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WhatsApp wins major legal case against Pegasus spyware maker NSO

WhatsApp wins a major legal case against NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, marking a key step in holding spyware companies accountable for unlawful surveillance of activists, journalists, and officials

WhatsApp brings new effects, stickers and more for New Year: Check details

These new festive season-inspired features are available for a limited period, from December 20 till January 3, 2025

Tech wrap Dec 19: ChatGPT on WhatsApp, OnePlus 13r launch, Vivo X200 series

ChatGPT is now available on WhatsApp. OnePlus 13r launching in India on Jan 7. Vivo X200 series sale starts. Sennheiser Profile Wireless microphones launched. Nothing OS 3.0 roll out

OpenAI's ChatGPT is now on WhatsApp: How to start texting with AI chatbot

In the US, users can now also make a phone call to start a conversation with ChatGPT's Advanced Voice

WhatsApp may get native dialler on iOS, could be set as default calling app

With iOS 18.2, Apple allows changing default apps for calls and messages. With a built-in dialler, WhatsApp would join supported 3rd-party applications for both calls and messages on eligible iPhones

Tech wrap Dec 13: Android XR, WhatsApp calling feature, ChatGPT Santa voice

Google and Samsung team up to preview Android XR platform. New features for calling on WhatsApp. ChatGPT gets a Santa-inspired voice option. iPhone 16 Pro's layered recordings. Redmi Note 14 series

WhatsApp adds new calling features on mobile, desktop app: Check details

WhatsApp has enhanced video call quality and desktop calling, introduced selective calling in groups and new effects on the mobile and desktop app

ChatGPT outage reignites debate on risks of large AI system failures

The outage also raised broader concerns about the dependency on a few large tech companies controlling critical platforms

ChatGPT faces global outage, OpenAI working to restore normal services

Millions of users worldwide faced disruptions as OpenAI's ChatGPT, API, and Sora services experienced a global outage; the company identified recovery path and is working on a fix

Finally, WhatsApp has a new and modern typing indicator: Check how it looks

WhatsApp introduces a new typing indicator feature with enhanced visual cues for user identification, improving real-time engagement in chats

Govt blocks 1,700 Skype, 59K Whatsapp IDs used in 'digital arrest' fraud

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital fraud, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also stated that the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System,' launched under I4C in 2021, enables immediate reporting of financial frauds to prevent the siphoning off of funds by fraudsters and so far, over Rs 3,431 crore has been saved in more than 9.94 lakh complaints. "The I4C has pro-actively identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital fraud, Kumar said in response to a written question. As of November 15, 2024, more than 6.69 lakh SIM cards and 1.32 lakh IMEIs, as reported by police authorities, have been blocked by the government. The minister further explained that to strengthen the mechanism for addressing cyber ...

WhatsApp set to end support for older-generation iPhones soon: Check models

Currently, WhatsApp supports iOS 12 and newer versions. However, from May 2025, the app will require iOS 15.1 or later

Australia's social media ban: Negative impact of the internet on teenagers

Debate over the internet use for children grows as Australia bans social media for teenagers under 16, sensing its negative impact. Here's how it is affecting them

Chennai couple delivers baby at home with WhatsApp group advice, case filed

The Chennai couple decided not to seek professional help and relied on WhatsApp group instructions to deliver their baby at home. A local health officer complained to the police

WhatsApp introduces voice message transcripts feature: Here is how it works

WhatsApp said that the new audio message transcription feature will start rolling out globally over the coming weeks

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

Meta to appeal against CCI's Rs 213 crore penalty, diktat on data share

On Monday, CCI imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position

No inherent conflict between competition, data protection laws, says CCI

The Competition Act supplements data protection regulations by placing heightened responsibilities on dominant firms and there is no inherent conflict or repugnancy between the two laws, according to fair trade watchdog CCI. Besides, the regulator has said a broader view of the concept of user data is crucial in analysing data-related competition concerns in digital markets. The observations are part of the Competition Commission of India's 156-page order imposing a Rs 213.14 crore penalty on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in 2021. Elucidating about user data in digital markets, CCI said data-related practices might violate data protection laws but they can also be seen as the imposition of unfair terms under competition law. "This overlap creates a point of intersection between data protection and competition law, with each addressing different aspects of harm. Further, while data protection laws primarily focus

WhatsApp-CCI fracas explained: Why Meta is appealing against a $25.4m fine

The Competition Commission of India has accused Meta-owned WhatsApp of abusing its dominant market position in its 2021 privacy update. Here's all you need to know

CCI bars WhatsApp from sharing data with Meta firms, slaps Rs 213 cr fine

Second instance of big tech penalised for abusing dominant position