Whatsapp

WhatsApp to provide extra layer of security with fingerprint authentication

The world's largest messaging platform has submitted 2.19.3 update with Google Play Beta Program.

Jan 10, 2019

Don't fall for WhatsApp Gold update forward message again, it's a malware!

Be advised, WhatsApp never releases an update via a message. It can only be updated on Google Play for Android and Apple App Store for iOS devices.

Jan 7, 2019

Amendments to IT Act: Govt. plans to access and trace all 'unlawful' content online

The amendments to Rule 3(5) would require a platform to break end-to-end encryption and introduce systems for retaining data and information specific to each bit of data.

Dec 25, 2018

Who is Karandeep Anand? Top Indian-origin executive to head Workplace by Facebook

Before joining Facebook, Karandeep Anand had spent 15 years at Microsoft in various key roles. Facebook had launched Workplace in 2016 to help make companies more connected and productive.

Dec 19, 2018

WhatsApp seeks RBI nod for payment banks for its 200 million users in India

The development comes amid WhatsApp coming under heavy fire from the government over the spread of fake messages on its platforms.

Dec 3, 2018

WhatsApp for Android to get new value-added features: Quick facts

Facebook-owned company WhatsApp has plans to introduce a new multi-share feature that will allow users to send texts or any multimedia content to third-party apps.

Dec 2, 2018

Who is Neeraj Arora? WhatsApp's Chief Business Officer quits in another high-profile exit

Neeraj Arora has been with WhatsApp since 2011 -- well before the mobile messaging service's $19 billion acquisition by Facebook.

Nov 27, 2018

Who is Abhijit Bose? WhatsApp's new India head to build 1st full country team outside US

Abhijit (Bobby) Bose is slated to take over as the new WhatsApp India head in early 2019.

Nov 21, 2018

Facebook recovers from global outage; Here's why it went down

Social media platforms Facebook and its subsidiary services WhatsApp and Instagram were down more than half hour across several parts of the world including the US, South America and Europe.

Nov 21, 2018

WhatsApp to bring new simple QR Code sharing, Contact Add feature soon: Here's how they work

WhatsApp will soon bring new Add Contacts feature for both iOS and Android platform versions.

Nov 15, 2018

WhatsApp to get message preview option soon: Quick facts

WhatsApp preview message will help the user make final changes to the message before sending it to the friends or family.

Nov 8, 2018

Facebook adds special 'Diwali' Stories feature for users in India: Here's how it works

Facebook had several value-added features with Diwali theme-based masks, frames and interactive filters in the Facebook Stories.

Nov 7, 2018

WhatsApp to bring new private reply feature in group chat: Here's how it will work

After bringing the sticker sharing option, WhatsApp will soon offer private reply option in group chat.

Nov 6, 2018

Govt wants WhatsApp to share user identity and location

"On the issue of traceability, I emphasised that when we talk of traceability, we don't talk of decrypting messages," said Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Nov 1, 2018

WhatsApp ties up with Indian industry association to train small & medium business entrepreneurs

With the new WhatsApp-CII programme, the company will try to improve the communication skill set of young entrepreneurs to connect with their customers and grow their businesses.

Oct 30, 2018

WhatsApp users finally get to share Sticker messenger app, also support third-party packs: Quick facts

Both the WhatsApp versions of Apple iOS and Google Android platforms will soon support Stickers. Read more to know how third-party developers can bring more sticker packs to Google Play and Apple App Store.

Oct 28, 2018

WhatsApp to get new mode that will let you have peaceful vacation

WhatsApp's Vacation Mode is said to be a toggle on/off feature in the Settings and once activated, all the new messages will be archived and hidden so that the user will never have the temptation to look into the phone,

Oct 21, 2018

WhatsApp working on linked accounts, vacation and silent mode features

With the Vacation Mode feature, archived chats won't be unarchived if you have previously muted them.

Oct 18, 2018

India's data localisation decision leaves global digital payment firms in a bind

The RBI guidelines say that all digital payment firms like Google Pay, WhatsApp and others must store data locally for their businesses. The deadline to comply with the norms ended on Monday.

Oct 15, 2018

Accepting just one video call on WhatsApp gives hackers control over your account! Should you be worried?

Facebook-owned WhatsApp had security loop-hole that made Android and iOS phone users getting hacked with just a video call.

Oct 11, 2018