Powered by: Motilal Oswal

News

Preparing young Indians with right digital skills is the key: MoS IT Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said here on Monday that the journey in the last nine years has been not only to make up for the lost ground before 2014 but also to prepare the young generation in this rapidly transforming India to be equipped with right set of skills and play a key role in the evolving landscape of technology and the global economy. Speaking at an event here where social media giant Meta announced a three-year partnership with Ministr...
Preparing young Indians with right digital skills is the key: MoS IT
Preparing young Indians with right digital skills is the key: MoS IT
Source: IANS
5/09/2023 9:34:34 AM
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for app settings on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface for the app settings on iOS beta. Beta users will see that the settings tab has been replaced by a new 'You' tab that displays the profile photo, and will help users to easily switch to a different account when the multi-account feature launches, reports WABetaInfo. With the new interface, the platform also introduced three new entry points to better highlight the important sections of the app. This will al...
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for app settings on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for app settings on iOS beta
Source: IANS
21/08/2023 4:29:35 PM
WhatsApp rolling out caption message edit feature on Android, iOS Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a caption message edit feature on Android and iOS. To check if the feature is enabled for their account, users just have to tap and hold a recent message with a caption, reports WABetaInfo. Earlier, this feature was limited to text messages. However, with the latest updates, the feature has been extended to media messages. With the new feature, Users can edit captions for videos, GIFs and documents, within 15 minutes of sending...
WhatsApp rolling out caption message edit feature on Android, iOS
WhatsApp rolling out caption message edit feature on Android, iOS
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 4:41:44 PM
WhatsApp rolling out community examples on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out community examples on iOS beta. With this feature, beta users will now be provided with some examples on how to create a community on WhatsApp, reports WABetaInfo. The shortcut redirects users to an official FAQ that gives them some instructions and tips about the community creation, the ability to add groups to the community, and how to reach community members by sharing updates using the special community announcement group. Thi...
WhatsApp rolling out community examples on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out community examples on iOS beta
Source: IANS
13/08/2023 5:06:25 PM
WhatsApp rolling out voice chat feature for groups on Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new voice chat feature for group conversations on Android beta. Beta users will see a new voice waveform icon within a group chat, reports WABetaInfo. Selecting the waveform icon will automatically start the voice chat, and a dedicated interface will appear. All participants in the group can join the voice chat at any time. If no one joins the voice conversation during the first 60 minutes, it will automatically end. Ho...
WhatsApp rolling out voice chat feature for groups on Android beta
WhatsApp rolling out voice chat feature for groups on Android beta
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 10:07:43 AM
WhatsApp rolling out animated avatar feature on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out an animated avatar feature on iOS beta. Users have to open the keyboard and select the avatar tab to check whether the feature is enabled for their account, reports WABetainfo. Beta users will then see some animations for certain avatars. Users can share the animated avatars with anyone as it is not required to use the beta version to be able to receive them. "In addition, only a limited number of stickers are animated, bu...
WhatsApp rolling out animated avatar feature on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out animated avatar feature on iOS beta
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 4:43:56 PM
WhatsApp rolling out admin review feature for group chats on Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out an admin review feature for group chats on Android beta. The new option will be available within the group settings screen for group admins, reports WABetaInfo. Once this option is enabled, everyone in the group chat will be able to report messages shared in the conversation to the group admins. After a message is reported, the group admin will have the choice to either remove the message for everyone or take necessary action give...
WhatsApp rolling out admin review feature for group chats on Android beta
WhatsApp rolling out admin review feature for group chats on Android beta
Source: ians
6/08/2023 1:16:20 PM
WhatsApp adds faster way to send short videos in chats  Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced that the company is adding the ability to instantly record and share a video message in WhatsApp chats. According to Meta founder and CEO, “it’s as easy as sending a quick voice message”. WhatsApp said in a statement that video messages are a real-time way to respond to chats with whatever you want to say and show in 60 seconds.  “We think these will be a fun way to share moments with all the emotion that comes ...
WhatsApp adds faster way to send short videos in chats
WhatsApp adds faster way to send short videos in chats
Source: IANS
28/07/2023 10:04:05 AM
WhatsApp releases update to fix emoji keyboard crash on Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has released a bug-fix update to address emoji keyboard crash on Android beta. Several users were experiencing a crash when using the emoji keyboard, reports WABetaInfo. Moreover, many users also reported issues with configuring their avatars, while accessing the privacy section and adding text over images using the drawing editor. Many users observed that the update had been installed automatically due to the Google Play Store's auto-downlo...
WhatsApp releases update to fix emoji keyboard crash on Android beta
WhatsApp releases update to fix emoji keyboard crash on Android beta
Source: IANS
21/07/2023 4:50:23 PM
WhatsApp working on animated avatar feature for Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on an animated avatar feature for Android beta. According to WABetaInfo, the platform has worked on adding an enhanced version of the avatar pack by introducing animated avatars.  This will help improve the users' interactions.  "The animated avatars will bring more life and personality to stickers, allowing for a more expressive communication experience," the report said.  Animated avatars a...
WhatsApp working on animated avatar feature for Android beta
WhatsApp working on animated avatar feature for Android beta
Source: IANS
13/07/2023 5:29:05 PM
WhatsApp rolling out phone number privacy feature for communities on beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new 'phone number privacy' feature on Android and iOS beta Beta users will see a new option in the community announcement group info named 'phone number privacy,' reports WABetaInfo. This feature informs users that their phone number is only visible to community admins and other people who have saved them as a contact. It also helps users to hide their full phone numbers from other participants in the conversati...
WhatsApp rolling out phone number privacy feature for communities on beta
WhatsApp rolling out phone number privacy feature for communities on beta
Source: IANS
11/07/2023 5:18:23 PM
WhatsApp rolling out sticker suggestion feature on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new sticker suggestion feature on iOS beta. Beta users will see a new sticker tray above the keyboard in WhatsApp, reports WABetaInfo. The tray shows all the stickers related to the emoji entered in the chat bar. Given that the number of installed stickers keeps growing over time, the new sticker suggestion feature will likely be helpful for users. It sometimes might be complicated to search for a particular sticker from a la...
WhatsApp rolling out sticker suggestion feature on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out sticker suggestion feature on iOS beta
Source: IANS
9/07/2023 4:21:24 PM
WhatsApp rolling out 'link with phone number' feature on Android beta  Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new 'link with phone number' feature on Android beta, which allows users to link their account to WhatsApp Web by using their phone number. With this feature, beta users can now link their account to WhatsApp Web without scanning the QR Code, reports WABetaInfo. The feature allows users to link a device using their primary account phone number and a one-time password (OTP) generated by WhatsApp Web. To use the feat...
WhatsApp rolling out 'link with phone number' feature on Android beta
WhatsApp rolling out 'link with phone number' feature on Android beta
Source: IANS
9/07/2023 2:22:37 PM
WhatsApp rolling out feature to adjust text size on Windows beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on Windows beta, which allows users to adjust text size. For beta users, a new option is available under the 'Personalisation' menu within the app settings, reports WABetaInfo. With this new feature, the platform intends to make it easier for users to adjust text size for the Windows app. Moreover, users can also reset the text size with CTRL + 0. Increasing the font size will help users to read messages easi...
WhatsApp rolling out feature to adjust text size on Windows beta
WhatsApp rolling out feature to adjust text size on Windows beta
Source: IANS
5/07/2023 5:41:39 PM
WhatsApp rolling out feature to let users send high-quality videos on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on iOS beta, which allows users to send high-quality videos. While this feature preserves video dimensions, minor compression will still be applied to the video, thus sending videos in their original quality is not possible, reportsWABetaInfo. The default option will always be 'Standard quality' for all videos, therefore, users have to select the high-quality option every time they want to send a video with bett...
WhatsApp rolling out feature to let users send high-quality videos on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out feature to let users send high-quality videos on iOS beta
Source: IANS
3/07/2023 5:25:23 PM
Now securely transfer your full chat history on WhatsApp: Zuckerberg  Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday announced a secure way to transfer WhatsApp chat history between devices on the same operating system. For the first time, users can preserve their complete chat and media history without having to exit the app. “More secure than using unofficial third party apps which lack clear privacy practices, and more private than cloud services, the transfer process is authenticated with a QR code, data is only shared between your two dev...
Now securely transfer your full chat history on WhatsApp: Zuckerberg
Now securely transfer your full chat history on WhatsApp: Zuckerberg
Source: IANS
1/07/2023 10:26:35 AM
WhatsApp rolling out 32-person video calling feature on Windows beta   Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to create video calls with up to 32 people, on Windows beta. Beta users will receive a message that invites them to try calling their groups, reports WABetaInfo. Earlier, only the ability to place audio calls with up to 32 people was available on Windows. However now, with the latest update, beta users can also video call with up to 32 people. The new feature is currently available to some beta testers t...
WhatsApp rolling out 32-person video calling feature on Windows beta
WhatsApp rolling out 32-person video calling feature on Windows beta
Source: IANS
29/06/2023 10:09:26 AM
WhatsApp Business surpasses 200 mn monthly active users globally  Meta (formerly Facebook) on Tuesday announced that WhatsApp Business has surpassed 200 million monthly active users globally, up from 50 million in 2020. Soon, businesses will be able to publish ads directly to Facebook or Instagram from the app and there will be no requirement of a Facebook account, said Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta said it’s also testing letting businesses automatically send personalized messages to multiple customers for a fee. "Star...
WhatsApp Business surpasses 200 mn monthly active users globally
WhatsApp Business surpasses 200 mn monthly active users globally
Source: IANS
28/06/2023 9:19:05 AM
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta   Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a darker top app bar for Android beta. According to WABetainfo, although most users seem to like this modification, others seem to still think that the company should provide a new dark theme for the Android app, similar to the one offered in WhatsApp for iOS.   An even darker theme based on grayscale and the black colour could deliver excellent results in terms of performance and be more aesthetic...
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
Source: IANS
26/06/2023 11:08:31 AM
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a darker top app bar for Android beta. According to WABetainfo, although most users seem to like this modification, others seem to still think that the company should provide a new dark theme for the Android app, similar to the one offered in WhatsApp for iOS.   An even darker theme based on grayscale and the black colour could deliver excellent results in terms of performance and be more aesthetically pleas...
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
Source: IANS
26/06/2023 10:21:46 AM
Interakt`s Highly Anticipated WhatsApp on Wheels (WoW) Event Empowers Mumbai`s D2C Brands and Startup Founders to Thrive in the Digital Age  Interakt, a leading provider of conversational commerce solutions, successfully hosted the 6th edition of their flagship event, WhatsApp on Wheels (WoW), at Taj Santacruz in Mumbai. This event brought together 250+ market leaders, industry experts, and D2C brand owners, providing them with valuable insights into the power of WhatsApp in driving business growth. WhatsApp on Wheels is an exclusive event series organized by Interakt, aimed at empowering Indian D2C brands and startup fou...
Interakt`s Highly Anticipated WhatsApp on Wheels (WoW) Event Empowers Mumbai`s D2C Brands and Startup Founders to Thrive in the Digital Age
Interakt`s Highly Anticipated WhatsApp on Wheels (WoW) Event Empowers Mumbai`s D2C Brands and Startup Founders to Thrive in the Digital Age
Source: PR Agency
20/06/2023 12:50:53 PM
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a screen-sharing feature for video calls to some testers on iOS. Beta users will now see a new icon at the bottom during a video call, reports WABetaInfo. This new option will let users share the content of their screen with everyone on the call. When using this feature, all activities on the users' screen -- including notifications -- will be captured and shared with the people connected to the video call. The ability to s...
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta
Source: IANS
18/06/2023 6:19:37 PM
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for group settings screen on iOS Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new interface for a group setting screen on iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the group administrators that use the stable version of WhatsApp from the App Store can now experiment with a new interface for the group settings screen after installing the new update. Along with a redesigned group setting screen, the company is adding a new 'Add Other Participants' option that allows group administrators to choose who can add new members t...
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for group settings screen on iOS
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for group settings screen on iOS
Source: IANS
10/06/2023 6:04:54 PM
WhatsApp launches new feature 'Channels' for broadcast messages Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday launched a new feature called -- "Channels" within the app for broadcast messaging, i.e., a simple, reliable and private way to receive important updates from people and organisations. The company said that it is building Channels in a new tab called Updates, where users will find Status and channels they choose to follow -- separate from their chats with family, friends and communities. "Channels are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to ...
WhatsApp launches new feature 'Channels' for broadcast messages
WhatsApp launches new feature 'Channels' for broadcast messages
Source: IANS
8/06/2023 5:50:52 PM
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on Android and iOS beta, which allows users to send high-definition (HD) photos. With this new feature, users can choose a better quality when sending photos, but the option only appears when the users select a large size picture, reports WABetaInfo. While this feature preserves image dimensions, minor compression will still be applied to the picture, thus sending photos in their original quality is not possible. The...
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta
Source: IANS
7/06/2023 3:07:32 PM
WhatsApp working on redesigned keyboard with emoji category bar on Android Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned keyboard with an emoji category bar on Android. With this feature, the tabs that provide easy access to other keyboard functionalities (including GIF and sticker selection) will be moved upwards, according to WABetaInfo. There are also plans for the chat bar, including the relocation of the attachment sharing buttons and the emoji keyboard button to match the style of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp for iOS. Currently, the redes...
WhatsApp working on redesigned keyboard with emoji category bar on Android
WhatsApp working on redesigned keyboard with emoji category bar on Android
Source: IANS
2/06/2023 5:53:57 PM
WhatsApp curbs international spam calls in India after government`s tough call Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday said it has taken stern action on the growing menace of International scam calls in India, after the government took cognisance of the issue and announced to send a notice to the platform over the issue. The platform, which has over 500 million users in the country, said it has ramped up its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems to bring down such incidents significantly. "Our new enforcement will reduce the current calling r...
WhatsApp curbs international spam calls in India after government`s tough call
WhatsApp curbs international spam calls in India after government`s tough call
Source: IANS
12/05/2023 12:00:40 PM
WhatsApp starts beta testing Wear OS app for Android smartwatches Meta-owned WhatsApp has started beta testing the Wear OS app for Android smartwatches such as Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 5, and other devices, which will let users stay connected and access their chats and messages directly from their smartwatch. Wear OS is an Android operating system designed for smartwatches. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will ask users to link their account to a Wear OS device. When the smartwatch app is linked to the user's WhatsApp account, an 8-digit cod...
WhatsApp starts beta testing Wear OS app for Android smartwatches
WhatsApp starts beta testing Wear OS app for Android smartwatches
Source: IANS
9/05/2023 3:49:00 PM
WhatsApp rolling out `side-by-side` feature on Android tablets Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new "side-by-side" feature on Android tablets for some beta testers. According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to switch between conversations without losing track of their ongoing chats, providing more control over the WhatsApp interface on their Android tablets. Users can also disable the side-by-side view by toggling the option available within -- WhatsApp Settings > Chats. The side-by-side view splits the s...
WhatsApp rolling out `side-by-side` feature on Android tablets
WhatsApp rolling out `side-by-side` feature on Android tablets
Source: IANS
1/05/2023 11:47:00 AM
WhatsApp rolling out 'reply with message' feature within call notifications Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new "reply with a message" feature within call notifications to some beta testers on Android. The company said that it will be rolling out the feature to even more people over the coming days. According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to easily decline an incoming call and send a message to the caller at the same time. WhatsApp users will now notice a new "reply" button on incoming call notifications, wh...
WhatsApp rolling out 'reply with message' feature within call notifications
WhatsApp rolling out 'reply with message' feature within call notifications
Source: IANS
28/04/2023 12:06:50 PM
IRCTC`s Zoop WhatsApp Train Food Delivery (in partnership with Jio Haptik) now also available in Hindi Zoop - IRCTC partnered online food delivery platform is now available in Hindi and Hinglish on WhatsApp Chatbot. This new feature was introduced by IRCTC to make ordering food on trains more convenient and has now been launched in Hindi and Hinglish to cater to a larger customer base. Customers can now place their orders for food online by simply sending a message to Zoop's train food order WhatsApp number 7042062070. The automated WhatsApp chatbot allows passengers to select their...
IRCTC`s Zoop WhatsApp Train Food Delivery (in partnership with Jio Haptik) now also available in Hindi
IRCTC`s Zoop WhatsApp Train Food Delivery (in partnership with Jio Haptik) now also available in Hindi
Source: PR Agency
26/04/2023 6:07:30 PM
WhatsApp allows users to save `disappearing` messages if sender agrees Meta-owned WhatsApp on Friday introduced a 'Keep in Chat' feature that will allow users in a disappearing message thread to long-press a message and choose to save it. WhatsApp has called this "sender superpower," and it will be the choice of the sender to allow others in the chat to keep certain messages for later. "Anyone in a disappearing message thread can long press on a message to keep it. The sender will be notified if it was saved and can decide if it stay...
WhatsApp allows users to save `disappearing` messages if sender agrees
WhatsApp allows users to save `disappearing` messages if sender agrees
Source: IANS
21/04/2023 4:19:38 PM
WhatsApp releases `companion mode` to all beta users on Android Meta-owned WhatsApp has rolled out the "companion mode" feature to all beta testers in its latest update on Android. Earlier, the companion mode was only available to a select group of beta testers, report WABetaInfo. This feature, an extension of multi-device support, has been designed to allow users to link their existing WhatsApp account to another mobile phone. Users who link their existing WhatsApp account to a secondary mobile phone can now access their chats on the s...
WhatsApp releases `companion mode` to all beta users on Android
WhatsApp releases `companion mode` to all beta users on Android
Source: IANS
12/04/2023 3:24:33 PM
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature, which will allow users to share their status updates to Facebook stories without leaving WhatsApp. Earlier, users could share status updates to Facebook stories, but they had to go through the extra step of manually sharing the update each time they posted something new, according to WABetaInfo. But now, due to this new feature, the process may be automatic for certain status updates users choose, when the option is enabled. ...
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories
Source: IANS
8/04/2023 9:52:27 AM
WhatsApp improves readability of messages in community announcement groups Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new full-width messaging interface for community announcement groups to some best testers on iOS beta, which will improve the readability of conversations. Now, when beta testers open a community announcement group, message bubbles will cover the full width of the screen and the profile icon will be shown within the bubble, reports WABetainfo. With the new interface, users will be able to read messages easily because the text will ...
WhatsApp improves readability of messages in community announcement groups
WhatsApp improves readability of messages in community announcement groups
Source: IANS
1/04/2023 10:15:40 AM
WhatsApp launches official chat on iOS, Android Meta-owned WhatsApp has launched its official chat on the platform where users can receive the latest information about the app, including updates and tips on how to use it on iOS and Android. According to WABetaInfo, the chat comes marked with a green badge, and also includes tips and tricks on how to use the app, as well as information on new features and updates. Verified badges ensure that the chat is legitimate, helping to prevent users from falling victim to scams or phishing atte...
WhatsApp launches official chat on iOS, Android
WhatsApp launches official chat on iOS, Android
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 5:46:50 PM
Meta introduces new WhatsApp app for Windows with better calling features Meta has introduced a new WhatsApp app for Windows that loads faster and features an interface similar to the mobile version of the app. Users can now host group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. The company said that it will continue to increase these limits over time so users can always stay connected with friends, family, and co-workers. "WhatsApp is the largest platform to provide a fully end-to-end encrypted messaging experience that ...
Meta introduces new WhatsApp app for Windows with better calling features
Meta introduces new WhatsApp app for Windows with better calling features
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 10:24:26 AM
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android To make it more user-friendly, Meta-owned WhatsApp has rolled out new updates to the community feature by introducing some changes to the interface of the "announcement group" for users on iOS and Android. According to WABetaInfo, the company has renamed the announcement group to "Home" on WhatsApp beta for Android, and its new name is "Updates" on WhatsApp beta for iOS. The community feature on WhatsApp allows users to create and join groups of people who ...
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android
Source: IANS
20/03/2023 9:09:58 AM
Whatsapp rolling out `Groups in common` section within search bar on beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for some beta testers on Android and iOS which allows users to see a list of groups they have in common with the contact they are searching for. Beta users will see a new 'Groups in common' section when searching for contacts within the search bar, reports WABetaInfo. The new feature gives users more information when searching for contacts within the search bar. It is currently available for some testers, and...
Whatsapp rolling out `Groups in common` section within search bar on beta
Whatsapp rolling out `Groups in common` section within search bar on beta
Source: IANS
18/03/2023 12:52:07 PM
WhatsApp rolling out `multi-selection` feature for messages on Windows beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new "multi-selection" feature for messages on Windows beta. Beta testers can now select multiple messages within a conversation and then choose to delete or forward them all at once on WhatsApp for Windows, reports WABetaInfo. With the new feature, users can select multiple messages after clicking on "Select" within the context menu of a conversation. Also, they can click anywhere within a conversation and th...
WhatsApp rolling out `multi-selection` feature for messages on Windows beta
WhatsApp rolling out `multi-selection` feature for messages on Windows beta
Source: IANS
12/03/2023 11:23:10 AM
WhatsApp rolling out 'approve new participants' feature to beta testers Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature -- "approve new participants" in group settings for some beta testers on Android and iOS. With this feature, group administrators will be able to manage how the approval of new members works in their groups, according to WABetaInfo. In particular, when the option is enabled, anyone trying to join a group will be subject to approval by an administrator. Moreover, the report said that the feature could offer more con...
WhatsApp rolling out 'approve new participants' feature to beta testers
WhatsApp rolling out 'approve new participants' feature to beta testers
Source: IANS
11/03/2023 5:03:08 PM
WhatsApp rolling out 21 new emojis to some beta testers Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out 21 new emojis to some beta testers for Android. According to WABetaInfo, it is no longer necessary to download and use a different keyboard to send these 21 emojis from the latest Unicode 15.0, as they can now be sent directly from the official WhatsApp keyboard. Earlier, the new 21 emojis were not visible within the official WhatsApp keyboard as they were under development, but it was possible to send them by using an alternate keyboard. Moreover, ...
WhatsApp rolling out 21 new emojis to some beta testers
WhatsApp rolling out 21 new emojis to some beta testers
Source: IANS
10/03/2023 6:26:04 PM
WhatsApp says will leave UK market if forced to stop end-to-end protection Meta-owned WhatsApp has said it will leave the UK market if forced to weaken its end-to-end encryption for users under the upcoming Online Safety Bill. In a briefing with reporters, WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart slammed the legislation as the most concerning set of online regulations in the western world, reports Wired. "We've recently been blocked in Iran, for example. But we've never seen a liberal democracy do that," Cathcart was quoted as saying in reports. "...
WhatsApp says will leave UK market if forced to stop end-to-end protection
WhatsApp says will leave UK market if forced to stop end-to-end protection
Source: IANS
10/03/2023 5:39:14 PM
WhatsApp to clearly outline how its privacy updates will affect EU users Meta-owned WhatsApp has committed to being more transparent on changes to its terms of service in the European Union. The European Commission said in a statement that the company will make it easier for users to reject updates when they disagree with them, and will clearly explain when such rejection leads the user to no longer be able to use WhatsApp's services. Also, WhatsApp confirmed that users' personal data are not shared with third-parties or other Meta companies -- inclu...
WhatsApp to clearly outline how its privacy updates will affect EU users
WhatsApp to clearly outline how its privacy updates will affect EU users
Source: IANS
7/03/2023 11:31:05 AM
WhatsApp bans 29 lakh accounts in India as country launches grievance panel Meta-owned WhatsApp banned more than 29 lakh accounts in India in the month of January, a figure that is drastically lower than 36.77 lakh accounts it blocked in the country in December last year, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021. Between January 1 and January 31, "2,918,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. 1,038,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users," the company said in its monthly compliance report. The most popular messaging pla...
WhatsApp bans 29 lakh accounts in India as country launches grievance panel
WhatsApp bans 29 lakh accounts in India as country launches grievance panel
Source: IANS
2/03/2023 9:55:28 AM
WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS  Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out picture-in-picture mode for video calls, for all iOS users. With this feature in the new update, users can now multitask during a WhatsApp call without their video being paused, reports WABetaInfo. Other than the picture-in-picture mode, the new update also includes-- the ability to attach a caption to the documents, and longer group subjects and descriptions to make it easier to describe the groups. The ability t...
WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS
WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS
Source: IANS
18/02/2023 5:08:00 PM
Himachal, Goa to join hands to promote tourism Himachal Pradesh and Goa will work together to promote special packages designed for foreign and domestic tourism, and investment through mutual cooperation. This was discussed at a meeting held between Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and his Goa counterpart Pramod Sawant. Stressing on a joint strategy, Sukhu said Himachal and Goa are the best tourism states in India and have tremendous potential to become a combined unique destination for the world, thereby boosting the ...
Himachal, Goa to join hands to promote tourism
Himachal, Goa to join hands to promote tourism
Source: IANS
14/02/2023 10:20:18 AM
Velocity launches India's first ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot 'Lexi' Homegrown financial technology firm Velocity on Monday launched India's first AI chatbot integrated with OpenAI's ChatGPT, called "Lexi". Velocity has integrated this latest advancement in artificial intelligence with its existing analytics tool, Velocity Insights. Indian eCommerce brands that utilise Velocity Insights receive a daily business report on Whatsapp, which led the company also integrate ChatGPT in the same Whatsapp interface. "Ever since ChatGPT la...
Velocity launches India's first ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot 'Lexi'
Velocity launches India's first ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot 'Lexi'
Source: IANS
14/02/2023 10:05:50 AM