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Facebook may unveil its cryptocurrency on June 18; Bitcoin fans unfazed

Facebook plans to make the cryptocurrency transferrable with zero fees via Facebook products including Messenger and WhatsApp.

8 days ago

Truecaller users' data available for sale: Rs 1.5lakh for Indian users' info

Truecaller India users' data was breached by hackers and it is being sold on the dark web. However, the company has denied such an incident.

25 days ago

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram back online after brief outage

Select regions of Europe and Asia were affected by the disruption of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. In India, some people faced issues on desktop versions, but only for a brief time.

Apr 15, 2019

Facebook gets cracking on misinformation, hate speeches on social media platforms

The company has shared it's three-pronged measures—remove, reduce and inform—to counter fake news, click baits on all its social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger app.

Apr 11, 2019

WhatsApp users set to get option to block frequently forwarded messages

In the soon-to-be-released WhatsApp update, users will be able to see how many times a message/photo/video has been forwarded and group admin will get powers to block individuals from sharing annoying forwarded messages in the chat sessions.

Apr 9, 2019

WhatsApp gets much needed privacy feature: Say good bye to pesky group chat invites

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has released a new privacy feature which will give power to WhatsApp users to reject or accept to join a group chat.

Apr 3, 2019

Lok Sabha 2019: WhatsApp opens hotline to curb fake news in India

Once a WhatsApp user shares a suspicious message with the tipline, Proto's verification centre will validate the information, and inform the user if the claim made in a message shared is authentic or not.

Apr 2, 2019

After Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp to get dark mode soon

Besides the dark mode, WhatsApp for Android will also get crucial biometric security feature similar to iOS-powered Apple iPhones and iPads.

Mar 27, 2019

Spread joy, not rumours: WhatsApp kicks-off campaign to curb fake news ahead of Lok Sabha 2019

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has launched video informational ads on YouTube to help users on how to detect fake news and not forward any suspicious content online and on the messenger apps.

Mar 25, 2019

WhatsApp Business for iOS goes live on Apple App Store, but only in select regions

WhatsApp Business for iOS is now available in four international regions and is expected to be expanded to more regions in the coming months.

Mar 22, 2019

Facebook Messenger gets this WhatsApp reply feature: All you need to know

Social media giant Facebook has introduced value-added direct reply feature in the Messenger group chat similar to WhatsApp.

Mar 21, 2019

WhatsApp, Nasscom join hands to fight fake news ahead of Lok Sabha 2019 elections

WhatsApp in collaboration with NASSCOM will conduct special digital literacy programmes in several cities, towns and villages to educate people on how to fact-check news on the messenger app and social media platforms.

Mar 19, 2019

WhatsApp testing this feature to combat fake news; will it come before Lok Sabha 2019 general election?

With Lok Sabha general elections 2019 just a few weeks away, WhatsApp is testing the reverse image search feature that will allow users to match the forward images with photos on Google browser to authenticate whether it is genuine or fake.

Mar 17, 2019

International Women's Day 2019: Here're best WhatsApp stickers to share and wish the ladies

WhatsApp has compiled top five women-inspired stickers that are worth sharing on the messenger app to wish and make it a special day for your special ladies mother, daughter, sister and spouse.

Mar 8, 2019

WhatsApp for iOS gets new update with UI improvements: All you need to know

WhatsApp new update will make adding contact details on messenger app easier than ever. There is also another surprise too.

Mar 5, 2019

Facebook Messenger gets Dark mode, WhatsApp next: Here's how to get started on iPhone and Android mobile

With just a crescent Moon emoji, you can activate dark mode on Facebook Messenger app.

Mar 3, 2019

WhatsApp update: Messenger app to get advanced search features, new emojis and more

With the advanced search feature on WhatsApp, users can easily locate multimedia content shared on the messenger app.

Mar 3, 2019

Getting abused, vile messages on WhatsApp? You can put an end to it by doing this

WhatsApp users who get threatening messages or vulgar images, texts can complain to DoT and if necessary police action will be taken against the culprit.

Feb 25, 2019

WhatsApp to bring changes to group invite process, status update and more

Facebook-owned WhatsApp to bring several changes to the messenger app to improve the user experience.

Feb 18, 2019

WhatsApp for iOS gets Face ID, Touch ID privacy security on iPhones, iPads: Here's how to get started

Apple iPhone and iPad users can make use of Face ID and Touch ID security feature to protect their WhatsApp chat from prying eyes.

Feb 5, 2019