Adobe is integrating Acrobat, its PDF viewer, directly into WhatsApp web and Windows apps, the US-based tech giant announced on Wednesday. Now, users will be able to “review and collaborate” on PDFs directly in WhatsApp chat windows with others. This eliminates the need for users to leave the instant messaging app when they have to view a PDF file. Similarly, Adob...

The network came to light during the investigation of a cyber fraud case registered in Surat. In May 2026, a victim received an APK file on WhatsApp that closely resembled the official Punjab National Bank's PNB One application.

Upon checking the account, the officer discovered that Rs 9,96,659 had been withdrawn in these multiple transactions without authorisation.

The accused allegedly abused her using offensive language and subjected her to mental harassment.

Meta has warned that scammers are trying to trick users into linking their WhatsApp account to another device.

The regulator said it issued the advisory after receiving information from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) about a rise in such cases.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out its full username feature to a limited number of users on Android and iOS, according to WABetaInfo. The update allows eligible users to connect with new people without sharing their phone numbers while keeping phone number-based accounts intact. Users can manage their usernames from settings, receive in-chat notifications when contacts u...

Shaina NC told NDTV that her WhatsApp has been hacked, and she has lodged a complaint with the cyber police.

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a shortcut that lets iPhone users access Apple's microphone modes directly during calls. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is available with WhatsApp for iOS version 26.27.74 and is expected to expand to more users over time. The shortcut reportedly opens Apple's built-in microphone menu, allowing users to switch between Standard,...

The government has emphasised that any regulatory framework will apply uniformly across all platforms

Meta has removed the Muse Image feature, less than a week after the functionality was launched globally. The Mark Zuckerberg-led tech giant recently updated the Muse Image blog post to announce that the functionality is “no longer available”. The company said that the decision was taken because of the “feedback” it received regarding the Muse Image feature on ...

WhatsApp is developing its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, according to WABetaInfo. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS and is expected to let users store chat backups on WhatsApp's servers instead of iCloud. The service could include 2GB of free storage with end-to-end encryption enabled by default. WhatsApp is also said to be testi...

The screenshots quickly gained traction on social media, with many users expressing disbelief over both the unusually high salary and the job's location.

The police have so far managed to freeze approximately Rs 2 crore, but the remaining money was allegedly moved, withdrawn, converted or used for other payments before investigators could stop it.

The entire business relies on the oldest and most reliable marketing tactic, which is word-of-mouth, with one neighbour telling another.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had earlier issued notices to WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal after raising concerns that username-based messaging

A 70-year-old Gwalior chartered accountant lost over Rs 21 crore in six months after fraudsters posing as investment advisers lured him via WhatsApp

The username feature essentially allows people on the messaging platforms to communicate without sharing their phone numbers.

Indian Railways has said digital unreserved tickets will only be valid on the Rail One app on the registered phone, and screenshots or WhatsApp forwards will no longer be accepted.

Government reviews WhatsApp's reply on username feature and potential cybercrime.

WhatsApp has started developing a new feature that will send in-app notifications to users on the date of the birthdays of their contacts, according to a report. The instant messaging app was spotted testing the functionality in the WhatsApp for Android Beta 2.26.27.3 update, which is said to be currently available via the Google Play Store. With the update, WhatsApp ...

Switching to a new smartphone was usually considered a hassle, with the primary concern being leaving years of WhatsApp conversations behind. However, that is no longer the case. Earlier this year, the Meta-owned messaging app introduced a built-in cross-platform chat transfer feature. It allows users to securely move their chat history, including messages and media, ...

Meta has launched Muse Image, its first image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, across Meta AI, Instagram and WhatsApp. The model allows users to generate AI images using public Instagram photos by tagging public accounts in prompts, although users can opt out through Instagram settings. Muse Image also supports conversational image editing, multiple ...

WhatsApp announced the rollout of Meta Business Agent in India at the third edition of Meta's annual Business Summit in Mumbai on Wednesday. According to Meta, it is an AI-powered solution to help businesses automate customer interactions, sales, and day-to-day operations. The social media giant also unveiled the Meta Business Agent Platform for large enterprises, alo...