For Status, WhatsApp is rolling out new stickers, including interactive designs, music lyric templates and question prompts to boost engagement.
WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have received upgrades, includin...
WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp...
UCO Bank allows customers to check their account balance easily using several online methods. These include net banking, mobile banking apps like UCO mBanking+ and UCO mPassbook, UPI apps, WhatsApp banking, SMS, and a missed call service. Each option is designed to offer quick, secure, and round-the-clock access to balance details. Customers can choose the method that...
Bank of Baroda or BOB customers can check their account balance via various online and offline methods. While some people might prefer visiting a branch in their vicinity, it is not always possible to do so. If such scenarios, you can check your BOB account balance through the bank's mobile banking app, internet banking, SMS and missed call banking, or WhatsApp. The f...
The woman was contacted online by a person identifying himself as "Hirad Ahmed," who claimed to be a doctor. Through a series of WhatsApp calls, messages, and video calls, the scammer cultivated a relationship and gained the woman's trust.
The EU said Thursday it had opened an antitrust probe to determine if the way Meta is rolling out AI features in WhatsApp breaches the bloc's competition rules.
Brussels is planning a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over the rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that 'SIM binding' is essential to plug security gaps cybercriminals exploit.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) offers several convenient online methods for checking account balances, making banking easier for customers. Users can view their balance through the PNB ONE mobile app, PNB Internet Banking, UPI apps, WhatsApp banking, SMS banking or the missed call service. These tools provide quick access to balance details, mini statements and recent tra...
WhatsApp released its new 'Remind Me' feature to select beta testers earlier this year as part of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14 update. While the functionality is still being tested, it is expected to be rolled out via a stable channel to other users in the coming months. The instant messaging platform, with this feature, will allow users to set a time when...
Jemimah Rodrigues has opened up about the overwhelming wave of calls, messages and social-media attention she received after her match-winning knock in the World Cup semi-final
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain access using verifi...
IDFC First Bank account holders need a registered mobile number to conveniently check their balance online via internet banking, mobile banking, missed call banking, or WhatsApp banking. These methods usually come in handy when you are unable to visit the nearest branch or an ATM. However, it is to be noted that you do need a stable internet connection for checking th...
SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app will stop functioning.
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registration inserted in the ...
A woman from Tirunelveli was brutally hacked to death by her estranged husband inside a women's hostel in Coimbatore on Sunday, in a crime that has triggered outrage over rising offences against women in Tamil Nadu.
In yet another revelation in the Delhi blast probe, investigators have discovered a trail of WhatsApp chats that reveal one of the key accused's desperation for money.
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Status updates feel more ...
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pages to harvest bankin...
Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI company to withdraw i...
WhatsApp now supports using two accounts on the same device, a feature introduced on Android in 2023 and now rolling out to iOS. Each account requires a separate phone number and keeps its own chats, notifications, privacy settings and backups. Users can switch accounts through Settings on iOS or More Options on Android. Troubleshooting steps include restarting the de...
Recognised as one of the US 11 federal holidays, it is a day when many government-operated institutions close.
Canara Bank offers several easy online ways to check your mini statement without visiting a branch. You can view recent transactions through the Canara ai1 app, internet banking or WhatsApp Banking. The app lets you access and email your mini statement after a quick login, while net banking users can retrieve it from the Accounts section. WhatsApp Banking allows you t...
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