IT ministry to send notice to WhatsApp on international spam calls issue: Rajeev ChandrasekharThe digital platforms are responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety of 'digital nagriks', Chandrasekhar said, adding that the gov...
11 May, 2023, 08.19 PM IST
WhatsApp will now allow users to save 'disappearing' messages: How it worksWhatsApp has introduced a new feature called 'Keep in Chat,' which allows users to keep messages sent in a disappearing chat by long pressi...
21 Apr, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
WhatsApp and other messaging apps oppose UK's move on encryptionWhatsApp, Signal and five other apps signed an open letter saying the law could give an "unelected official the power to weaken the privacy...
18 Apr, 2023, 05.33 PM IST
How WhatsApp's new security feature 'Device Verification' protects your account from malwareThe Device Verification requires no action or additional steps from users to protect their account.
14 Apr, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
WhatsApp rolls out Status-related updates. Here are five features you should know aboutNot every status posted on WhatsApp may be appropriate for all contacts on a user list.
05 Mar, 2023, 09.28 AM IST
WhatsApp brings 'voice status', 'status reactions' featuresMeta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp on Tuesday announced new features coming to its status, including 'Voice Status', 'Status Reactions'.
07 Feb, 2023, 03.12 PM IST
Whatsapp will stop running on certain phones after Diwali. Check if your phone is on the listHowever, you may be unable to connect with your family and friends using WhatsApp if you use an older iPhone or Android smartphone.
22 Oct, 2022, 05.22 PM IST
A silent exit: WhatsApp users can soon leave groups without notifying othersWhatsApp is currently working on a new feature that will allow users to silently exit groups.
17 May, 2022, 07.18 PM IST
WhatsApp will soon allow 32 people in group voice call, larger file sharing up to 1GBAt present, only eight people can be added in a group voice call using the mobile app.
15 Apr, 2022, 03.03 PM IST
New WhatsApp feature may let you search messages from 'Contact Info' pageThe new interface is being rolled out to beta testers.
12 Mar, 2022, 10.18 AM IST
Worried about losing an important message? WhatsApp may soon let you retain ‘Disappearing Messages’ in chatThe new feature is currently under development according to a recent report.
10 Mar, 2022, 11.03 AM 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
Soon you'll be able to make WhatsApp voice and video calls from desktop. Here's how it will workThe feature on web application got noticed after a tech enthusiast shared it on his Twitter account.
14 Feb, 2022, 02.53 PM IST
New WhatsApp features in the works: Message reactions, extended time limit for 'Delete For Everyone', and moreThese new cool features would make the app secure and more user-friendly.
04 Feb, 2022, 09.39 AM IST
WhatsApp, CyberPeace Foundation jointly unveil online safety programme for children, educatorsWhatsApp said CyberPeace Foundation will train teachers, parents and students using a co-created curriculum to increase online safety for c...
04 Sep, 2020, 04.47 PM IST
Defence, security forces alerted against Whatsapp virusThe two files, as per the advisory accessed by PTI, are-- "NDA-ranked-8th-toughest-College-in-the-world-to-get-into.xls" and "NIA-selection...
12 Jul, 2018, 10.09 AM IST
WhatsApp responds to government's notice over lynchingsWhatsapp has detailed the steps that it has taken and is taking to fight misinformation and said that its strategy involves giving people t...
05 Jul, 2018, 06.27 AM IST