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  • WhatsApp officially rolls out “Delete for Everyone” or recall message feature to all

    WhatsApp officially rolls out “Delete for Everyone” or recall message feature to all

    WhatsApp on Tuesday announced it has officially rolled out its most anticipated feature ‘Delete for Everyone’ that allows its over one billion users revoke their messages in case they sent those to a wrong person or a group. “Starting today you can now delete messages you sent by mistake — whether to one person or...

    November 1, 2017
  • WhatsApp recall message or ‘Delete for Everyone’ reportedly rolling out in India: How it works

    WhatsApp recall message or ‘Delete for Everyone’ reportedly rolling out in India: How it works

    "In order for messages to be successfully deleted for everyone, both you and your recipient must be using the latest version of WhatsApp for Android, iPhone or Windows Phone,"

    October 30, 2017
  • WhatsApp group voice calls feature may come soon, hints latest Android Beta update

    WhatsApp group voice calls feature may come soon, hints latest Android Beta update

    "There are a lot of hidden references about group voice calls, but there is only one reference about group video calls."

    October 22, 2017
  • WhatsApp for Android and iOS gets ‘Live Location’ sharing feature

    WhatsApp for Android and iOS gets ‘Live Location’ sharing feature

    WhatsApp for Android and iOS will start receiving this new real-time location feature in which all WhatsApp users will be able to share their real-time location.

    October 18, 2017
  • WhatsApp for Android beta version brings major updates, Group Voice Call in test: Reports

    WhatsApp for Android beta version brings major updates, Group Voice Call in test: Reports

    The newest Beta version of WhatsApp for Android has several updates, including a smaller app size and a feature that would notify the contacts when you change your number, a media report said. According to technology website Teknepolis, the latest package 2.17.375 takes up less space when downloading and installing. The decrease – approximately 6MB...

    October 16, 2017
  • WhatsApp introduces standalone ‘WhatsApp Business’ app

    WhatsApp introduces standalone ‘WhatsApp Business’ app

    The much talked-about WhatsApp for business application is being tested by a private group of testers and the company will introduce it as “WhatsApp Business” – a standalone app. Its description available on Play Store read: “As a test partner for ‘WhatsApp Business’, you have early access to a wide range of new features that...

    October 9, 2017
  • WhatsApp brings iPhone-like emoji set for Android phones in Beta

    WhatsApp brings iPhone-like emoji set for Android phones in Beta

    Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has released a beta version of a new emoji set for Android OS that appears quite similar to Apple’s designs. Notably, WhatsApp earlier used these emojis in Android and Windows apps too, along with Apple devices including iPad and Mac apps. “At a glance these could be confused for Apple’s...

    October 3, 2017
  • We, the last generation

    We, the last generation

    S o often have I come across silly posts that talk about the present generation and its uniqueness. They say, “We are the first generation that listens to their children and the last that has obeyed their parents. “This specific trait shouldn’t be used as a qualification to call oneself “unique” or “limited edition” as...

    September 28, 2017
  • Now WhatsApp completely blocked in China, after Google and Facebook: Reports

    Now WhatsApp completely blocked in China, after Google and Facebook: Reports

    Public reports on Twitter indicated that WhatsApp became inaccessible for some people on September 19. Over the last few months, there were a number of WhatsApp disruptions in China.

    September 26, 2017
  • Facebook is testing WhatsApp shortcut button in its app

    Facebook is testing WhatsApp shortcut button in its app

    Facebook appears to be testing a new feature which will allow the users to launch WhatsApp directly from its app. A dedicated WhatsApp button showed up in the Facebook app of some users on the Android platform, which acted like a shortcut to open the chat app, The Next Web reported late on Friday. The...

    September 23, 2017
  • Arun Jaitley to launch Google payment app ‘Tez’ on 18 September

    Arun Jaitley to launch Google payment app ‘Tez’ on 18 September

    Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will launch Google’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based digital payment service called “Tez” on Monday. “FM Shri @arunjaitley to launch the Google Digital Payment app ‘TEZ’ on Monday, 18th September, 2017 in the national capital,” the Finance Ministry confirmed in a tweet on Saturday. FM Shri @arunjaitley to launch the Google...

    September 16, 2017
  • Now you will get WhatsApp message for BookMyShow ticket booking

    Now you will get WhatsApp message for BookMyShow ticket booking

    Online entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow on Thursday joined hands with the WhatsApp business pilot programme. As part of this test, the ticket booking platform has made WhatsApp a default ticket confirmation channel for all its users. According to BookMyShow, the company is the first Indian online ticketing brand to integrate with WhatsApp for Business. “WhatsApp...

    September 14, 2017
  • WhatsApp testing ‘unsend’ message feature, may roll out soon: Report

    WhatsApp testing ‘unsend’ message feature, may roll out soon: Report

    A fan site that tests new WhatsApp features in beta notes about the 'Delete for Everyone' feature finally being tested.

    September 13, 2017
  • SC seeks details of complaints to Google, FB, WhatsApp on objectionable content

    SC seeks details of complaints to Google, FB, WhatsApp on objectionable content

    The Supreme Court on Monday sought details of complaints received by internet majors like Google, Yahoo and Facebook and instant messaging application WhatsApp in India regarding uploading of objectionable contents on child pornography, rape and gangrape. A division bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice U.U. Lalit asked them to submit details they in...

    September 5, 2017
  • SC ruling has no direct impact on WhatsApp, Facebook: Expert

    SC ruling has no direct impact on WhatsApp, Facebook: Expert

    The Supreme Court’s judgment declaring the Right to Privacy a fundamental right will have no direct impact on WhatsApp and Facebook, a cyber security expert said on Thursday. “The reason for this is Facebook and WhatsApp are private entities. These private entities don’t get covered under the ambit of fundamental rights as they are enforced...

    August 24, 2017
  • New WhatsApp version for iOS comes with bug fixes

    New WhatsApp version for iOS comes with bug fixes

    WhatsApp has released a new version for iOS devices that has an improved Chat Search feature along with bug fixes. Available for download via the App Store, the new version ‘2.17.50’ would be available for group chats as well, blog website WABetaInfo said on Monday. WhatsApp would finally allow iOS device users to search messages...

    August 22, 2017
  • WhatsApp ‘excited’ about digital projects in India

    WhatsApp ‘excited’ about digital projects in India

    Day after the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on WhatsApp was spotted in the Google Play Beta Programme, a top WhatsApp executive says the mobile messaging app is excited about the government’s digitisation drive and the future projects in the country. Without delving into the details about when the instant money transfer gateway would finally be...

    August 21, 2017