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WhatsApp working on 'Block' shortcut feature within notifications: Report

The new shortcut will be released in the upcoming update of the application

WhatsApp working on feature to switch btw camera, video mode on iOS beta

Currently, users have to tap and hold to record a video which is complicated when they have to record a long video, reports WABetaInfo

US Supreme Court gives nod to WhatsApp lawsuit over 'Pegasus' spyware

The US Supreme Court has declined to block a WhatsApp lawsuit that alleged that Israeli spyware maker NSO Group unlawfully accessed WhatsApp servers when installing Pegasus on users' devices

US Supreme Court turn away Israeli spyware maker in WhatsApp suit

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an Israeli spyware maker's bid to derail a high-profile lawsuit filed by the WhatsApp messaging service. The justices left in place lower court rulings against the Israeli firm, NSO Group. WhatsApp claims that NSO targeted some 1,400 users of the encrypted messaging service with highly sophisticated spyware. WhatsApp parent Facebook, now called Meta Platforms Inc., is trying to block NSO from Facebook platforms and servers and recover unspecified damages. NSO argued that it should be recognized as a foreign government agent and therefore be entitled to immunity under U.S. law limiting lawsuits against foreign countries. The request appeals a pair of earlier federal court rulings that rejected similar arguments by the Israeli company. The Biden administration recommended that the court turn away the appeal. The Justice Department wrote that NSO plainly is not entitled to immunity here. NSO's flagship product, Pegasus, allows operators to covertl

WhatsApp's new feature 'Chat Transfer' to allow data migration on Android

With this feature, users will be able to transfer chat history to a new device by scanning the QR code

Now connect to WhatsApp by choosing proxy server if denied the right

Meta-owned WhatsApp launched a proxy support for users all over the world, like millions of people in Iran and elsewhere who continue to be denied the right to communicate freely and privately

WhatsApp leak case: Insider trading charges against 11 entities nixed

The case pertains to the circulation of UPSI in various private WhatsApp groups about certain companies, including Axis Bank, ahead of their official result announcements to the stock exchanges

Post-pandemic world reels from surge in cyberattacks; here's how to be safe

Take a look some of the biggest data breaches of 2022 and how you can protect yourself

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Immediately fix incorrect map of India: Rajeev Chandrasekhar tells WhatsApp

The minister reiterated that all social media platforms that do business in India must use correct maps

WhatsApp to end support for these Android, iOS smartphones from December 31

The end of support essentially means the listed smartphones would not receive any updates from WhatsApp, including features and security patches

WhatsApp working on feature to let users select chats on Desktop beta

When the feature will be released, there will be a new 'Select Chats' option within the chat menu

WhatsApp to end support for bunch of old Samsung phones, says report

Meta-owned WhatsApp will reportedly end support for a bunch of old Samsung phones, as the company might soon end support for Android smartphones that are not running at least Android 5.0 (Lollipop)

Meta-owned WhatsApp working on feature to let users report status updates

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will provide users the ability to report status updates on desktop beta.

WhatsApp introduces 'Accidental delete' feature on Android, iOS devices

The Accidental delete feature is available to all users on Android and iPhone devices

WhatsApp details privacy and safety features rolled out in 2022

WhatsApp on Thursday announced a list of privacy and safety features it rolled out this year. These features include admin control, online presence, code verification, and more. Details here

WhatsApp Pay's India head steps down amid series of top-level departures

Vinay Choletti leaving as Meta-owned messaging platform ramps up investments in its payment service in India

WhatsApp allows users see profile icons within groups chats on iOS

The new feature helps group members to recognise other participants that have the same name

WhatsApp rolls out feature to enable users find groups by contact name

With the new feature, users can get a list of all their recent groups in common with a contact by entering their name within the search bar

Labour pain for travel sector: Agencies poaching staff to beat shortage

Smaller outfits losing customers, many firms outsourcing to larger players to stay afloat