Accept privacy policy before May 15, WhatsApp notifies users
Previously, when the updated WhatsApp Privacy Policy was revealed, the organisation asked users to accept it before February 8 which was later pushed ahead due to the "misinformation" or the doubts related to the update. The notification read, “The terms and privacy policy go into effect on May 15. Please accept these updates to continue using WhatsApp after this date".
Mar 08, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
WhatsApp video and audio calls on desktop to remain connected if phone gets disconnected
As per the new tweet from WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp desktop app will not “interrupt” your current call if your phone disconnects from the internet when you are already talking about the service. Multi-device functionality will also bring the ability to initiate calls and message conversations on WhatsApp Desktop, without an active internet connection on your phone.
Mar 07, 2021, 18:16 PM IST
WhatsApp alerting users to accept updated privacy policy by May 15
WhatsApp drew sharp criticisms when it announced it will be changing the way it shares user data through its platform as part of its updated privacy policy. The updated policy is mainly meant for businesses using its platform, as per the messaging service.
Mar 06, 2021, 19:20 PM IST
Payment through Whatsapp is now possible but is it safe ?
Whatsapp users are happy that this app is now payment enabled but is it safe?
Nov 07, 2020, 09:38 AM IST
Now, reply privately on group as WhatsApp brings new feature for Android beta
The Android beta version is available at 2.18.355.
Nov 05, 2018, 17:47 PM IST
Soon, WhatsApp backups won't eat into your Google Drive space
Until now, WhatsApp backup data counted towards the space one had on Google Drive.
Aug 17, 2018, 12:47 PM IST
Are you 16 years old? WhatsApp raises minimum age to use the service in Europe
It is however not clear as to how the messaging app will ascertain the age of the users.
Apr 25, 2018, 17:50 PM IST
WhatsApp update: Tap to unblock, reply privately in groups soon
The Private Replies feature will let users reply privately to a person within a group.
Dec 11, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
WhatsApp outage: Services partially restored after going down for users globally
During the outage, a sent message would show with a single tick, which means the message had been sent.
Soon, you will be able to share all types of files on WhatsApp
The new file formats will include MP3 and APK files.
Jun 24, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Facebook to move WhatsApp data from IBM Cloud
WhatsApp has been one of IBM`s top five public cloud customers in terms of revenue and was at one point spending $2 million a month with IBM.
Jun 08, 2017, 13:34 PM IST
BEWARE! Scammers trying to charge WhatsApp users fake subscription fee
By encouraging people to click on the suspicious link, scammers are tricking people into providing their payment details.
Jun 01, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
WhatsApp privacy policy: SC asks Govt to ensure that users are not entrapped
The Supreme Court has asked the government to ensure that 160 million Indian subscribers are not "entrapped" in any manner by service providers like WhatsApp, which is providing free services to its users.
May 17, 2017, 10:00 AM IST
Ban on WhatsApp data transfer to Facebook to stay: German court
Last August, Facebook-owned WhatsApp changed its privacy policy to allow the transfer of its users` personal information to Facebook for processing -- a move that has also created a furore in India.
Apr 27, 2017, 12:02 PM IST
India to play 'crucial role' in WhatsApp's business solutions
Messaging app WhatsApp is working on solutions to enable businesses to use its platform to connect with consumers and India will play a "crucial role" for the product, a company official said on Wednesday.
Apr 26, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
Hackers may steal your bank account data via WhatsApp
It is quite possible that hackers amy try to steal bank account login details of WhatsApp users through a well planned scam.
Jan 14, 2017, 16:02 PM IST
WhatsApp video calling: A feature that created buzz across globe
WhatsApp announced video calling for all users starting November 15. The launch of the chat messenger's videocalling feature created quite a buzz across the globe.
Dec 14, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
WhatsApp for Android gets two new features – Video streaming and Gifs
To be available for only Android 4.1 users and above, this phone will require the latest version of the app for further usage.
Dec 07, 2016, 10:47 AM IST
Facebook agrees to suspend using WhatsApp users' data: Reports
Britain`s privacy watchdog said on Monday that Facebook has agreed to suspend using data from UK users of its WhatsApp messaging app for advertisements or product-improvement purposes after the watchdog said consumers weren`t properly protected.
Nov 08, 2016, 11:11 AM IST
HC notice to Centre on WhatsApp users' privacy issue
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a petition that said privacy of WhatsApp users has been threatened by a new policy announced by Facebook which owns the mobile messaging service.
Aug 30, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
