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Kripa B March 18th, 2025 10:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Partners With WhatsApp to Combat Misuse of Telecom Resources

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, India has joined hands with WhatsApp to expand 'Scam Se Bacho,' Meta's safety campaign aimed at tackling online scams and spam. This collaboration focuses on educating citizens about recognising and reporting suspected fraudulent communications in an effort to enhance digital safety and awareness. Also Read: Airtel Urges TRAI to Regulate WhatsApp and Other OTT Platforms to Combat Spam: Report Misuse... Read More

Kripa B March 4th, 2025 12:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Urges TRAI to Regulate WhatsApp and Other OTT Platforms to Combat Spam: Report

Bharti Airtel has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to bring over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram under regulatory framework to curb increasing spam and financial fraud. Also Read: Spam, UCC Messages Find Their Way to Users Through RCS and OTT Apps? Airtel's Push for OTT Regulation In a letter to TRAI, Airtel's Vice-Chairman and MD, Gopal Vittal, proposed extending the digital consent acquisition (DCA)... Read More

Tanuja K January 22nd, 2025 12:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp to Get Better Integration with Instagram/Facebook

WhatsApp, a major social-media platform with several hundred million users in India, will now be better integrated with other Meta apps including Instagram and Facebook. In a recent post, Meta Platforms said that users will soon be able to share their stories from WhatsApp directly on Facebook and Instagram. This feature is already supported by Instagram, wherein a user can share a story on Instagram and automatically share it across... Read More

Kripa B December 23rd, 2024 11:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Sees Record Growth in RCS and WhatsApp Interactions, Says Infobip

Cloud communications platform Infobip has reported a surge in communications during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Cyber Week, with India emerging as a key growth market for Rich Communication Services (RCS) and WhatsApp interactions. On Black Friday, the platform recorded 3.4 billion interactions globally, a 26 percent increase from last year. Cyber Week (Friday, November 29 to Monday, December 2) saw an even more 41 percent rise in interactions compared... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 19th, 2024 2:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Meta Fined Rs 213.14 Crore by CCI – Details Here

Meta, the parent company of giants like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram was fined Rs 213.14 crore by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday. The penalty has been imposed on Meta for abusing its dominant position in the messaging market. CCI said in an order that Meta collected user data, and shared it with other Meta companies which is against the competition law. The order has directed Meta and... Read More

Srikapardhi April 27th, 2024 8:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

GTPL Hathway Unveils AI-Powered WhatsApp Bot GIVA for Customer Service

GTPL Hathway, a Multi-System Operator (MSO) in India providing Digital Cable TV services and Wireline Broadband, introduces an upgraded version of its WhatsApp bot, GIVA, leveraging Yellow.ai's AI capabilities to automate customer support, enable self-service, and streamline after-sales service. With multi-language support and integration with CRM and payment gateways, GIVA offers personalized experiences and enables convenient payments via WhatsApp Pay, enhancing customer interactions and service efficiency, GTPL Hathway said on... Read More

Tanuja K July 1st, 2023 3:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Introduces QR Code-Based Chat History Transfer for Easy Phone Switches

WhatsApp has unveiled a new feature that simplifies the process of transferring chat history from an old phone to a new one. The latest update introduces a QR code-based system, allowing users to seamlessly migrate their WhatsApp data when switching to a new device operating on the same system, whether it's iOS or Android. To initiate the transfer, both the old and new phones should be powered on and connected... Read More

Tanuja K May 31st, 2023 6:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Introduces Companion Mode for iOS Users, Enabling Multi-Device Connectivity

WhatsApp has recently rolled out its highly anticipated Companion Mode feature for iOS users, enabling them to link multiple devices, including smartphones, to their primary WhatsApp account. The announcement comes after the initial unveiling of the feature, which was made available to Android beta testers. The latest update, version 23.10.76, is now being gradually released via the App Store, offering iOS users the ability to connect and receive messages on... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 26th, 2023 10:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Introduces Multi-Device Feature Allowing One Account on Multiple Phones

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has recently announced the rollout of one of its biggest features for both Android and iOS. Users can now use one WhatsApp account on multiple phones without signing out. This feature will enable people to switch between phones and pick up chats where they left off. Until now, people were only able to use one account on different devices like desktops and laptops, but not phones.... Read More

Tanuja K April 18th, 2023 5:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp’s Latest Update Allows Users to Add Descriptions to Forwarded Media

WhatsApp has released an update that allows users to add descriptions to forwarded media. The "forward media with caption" feature was originally designed to make it easier for users to re-share photos with their captions, eliminating the need to manually add them each time. However, the feature had a limitation: users could only share media with the original caption and were unable to edit it, according to a report by... Read More

Tanuja K April 14th, 2023 3:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Implements Additional Security Features to Combat Malware Attacks

WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging platforms, has recently announced that it will introduce new security features to prevent malware attacks that lead to account takeover (ATO) attacks. The move comes as the company aims to improve its security and protect users from potential cyber threats. As part of the new features, WhatsApp users may need to switch on their old phone to verify themselves for using the... Read More

Tanuja K April 10th, 2023 6:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp to Introduce Very Useful Contacts Feature Soon

To enhance the user experience, WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Meta, frequently introduces new features. The Android version of the app is set to receive an updated UI, and now there is news of another potential change that could simplify contact management. The beta version of WhatsApp for Android reportedly includes a feature that enables users to save contacts within the app, and this feature may eventually be... Read More