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Tanay Singh Thakur March 3rd, 2021 11:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Testing Self-Destructing Photos Feature Like Instagram

WhatsApp might soon introduce a new feature called ‘self-destructing photos’. This feature is said to enhance the privacy provided by the application. The social media giant has recently received a lot of heat for its new privacy policies. It is worth noting that a ‘self-destructing messages’ feature is already out for the users of the application. But the ‘self-destructing photos’ will take a note from the ‘Instagram Direct’ and make... Read More

Chakri K March 2nd, 2021 9:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp for Android and iOS Gains the Ability to Import Third-Party Sticker Packs

WhatsApp is adding the ability to import third-party sticker packs on Android and iOS platforms. WhatsApp has been supporting sticker packs from third-party apps for a while, but with this new feature, users can create their own custom stickers with compatible apps, and then import them to WhatsApp. WABetaInfo says the feature is now official in Brazil, India and Indonesia. Other countries will follow the rollout in the coming weeks,... Read More

Shrijan Soni February 26th, 2021 7:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

How to Use WhatsApp Change Number Feature?

WhatsApp is one of the renowned social-media platforms that is used by smartphone users. The instant messaging platform rolls out new features to intrigue its users and hoists the app experience. One of the useful features of the Facebook-owned platform is the 'change number feature'. There are many cases where users want to switch their number on WhatsApp. You can change your WhatsApp phone number on the same phone or... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 26th, 2021 12:26 PM 12 COMMENTS

WhatsApp and More Messaging Apps Might Lose End-to-End Encryption Soon

After a big drama against the new privacy policy introduced by WhatsApp, it looks like Indian users will lose more of their privacy. The Indian government has recently mandated social media apps to find out the ‘originator’ of wrongful messages that lead to crimes such as rape and danger to the country’s security and sovereignty. For doing so, social media applications will have to drop the ‘end-to-end encryption’ of messages... Read More

Chakri K February 25th, 2021 9:11 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telegram Gains Auto Delete Messages, Broadcast Groups and More Features

In a bid to take on Facebook-owned WhatsApp, Telegram is rolling out a slew of new features. The first major feature gained by Telegram is auto delete messages which was added to WhatsApp as disappearing messages feature a couple of months ago. Telegram used to offer this feature on Secret Chats, but it is now enhanced with timer functionality. Telegram also added the 'Broadcast Groups' feature where participants can connect... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 22nd, 2021 3:30 PM 1 COMMENTS

How to Create a ‘Messenger Room’ Through WhatsApp?

The ‘Messenger Room’ feature was rolled out for WhatsApp just a few months back. It allows WhatsApp users to carry out a group video call with up to 50 people, which the normal video calling feature of WhatsApp doesn’t. ‘Messenger Rooms’ is a feature from Facebook, which is integrated within WhatsApp itself. If you want to know how you can create a Messenger Room through WhatsApp, keep reading ahead. Steps... Read More

Chakri K February 21st, 2021 9:07 PM 3 COMMENTS

WhatsApp to Limit Account Functionality of Users if Privacy Terms are Not Accepted by May 15

WhatsApp has confirmed that it will go ahead with the new privacy policy and has set a new deadline of May 15. WhatsApp users will be required to accept the policy before the deadline; WhatsApp says users can still accept the new policy terms post the deadline, but here comes the major catch- if you don't accept the new terms by May 15, your account functionality will be limited. Yes,... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 18th, 2021 12:02 PM 16 COMMENTS

‘Sandes’, the Indian Government’s Alternative to WhatsApp is Here

The National Informatics Centre (IMC) has launched the ‘Sandes’ app, an instant messaging platform dubbed to be the alternative for WhatsApp. At present, the state and centre officials are using ‘Government Instant Messaging System’ (GIMS) for communicating in a safe environment. But now they can upgrade to the ‘Sandes’ app which is also available for other individuals in India to download. To sign-up, users have to provide their ‘phone number’... Read More

Shrijan Soni February 18th, 2021 9:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

How to Use WhatsApp Cart for Placing Orders?

WhatsApp Cart feature was launched back in 2020 to elevate the shopping experience of users. The ‘Add to Cart’ option allows users to pick desired items from different catalogues posted by different merchants and shop in the Facebook-owned platform. WhatsApp also offers users the same shopping experience as e-commerce platforms where they can add or remove items from their carts. The feature enables business owners and merchants to keep a... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 17th, 2021 12:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Call for the Regulation of OTT Communication Apps

Telecom operators have asked for the regulation of the over-the-top (OTT) communication apps. Citing the recent WhatsApp privacy policy changes as an example, the telcos have argued that OTT apps don’t have any obligation to protect its customers' privacy. This means these apps need to be regulated just the way licence norms regulate telcos. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has asked the telecom secretary of India, Anshu Prakash... Read More

Shrijan Soni February 16th, 2021 6:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

How to Transfer Money Via WhatsApp Payments?

WhatsApp Payments feature was launched in Indian region back in November 2020. Since then, many Indian WhatsApp users have been using the feature to send money to friends and family members via chats in the app. In case you are not aware, WhatsApp Payments is a UPI-based platform where user can send money without entering their virtual payment address, bank account number or IFSC code. How to Transfer Money Via... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 15th, 2021 3:17 PM 1 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Questioned by Supreme Court on Its New Privacy Policies

The Supreme Court (SC) of India has questioned WhatsApp and Facebook on introducing new stringent privacy policy for the Indian users. The apex court has asked the social media giants about why Indian users haven’t been provided with the same leniency on accepting new privacy policies as the European users. According to a report from the Livemint, the SC has said that it will have to intervene in the matter... Read More