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WhatsApp Groups

WhatsApp revealed some new groups features earlier this month in its Android beta. The features are now rolling out to…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
Whatsapp India

WhatsApp launches a campaign in India with newspaper advertisements to teach communities about fake news. The chat app is often…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp Forward Labels

WhatsApp acted quickly to try and counter the spread of fake news after a request from authorities. One tactic is…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
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With the US mid-term elections just around the corner, social media companies including WhatsApp are taking measures to control the…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
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Social messaging app WhatsApp readies itself to take on Facetime’s group call feature with its own voice and video call…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp to Adopt New Advertisement-Based Monetization Model

Facebook is finally taking steps towards integrating WhatsApp and its own social network platform with advertisements. Facebook will be displaying…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
US-Based Komal Lahiri Appointed as Grievance Officer for WhatsApp in India

WhatsApp has hired its first grievance officer for India to tackle the problem of misinformation on the platform. Lahiri will…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp Fixes Video Call Exploit Discovered by Google's Project Zero

A bug that allowed hackers to take control of WhatsApp during video calls has been patched out. The bug was…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
Whatsapp India

A new update to WhatsApp offers a “Tap to Download” feature for linked GIFs. Prior to the update, downloading a…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp Is Working On a ‘Vacation’ and ‘Silent’ Mode for Group Chats

WhatsApp is working on better notification management settings for group chats on the messaging app. Users will soon be able…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp Introduces Sticker Packs for Android and iOS Users

WhatsApp users will soon be able to communicate with each other using stickers. The sticker packs are likely to be…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp Releases Its First Commercials for India Warning Users About Fake News

WhatsApp is trying to combat the prevalence of fake news in India with the release of its first-ever ads in…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
Active Child Pornography Groups on WhatsApp Leave NGOs Shocked

A number of WhatsApp chat groups are being used to distribute child pornography content. The groups were discovered by NGOs…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
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A number of Symbian and Android smartphones will stop having access to WhatsApp's official app in 2019. iOS 7 users…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
Face ID and Touch ID Authentication Finally Available for Whatsapp Users on iOS

WhatsApp users on iOS and Android can now use their fingerprints or facial recognition to authorize access to the app.…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp Outlines Its Ongoing Efforts Against Misinformation in India

WhatsApp is increasing its efforts to tackle fake news and spam campaigns in India. The company revealed that it is…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
Social Media Platforms on High Alert Ahead of India’s General Elections

The Indian General Elections are scheduled between April and May 2019, and it has left social media platforms concerned about…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp Face ID and Touch ID Integration Affected by Security Flaw

A Reddit user has discovered a bug affecting WhatsApp users on iOS. The bug allows anyone to open the WhatsApp…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
WhatsApp to Integrate Google Image Search to Combat Fake News

WhatsApp is trying to combat its fake news problem by allowing users to check the legitimacy of images that users…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
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A lawsuit by WhatsApp targets NSO and asks for an undisclosed amount in damage compensation. The surveillance group was allegedly…

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Last updated July 13, 2021
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