WhatsApp In India

A US probe into Meta's alleged access to WhatsApp messages ended abruptly after reportedly claiming the company could read users' encrypted chats

WhatsApp may add its own encrypted cloud backup, letting users store chats on its servers with passkey-based security and reducing reliance on Google Drive and iCloud

A multi-pronged action involving telecom regulators, service providers, the RBI, tech giants and the CBI has been taken to tackle the rising menace of digital arrest scams, besides WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts involved in such offences, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. The action was detailed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which has filed a comprehensive status report in pursuance of the Supreme Court's directions of February 9 to curb rising cases of digital arrests in the country, according to sources. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, which had taken suo motu cognisance of online frauds, including digital arrests, had issued a slew of directions including asking the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and others to jointly hold a meeting to come up with a framework for providing compensation in digital arrest cases. The fresh status report, filed through Attorney ...

WhatsApp will stop working on older Android phones from September 2026, as it raises system requirements and adds new features, with users advised to back up chats or upgrade devices

WhatsApp Web is reportedly testing chat themes with 49 colour options, letting users personalise chats with different colours, wallpapers and unique styles for each conversation

WhatsApp's latest iOS update brings a native CarPlay app, letting users message and call directly from their car dashboard with a simpler interface designed to reduce distractions while driving

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new noise cancellation feature in beta that reduces background sounds during calls, aiming to improve voice clarity for users in noisy environments

The government is reportedly giving messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram more time to comply with SIM binding rules after companies flagged technical challenges

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a native CarPlay app for iPhone users, allowing access to chats, calls, and contacts through a simplified interface designed for safer use while driving

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WhatsApp now allows chat transfer between Android and iPhone, letting users move messages, media, and history across platforms without third-party apps

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new 'after reading' option for disappearing messages on Android, letting chats vanish shortly after being seen to give users more control over privacy

Reportedly, WhatsApp is working on an automatic message translation feature for 21 languages, letting users translate chats instantly while keeping messages private with on-device processing

WhatsApp's update introduces a new "You" profile tab, replacing Settings and adding a profile icon for easier account access

WhatsApp's Guest chats feature lets users reach non-WhatsApp users through secure links, enabling simple, temporary, end-to-end encrypted messaging without app installation

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WhatsApp Plus plan could add app customisation, more pinned chats and exclusive stickers, while core messaging features are expected to remain free

WhatsApp adds Group Message History feature that lets users share up to 100 recent group messages with newly added members, helping them catch up instantly

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could make status updates easier to access directly from the Chats tab, without switching to the Updates section