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Facebook, Google, Twitter suspend processing Hong Kong govt data requests

Facebook, which also owns WhatsApp and Instagram, said in a statement it was "pausing" reviews for all of its services "pending further assessment of the National Security Law."

Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram deny govt request for user data in Hong Kong

Changes follow the roll out last week of laws that prohibit what Beijing views as secessionist, subversive, or terrorist activities, as well as foreign intervention in the city's internal affairs

US tech giants to face free speech test in Hong Kong with new security law

According to The Wall Street Journal, the new law requires local authorities to take steps to supervise and regulate the city's internet.

WhatsApp brand campaign in India sets itself as secure messaging platform

With over 400 million users, India is among the biggest markets for WhatsApp

Dark mode to animated stickers: Cool new WhatsApp features you can soon try

The company is tight-lipped on the development of multi-device support, but it released a video on Twitter about rolling out the new features for users

In pictures: Five new features that are coming to WhatsApp soon

These features will roll out to users over the next few weeks with the new versions of WhatsApp

WhatsApp brings dark mode to web, desktop; adds Status feature for JioPhone

New features will roll out to users over the next few weeks through the new versions of WhatsApp

Lines between online, offline blur as brands redraw engagement map

Brands need new customer touch points, efficient channels of communication and delivery and new ways to stay relevant

Even after blow in Brazil, WhatsApp to launch payments service in India

It launched WhatsApp Pay, based on the UPI system in February 2018, as part of a trial with one million users

Justice department to propose curbs on legal immunity for social media

The recommendations for legislation follow a feud between President Donald Trump and Twitter Inc., which last month slapped fact-checks on some of his tweets

You can now use IFCN's Covid-19 fact-checking chatbot on WhatsApp in Hindi

The service, previously available in English and Spanish, was developed to combat misinformation about coronavirus pandemic

Phone numbers of many WhatsApp users available in Google search: Report

These related to WhatsApp 'click to chat' feature, where users can generate links to invite others

Top headlines: Covid-19 cases in Delhi may hit 550K by Jul 31, says Sisodia

Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day

WhatsApp may allow single account sign-in on multiple devices: Details here

The multi-device sign-in feature would allow users to use single WhatsApp account on multiple devices simultaneously

The debate over Silicon Valley's embrace of content moderation

Many in tech cheered when Twitter added labels to President Trump's tweets. But civil libertarians caution that social media companies are moving into uncharted waters.

Facebook to acquire 9.9% stake in Jio Platforms via Jaadhu Holdings

In April, Facebook had announced an investment of $ 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) in Jio Platforms.

A brand new local world

As India goes from Lockdown 4.0 to Unlock 1.0, anxiety about health, finances and family continues to be the overriding emotion for those stuck at home

Trump's executive order may lead to stricter social media rules in India

Experts said the impact of face-off between Trump and Twitter' will not be felt in the US for now unless the Federal Communications Commission issues some regulations

The coronavirus pandemic and OCD: Here's your weekly health guide

The following are some pointers that could help, not only individuals who might be suffering from OCD, but all of us who tend to get anxious, during these troubled times:

Coronavirus facts vs myths: Don't believe these WhatsApp tips on Covid-19

Coronavirus rumours: The spread of misinformation via WhatsApp in many ways mimics how Covid-19 itself moves through societies - from individual to individual, group to group