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...

Shivakumar, on September 21, filed a complaint saying that Mahesh neither returned the invested money nor provided the promised profits, leading him to realise that he had been defrauded.

WhatsApp has introduced a group member tags feature in its latest beta update, allowing users to assign personalized labels that identify their roles within group chats. The feature, currently available to select beta testers, enables members to add custom tags up to 30 characters long that describe their responsibilities, expertise, or positions within specific group...

WhatsApp has officially brought back its 'About' feature. The reintroduced feature lets users share short, casual status updates with text or emojis. The About will be placed at the top of individual chats and on profiles, and users can tap on it to reply directly. The update will expire after 24 hours by default, but users can customise the timer.

The employee shared screenshots of the WhatsApp conversation with their manager, who repeatedly asked them to resume work, despite having an approved 15-day medical leave.

Opening a new bank account can often be a hassle. You need to prepare a file with all the necessary documents, look for the bank's branch, fill out a lengthy form, and submit an application. However, various financial institutions, such as the HDFC Bank, allow customers to open bank accounts online. For example, people can open a zero-balance account with the HDFC Ban...

World Children's Day 2025: Make this day even more meaningful by sharing heartfelt wishes, greetings, WhatsApp messages, Facebook statuses, and more.

WhatsApp’s contact-discovery flaw let researchers match 3.5 billion phone numbers to active accounts. By exploiting the absence of rate limits, they checked vast number ranges to see which were registered. They also found that many users exposed their profile photos and About texts publicly. The team even identified millions of accounts in countries where WhatsApp i...

Booking an LPG cylinder when you don't have a gas pipeline in your locality can be a tedious task. Questions like which number to call, which app to download, and where to go come to one's mind. To help its customers, HP Gas allows people to book a refill or a new cylinder through various online and offline methods. There is an HP Pay app, available on the Google Play...

WhatsApp has reportedly begun introducing multi-account support on iOS, giving users the ability to use two accounts in a single app while maintaining separate chats, alerts and privacy controls. The feature, available to a limited group of beta testers on version 25.34.10.72, adds an Account List menu, enhanced notification handling, easy switching options and App Lo...

Bharat Gas customers in India can book LPG cylinders through several convenient methods, including IVRS numbers, a missed call, WhatsApp booking, the BharatGas mobile app, the official website and their local distributor. Most services require a registered mobile number. Customers receive instant SMS confirmation once the booking is complete. These options provide qui...

A Venezuelan court has sentenced a doctor to 30 years in prison for criticizing Nicolas Maduro's government in a WhatsApp audio message, rights groups told AFP on Monday.

The manager's reply shocked the internet, highlighting how some workplaces expect employees to be constantly available, even during personal emergencies.

"If you come across anything odd, just let my team know," wrote Aditi Rao Hydari

WhatsApp is reportedly working on its upcoming username-based search and calling feature, with the newest iOS beta indicating continued development. The update shows work on displaying usernames when users look up unfamiliar phone numbers, along with limited profile details, while keeping numbers hidden during username searches. The feature is planned for release next...

Kannada filmstar Upendra and his wife Priyanka fell victim to a cyber scam after hackers gained access to their mobile phones and WhatsApp accounts, leading to a loss of about Rs 1.5 lakh.

WhatsApp has long been rumoured to be developing a usernames feature. In recent weeks, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has taken steps towards its rollout by testing the ability to reserve usernames before the introduction of the full username system. WhatsApp is now reportedly developing a new feature for its Android app, which will let users select the sam...

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Media Hub feature for a limited number of users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac. This feature works like a centralised hub for all media shared across chats. This feature could help in content discovery and improve overall media management on the platform. It allows users to find recent media files by searching with the na...