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WhatsApp rolls out screen sharing, landscape mode for video calls

Meta-owned social media messaging application WhatsApp has rolled out screen sharing and landscape mode features for video calls, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday. "We're adding the ability to share your screen during a video call on WhatsApp," Zuckerberg posted on Facebook. Screen sharing allows users to share a live view of their screen during a call. The feature can be initiated by clicking on the 'share' icon and choosing between sharing a specific application or sharing the entire screen, the company said in a release. "You can now also enjoy video calls in Landscape mode for a wider and more immersive viewing and sharing experience on your phone," Meta said.

WhatsApp set to release group voice chats feature: Here's how it works

When a user starts a voice chat, the group icon in the chat list will change to a waveform icon and show a 'connect' button

Govt has issued no guidelines to monitor WhatsApp chats: PIB Fact Check

The fake message being circulated on the internet said that the government has issued new guidelines to monitor WhatsApp messages of users

Meta's instant messaging app WhatsApp gets 60-second video message feature

The video messaging feature will allow WhatsApp users to record and share short personal videos of up to 60-second directly in the chat

CAIT and WhatsApp to digitally train and upskill 10 million local traders

The partnership's goal is to localize digitization efforts to unleash growth opportunities for businesses with hyper-local digital trainings in 11 Indian languages across all 29 Indian states

Kolkata police issues warning about WhatsApp hacking, says not to share OTP

Kolkata police issued a warning against fraudsters, who are hacking users' Facebook profiles and connecting with the people in their friend lists through Messenger and asking for money

Telegram launches Instagram-like 'stories' feature for premium users

Telegram users can share images and videos, add links and captions, as well as tag people and comment on other people's 'stories'

To avoid net blackouts, Trai may impose selective ban on WhatsApp, Telegram

Popular applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram are likely to be among the apps under consideration for a selective ban

CAIT, Meta's 'WhatsApp se Wyapaar' to digitise 1 cr local businesses

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Monday announced the expansion of its WhatsApp Se Wyapaar' programme for digitally upskilling 1 crore local traders on the WhatsApp Business App. Scaling the training programme from 10 lakh traders in 17 states to 1 crore traders across all Indian states, the training is available in 11 Indian languages - English, Hindi, Bangla, Punjabi, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada and Malayalam, according to a joint statement by Meta and CAIT. Traders will be equipped with the use of features like Catalog, Quick Replies and Click to WhatsApp Ads to digitise their storefront via the WhatsApp Business application, the statement added. Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta said, We want to keep helping entrepreneurs and small businesses to make the most of the opportunities ahead and continue to be at the heart of India's Techade. CAIT has a network of around 40,000 trade associations and 80 million traders across ...

One should behave responsibly while uploading WhatsApp status: Bombay HC

One should behave with a sense of responsibility while communicating something to others via their WhatsApp status, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has said while refusing to quash a case against a man for posting content allegedly spreading hatred against a religious group. A division bench of Justices Vinay Joshi and Valmiki SA Menezes in its order on July 12 said the purpose of WhatsApp status nowadays is to convey something to your contacts. People keep checking the WhatsApp status of their contacts often, it noted. The bench dismissed the petition filed by 27-year-old Kishor Landkar, seeking to quash the FIR lodged against him for offences under the Indian Penal Code for intentionally hurting or offending religious sentiment or faith, as well as provisions of the Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Information Technology Act. WhatsApp status can be a picture or video of what you are doing, thinking or something you have seen, .

Samsung Wallet, Thermo Check and WhatsApp are coming to Galaxy Watch series

Samsung is gearing up to announce the 2023 Galaxy Watch series at its Unpacked event, which is scheduled for July 26 in Seoul, South Korea

WhatsApp availabile on smartwatch app on Wear OS 3 globally: Meta

Available on watches that run Wear OS 3, users will no longer need their phone with them to stay connected, and can respond to friends and family using their voice, emojis, quick replies or text

WhatsApp for iPhone gets translucent bar: Everything you need to know

The modified interface of WhatsApp for iOS is being updated with a translucent tab, navigation bars, and a new sticker and GIF picker

Law panel cautions against fraudulent messages, calls in its name over UCC

The Law Commission on Friday cautioned people against fraudulent WhatsApp messages and calls in its name pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). It urged people to "exercise caution" and rely on official sources, including its website, for accurate information. In its disclaimer, the law panel referred to "certain WhatsApp texts, calls, and messages" being circulated pertaining to the UCC. "It has come to notice that certain phone numbers are rotating among the individuals, falsely associating them with the Law Commission of India. It is clarified that the Law Commission has no involvement or connection with these texts, calls, or messages, and disclaims any responsibility or endorsement thereof," it said. The Law Commission said it communicates through official channels, including its website and the Press Information Bureau. "Individuals are encouraged to visit the official website of the Law Commission of India to access the public notice (seeking views on UCC) issued in th

WhatsApp bans more than 6.5 million accounts in India under new IT rules

Meta-owned, WhatsApp banned over 6.5 million accounts in India in the month of May 2023. The company took action to comply with the new IT Rules 2021

Here's how to transfer WhatsApp chats on a new device without cloud backup

While transferring chats using the cloud has been the norm, this new, quicker method is sure to be handy for users

WhatsApp may soon allow users to send videos in high-quality: Details here

WhatsApp would continue to use the standard quality setting by default, but allow users to select the high-quality option each time they want to share a video

WhatsApp Desktop users may soon be able to add 32 people to video call

Previously, WhatsApp users on the Windows desktop application could add a maximum of eight participants on video calls and up to 32 in audio calls

Don't want others to read your WhatsApp chat? Know how to lock it here

WhatsApp chat lock: On Android and iPhone, users can turn on the feature to password-protect their personal chats as well as group chats

WhatsApp Pink scam on the rise: What it is and how to remove it?

Scammers are tricking users into installing a pink-themed version of WhatsApp called 'WhatsApp Pink' that steals their personal information and data