WhatsApp Username Reservations Begin Globally to Boost User Privacy
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3 weeks ago
WhatsApp Username Reservations Begin Globally to Boost User Privacy
WhatsApp username reservations, introducing a major privacy feature that allows users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. The new…
Meta premium plans launched: Users to pay for Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook Plus features
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May 29, 2026
Meta premium plans launched: Users to pay for Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook Plus features
Meta is preparing a major shift in the way people use its social media platforms by rolling out new paid…
WhatsApp announces AI upgrade for round-the-clock SME customer support in India
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May 7, 2026
WhatsApp announces AI upgrade for round-the-clock SME customer support in India
Meta-backed WhatsApp on Thursday announced the launch of ‘Business AI’ in India, bringing AI-powered customer support directly to the WhatsApp…
WhatsApp plans usernames, new pricing model to enhance privacy, empower businesses
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March 20, 2026
WhatsApp plans usernames, new pricing model to enhance privacy, empower businesses
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is planning to introduce usernames and unique IDs, enabling users to send messages and make voice…
Indian rules mandate ‘WhatsApp Web’ to log out users every six hours
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December 1, 2025
Indian rules mandate ‘WhatsApp Web’ to log out users every six hours
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive requiring messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, to log users out every six…
WhatsApp vulnerability exposed data of 3.5 billion users, no ‘malicious exploitation’
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November 20, 2025
WhatsApp vulnerability exposed data of 3.5 billion users, no ‘malicious exploitation’
A major vulnerability in WhatsApp left the personal details of nearly 3.5 billion users exposed, a research report from the…
WhatsApp faces outage in India, users unable to send messages and post status updates
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September 8, 2025
WhatsApp faces outage in India, users unable to send messages and post status updates
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp faced a major outage on Monday, leaving thousands of users across India struggling to send messages…
WhatsApp rolls out call scheduling and new in-call tools
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August 19, 2025
WhatsApp rolls out call scheduling and new in-call tools
WhatsApp has introduced a new update that makes calling more organised and interactive. Users can now schedule calls in advance,…
WhatsApp to show ads in status and promote channels in new Beta update
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July 21, 2025
WhatsApp to show ads in status and promote channels in new Beta update
Meta is taking a big step to make money from WhatsApp by testing new ad features and in its latest…
Telecom industry backs govt move to tackle spam calls, messages from OTT platforms
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April 29, 2025
Telecom industry backs govt move to tackle spam calls, messages from OTT platforms
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Tuesday welcomed the government’s decision to step in and address the growing…