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  WhatsApp testing new group member tags feature for Android users: Here’s how it works

  Technology | November 23, 2025 12:45 IST

  WhatsApp is testing a new Group Member Tags feature for Android devices which will enable the users to add personalised labels, up to 30 characters, and identify their role or function within a group. Available to select beta testers, the feature works on both new and existing groups.

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  WhatsApp tests username-based search and calling on iOS: More privacy, less confusion

  Technology | November 14, 2025 16:33 IST

  WhatsApp is testing a new username-based search and calling feature in its latest iOS beta version. The update will allow users to identify unknown numbers through usernames, improving clarity and safeguarding privacy.

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  Karnataka actor's WhatsApp hacked; Bihar village emerges as latest cyber scam hotspot

  Technology | November 12, 2025 16:39 IST

  The incident began on September 15. After placing an online order, Priyanka Upendra received a suspicious link on her mobile phone. Believing it was genuine, she clicked the link, inadvertently giving hackers remote access to her WhatsApp account.

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  WhatsApp to reportedly allow users to use same usernames as their Instagram and Facebook accounts

  Technology | November 11, 2025 19:10 IST

  WhatsApp users will gain the ability to use their existing Instagram and Facebook usernames, subject to a verification process to confirm ownership.

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  WhatsApp starts rolling out new Media Hub for easy access to all shared photos, videos and files

  Technology | November 11, 2025 12:50 IST

  WhatsApp started rolling out its new Media Hub feature to select users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac, offering a centralised dashboard to view all recently shared photos, videos, links and documents across chats.

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  WhatsApp may soon let you message Arattai users: Cross-app chats test started

  Technology | November 07, 2025 17:10 IST

  WhatsApp is testing a new cross-platform messaging feature to text people on other apps, including Arattai. The feature is currently to beta users in the EU, and is being developed due to strict competition rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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  WhatsApp launches standalone Apple Watch App: Send messages and Voice Notes without your iPhone

  Technology | November 05, 2025 14:43 IST

  WhatsApp has officially launched its standalone Apple Watch app, allowing users to read messages, reply, send voice notes, and receive call alerts without needing their iPhone nearby. The app supports end-to-end encryption, improved chat viewing, and works on Apple Watch Series 4 or newer variants.

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  WhatsApp to enable video and audio calls via username, eliminating need for phone numbers

  Technology | November 04, 2025 22:34 IST

  The WhatsApp username feature will serve as an alternative to using a phone number. To combat spam, users will need to enter the correct username key to connect.

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  WhatsApp introduces Passkey Backup to secure encrypted chats with Fingerprint and Face ID

  Technology | November 02, 2025 15:46 IST

  WhatsApp introduced passkey support for encrypted chat backups, allowing users to secure their messages using fingerprint or Face ID instead of long passwords or 64-digit keys. The feature aims to make backup protection easier, safer, and more accessible for all users in India.

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  WhatsApp to introduce Facebook-style photo feature: How to use

  Technology | October 30, 2025 12:14 IST

  WhatsApp is working on a new feature, giving users the option to customise their profile with a cover photo.

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  WhatsApp working on ‘Mention Everyone’ feature for group chats: How to use?

  Technology | October 22, 2025 19:08 IST

  WhatsApp is rolling out its much-awaited ‘@all’ feature for Android beta testers, enabling users to tag all group members at once. The feature simplifies group communication by ensuring that important messages reach everyone. It’s currently available in limited beta and will expand soon.

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  WhatsApp, Messenger get new safety tools to help older adults avoid online scams

  Technology | October 22, 2025 11:37 IST

  WhatsApp and Messenger are rolling out new safety tools designed to help adults identify potential scams and educate them about common types of fraud.

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  Diwali and Dhanteras wishes: WhatsApp releases new animated sticker pack

  Technology | October 18, 2025 15:25 IST

  WhatsApp has released a special Diwali sticker pack, allowing its millions of users to easily send festive greetings to their loved ones.

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  WhatsApp tests feature to automatically block messages from unread users

  Technology | October 18, 2025 13:18 IST

  WhatsApp users are facing persistent issues with spam and bulk messaging. Although the platform has taken steps previously, it is now working on a new feature to block these messages altogether.

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  Delhi residents can soon apply for birth and caste certificates via WhatsApp

  Technology | October 10, 2025 14:44 IST

  The project is being prepared by the Delhi government's Information Technology Department, which previously handled the doorstep delivery of government services.

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  WhatsApp tests new Instagram-like 'Status Questions' feature for Android users

  Technology | October 08, 2025 23:00 IST

  WhatsApp is testing a new ‘Status Questions’ feature that lets users post interactive questions in their status updates, similar to Instagram’s Question stickers. Currently rolling out to beta testers on Android, the feature enables followers to respond privately.

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  WhatsApp introduces 'Share Status with Contacts' setting in India

  Technology | October 06, 2025 16:15 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.

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

  Technology | October 05, 2025 17:34 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.

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

  Technology | October 04, 2025 15:37 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.

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  5 Key areas where Zoho Arattai messenger surpasses WhatsApp

  Technology | October 03, 2025 16:30 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.