- WhatsApp web not working? Several users report outage around the world
Whatsapp Global Outage: WhatsApp users worldwide experienced disruptions accessing the platform's web ver ...More
Whatsapp Global Outage: WhatsApp users worldwide experienced disruptions accessing the platform's web version, affecting both personal and business accounts. Downdetector reported approximately 57% of users faced web issues, with an additional 35% encountering app problems. The outage prevented message sending and connection, triggering user complaints on social media. Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, has yet to issue an official statement. ...Less
- 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 ...More
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. ...Less
- 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 participan ...More
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. ...Less
- 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 betwe ...More
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. ...Less
- 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 conne ...More
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. ...Less
- 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 ...More
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. ...Less
- Why ChatGPT, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp services were down
Facebook Whatsapp Instagram Outage: OpenAI's ChatGPT and Meta's platforms faced a significant outage. Mil ...More
Facebook Whatsapp Instagram Outage: OpenAI's ChatGPT and Meta's platforms faced a significant outage. Millions of users were unable to access these services for hours. The outage disrupted ChatGPT, OpenAI's API, and Sora. Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram users reported access issues. Both companies worked to restore services. Services were eventually restored. The cause of the outage remains unclear. ...Less
- Mark Zuckerberg apologises for Facebook, WhatsApp disruption
Facebook cited faulty configuration changes on its routers as the root cause of the nearly six-hour outag ...More
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. ...Less
- 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 lo ...More
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. ...Less
- 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 us ...More
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. ...Less
- 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 ˇ° ...More
The government claims in Delhi High Court that WhatsApp is engaging in anti-user practices by obtaining ˇ°trick-consentˇ± to its updated privacy policy, and asks the court to restrain the app from doing so. ...Less
- 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 ...More
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. ...Less
- 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 a ...More
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. ...Less