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Meta moves NCLAT over CCI's Rs 213 cr penalty in WhatsApp privacy case

Meta asked the NCLAT to hear the case urgently, noting its implications and the stakes involved and the NCLAT bench led by Chairperson Justice (Retd) Ashok Bhushan is likely to hear it

NCLAT to hear Meta Platform's plea against CCI's penalty on January 16

Meta Platforms Inc on Monday moved corporate appellate tribunal NCLAT against the order passed by fair trade regulator CCI, which imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore for abuse of its dominant position. The petition was mentioned before a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) bench which also comprised its Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Meta requested for an urgent hearing in the matter considering the importance and nature of the matter. A three-member bench, which also consisted of technical members Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka, directed listing the petition on January 16 for hearing. On November 18, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in 2021. Besides, the competition watchdog has directed Meta to cease and desist from anti-competitive practices. Meta and

WhatsApp Pay: What is it, how to enable it, competitors in India, and more

WhatsApp has received approval from the NPCI to offer its payment service to all users in India, removing the earlier cap of 100 million Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users

Tech wrap Dec 30: WhatsApp web, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus Open 2

WhatsApp web to get reverse image search feature. Galaxy S25 Ultra expected specifications. OnePlus Open 2 launch. Apple discontinues iPhone 14 in the EU. Vijay Sales brings Apple Days sale

Soon, WhatsApp web will allow reverse image search through Google: Details

Reportedly, WhatsApp is also adding a new "Search on web" option for images within its Android app, offering similar functionality

Iran restores WhatsApp, Google Play access after bans during protests

Iran's government on Tuesday said it had lifted a ban on access to WhatsApp and Google Play after more than two years, the official IRNA news agency reported. The report said the country's Supreme Council of Cyber Space made the decision in a meeting led by reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who has vowed to remove restrictions on social media. Iran's telecommunication minister Sattar Heshemi in a post on X called the decision a first step in removing restrictions and said the path will continue" indicating the possibility of unblocking other services. Many people reached by The Associated Press across the capital, Tehran, and other cities said they had access to the services on computers but not yet on mobile phones. WhatsApp has been the third most popular messaging platform in Iran after Instagram and Telegram. The ban on WhatsApp and Google Play was put in place in 2022 during mass protests against the government over the death of a woman held by the country's morality po

WhatsApp wins major legal case against Pegasus spyware maker NSO

WhatsApp wins a major legal case against NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, marking a key step in holding spyware companies accountable for unlawful surveillance of activists, journalists, and officials

WhatsApp brings new effects, stickers and more for New Year: Check details

These new festive season-inspired features are available for a limited period, from December 20 till January 3, 2025

Tech wrap Dec 19: ChatGPT on WhatsApp, OnePlus 13r launch, Vivo X200 series

ChatGPT is now available on WhatsApp. OnePlus 13r launching in India on Jan 7. Vivo X200 series sale starts. Sennheiser Profile Wireless microphones launched. Nothing OS 3.0 roll out

OpenAI's ChatGPT is now on WhatsApp: How to start texting with AI chatbot

In the US, users can now also make a phone call to start a conversation with ChatGPT's Advanced Voice

WhatsApp may get native dialler on iOS, could be set as default calling app

With iOS 18.2, Apple allows changing default apps for calls and messages. With a built-in dialler, WhatsApp would join supported 3rd-party applications for both calls and messages on eligible iPhones

Tech wrap Dec 13: Android XR, WhatsApp calling feature, ChatGPT Santa voice

Google and Samsung team up to preview Android XR platform. New features for calling on WhatsApp. ChatGPT gets a Santa-inspired voice option. iPhone 16 Pro's layered recordings. Redmi Note 14 series

WhatsApp adds new calling features on mobile, desktop app: Check details

WhatsApp has enhanced video call quality and desktop calling, introduced selective calling in groups and new effects on the mobile and desktop app

ChatGPT outage reignites debate on risks of large AI system failures

The outage also raised broader concerns about the dependency on a few large tech companies controlling critical platforms

ChatGPT faces global outage, OpenAI working to restore normal services

Millions of users worldwide faced disruptions as OpenAI's ChatGPT, API, and Sora services experienced a global outage; the company identified recovery path and is working on a fix

Finally, WhatsApp has a new and modern typing indicator: Check how it looks

WhatsApp introduces a new typing indicator feature with enhanced visual cues for user identification, improving real-time engagement in chats

Govt blocks 1,700 Skype, 59K Whatsapp IDs used in 'digital arrest' fraud

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital fraud, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also stated that the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System,' launched under I4C in 2021, enables immediate reporting of financial frauds to prevent the siphoning off of funds by fraudsters and so far, over Rs 3,431 crore has been saved in more than 9.94 lakh complaints. "The I4C has pro-actively identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital fraud, Kumar said in response to a written question. As of November 15, 2024, more than 6.69 lakh SIM cards and 1.32 lakh IMEIs, as reported by police authorities, have been blocked by the government. The minister further explained that to strengthen the mechanism for addressing cyber ...

WhatsApp set to end support for older-generation iPhones soon: Check models

Currently, WhatsApp supports iOS 12 and newer versions. However, from May 2025, the app will require iOS 15.1 or later

Australia's social media ban: Negative impact of the internet on teenagers

Debate over the internet use for children grows as Australia bans social media for teenagers under 16, sensing its negative impact. Here's how it is affecting them

Chennai couple delivers baby at home with WhatsApp group advice, case filed

The Chennai couple decided not to seek professional help and relied on WhatsApp group instructions to deliver their baby at home. A local health officer complained to the police