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WhatsApp rolling out feature to let users play voice note in background

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new global voice note player on iOS beta that will let users listen to a voice message while on a different chat.

WhatsApp for iOS to show profile pictures in notifications: Report

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has reportedly started testing a new feature on iOS that displays profile pictures in system notifications when users receive new messages from chats and groups.

Privacy policy: HC extends time for FB, WhatsApp to respond to CCI notices

The Delhi High Court extended the time for filing replies by Facebook and WhatsApp to two notices issued to them by the CCI which has ordered a probe into instant messaging app's new privacy policy.

Delhi HC grants Whatsapp, Facebook time to respond to CCI probe

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted more time to Whatsapp and Facebook to file their response over notices issued to them by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).The Division Bench was hearing the petitions of Whatsapp and Facebook challenging the single bench, which had dismissed their pleas challenging a CCI order for an investigation into the messaging app's new privacy policy.The Bench of Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh on Monday noted that the Data Protection Bill yet to be finalised by the respondents adjourned the matter for March 30, 2022.After taking notes of the submission of the appellant the court granted time to Whatsapp and Facebook to file their response over notice issued to them by CCI sought several details from them.The court adjourned the matter for March 30, 2022.It had granted time to Petitioners after Senior Advocate Harish Salve, appearing for Whatsapp LLC, informed the court that the CCI is insisting on a response to notices despite the matter

WhatsApp bans nearly 1.75 mn bad accounts in India in November 2021

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Saturday said that it banned 1,759,000 accounts in India in November in compliance with the IT Rules 2021.

Meta-owned WhatsApp to enable users to search businesses nearby: Report

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly planning to rollout a new feature which enables users to search for businesses nearby.

JioMart-WhatsApp partnership to allow retailers, customers to shop via chat

Slated for launch in 2022, JioMart's conversational e-commerce push on WhatsApp will serve up catalogues from merchants and allow users to order essentials both on demand and as subscriptions

WhatsApp steps out on front foot to push payments feature

The company said that it has launched a pilot programme of adopting 500 villages to familiarise villagers with digital payments

Jio, WhatsApp signal a deeper embrace in online retail and digital payments

Slated for launch in 2022, JioMart's conversational e-commerce push on WhatsApp will serve up catalogues from merchants and allow users to order essentials both on demand and as subscriptions

WhatsApp adopts 500 villages in India to promote digital payments

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Wednesday announced its pilot programme of adopting 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra

Meta-owned Instagram hits 2 bn users but won't disclose it to the world

Meta-owned Instagram has reportedly hit two billion monthly active users, but the photo-sharing platform may not officially disclose these figures.

Meta, WhatsApp scout for CCO, nodal contact and grievance officer in India

Meta and WhatsApp are scouting for candidates for roles of nodal contact and grievance officer as well as chief compliance officer positions that have been mandated under India's IT rules

WhatsApp to allow default disappearing messages, provide greater control

This new feature is optional and does not change or delete any of the user's existing chats

Uber adds ride booking via WhatsApp in India; service to start from Lucknow

The partnership allows access to Uber's mobility services by sending a message to a WhatsApp chatbot

CSC, WhatsApp launch chatbot helpline for tele-consultation in hinterlands

The helpdesk on WhatsApp makes it easy for people to seek support from administration, consult doctors, access a wide range of Covid related resources

Over 2 million Indian accounts banned by WhatsApp in October: Report

In accordance with the IT Rules 2021, the platform has published its fifth monthly report for the month of October

WhatsApp says banned over 2 million accounts in India in October

The Meta-owned platform also WhatsApp also received 500 grievance reports in the same month, and took action on only 18 of those

Online brokerage Upstox allows IPO applications via WhatsApp

Also, the company aims to increase its customer base to 10 million by the end of FY2022 from 7 million currently, Upstox said in a statement.

Top headlines: Parag Agrawal becomes Twitter CEO, JioMart takes on Amazon

From Parag Agrawal's appointment as Twitter CEO to JioMart's new move, Business Standard brings you the top news on Tuesday

Reliance's JioMart turns to WhatsApp to break Amazon grip on grocery buyers

The move comes 19 months after Meta Platforms Inc., previously known as Facebook Inc., invested nearly $6 billion into Reliance's Jio Platforms unit