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Mark Zuckerberg announces WhatsApp Channels: What is it, how does it work

WhatsApp Channels will first be available in Colombia and Singapore. It will gradually be available in more countries, including India, over the coming months

WhatsApp's new update lets user to send HD photos on iOS, Android beta

A new tag will be added to the message bubble when sending a photo with the 'high quality' option to inform the recipient that the photo is sent using this feature

Delhi HC restrains Dabur from airing WhatsApp ad on Amla Hair Oil

The Delhi High Court has issued a restraining order against Dabur, an Indian multinational consumer goods company, prohibiting the circulation of its WhatsApp advertisement

WhatsApp rolling out crop tool for drawing editor in Windows beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new crop tool for the drawing editor in Windows beta

Meta-owned WhatsApp back online after facing global outage: Report

Taking to Twitter several users reported the outage. While one user asked, "Is WhatsApp down or is it just me?" another posted, "#WhatsApp down? Hello Twitter."

WhatsApp rolling out new calling button with context menu on iOS beta

This new icon will still allow group participants to make group calls but it will now display a context menu which will allow them to select whether to make an audio or video call

Competition Commission of India lens on Big Tech as Apple probe nears end

The new Chairperson, Ravneet Kaur, along with other members, is expected to take up the matter in their meeting soon, along with several other pending cases against Big Tech companies

Meta-owned WhatsApp plans to bring iPad support as companion device

With this feature, users can link up to four devices simultaneously, meaning they can connect even more than two mobile phones to their WhatsApp accounts

WhatsApp working on redesigned settings page for iOS beta: Report

Users will also be able to view and share their personal QR Code with a new shortcut

WhatsApp working on fresh keyboard design with emoji category on Android

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned keyboard with an emoji category bar on Android

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 bans over 7.4 mn Indian accounts in April to prevent online abuse

In terms of user grievances, the platform received around 4,377 complaints

Meta-owned WhatsApp fined by Russia for not removing banned content: Report

WhatsApp's parent company Meta Inc was banned in Russia in 2022 after it was termed as an 'extremist' organisation

WhatsApp working on 'discover channel' feature for Android beta: Report

Users of the messaging platform will be able to search for a channel by entering the name of the channel in the new section. Moreover, the new update with provide users with three filters

WhatsApp bans 7.4 mn bad accounts in April in compliance with new IT Rules

Meta-owned WhatsApp banned a record of over 74 lakh bad accounts in India in the month of April, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021, the company said on Thursday.

WhatsApp launches global security centre to further safeguard users

The security centre will be available in English and 10 languages -- Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu and Gujarati

WhatsApp will now let you share voice status, here's how to post one

Starting today, WhatsApp users can share voice statuses or access the voice status feature

WhatsApp for Apple iPhone gets companion mode: What is it, how does it work

Announced earlier this year, WhatsApp companion mode allows users to access the same account across multiple devices, primarily phones, without having to logout from the first device

Delhi Metro launches WhatsApp-based ticketing service for Airport line

The report further stated that with the launch of this facility, commuters on the Airport Line will now be able to use WhatsApp chatbot-generated QR code-based tickets from their smartphones

WhatsApp rolling out 'screen-sharing' feature to beta testers on Android

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature called screen-sharing, along with a new placement for tabs within the bottom navigation bar, to beta testers on Android.