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WhatsApp working on new feature to automatically create account reports
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature designed to automatically create reports for both accounts and channels on Android.
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WhatsApp working on secret code feature for locked chats on Android
According to WABetaInfo, a new settings section might be available within the list of users' locked chats, providing them with the option to hide the entry point to open locked chats.
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WhatsApp working on new feature to let users share music during video calls
This upcoming feature, currently in development for both iOS and Android platforms, will allow participants in a video call to collectively enjoy music while screen sharing is active.
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WhatsApp working on 'chat interoperability' to comply with new EU rules
The new feature will offer users the ability to communicate with each other using different apps.
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WhatsApp working on new ‘filter group chats’ feature on Android
Users will also notice that the "Personal" filter has been renamed "Contacts" to better distinguish between individual and group chats, as the "Personal" filter previously included groups and communities.
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WhatsApp working on 'Third-party chats', feature will let users directly message Telegram contacts
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature called 'Third-party chats' that will allow users to connect and communicate across different messaging platforms. This move is in response to the European Commission's classification of WhatsApp's parent company, Meta, as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act.
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WhatsApp working on new 'Secret Code' feature to add personalised password support for locked chats; here's how it works
WhatsApp is developing a new feature called 'Secret Code' to enhance privacy and security for users. The feature allows users to set a personalised password for their locked chats, providing an extra layer of security. Users can easily locate their locked chats by entering the secret code in the app's search bar.
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WhatsApp working on new feature ‘admin review’ on Android
If an admin believes that a message is inappropriate or violates the rules of the group, it may choose to delete it for everyone in the group when a member reports it.
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WhatsApp working on new private newsletter tool: report
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new private newsletter feature, which will be a one-to-many tool for broadcasting information.
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WhatsApp working on feature to let users report status updates
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will provide users the ability to report status updates on desktop beta.
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WhatsApp working on new feature that will allow admins to delete messages for everyone in group
So far, the tech giant hasn't revealed when the new feature will start rolling out for all.
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WhatsApp working on a new voice calling interface for beta testers
Along with the new voice interface, a new screen to report account ban reviews is underway.
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WhatsApp working on ‘Hide Online Status’ and search ‘Businesses Nearby’ features
The instant messaging application is toying with the idea to enhance user experience.
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WhatsApp working on update to allow users to choose a cover image on their profile, just like Facebook
Soon users will be able to select a photo or take a new one to use as a cover photo for their profile.
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WhatsApp working on beta version of dark mode for desktop users
The messaging platform may officially release the feature after fixing several bugs.
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WhatsApp will soon let users view Status directly from chat list, like Instagram's Stories
WhatsApp is currently working on a new update that will make it easier for users to view Status.
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Mark Zuckerberg apologises for Facebook, WhatsApp disruption
Facebook cited faulty configuration changes on its routers as the root cause of the nearly six-hour outage that prevented the company's 3.5 billion users from accessing its social media and messaging services.
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Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp back online after hours of global shutdown. What caused it?
When Facebook went down last evening, it's other services went down with it
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SpiceJet offers automated customer service and check-in facility on WhatsApp
Domestic flights resumed in India on May 25 after a gap of two months due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown. However, passengers have been asked to follow various rules such as mandatory online check-in in order to ensure social distancing and avoid coronavirus transmission.
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Privacy of users our highest priority, says WhatsApp in its defence against charge of tricking users for policy consent
The Centre submitted before Delhi HC that WhatsApp has 'unleashed its digital prowess' to unsuspecting users and wanted to force them to accept the updated 2021 privacy policy by flashing the notification at regular intervals.
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WhatsApp tricking India users into accepting its privacy policy: Govt
The government claims in Delhi High Court that WhatsApp is engaging in anti-user practices by obtaining “trick-consent” to its updated privacy policy, and asks the court to restrain the app from doing so.
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WhatsApp says won't limit functionality for users not accepting new privacy policy
It, however, would continue to nudge users to allow them to share data of business transactions to third party companies including its parent Facebook
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Open to answering any queries from govt on privacy policy update: WhatsApp
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart said the Facebook-owned company remains committed to privacy and security of users across India and will continue to explain to users that their messages are end-to-end encrypted.
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From buying groceries to paying for her daughter's classes, Venture Highway boss manages everything via phone
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WhatsApp uses FB platform for payments in India, provides more details in new privacy policy
Almost 1 mn people are "testing" WhatsApp's payments service in India.
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With over 184 million monthly users, Facebook rolls out local camera effects designed for India
Keeping customization at its core, Facebook made some India-specific announcements, in addition to some other new features.
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Govt accuses WhatsApp, Prosus buys Stack Overflow
From WhatsApp vs Government saga to Prosus acquiring Stack Overflow and Facebook rolling out new business tools, here's a quick look at the top tech news today.
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Congress-BJP social media war hots up over Gujarat elections
With Gujarat state elections just weeks away, a bitter and caustic political social media war is in full swing.
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We will continue to aggressively invest in India: Facebook India's Head Ajit Mohan
When we think of products and partnerships, we don't apply the lens of short term monetization. We look at can we have impact for the long term and can we build sustainable economic models also for the long term. And I think that's the same lens that we're bringing to India.
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If WhatsApp can run in rural areas, so will GST platform: GSTN chief
GSTN chief executive Prakash Kumar told TOI in an interview that even uploading the data under GST will not be difficult since the file will not be too large.
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Both citizens and tech companies will be served better with an element of regulation: Ajit Mohan MD, Facebook
Facebook and its family of apps are an ally for India in the trajectory of economic growth and social development, said the official.
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Find out how the use of applications and services can make sending and receiving messages much cheaper.