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Users not accepting privacy terms to face limited functionality: WhatsApp

WhatsApp will not delete any account for not accepting its new privacy update, but users not agreeing to the controversial terms after 'several weeks' will not be able to access their chat list

Users not accepting privacy terms to face limited functionality: WhatsApp
Updated On : 10 May 2021 | 8:11 PM IST

WhatsApp scraps May 15 deadline for accepting privacy policy terms

Will follow up with reminders to users who haven't accepted privacy policy terms over next several weeks, says Facebook-owned WhatsApp

WhatsApp scraps May 15 deadline for accepting privacy policy terms
Updated On : 07 May 2021 | 10:07 PM IST

PIL in Delhi HC against WhatsApp privacy policy; court seeks Centre's stand

The Delhi High Court asked the Centre and social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp to reply to a PIL challenging the new privacy policy of the instant messaging app

PIL in Delhi HC against WhatsApp privacy policy; court seeks Centre's stand
Updated On : 05 May 2021 | 6:27 PM IST

Instant messaging app Telegram to introduce group video calls in May

Encrypted messaging app Telegram is all set to introduce group video calls for its users in May, including support for web-based videoconferencing

Instant messaging app Telegram to introduce group video calls in May
Updated On : 29 Apr 2021 | 12:09 PM IST

WhatsApp group admin not liable for objectionable post by other member: HC

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has held and quashed a case of sexual harassment lodged against a 33-year-old man.

WhatsApp group admin not liable for objectionable post by other member: HC
Updated On : 26 Apr 2021 | 4:13 PM IST

WhatsApp tests 24-hour time limit for its disappearing messages feature

After the seven-day limit, WhatsApp is now testing and developing a Disappearing Message feature with the 24-hour option for personal and group chats

WhatsApp tests 24-hour time limit for its disappearing messages feature
Updated On : 26 Apr 2021 | 10:40 AM IST

HC dismisses Facebook, WhatsApp pleas against CCI order to probe new policy

Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed pleas by social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp, challenging India's competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

HC dismisses Facebook, WhatsApp pleas against CCI order to probe new policy
Updated On : 22 Apr 2021 | 11:56 AM IST

Court verdict likely tomorrow on WhatsApp, Facebook pleas against CCI order

The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce verdict on Thursday on pleas by social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp challenging competition regulator CCI's order

Court verdict likely tomorrow on WhatsApp, Facebook pleas against CCI order
Updated On : 21 Apr 2021 | 1:19 PM IST

WhatsApp Pink: This link can hack your smartphone, gain access, steal data

So what should you do if you get the link? You shouldn't open this link, and if you do it may mean hackers are able to access your phone

WhatsApp Pink: This link can hack your smartphone, gain access, steal data
Updated On : 19 Apr 2021 | 5:09 PM IST

Cyber agency cautions users against certain weaknesses detected in WhatsApp

India's cyber security agency CERT-In cautions WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information

Cyber agency cautions users against certain weaknesses detected in WhatsApp
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 2:29 PM IST

Ordered probe of WhatsApp policy on competition aspect: CCI to HC

The new privacy policy of WhatsApp would lead to excessive data collection and "stalking" of consumers for targeted advertising to bring in more users: CCI

Ordered probe of WhatsApp policy on competition aspect: CCI to HC
Updated On : 14 Apr 2021 | 12:34 AM IST

CCI order to probe Whatsapp policy appears concerned with privacy: HC

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into WhatsApp's privacy policy does not reflect an investigation into abuse of dominant position

CCI order to probe Whatsapp policy appears concerned with privacy: HC
Updated On : 13 Apr 2021 | 8:12 PM IST

HC judge recuses herself from hearing Facebook, WhatsApp pleas on privacy

Facebook and WhatsApp have challenged the CCI's March 24 order directing a probe into the new privacy policy.

HC judge recuses herself from hearing Facebook, WhatsApp pleas on privacy
Updated On : 08 Apr 2021 | 12:26 PM IST

WhatsApp for Business gets new feature to improve shopping experience

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced two new features to make it easier for people to know whats available and for entrepreneurs to quickly sell their products on WhatsApp for Business

WhatsApp for Business gets new feature to improve shopping experience
Updated On : 07 Apr 2021 | 11:18 AM IST

WhatsApp's competitor Signal tests peer-to-peer payments via cryptocurrency

Encrypted messaging app Signal has announced that it is working to let users send money in cryptocurrency to friends and relatives

WhatsApp's competitor Signal tests peer-to-peer payments via cryptocurrency
Updated On : 07 Apr 2021 | 10:15 AM IST

WhatsApp tests chat history migration between iPhone, Android devices

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is reportedly testing the ability to easily migrate chat history between an iPhone and an Android device.

WhatsApp tests chat history migration between iPhone, Android devices
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 12:43 PM IST

CCI orders antitrust probe against WhatsApp's new privacy policy

CCI said that with no fear of erosion of its userbase, Facebook-owned WhatsApp was in a position to compromise quality in terms of protection of individualised data

CCI orders antitrust probe against WhatsApp's new privacy policy
Updated On : 25 Mar 2021 | 1:32 AM IST

CCI orders detailed investigation into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

Fair trade regulator CCI on Wednesday directed its investigation arm to conduct a probe into WhatsApp's updated privacy policy

CCI orders detailed investigation into WhatsApp's new privacy policy
Updated On : 24 Mar 2021 | 7:21 PM IST

Facebook services suffer outage with Instagram down for nearly a million

Downdetector showed there were more than 1.2 million incidents of people reporting issues with Instagram

Facebook services suffer outage with Instagram down for nearly a million
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 1:08 AM IST

Restrain WhatsApp from implementing new privacy policy: Centre urges HC

Facebook-owned company has said the update only changes the way users interact with WhatsApp business accounts

Restrain WhatsApp from implementing new privacy policy: Centre urges HC
Updated On : 19 Mar 2021 | 11:35 PM IST