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WhatsApp fixes 'zero-click bug' on Apple devices: How to update your device

The flaw lets attackers compromise Apple devices without user interaction by chaining WhatsApp and iOS vulnerabilities. Less than 200 users were targeted, WhatsApp said

Tech Wrap Aug 28: Samsung Galaxy event, Amazfit fitness trackers, WhatsApp

Samsung Galaxy event on Sept 4. Amazfit Helio Strap, Balance 2 launched. WhatsApp adds Writing Help feature. Moto Buds Loop, Buds Bass launched. Google expands vids platform access

WhatsApp introduces Writing Help feature: What is it, how it works and more

WhatsApp introduces "Writing Help," an AI tool to rephrase, proofread, or adjust the tone of chats while keeping messages private and secure

WhatsApp for Android tests passkeys for on-device backup encryption: Report

WhatsApp's beta for Android adds a passkey feature to let users secure on-device backups with passkeys, stored in password managers and verified via biometrics

Pixel 10 series set to be first to support WhatsApp calls over satellite

Google has announced that Pixel 10 series will support WhatsApp calls over satellite connectivity at launch, which is set to kick off from August 28

Meta partners with Midjourney for its products and models: What to expect

Meta said it will license Midjourney's "aesthetic technology" to enhance AI imagery, bringing advanced image generation into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

WhatsApp to soon get voicemail-style feature for missed calls: How it works

WhatsApp is adding a voicemail-like feature, which will let users record and send a quick voice message when a call goes unanswered

WhatsApp rolls out schedule calls, raise hand reaction features: What's new

WhatsApp has started rolling out calling-related features aimed at bridging work and personal use. The new features include call scheduling, in-call raise hand reaction, and more

WhatsApp: How to share pictures and videos in HD quality on Android and iOS

WhatsApp users can share pictures and videos in HD quality. Both Android and iOS users can even set the default settings to HD so they do not have to do it manually every time. Find out how

WhatsApp tests Meta AI-powered writing assistant: What is it, how it works

WhatsApp is testing an AI Writing Help tool to refine tone, grammar, and structure in chats, offering secure, private suggestions in real time for select beta users

WhatsApp may soon get Instagram link verification through Meta Accounts

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature for iOS to verify Instagram links in user profiles via Meta's Accounts Centre, adding authenticity badges to reduce impersonation and scams

WhatsApp: How to create polls in group chats on Android and iOS platforms

WhatsApp's polls feature can help you quickly gather votes and finalise plans without endless back-and-forth messages. Here's how to make them on mobile platforms

COAI seeks SIM-binding rule for WhatsApp, Telegram to curb cyber fraud

Currently, OTT communication apps are bound to users' devices only once, during the service registration process on the device

WhatsApp's new 'Safety Overview' warns against group chat scams: What's new

WhatsApp's new Safety Overview feature alerts users when joining an unknown group chat and offers key details, allowing users to make an informed choice

WhatsApp tests night mode in native camera interface on Android: What's new

WhatsApp beta for Android adds manual night mode in native camera to enhance low-light photography with clearer, brighter images and improved exposure

Sebi cracks down on Zee Business trades, slaps ₹4 cr fine; bans 4 entities

Sebi on Monday barred four entities from the securities market for two years and imposed a penalty totalling Rs 4 crore on them for executing trades based on advance information of stock recommendations given by guest experts on the Zee Business channel. "The said debarment period shall be reckoned from the date of the Interim order dated February 08, 2024," Sebi said in its 55-page final order. Individually, the regulator fined Rs 50 lakh on Partha Sarathi Dhar, Rs 75 lakh each on Manan Sharecom and Kanhya Trading Company, and Rs 2 crore on SAAR Commodities. In its order, Sebi noted that the four entities made a profit by executing trades based on advance information of stock recommendations given by guest experts. The investigation found that stock tips were pre-shared with select entities, giving them an unfair advantage over public investors. These entities placed trades in advance and booked profits once the stock prices moved following the televised tips. Evidence collected

WhatsApp is testing voice chat with Meta AI for Android: Check what's new

WhatsApp might be in the works to soon let users have real-time voice conversations with Meta AI through a phone call-like interface

How to move WhatsApp chats, photos from iOS to Android: Step-by-step guide

Moving from iPhone to Android? Here's how to transfer your WhatsApp chats, media, and group messages without losing anything; with and without a cable

Meta's days of giving free AI may be ending as monetisation plans loom

Unlike AI models from Google and OpenAI, Meta's Llama is described as "open source," meaning its underlying code is freely available online for anyone - including rivals - to use and adapt

Jack Dorsey unveils decentralised messaging app Bitchat, built on Bluetooth

Bitchat differs from apps like Meta's WhatsApp and Messenger, operating entirely peer-to-peer with no accounts, user identifiers, or data collection