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WhatsApp launches native app for Windows, MacOS version coming soon

WhatsApp is releasing a new native Windows app that does away with the outdated web-based backend, in order to run natively on Windows.

WhatsApp to roll out new privacy features; to allow users to leave silently

The new privacy features of WhatsApp are expected to roll out this month onwards, said Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO

WhatsApp has not abused its dominant position in India, rules NCLAT

The NGO had alleged that WhatsApp has made many changes to its privacy policy from the time Facebook acquired it, which was an abuse of its dominant position.

Top headlines: Nitish resigns as Bihar CM; WhatsApp announces new features

India's fuel demand in July rose 6.1% year-on-year, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry showed on Monday.

Whatsapp will now give upto two days to users to delete a message

To make this work, all recipients must have the most recent version of WhatsApp, and you won't actually get a notification if the message didn't delete.

WhatsApp announces new security features, including leaving groups silently

Platform will allow stealth mode and prevent screenshots of 'view once' messages

WhatsApp working on 'login approval' feature for additional security

Through this 'login feature' on WhatsApp, the user will get in-app alerts when someone else will try to log in to their account

Now you can find out who left WhatsApp group chats using new feature

Group discussions are one of the recent new features for WhatsApp's toolkit that have seen a major development.According to Mashable, the site also debuted Communities, a brand-new way to connect with individuals who share your interests and raised the maximum number of participants in group talks from 100 to 512.Administrators and users reportedly want to keep track of those who have lately left the chat in such large groups. Since WhatsApp is beta-testing a function, you are not forced to rely on hunches or ask around.The group managers and members of WhatsApp's iPhone beta version 22.16.0.75 may see who left the group or was removed from it within the last 60 days (via WABetaInfo). Under the list of current participants on the "Group information" page, a new option called "See Past Participants" is now accessible.There is also a separate search box for the list of banned users, which might be helpful for lengthy chats where people often leave and rejoin. The feature may also be ...

WhatsApp to soon allow group admins to delete messages for everyone

With an aim to take on abusive messages, Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp will soon release a new feature that will allow group admins the ability to delete messages for everyone

Uber users in Delhi, NCR can book their rides using Hindi on WhatsApp

Uber users can now avail its services on WhatsApp in both Hindi and English languages

WhatsApp bans 2.2 mn India accounts in June after abuse complaints

Monthly report is part of action under Information Technology rules

WhatsApp privacy policy not withdrawn; CCI probe must go on, Delhi HC told

The CCI told the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp's updated privacy policy of 2021 has not been withdrawn and its probe concerning the policy should be allowed to proceed

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's biggest bet on WhatsApp might not pay off

Analysts have curbed their estimates for Meta Platforms Inc's , and Zuckerberg's own foreboding comments to staff suggest the numbers won't be good

WhatsApp privacy policy in place; probe must go on: CCI to High Court

Appeal was against earlier order refusing to stay CCI probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

You may soon get to keep disappearing Whatsapp messages after they are dead

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let users keep disappearing messages even after their expiration.

Not able to move forward in probe against WhatsApp, FB: CCI tells Delhi HC

A senior lawyer appearing for Facebook India urged the court to defer the hearing on the appeal, saying that the case involves issues of significance

How to transfer WhatsApp chats, and other data from Android to iPhone

Along with chats, the users will also be able to transfer their account information, group chats, chat history

Meta platforms in India found exposed to human rights risks, says report

The report is based on an independent human rights impact assessment (HRIA) commissioned in 2019 by Meta on potential human rights risks in India and other countries related to its platforms

WhatsApp now lets you respond to messages with your favourite emoji

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has announced that it is rolling out a new feature that will let users react to messages with any emoji of their choice

Kathua DM says cyber criminal using his fake WhatsApp account for fraud

Kathua District Magistrate Rahul Pandey said a cyber criminal was using his WhatsApp account fraudulently and seeking financial favours from employees.