Digital fraud prevention and online safety have emerged as top priorities for Indian IT companies. A formidable challenge is presented by the large volume of users and the development in sophisticated schemes. The immensely popular messaging service WhatsApp banned an astounding 22.31 million accounts in India alone in the first three months of 2024. This […]
Meta Upgrades WhatsApp Communities: Events and Announcement Replies Arrive
With the recent significant update to WhatsApp Communities, it’s now much simpler to maintain organisation and participation in your groups. Two fantastic new tools that Meta has released will expedite event preparation and enhance admin-member communication. Now let’s go specific. First off, event creation is now possible for group organisers from within their WhatsApp Communities. […]
WhatsApp Targets Scammers and Spammers with Upcoming Account Limiting Function
Messaging services like WhatsApp are proactively enhancing user safety and curbing misuse as online frauds and fraudulent activities continue to proliferate. One such step that is allegedly in the works is the addition of a new function to WhatsApp that would enable it to temporarily block accounts that behave suspiciously. According to reports from WaBetaInfo, […]
Encryption Showdown: WhatsApp Risks Leaving India to Protect User Privacy
WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted which keeps its users secure but the messaging app warns that it will stop its services in India if it is forced to break chat encryption in the near future. WhatsApp informed this to the Delhi High Court this week, where it is facing a big battle to keep its […]
WhatsApp’s New Feature Will Change How You Use Instagram Forever!
WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, is gearing up to introduce an exciting new feature that will seamlessly integrate with Instagram. This upcoming addition aims to enhance the user experience by enabling cross-platform sharing capabilities, allowing users to effortlessly showcase their WhatsApp status updates on their Instagram stories. The new feature has already been […]
Sharing Made Simpler: WhatsApp Streamlines Photo/Video Uploads
WhatsApp, the incredibly popular messaging app used by millions worldwide, is gearing up to introduce a nifty new feature that will streamline how users share photos and videos with their contacts. Say goodbye to the multiple taps and menu navigations currently required to access your photo gallery within the app. According to reports from WABetaInfo, […]
WhatsApp’s Upcoming Features: Link Privacy and Picture-in-Picture Video Viewing
Meta’s WhatsApp has been actively working on introducing new privacy-focused features for its users. One such feature that has recently been spotted in beta testing is the ability to control the privacy level of shared links. This upcoming addition aims to provide users with greater control over the information displayed alongside links, potentially preventing data […]
Meta’s Messaging Platforms Suffer Global Outage, Impacting Millions
In our hyper-connected digital age, messaging apps have evolved into indispensable communication tools, deeply embedded into the fabric of our daily routines. However, even tech titans like Meta are not immune to the occasional stumble, as evidenced by the recent global outage that crippled two of the company’s flagship messaging services – WhatsApp and Instagram. […]
WhatsApp Revamps Android Interface with Bottom Navigation Tabs
WhatsApp, the widely popular messaging app owned by Meta, is introducing a significant modification to its user interface on Android devices. In a move aimed at enhancing user experience and facilitating one-handed operation, the messaging platform has relocated its primary navigation tabs from the top of the screen to the bottom. This change has been […]
WhatsApp’s Next Big Move: Enabling Global Money Transfers for Indian Users
WhatsApp, the ubiquitous messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly working on a game-changing feature that could revolutionize international money transfers for Indian users. According to recent leaks, the app is developing an “International Payments” functionality that would enable users with Indian bank accounts to send money abroad via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). For […]