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WhatsApp limits text forwards to 5 globally to fight 'misinformation'

The move comes at a time when governments and regulators across the world are looking at effective ways to curb the spread of fake messages through digital platforms

Why type when you can now dictate WhatsApp messages through voice command

WhatsApp Dictation feature will let Android and iPhone users dictate any message through its voice command feature

WhatsApp asks researchers to tackle fake news. Here's what can be done

WhatsApp itself isn't at the root of misinformation. Political polarisation, ethnic tensions, rise of instant communications and growing mistrust of politicians all contribute to current environment

You won't be able to use WhatsApp on these iOS, Android devices in 2019

Earlier, WhatsApp had outlined devices and OS that would be cut off from its support room

No place for 'vile' child pornography, acting on user reports: WhatsApp

The comments came as the SC said the Centre and internet giants were in agreement that videos of rape, child pornography and objectionable material needed to be 'stamped out'

WhatsApp seeks RBI nod to offer payment services to all 200 mn Indian users

The development comes at a time when competitors such as Google have forged ahead with their payments offerings

Abhijit Bose appointed head of Whatsapp India, to join early 2019

A product of Harvard Business School and Cornell University, he was earlier co-founder and CEO of electronic payment firm Ezetap; will build WhatsApp's first full country team outside of California

Abhijit Bose named WhatsApp India head, to take charge early 2019

He joins WhatsApp from Ezetap where he has served as co-founder and CEO

How does fake news spread? WhatsApp to spend $1 million to find out

According to Mrinalini Rao, lead researcher at WhatsApp, the platform cares deeply about the safety of its over 1.5 billion monthly active users globally and over 200 million users in India

Your WhatsApp 'status' will have ads soon; company plans to monetise

According to reports, the Facebook-owned company will shortly allow advertisers to display ads in its Status section

The problem with fixing WhatsApp

In recent months, WhatsApp has more than 1.5 billion users worldwide, has raised frightening new political and social dynamics

WhatsApp working on linked accounts, vacation mode features

The Linked Accounts option will be located under your profile settings.

WhatsApp fixes video call bug that allows hackers to hijack user's account

WhatsApp is used by more than 1.2 billion people around the world and is a key tool for communications and commerce

WhatsApp sets up a system to store payments-related data in India

WhatsApp has been running a pilot project of its payments services in India for the past few months

WhatsApp sets up system to store payments-related data locally in India

RBI had said that all system providers shall ensure that the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are stored in a system only in India

WhatsApp co-founder may have left FB due to discontent over ads business

Facebook is reportedly mulling to monetise the platform by showing advertisements based on users' interest and browsing history, according to a tweet by WABetaInfo

How a WhatsApp message destroyed Infibeam Avenues's market value by 71%

The WhatsApp message alleged, among other things, that the company had given interest-free and unsecured loans to its units, the people said

'New standard of low-class': Top FB executive slams Whatsapp co-founder

Whatsapp co-founder Brian Acton has alleged that Zuckerberg was in a rush to make money from the messaging service and undermine elements of its encryption technology

WhatsApp meets key govt demand, appoints grievance officer for India

An update mentions that users can seek help through the mobile app, send an email or write in to 'Komal Lahiri', who is based out of the US

Govt mulls third notice to Whatsapp on tracing origin of fake messages

The government is working on guidelines to make it mandatory for companies to have their offices and top executives in India