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Maharashtra allows disciplinary notices via email, WhatsApp in digital push

The government permitted disciplinary notices to be sent via email and WhatsApp, alongside the existing registered post method

Tech Wrap June 2: Samsung Perplexity deal, WhatsApp on iPhone, Gemini Veo 3

Samsung Perplexity deal. WhatsApp ends support for older generation iPhone. Gemini with Veo 3 availability. Meta may launch Instagram for Apple iPad. Valorant game update. WWDC 2025

WhatsApp will not work on older generation iPhone from June 1: Check models

WhatsApp ends support for older iPhones from June 1, 2025. Models like iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus can no longer run the app due to updated system requirements

Tech Wrap May 30: WhatsApp Status, Instagram's 3:4 format, Nothing Phone 3

WhatsApp to get new Status features. Instagram's new aspect ratio. Nothing to drop glyph lighting. YouTube brings Lens to Shorts. Gemini's Google drive integration. AirPods Pro 3

Soon, you can share collage, music, and photo stickers on WhatsApp Status

WhatsApp Status to get collage layout, new music and interactive stickers-giving users a more creative way to connect and express themselves

WhatsApp for iPad: How to download, sign-in process, and supported features

WhatsApp for iPad does not function as a standalone app-instead, it works as a companion to the smartphone version, syncing chats and features

WhatsApp for iPad now available on Apple App Store: Check key features here

WhatsApp for iPad offers better optimisation for large displays, and supports Apple multitasking features such as Split View and Stage Manager

WhatsApp launches 'Voice Chat' feature in groups: What is it, how it works

Previously limited to large groups, WhatsApp's Voice Chat feature is now available for all group sizes, offering a low-disruption alternative to group calls

42% WhatsApp users got job scam messages asking for payment, finds survey

A LocalCircles survey reveals 42% of WhatsApp users in India received fake job offers demanding payment. The report highlights rising impersonation and fraud cases across the messaging platform

WhatsApp had no plans to compete with Facebook: Co-founder Brian Acton

Meta's acquisition of WhatsApp is a key part of the case, with FTC lawyers arguing that Meta viewed the messaging app as a legitimate social networking competitor

Israeli spyware firm NSO to pay WhatsApp $168 mn in damages, rules court

A US court has ordered NSO to pay Meta $168 million for exploiting a WhatsApp bug used to surveil journalists, dissidents and political targets

Tech Wrap May 6: Razr 60 Ultra launch, Perplexity Comet browser, WhatsApp

Motorola to launch Razr 60 Ultra in India. Perplexity to introduce Comet. WhatsApp to get AI generated chat wallpaper

Soon, WhatsApp will allow Meta AI to generate chat wallpapers: Details here

WhatsApp's AI-powered feature, powered by Meta AI, to offer personalised, text-prompt-based wallpapers generation for chats in upcoming update

Perplexity AI WhatsApp bot returns online: Here is why it was taken down

Perplexity AI bot on Whatsapp is back online after it was taken offline by the US-based maker following a sudden and significant increase in user activity

WhatsApp's AI requests to be processed on cloud using private compute: Meta

Meta has introduced a cloud-based confidential computing system for WhatsApp, similar to Apple's Private Cloud Compute, to ensure user privacy during AI task processing

Perplexity AI chatbot comes to WhatsApp: What it can do and how to use it

Perplexity has issued a contact number that users can save and use to converse with the AI chatbot on WhatsApp, just like with any other contact

Soon, WhatsApp will allow voice and video calls from web client: Details

Reportedly, the next calling update for WhatsApp web will allow users access all calling features without requiring desktop or mobile app

Tech Wrap April 24: ASUS's Vivobook, Sennheiser HD 505, WhatsApp's feature

ASUS Vivobook with Intel chips launched. Sennheiser wired headphones. WhatsApp announces privacy feature. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses to debut in India.

WhatsApp announces advanced chat privacy feature: What is it, how it works

In a bid to enhance security with regard to individual and group chats, WhatsApp has introduced an additional layer of privacy, preventing users from exporting chats and auto-downloading media

'Facebook is no longer the culture', says Zuckerberg on fading relevance

In internal emails revealed in court, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits Facebook's cultural relevance is slipping, calling its friend-based model outdated and less engaging