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RIL AGM 2021: JioPhone Next to 5G, and more announced under Jio Platforms

Here are the details of everything Mukesh Ambani announced under Jio Platforms at the Reliance Industries annual general meeting this year

Delhi High Court refuses to stay notice issued to WhatsApp by CCI

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to stay the notice dated June 4, 2021, to WhatsApp by the Director-General of Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Facebook expands 'Shops' feature to WhatsApp, Marketplace in commerce push

Facebook is expanding its "Shops" feature to its messaging app WhatsApp in several countries and to Facebook Marketplace in the US, the company said as it announced changes to its commerce tools

Delhi HC reserves order on Facebook, WhatsApp pleas challenging CCI notice

The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the Competition Commission of India's June 4 notice

Delhi HC reserves order on Facebook, WhatsApp pleas challenging CCI order

The Delhi High Court reserved its order on pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the CCI's June 4 notice seeking certain information on the social media platform's new privacy policy

Facing digital clutter? Here're ways to clean up your messy email, WhatsApp

Remote working has increased digital clutter in our lives but there are ways of dealing with it

WhatsApp announces VoIP support for KaiOS devices

WhatsApp and KaiOS have worked closely together to ensure that even underserved populations have access to the technology needed to communicate in a simple and cost-effective way.

WhatsApp unveils new 'Fast Playback' feature for long voice messages

To allow users to increase the playback speed of voice messages, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has rolled out a new 'Fast Playback' feature aimed at those who rely on long voice messages

User privacy highest priority: WhatsApp response to govt affidavit in Court

Messaging platform says govt is trying to stop privacy policy update, which is a private contract between WhatsApp and its users, without any legitimate factual or legal bases

WhatsApp forcing users to accept policy before data protection law: Govt

The Centre has told Delhi High Court that WhatsApp was trying to "force" users to consent to the new privacy policy before the Personal Data Protection Bill becomes the law

WhatsApp means business, to onboard new entities within 'five minutes'

With a user base of over 400 million in India, WhatsApp Business has been the choice of platform for many businesses to reach their customers.

Social media companies begin updating names of grievance officers in India

While Twitter appointed Dharmendra Chatur as interim resident grievance officer for India, in Bengaluru, WhatsApp named Paresh B Lal, based in Hyderabad

Regulate big tech but not at the expense of user rights: Mishi Choudhary

The heavy-handed ways in which the government has been behaving in shaping the narrative and curbing dissent make even genuine attempts at regulating big tech suspicious, says Choudhary

WhatsApp won't limit functions if you don't accept new policy terms

In a U-turn, WhatsApp has said that it will not limit functionalities for users who do not accept the new privacy policy that went into effect on May 15

Confrontation between social media and govt is pointless and unnecessary

No government has the right to ask these platforms or intermediaries to disclose the identities and other details of their customers. That's like asking postmaster to open your mail. It just won't do

WhatsApp's legal tussle with govt helps Telegram get a signal booster

Telegram is now number one in downloads, having pushed WhatsApp to fourth position

WhatsApp users have nothing to fear about new social media rules: Prasad

New rules are designed to prevent abuse and misuse of platforms: Prasad

Storm over social media

There can't be arbitrary rules just because privacy right is not absolute

Best of BS Opinion: Storm over social media, Covid-19 vaccination & more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Thursday

Right to privacy is not absolute, says govt on WhatsApp's lawsuit

Statement after social media firm moves HC on new rules