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Five years of Reliance Jio: From disruption to data revolution

Its user base in India doubled from 205 million in 2016 to 425 million now

WhatsApp fined $266 mn by Irish regulator over data transparency breaches

The fine comes weeks after Amazon.com Inc. was hit with a record 746 million-euro penalty in Luxembourg, where it has its European base

WhatsApp says it banned 3 mn accounts in India in second compliance report

It received 137 reports for account support, of which one was actioned, and 316 requests to ban accounts, of which 73 were actioned

Top headlines: India's Q1 GDP grows 20.1%; PayU buys BillDesk for $4.7 bn

Business Standard brings you the top stories this evening

Reply to pleas by Facebook, WhatsApp against IT rules: HC to Centre

The pleas have challenged the new rules on the grounds that they violate the right to privacy and are unconstitutional

Top headlines: HC notice to Centre on IT Rules; Delhi schools to re-open

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Friday

HC to hear in Oct appeals of FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy matter

WhatsApp and Facebook have also challenged the CCI's asking them to furnish certain information for the purpose of inquiry conducted by it.

HC asks Centre to respond to pleas by FB, WhatsApp challenging IT Rules

The new IT rules for social media intermediaries require the messaging app to trace chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information

WhatsApp, MyGov team up to let users book vax appointments through chatbot

Earlier this month, WhatsApp introduced the functionality to download the vaccination certificate through the same bot

Covid-19 vaccination slots can now be booked on WhatsApp: Health Minister

In a bid to make the inoculation process easier, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccination slots can now be easily booked on WhatsApp

WhatsApp testing messages that disappear after 90 days: Report

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is now reportedly working on a similar update that will have messages disappear after 90 days

WhatsApp adds backgrounds to payments for a more personalised experience

Built for India, this new feature is relevant, exciting, and memorable as it helps people easily convey a feeling along with sending money.

WhatsApp to allow chat history transfer between Apple iOS, Google Android

Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that will allow users to take their WhatsApp chat history with them when they change mobile operating systems

WhatsApp head blasts Apple over its tools to curb child abuse

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WhatsApp launches 'View Once' that deletes photos, videos once seen

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature called 'View Once, that deletes photos and videos from the chat after they have been opened, giving users even more control over their privacy.

HC to hear in Aug pleas of FB, WhatsApp challenging new IT Rules

The Delhi High Court Friday said it will hear on August 27 the pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp

Soon transfer chat history from iOS to Android on WhatsApp: Report

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for its users to transfer their chat histories from iOS to Android operating system.

WhatsApp to allow users to prioritise their most important chats

Starting Tuesday, WhatsApp is rolling out new settings for archived chats which will give users more control over their inbox and more ways to organise the Archived Chats folder

WhatsApp to let users prioritise important chats, archive other messages

Archived chats will stay tucked away permanently, unless users choose to manually un-archive the conversation

WhatsApp for iOS adds multi-device compatibility for beta users

With the new feature, users can use WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp Desktop and Portal without an Internet connection on the main phone.