whatsapp

7May

Technology

WhatsApp Unveils New iOS Update: Everything You Need To Know

WhatsApp has rolled out a fresh update for all iOS users, bringing notable changes to the app's interface and functionality. The update, version 24.9.74, introduces green buttons and redesigned icons, along with an enhanced feature for video calling. It was released globally on Monday. The new Wh...

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26Apr

Technology

“Will Shut Down”: WhatsApp Threatens To Exit India

WhatsApp has told the Delhi Court that if forced to break message encryption, the messaging platform will effectively shut down in India. They further added that end-to-end encryption protects user privacy by ensuring only the sender and recipient can access message content.  “As a platform, we a...

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21Mar

Elections, India

EC Directs Centre To Stop Sending “Viksit Bharat” Messages

To ensure adherence to the model code of conduct, the Election Commission has asked the Centre to immediately stop sending the “Viksit Bharat” messages via WhatsApp. The poll panel has also mandated the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to promptly submit a compliance report...

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11Mar

India

Mumbai: Dockyard Staff Arrested For Spying, Honeytrapped By Pakistani Agent

The Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) arrested a 31-year-old officer employed at Mumbai’s Mazagaon dockyard based on accusations of espionage after he was allegedly found leaking sensitive information to a Pakistan-based intelligence operative. Identified as Kalpesh Baiker, the accused reported...

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1Mar

Education

UP Board Class 12 Math And Biology Question Papers Leaked On WhatsApp; Inquiry Initiated

The Mathematics and Biology Question Papers of the Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 exam, conducted in the second shift, were allegedly shared on a WhatsApp group nearly an hour after the examination began. The question paper was allegedly shared on the WhatsApp group ‘All Principals Agra’ by the son...

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13Feb

Kerala

Viral On WhatsApp: How Malayalees Fact-Checking BJP’s Call Centre Phone Calls Ahead Of Elections

Kerala BJP's call centre phone inquiries on the Modi government's welfare programmes and its reply by the Malayali call receivers are going viral on WhatsApp. Under the pretext of a feedback survey, the BJP's state call centre team checks whether they will vote for the Modi government in the upcomin...

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22Jan

Technology

WhatsApp Working On New File Sharing Feature

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to share files with nearby contacts. The new feature, first spotted by WABetaInfo, permits file transfers via Bluetooth. Notably, Google also recently revealed its latest Quick Share system, which was developed in partn...

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18Jan

Technology

WhatsApp Unveils New Features For Channels

WhatsApp is rolling out new features for WhatsApp Channels, its popular broadcasting tool. The latest Channel features were announced on Wednesday by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The set of updates includes voice notes, the ability to share Channel updates to Status, and a polling feature. “We’re in...

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2Jan

Technology

WhatsApp To End Free Google Drive Storage Soon

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is all set to end the unlimited Google Drive backup. Thus, the WhatsApp data will eventually count towards the existing 15GB free storage plan for Android users. Currently, users will be able to back up their chat data to Google servers without using up thei...

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13Dec

Technology

WhatsApp Unveils Pinned Messages Feature

Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced a new pin message feature, in which users will be able to pin important messages in their chats. WhatsApp users will be able to pin any type of message, including text, a poll, an image, or even emojis, on individual or group chat messages. The latest feature will b...

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