Your WhatsApp chat being secretly read? Here's how to keep a tab and take action
You can use WhatsApp on Web, Desktop, and other devices by linking them to your phone.
May 10, 2022, 15:52 PM IST
WhatsApp rolls out emoji reactions, bigger groups
The company said that it is slowly rolling out the ability to add up to 512 people to a group, which, till now, allowed to add only up to 256.
May 06, 2022, 11:29 AM IST
WhatsApp bans over 18 lakh bad accounts in India in March
The platform had banned over 14 lakh such accounts in the country in February.
May 02, 2022, 17:28 PM IST
Big update for WhatsApp India users! Get cashback for making WhatsApp UPI payments, know how to avail it
Google and Paytm have also offered cask-back to users to drive more engagement and retention growth on their respective platforms.
Apr 28, 2022, 12:17 PM IST
WhatsApp sees 7 bn voice messages daily, unveils new tools
The company announced new features that will make the voice message experience on WhatsApp even better.
Mar 31, 2022, 13:25 PM IST
WhatsApp to increase maximum file transfer size to 2GB: Report
As for the feature, it will soon be available on both Android and iOS devices of Beta testers in Argentina.
Mar 29, 2022, 10:38 AM IST
Meta to popularise WhatsApp Payments by launching pilot across 500 villages in Karnataka, Maharashtra
WhatsApp has rolled out a pilot program across 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Dec 15, 2021, 16:41 PM IST
WhatsApp 'Voice Message Preview' feature launched, now preview your voice messages before sending them
The company said it will now allow users to preview their voice messages on WhatsApp before they send them.
WhatsApp Features 2021: 6 Cool features that wowed everyone this year
Though the instant messaging app has released a lot of features that got better with time, these are 6 Cool features that has wowed everyone in 2021.
Dec 13, 2021, 14:47 PM IST
New media rules would break end-to-end encryption, says WhatsApp on suing Indian Govt
As per the new IT rules that is effective from May 26, the social media platforms will have to remove offending content within 36 hours after a government directive or a legal order.
May 26, 2021, 10:54 AM IST
WhatsApp sues Indian government, says new media rules mean end to privacy
The lawsuit asks the Delhi High Court to declare that one of the new rules is a violation of privacy rights in India`s constitution since it requires social media companies to identify the "first originator of information" when authorities demand it.
May 26, 2021, 09:34 AM IST
IT ministry sends notice to WhatsApp to take back its new Privacy Policy
The ministry has given 7-day time to instant messaging app WhatsApp to respond to notice or "necessary steps in consonance with law will be taken".
May 19, 2021, 14:44 PM IST
Accept WhatsApp privacy terms or you will lose access to THESE functions – Check out the list
You’ll encounter limited functionality on WhatsApp until you accept the updates, though this will not happen to all users at the same time.
May 11, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
WhatsApp privacy policy: HC seeks CCI stand on Facebook, WhatsApp appeals against single judge order
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notice to the CCI that had ordered the probe and sought its response by May 21, the next date of hearing.
May 06, 2021, 11:27 AM IST
'Pink Whatsapp' is a virus! Avoid the Apk file or lose your account
Several WhatsApp users were seen sharing the malicious link that promised to turn their WhatsApp into pink colour.
Apr 19, 2021, 12:24 PM IST
Big blow to WhatsApp! CCI orders detailed probe into WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy
Notably, WhatsApp had asked users to either give their consent to sharing data with Facebook or lose their accounts after February 8. The policy was, however, put on hold till May 15 due to a massive backlash by the users.
Mar 25, 2021, 16:53 PM IST
WhatsApp flexes its muscles yet again; says THIS on privacy terms effective from May 15
WhatsApp in its recent blog wrote, "Today we’re sharing updated plans for how we’ll ask WhatsApp users to review our terms of service and privacy policy. We previously encountered a great deal of misinformation about this update and we continue to work hard to clear up any confusion."
Feb 22, 2021, 14:51 PM IST
After privacy policy fiasco, WhatsApp to now offer more information update via 'banner'
Notably, Instant messaging app WhatsApp has asked users to either give their consent to sharing data with Facebook or lose their accounts after February 8. The policy was, however, put on hold till May 15 due to a massive backlash by the users.
Feb 19, 2021, 10:02 AM IST
WhatsApp Privacy Policy: From deadline extension to what happens to your account, here's all we know so far
WhatsApp said they are moving back the date by three months to May 15 on which people will be asked to review and accept the terms.
Jan 18, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
WhatsApp takes THIS BIG step amid growing concerns over its privacy update plan
Amid rising concerns over its privacy policy, WhatsApp has announced that it has postponed its planned privacy update, which will give users more time to review the policy and accept the terms of the Facebook-owned messaging app.
Jan 16, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
