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Meta, WhatsApp move Supreme Court against NCLAT's ₹213 crore penalty order

The regulator had concluded that this "take-it-or-leave-it" approach related to WhatsApp's privacy policy of 2021 amounted to an abuse of dominance in the market for over-the-top messaging services

Updated On: 13 Jan 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Tech Wrap Jan 12: Claude for Healthcare, Lava Blaze Duo 3, Samsung theme

Claude for Healthcare launched. Lava Blaze Duo 3. Samsung releases Stranger Things themes. WhatsApp profile with cover photos. Google releases in-app check-out option. iPhone 17e

Updated On: 12 Jan 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Soon, you can customise WhatsApp profile with Facebook-like cover photo

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new feature that may soon allow iOS users to add cover photos to their profiles, offering more profile customisation beyond just a profile picture

Updated On: 12 Jan 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

Street signs: WhatsApp leaks test insider controls, NSE IPO buzz picks up

From WhatsApp leaks testing insider trading controls to Sebi's regulatory review push and revived hopes for an NSE IPO, key signals emerge from Dalal Street

Updated On: 11 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM IST

Tech Wrap Jan 8: Oppo Reno 15 series, POCO M8 launched, WhatsApp features

Oppo launched the Reno 15 series. POCO M8 launched in India. WhatsApp adds new features for group chats. OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health. Nothing to launch CMF Headphone Pro on Jan 13

Updated On: 08 Jan 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Tech Wrap Jan 7: Motorola Razr Fold, Meta Ray-Ban display glasses, WhatsApp

Motorola launched Razr Fold. Meta Ray-Ban display glasses update. WhatsApp parental control features. Lenovo, ASUS, Acer at CES 2026. Noise Master Buds 2

Updated On: 07 Jan 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

WhatsApp Web may soon unify status and channels under new 'Updates' tab

Reportedly, WhatsApp is working on a redesign for WhatsApp Web that will merge status updates and channels into a single Updates tab, offering a more consistent experience

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 12:53 PM IST

CERT-In warns of 'GhostPairing' targeting Indian WhatsApp users: What is it

CERT-In has flagged a high-severity WhatsApp account takeover technique that exploits device linking to give attackers silent access without passwords or SIM swaps

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 11:06 AM IST

CCI recovered 46% of ₹2,888 cr penalty in last 3 years: Annual report

The total number of combinations, or mergers, approved or disposed of in FY25 went up to 138 from 101 in the previous year

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 11:06 PM IST

NCLAT: WhatsApp must seek user consent before sharing data with Meta

The earlier Nclat judgment had upheld the ₹213.14 crore penalty against Meta and WhatsApp but had left ambiguity over the extent of user-choice safeguards

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

Indian ecom penetration could mirror WhatsApp user base: Meesho cofounder

Meesho Cofounder Sanjeev Kumar says India's ecommerce penetration could eventually match Whatsapp's vast user base, driven by rapid growth in smaller cities and heavy investment in AI and tech

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

NCLAT reserves verdict on CCI's plea in WhatsApp-Meta data-sharing case

In November this year, the NCLAT had set aside the CCI's five-year prohibition on data sharing for advertising, but upheld the penalty of ₹213.14 crore and other directions issued by the regulator

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 10:31 PM IST

New rule may force WhatsApp to log you out every 6 hours, here’s why

A directive from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon change how messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal work.

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 12:06 PM IST
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India crucial to how we see future of AI on Meta platforms: Arun Srinivas

Arun Srinivas reveals 92% of businesses on Meta are SMBs, details AI-driven features for creators, and a strategic rethink for WhatsApp Pay

Updated On: 30 Nov 2025 | 11:41 PM IST

Tech Wrap Nov 26: iQOO 15 launch, OnePlus 15R, Copilot leaving WhatsApp

iQOO 15 launched in India. OnePlus 15R to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Microsoft Copilot AI leaving WhatsApp. Realme P4x 5G and Watch 5. POCO F8 series. ChatGPT Voice. Perplexity shopping tool

Updated On: 26 Nov 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Microsoft to take down Copilot from WhatsApp starting Jan 15: What changes

Copilot will stop working on WhatsApp from January 15, 2026, with Microsoft directing users to its mobile, web and Windows apps as Meta blocks AI chatbots on its platform

Updated On: 26 Nov 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

WhatsApp, Meta can redact confidential info from judgment, says NCLAT

WhatsApp, through its lawyer, had sought redaction of confidential material on pages 194 to 196 of the judgment

Updated On: 25 Nov 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

Tech Wrap Nov 25: Oakley Meta HSTN glasses, OnePlus 15R, ChatGPT Shopping

Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses sale starts Dec 1. OnePlus 15R launching Dec 17. ChatGPT Shopping Research tool. YouTube Music releases 2025 Recap. Anthropic Claude Opus 4.5. OpenAI hardware prototype

Updated On: 25 Nov 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Tech Wrap Nov 21: AirDrop with Android, WhatsApp 'About', Nano Banana Pro

Android and iPhone can share files. WhatsApp revamps About feature. Google Gemini Nano Banana Pro. ChatGPT gets group chats. BGMI 4.1 update. Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+. Perplexity Comet on Android

Updated On: 21 Nov 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

WhatsApp brings back 'About' in a new form: What's different, how to set up

WhatsApp is reintroducing its classic About feature with a redesigned, Instagram-Notes-style text update that appears atop chats and gives users full control over who can see it

Updated On: 21 Nov 2025 | 12:21 PM IST