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WhatsApp introduces 'Share Status with Contacts' setting in India

Technology | Oct 06, 2025, 04:15 PM IST

WhatsApp adds a new setting in India which will enable the use to share WhatsApp Status directly with their contacts- a tweak aimed at giving you more control over who sees your updates.

WhatsApp to add Instagram-like username feature: Chat without sharing your mobile number

Technology | Oct 05, 2025, 05:34 PM IST

WhatsApp is testing a new Instagram-like username feature that lets users chat without sharing their mobile number. Currently available to select beta testers, this update will soon roll out globally with added privacy and security options.

Remember Hike? Indian app that challenged WhatsApp before Zoho Arattai: Here's why it was unique

Technology | Oct 04, 2025, 03:37 PM IST

Zoho's Arattai is currently challenging WhatsApp as a prominent Indian alternative. However, before Arattai, India had Hike Messenger. Here's why that app gained popularity in the country.

5 Key areas where Zoho Arattai surpasses WhatsApp

5 Key areas where Zoho Arattai messenger surpasses WhatsApp

Technology | Oct 03, 2025, 04:30 PM IST

Amid the long-standing dominance of global platforms like WhatsApp, Zoho's indigenous messenger app, Arattai, is rapidly gaining traction. The Chennai-based company is positioning Arattai as a powerful, homegrown alternative for digital communication.

Zoho Arattai review: How this messenger is different

Zoho Arattai review: How India's messenger is different from WhatsApp

Technology | Sep 30, 2025, 11:51 AM IST

Zoho Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu reports that new sign-ups on Arattai have soared 100-fold in just three days. Here's how the app differs from WhatsApp.

Arattai has been promoted by Indian Ministers.

What is Arattai Messenger, India's swadeshi WhatsApp alternative? All you need to know

India | Sep 29, 2025, 11:58 PM IST

Arattai is India's indigenous messenger platform, which is an alternative to WhatsApp. The word means 'chat' in Tamil. Here is all you need to know about Zoho's Arattai.

UP man booked for giving triple talaq via WhatsApp after dowry harassment complaint

Uttar Pradesh | Sep 29, 2025, 01:32 PM IST

The case has been filed under sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019. Police are on the lookout for the accused. Notably, instant triple talaq is banned under the law in India.

WhatsApp tests new feature to control who can reshare your status updates

Technology | Sep 26, 2025, 05:58 PM IST

WhatsApp is working on a new privacy-focused feature that lets users choose who can reshare their status updates. Currently available in the WhatsApp Beta for Android (v2.25.27.5), the feature is turned off by default but can be enabled manually.

Meta introduces WhatsApp Translation feature for Android and iOS users

Technology | Sep 24, 2025, 02:45 PM IST

WhatsApp allows six languages on Android and 19 on iOS with the new real-time translation feature. It is working across chats, groups, and channels, ensuring smooth cross-language communication.

Aadhaar Card now available on WhatsApp: Here’s how to get it instantly

Technology | Sep 24, 2025, 08:38 AM IST

The Government of India has enabled Aadhaar downloads on WhatsApp through the MyGov Helpdesk chatbot. Citizens can now securely retrieve their Aadhaar card in PDF format after authentication using their registered mobile number and DigiLocker account.

WhatsApp roll outs Video Notes features for users: Here's how to use new feature

Technology | Sep 21, 2025, 06:40 PM IST

WhatsApp has rolled out a new Video Notes feature, allowing users to send short video messages to their contacts on both Android and iPhone.

Create Nano Banana Images, WhatsApp, Perplexity

Create Nano Banana Images on WhatsApp with Perplexity AI

Technology | Sep 20, 2025, 06:49 PM IST

WhatsApp users can now create Nano Banana-style trending images using Perplexity AI. By simply messaging a chatbot number and uploading a photo with a prompt, users can edit and generate AI-powered viral images like retro portraits or the saree trend. The feature is easy to use.

WhatsApp's new feature organises relevant message replies into single thread: How it works

Technology | Sep 14, 2025, 04:43 PM IST

WhatsApp's new feature is currently available to beta testers. It will make it easier for users to find relevant replies to messages without scrolling through the main chat.

WhatsApp Web users report widespread scrolling issue: How you can temporarily fix it

Technology | Sep 09, 2025, 03:47 PM IST

WhatsApp Web users are reporting a scrolling issue in the browser. Users have taken to social media to raise this concern. However, with a trick, you can temporarily fix it.

WhatsApp down: Users report widespread issues with app and website

Technology | Sep 08, 2025, 02:40 PM IST

WhatsApp users are reporting problems in accessing the app and website. Outage reports are pouring in on outage tracing website Downdetector.

WhatsApp for Android testing new feature: Save Stickers without sending them first

Technology | Sep 02, 2025, 10:39 AM IST

WhatsApp is working on a new feature for Android users that will let them create and save stickers directly without having to send them in chats first. This update is currently spotted in the WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.25.24.23 and is expected to roll out to more users in the coming weeks.

Apply for marriage certificate, driving licence and more on WhatsApp: Details here

Technology | Aug 28, 2025, 02:22 PM IST

Soon, Delhi residents will be able to apply for marriage certificates, driving licences, caste certificates and other essential government services directly via WhatsApp. The govt is preparing to launch the ‘WhatsApp Governance’ platform, powered by AI, to make public services more accessible.

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