WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its Android beta that lets users add their Facebook profile links to their WhatsApp info page. The link can be verified through the Accounts Centre or left unverified, and adding it is optional. Users can control who sees the link via privacy settings, sharing it with everyone, contacts, specific people, or keeping it private. ...
The Delhi government is working to provide several of its services in a faceless manner, with documents like birth and caste certificates being applied for and delivered using WhatsApp, officials said on Thursday.
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Liquid Glass UI is Apple’s latest design language introduced in iOS 26 operating system. Apps like WhatsApp are now slowly adopting the new style to align with the design of iOS 26. WhatsApp for iOS 25.28.75 has reportedly brought Liquid Glass compatibility for select users.
WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out a new feature for beta testers, dubbed Status Questions. With this, users will be able to add a new question sticker to their status updates, along with photos, videos, and text. Their contacts will be able to submit their responses by typing the answer directly into the question box. The responses could be end-to-end encryp...
The employees at an Indian firm were in for a festive surprise until they received a WhatsApp message that ruined the vibe.
WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out the recently announced Message Translation feature to iOS devices. During the announcement, the Meta-owned company said that the app will be able to translate messages in 19 languages on iOS. However, it is reportedly allowing iPhone users to translate messages in over 21 languages. It is said to rely on Apple’s translatio...
WhatsApp is developing new quick sharing options for status updates on its iOS app, according to a feature tracker. It will allow users to share status updates to Facebook and Instagram, without having to navigate through a separate interface. However, users may reportedly have to link their WhatsApp account to the Meta Accounts Centre to use the new functionality. Th...
An Indian manager's refusal to grant leave to an employee who complained of a headache has gone viral on social media.
Anand Mahindra said he had downloaded the app 'with pride', leading to a heartwarming interaction with Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu.
World Teachers' Day on October 5, 2025: Teachers play a vital role in our societies, often going above and beyond to ensure students receive quality education.
WhatsApp may soon allow you to reserve usernames, as per a feature tracker. The feature is currently said to be in development for its Android app and is not yet available to beta testers. Since features are gradually rolled out, reserving usernames will help users pick out their preferred usernames and reduce the risk of them being taken by others. This feature is sa...
Meta, the Mark Zuckerberg-led tech giant, has announced that interactions between a user and the company's AI chatbot will soon be used for showing recommended content and ads. Users will have the option to choose the accounts from which the said data will be collected. The change will come into effect by the end of 2026, and Meta will start notifying users from next ...
For years, WhatsApp held an unshakable monopoly in the messaging space, with over half a billion active users in India. Now, Arattai, a made-in-India messaging app developed by Zoho Corp, is emerging as a tough competitor.
Dussehra is celebrated with great devotion and cultural vibrance across different parts of India, symbolising the eternal message that good always prevails over evil.
The arrest of self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati has led to the discovery of WhatsApp chats that shed light on his alleged exploitation of young women students.
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new Incognito Mode feature for Meta AI chats, which could offer enhanced privacy and confidentiality. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.28.1 update. When a user turns on Incognito Mode, the instant messaging service could show users a prompt warning that their conversations will not be recorded for...
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WhatsApp has announced several new features for its app. Users can now share Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android via the app, complete with sound. Further, Meta AI can be used to generate chat themes. Similarly, background for video calls can be created using text prompts. WhatsApp has introduced new sticker packs, support for document scanning on Android,...
A man and his family members have been booked here after he illegally pronounced triple talaq to his wife via WhatsApp after harassing her over dowry, officials said on Monday.
Zoho has launched Arattai, a new instant-messaging app targeting India’s vernacular audience. The name means “casual talk” in Tamil. Like WhatsApp, it supports chats, media sharing, audio and video calls, stories, channels, and even business accounts. A web version is also available, making it a full-fledged alternative to the Meta-owned platform.
Homegrown messaging app Arattai has climbed to the top spot in the Social Networking category on the App Store.
Happy Daughters Day 2025: In India, Daughters Day aligns with International Daughters Day as it is celebrated on September 28.
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