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WhatsApp rolls out links for calls; testing group call for up to 32 people

Instant messaging and calling app WhatsApp will roll out call links for people to join on video and voice calls on the app, its parent firm Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday. The company has also started testing group video calls for up to 32 people on WhatsApp. "We're rolling out call links on WhatsApp starting this week so you can share a link to start a call with a single tap. We are also testing secure encrypted video calling for up to 32 people. More coming soon," Zuckerberg said in a post on social media platform Facebook. India is the biggest market for WhatsApp with 487.5 million users as of June 2022. Users will be able to create a call link from the call section and share it with their family and friends. WhatsApp users will need the latest version of the app to use Call Links and the rollout begins this week. The new feature is expected to increase the competition among the video calling and conferencing apps.

WhatsApp reveals critical bug in older versions on several devices

Meta-owned WhatsApp has revealed a critical bug that could affect older installations on various devices that have not been updated with latest software versions

WhatsApp rolling out Call Links, group video call for 32 people: Zuckerberg

Users can tap the 'Call Links' option within the Calls Tab and create a link for an audio or video call and share it easily with family and friends

Extant rules choke growth, telecom bill needs review: Broadband India Forum

Forum also believes the bill also weakens role of telecom regulator, makes it subservient to govt

Spectrum allocation and OTT services: Draft Telecom Bill makes key changes

Spectrum for satellite broadband services is not in the Bill's list and it would likely be auctioned

WhatsApp Pay India head Manesh Mahatme quits, likely to return to Amazon

Mahatme played a role in helping WhatsApp to win regulatory approval to more than double the number of users of its payments service in India to 100 million

Govt proposes to bring internet calling apps under telecom licence

Over-the-top players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Duo which provide calling and messaging services may require licences to operate in the country, according to the draft telecommunication bill 2022. The draft bill has included OTT as part of the telecommunication service. "For provision of Telecommunication Services and Telecommunication Networks, an entity shall have to obtain a license," the draft bill released on Wednesday evening said. The government in the bill has proposed a provision to waive fees and penalty of telecom and internet service providers. The ministry has also proposed a provision for the refund of fees in case a telecom or internet provider surrenders his license. "Seeking your views on the draft Indian Telecom Bill 2022," Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a post on a social media platform in which he also shared the link of the draft bill. The last date for public comment on the draft is October 20. According to the draft, the central government

Meta partners with Salesforce, to offer WhatsApp biz messaging services

The announcement comes days after Reliance JioMart partnered with Meta to sell groceries on WhatsApp chat

WhatsApp enters filmmaking biz, to premiere 1st original on Prime Video, YT

The 12-minute short film tells the story of NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was born in Greece to Nigerian parents

WhatsApp working to let users create polls in group chat, says report

A screenshot showed that the camera shortcut is placed within the navigation bar and it will show up for those users that can already create a community in the future

Meta Platforms seeks out secrets from 132 companies to win antitrust suit

Meta's request is "overbroad and abusive," Snap said in court filings

How technology played a part in India scripting triple jump history

Separated by visa issues, coach, athletes turned to WhatsApp; came home with gold & silver

Addiction to FB and Insta among teenagers is linked to inequality: Research

Teenagers from underprivileged homes are more likely to report an addiction to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media, according to studies

WhatsApp may soon add camera shortcut for iPhone users, says report

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is likely working on a feature that will add a new camera shortcut for iPhone users on their app

Teachers' Day 2022: Wishes, top 20 quotes, messages and WhatsApp status

Teacher's Day 2022: India will celebrate the birth anniversary of former President Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan today. Read this report to know some amazing quotes, statuses and WhatsApp messages

WhatsApp takes down 2.4 million bad accounts in India in July: Report

Of the accounts barred, 1.42 million were "proactively banned," before any reports from users

WhatsApp to stop functioning on few iPhone devices from Oct 24; Here's why

WhatsApp has in the past declared that iOS 12 or a newer software version will be required for iPhone users to continue using the platform on its Help Center website

When sending a WhatsApp voice message, what you should or shouldn't do

With an average of 7 billion voice messages sent every day globally, they are a popular way of sharing in-the-moment updates

WhatsApp-JioMart to help RIL take on Amazon and Flipkart, experts say

Experts say the partnership will give JioMart access to over 487 million WhatsApp users in India. Experts say that the total annualised active e-commerce users in the country are only 200 million.

SC judge expresses displeasure over WhatsApp messages sent on his phone

My mobile is not meant for WhatsApp... I will just send the proceeding off…. I had mentioned earlier, I did not take any action," Justice Kaul said