Messaging Services
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TRAI extends OTP traceability deadline to December 1 to avoid service disruptions
Technology | Oct 30, 2024, 10:08 AM ISTThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) extends the OTP traceability deadline to December 1, 2024, to prevent service disruptions in business messaging. Telecom operators urged an extension to ensure compliance and minimise disruptions in OTP and business message services.
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New Google Messaging App correctly interprets emoji reactions
Technology | Feb 02, 2022, 01:37 PM ISTGoogle is reportedly rolling out a new Google Messages feature enabling the messaging app to correctly interpret emoji reactions sent from the app.
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Hackers may access your phone's data by sending you malicious GIF file
Technology | Oct 03, 2019, 01:03 PM ISTA security bug has been found in Facebook-owned instant messenger WhatsApp that could let attackers obtain access to a device and steal data by sending a malicious GIF file
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Google to shut down its smart messaging app Allo after March 2019
Technology | Dec 07, 2018, 07:04 PM ISTAllo was launched in September 2016 in a bid to take on Google's messaging rival WhatsApp and Apple iMessage, which will no longer work after March 2019.
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WhatsApp to get continuous voice message playback and group calling shortcut features
Technology | Nov 28, 2018, 05:49 PM ISTWhatsApp is working on a shortcut that can allow users to make group calls and continuous playback voice messages in the app.
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Apple approves iOS update of 'Telegram' app
Technology | Jun 02, 2018, 03:27 PM ISTApple has been preventing 'Telegram' from updating its iOS apps globally ever since the Russian authorities ordered Apple to remove 'Telegram' from the app store, Durav wrote.
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Messaging service WhatsApp allows teenagers to better express themselves: Study
Lifestyle | May 29, 2017, 02:37 PM ISTWith the usage of mobile messaging service WhatsApp, teenagers can communicate better and can openly express themselves with their peers than in their classrooms, a study has claimed.
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India to play ‘crucial role’ in WhatsApp’s business solutions
Apr 26, 2017, 04:30 PM ISTPopular messaging application WhatsApp will soon enable businesses to use its platform to connect with consumers directly in which India will play a "crucial role" for the product, a company official said today.
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WhatsApp to come up with new ‘mention’ feature
Jun 24, 2016, 11:54 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a bid to make itself different from other messaging apps, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has planned to add interesting ‘mention’ feature, making users easy to draw the attention of someone in the group. This
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Here’s why you shouldn’t upgrade to WhatsApp Gold
May 26, 2016, 01:34 PM ISTNew Delhi: WhatsApp scams are becoming common these days, and the latest one to be going around is called WhatsApp Gold. Users are reportedly receiving a message asking them to switch to a premium version
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WhatsApp voice calling now available to all Android users
Apr 01, 2015, 11:52 AM ISTNew Delhi: After an extended beta test, WhatsApp is now offering a free voice calling feature to all its Android users. This makes WhatsApp more competitive against services like Skype, Viber and Apple iMessage/FaceTime.The calling