Incognito Chat for Meta A...
- For Meta AI, India tops the global charts: Will CathcartIndia leads globally in Meta AI's monthly active users on WhatsApp, with conversations surging post-Muse Spark launch. To enhance privacy, ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryptionApple and Meta are opposing Canada's Bill C-22, arguing it could force them to break device and service encryption. Law enforcement claims ...
- 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...
- Inside WhatsApp's measures to curb digital arrest scamsWhatsApp is using AI to combat digital arrest scams, banning thousands of impersonating accounts. Authorities are working to prevent signif...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- What is Signal and is it secure?Russia-linked hackers are targeting Signal users. These attacks exploit user trust through phishing. They trick people into revealing accou...
- Bot or not: World ID 4.0, Sam Altman’s `proof of human' for the AI eraSam Altamns's Tools for Humanity launched World ID 4.0, an enhanced, open-source human verification protocol. This upgrade introduces key r...
- 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...
- Gulf storm: India should be evaluated as a strategic locational hedge for co-sharing GCC data centre infraRecent attacks on cloud data centers in West Asia highlight a new geopolitical risk. Hyperscale providers are now reassessing their global ...
- 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...
- 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...
- Can privacy and national security coexist on encrypted messaging platforms?Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France for inadequate monitoring of illegal activities on the platform has sparked a debate on balanci...
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