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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

WhatsApp launches new tool for web, desktop users to make custom stickers

WhatsApp has introduced a new tool for web and desktop users to make their own custom stickers.

WhatsApp testing playback speed controls for audio messages: Report

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp in May rolled out the ability to change the playback speeds of voice messages and now the firm is working on bringing the same feature to audio messages.

WhatsApp to add more details in privacy policy after Irish regulators' fine

WhatsApp is adding more details to its privacy policy after Irish regulators slapped the chat service with a record fine

WhatsApp working on message reaction notifications for Android users

Meta-owned platform WhatsApp has released the 2.21.24.8 update for its Android users on the beta channel, which reveals the company is working on message reaction notifications for its Android app.

Messaging application WhatsApp developing new apps for Windows, macOS

Aggiornamenti Lumia has shared screenshots and gifs, revealing what the new software will look like and what will be its key features.

WhatsApp might soon let you hide 'last seen' from specific contacts

With an aim to empower its users with new features, Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let you hide your "last seen" status from specific people.

WhatsApp reportedly working on Communities feature for more groups

Evidence is mounting that WhatsApp may be working on a Communities feature that could give admins the ability to create separate groups within a larger community.