Tag: WhatsApp

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WhatsApp adds colourful status feature in latest update

WhatsApp has rolled out a new update which lets users add colourful background to text status. The functionality is similar to the one on Facebook, where a selection of background colour options pop up when typing a new status update. The background can be added to text status by tapping the 'pencil' icon at the...

August 10, 2017

New WhatsApp Beta version shows UPI payment feature

WhatsApp will soon facilitate instant money transfer via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction system, shows a new Beta update by the Facebook-owned mobile messaging platform. According to a blog website WABetaInfo late on Wednesday, WhatsApp was finally giving shape to its plans towards bank-to-bank transfer using the UPI system. In the new version '2.17.295'...

August 10, 2017

Paytm planning its own mobile messaging app

In a bid to grab a pie of the growing mobile messaging industry, leading digital wallet company Paytm is reportedly planning to start its own messaging service like Facebook-owned WhatsApp. The Noida, India-based company is preparing to introduce messaging functionality into its smartphone app. Paytm, however, was yet to confirm the news. According to the...

August 2, 2017

Ditching WhatsApp encryption will help terrorists: Sheryl Sandberg

Responding to a call that Facebook should do away with the encryption that prevents police from accessing WhatsApp data, the company's top executive has said such a move would make it difficult to track terrorists if government gets such access. The call for ditching the WhatsApp encryption emerged after five people were killed in an...

July 30, 2017

Ditching WhatsApp encryption will help terrorists: Facebook COO

Responding to a call that Facebook should do away with the encryption that prevents police from accessing WhatsApp data, the company's top executive has said such a move would make it difficult to track terrorists if government gets such access. The call for ditching the WhatsApp encryption emerged after five people were killed in an...

July 30, 2017