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Over 17,000 WhatsApp accounts blocked in major cyber fraud operation

The Ministry of Home Affairs has blocked over 17,000 WhatsApp accounts linked to digital arrest frauds, following an investigation that uncovered international cybercrime networks

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 WhatsApp Stickers; complete guide on how to download

India is getting ready to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. This 10-day festival will begin on September 7, 2024. Here's how to download WhatsApp stickers to share with friends and family

WhatsApp launches community-exclusive events feature for group chats

The update introduces a new "Event" icon accessible through the paperclip menu within group chats, allowing users to seamlessly create and manage events

Meta withheld information on Instagram, WhatsApp deals from regulators: FTC

In 2020, the antitrust agency sued Meta alleging that it monopolized the personal social networking market by buying up emerging rivals

WhatsApp latest update: How to post one-minute long voice note status

According to WABetaInfo, this feature is currently rolling out to all WhatsApp iOS and Android users

WhatsApp set to release new audio call bar feature: Here's how it works

Users will be able to easily mute or end the call directly, removing the need to navigate back to the call screen

WhatsApp banned record 22 million accounts in first quarter of 2024

The messaging app has the highest user base in India with more than 500 million active users

WhatsApp now allows users to pin multiple texts; Here's how to use feature

The Meta-owned WhatsApp recently improved its message pinning feature, allowing users to pin three messages in, including media, audio notes etc. in a chat

WhatsApp banned 7.11 mn Indian accounts in September, shows govt data

Meta-owned WhatsApp banned 71.1 lakh accounts during September in compliance with the IT rules, according to the latest India monthly report released by the popular messaging platform. Out of them, 25.7 lakh accounts were proactively banned before any reports from users. An Indian account is identified via the '+91' country code. "Between 1 September, 2023 and 30 September 2023, 71,11,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. 25,71,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users," it said. The 'user-safety report' contains details of user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by WhatsApp as well as WhatsApp's own preventive actions to combat abuse on the platform. Between September 1-30, the platform received six orders from the Grievance Appellate Committee, according to the report, and all six orders were complied with. WhatsApp had banned 74 lakh accounts in August and out of them, 35 lakh accounts had been proactively banned. WhatsApp,

WhatsApp's new animated avatar feature for Android users: All details here

Leveraging AI resources from Meta, the latest WhatsApp beta version incorporates numerous animated avatars for users

WhatsApp's new security centre page to be available in 10 Indian languages

The page has been created to spread awareness about the various safety measures that are available along with the in-built product features which will empower users to take control of their safety

WhatsApp's new update likely to bring usernames; to replace phone numbers

Users will be able to access the new feature through the settings menu under the profile section

Govt launches Sanchar Saathi, AI-based portal to detect telecom frauds

Astr is the third reform, which uses AI to find out the total number of connections each person has taken

Truecaller coming soon to WhatsApp to combat spam calls, full details below

Truecaller's Chief Executive told Reuters that the caller identification service is in the beta phase, and will be available for the users by the end of May.

WhatsApp users will soon be able to edit, save contacts directly: Report

The new feature, which is currently in the beta phase, allows users to add and edit contacts within the app, without having to visit the contacts section

Meta-owned WhatsApp releases update to fix expiration bug on Android beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has released a bug fix update to address an issue with the expiration of the application on Android beta

Meta-owned WhatsApp widely rolling out voice status updates on iOS

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is widely rolling out the 'voice status updates' feature on iOS

WhatsApp working on feature to let users create calling shortcuts

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will allow users to create calling shortcuts

WhatsApp rolls out new shortcuts to ease operations for group admins on iOS

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has reportedly rolled out some new shortcuts for group admins to quickly and easily perform actions for a certain group participant, on iOS

WhatsApp working on feature to allow sending pictures in original quality

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to send photos in their original quality