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, ...
14 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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
Medical body moves SC after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation, seeks NTA chief’s resignationThe Federation of All India Medical Association has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court concerning the NEET-UG 2026 exa...
13 May, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
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 ...
08 May, 2026, 09.43 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
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...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM 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
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...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Public sector banks told to take quantum leap in encryption for added securityIndian banks are preparing for a quantum computing future. The finance ministry has asked public sector banks to explore quantum-resistant ...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM 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
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
WhatsApp completes building end-to-end encryption option for backupsPeople can already back up their WhatsApp message history via cloud-based services like Google Drive and iCloud. WhatsApp said it does not ...
10 Sep, 2021, 09.46 PM IST
WhatsApp denies existence of ‘backdoor’ for government snoopingA news report in the Guardian on Friday claimed that a security vulnerability allows access to encrypted messages.
16 Jan, 2017, 12.19 AM IST
Whatsapp encryption shouldn't give safe havens for cyber crimeOn Tuesday, WhatsApp, which has more than a billion users, said it has introduced encryption to all its services.
07 Apr, 2016, 10.17 AM IST