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  Government takes strict action, bans over 780,000 SIMs, 83,000 WhatsApp accounts

  Technology | March 25, 2025 19:59 IST

  Government efforts are focused on addressing the increasing cases of cyber fraud in the country, which are primarily carried out using fake SIM cards and identities.

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  WhatsApp cracks down on fraud, bans over 99 lakh accounts in India

  Technology | March 22, 2025 13:42 IST

  As online fraud continues to rise, WhatsApp is constantly improving its security measures to protect users. The company urges users to remain cautious, report suspicious accounts, and avoid interacting with unknown or spam messages.

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  DoT, WhatsApp collaborate to combat fraudulent calls and messages, launch new initiative

  Technology | March 19, 2025 12:53 IST

  DoT and WhatsApp have launched a campaign to prevent scams. Through this initiative, people will be informed on how to avoid fake calls and messages, aiming to reduce incidents of cyber fraud and digital theft.

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  How hackers take over WhatsApp accounts and smart tips to stop them

  Technology | March 16, 2025 19:15 IST

  Protect your WhatsApp account by enabling two-factor authentication, avoiding suspicious calls or messages, and never sharing OTPs. If hacked, act quickly—alert your contacts, report to WhatsApp, and file a police complaint to prevent further misuse.

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  How to make call on WhatsApp without saving the number: Here’s how

  Technology | March 17, 2025 14:41 IST

  With this new update, WhatsApp has made calling more efficient and convenient. Whether you need to make a quick business call or contact someone temporarily, there’s no need to save unnecessary numbers anymore.

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  WhatsApp to let users control camera before answering video calls

  Technology | March 14, 2025 13:25 IST

  While the feature is not yet available to all users, it is expected to roll out in a future WhatsApp update. This privacy-enhancing feature could be a game-changer, making WhatsApp safer and more secure for millions of users worldwide.

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  WhatsApp to introduce AI-generated group profile pictures: Here’s how it works

  Technology | March 08, 2025 18:45 IST

  With AI-driven features becoming a core part of modern messaging apps, WhatsApp’s AI-powered group profile pictures could be a game-changer for users who want customized and visually appealing group icons.

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  WhatsApp rolls out 5 new features for a fresh messaging experience: Details

  Technology | March 07, 2025 18:00 IST

  WhatsApp’s latest update makes messaging more user-friendly and interactive. With chat customization, improved notifications, unread message counters, faster video playback, and AI integration, these new features offer a fresh and smarter experience.

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  Maharastra to soon offer range of services on WhatsApp, including certificate access

  Technology | March 05, 2025 22:31 IST

  The Maharashtra government has initiated a new program to enhance public access to government schemes. They will launch an AI chatbot that allows citizens to download important certificates and obtain information about various government schemes.

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  Is someone else using your WhatsApp? Here’s how to check and secure your account

  Technology | March 04, 2025 10:30 IST

  Although WhatsApp comes with a lot of security layers, there are vulnerabilities which could hack and steal your data. Here are the ways to keep your app and data safe.

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  WhatsApp down for thousands of users as people report message delivery issues

  Technology | February 28, 2025 22:47 IST

  Thousands of WhatsApp users across the world faced technical issues, leading to widespread disruption in messaging services. Many users turned to X to report the outage and discuss its impact. With nearly three billion users worldwide, WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging platforms.

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  WhatsApp redesigned Call Menu for Chats and Groups: What’s new?

  Technology | February 26, 2025 11:39 IST

  WhatsApp has separate voice and video call buttons, which can sometimes lead to unintentional calls. The new update will combine these options into a single menu, offering additional call-related tools.

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  WhatsApp now classified as a ‘Very Large Platform’ under EU rules: What it means for users?

  Technology | February 20, 2025 13:07 IST

  WhatsApp has been classified as a "Very Large Online Platform" (VLOP) under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA)- this states that it will have to adhere to the regulations of the nation to curb illegal and harmful content.

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  WhatsApp introduces chat themes features: Here’s how it works

  February 15, 2025 18:00 IST

  You can apply the same theme to all your chats, or make each one extra special with different themes.

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  WhatsApp may soon let users add Instagram profile links: Check full details

  Technology | February 15, 2025 16:00 IST

  Once available, the feature will allow users to enter the link of their Instagram profile in the profile section of WhatsApp.

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  WhatsApp to introduce new Creation tools for Status updates: Big changes coming soon

  Technology | February 11, 2025 17:22 IST

  WhatsApp is working on new creation tools to offer more customization options to users. The new feature is under the testing phase and it is expected to be rolled out in a future update.

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  Google Messages to support WhatsApp Video calls: Major update for Android users

  Technology | February 10, 2025 18:41 IST

  Google Messages is set to introduce a feature which will enable WhatsApp video calls directly from the app, activating automatically when Google Meet is unavailable. It was spotted in the app’s code but is currently inactive, this update aims to simplify video calling for millions of Android users.

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  WhatsApp users at risk! Dangerous Spyware attack detected in 24 countries

  Technology | February 09, 2025 7:45 IST

  WhatsApp’s zero-click hack will enable hackers to compromise phones without any user action or clicking on a link. WhatsApp's parent company, Meta, has confirmed that the messaging platform was specifically targeted by hackers.

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  WhatsApp to introduce bill payment feature: Now pay electricity, water and rent easily

  Technology | February 08, 2025 14:28 IST

  This new feature will let you pay the bills and recharge services directly through WhatsApp, to eliminate the hassle of switching between different apps for payments, making WhatsApp an all-in-one utility platform.

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  WhatsApp’s ChatGPT just got smarter: Now supports images and voice messages

  Technology | February 05, 2025 12:23 IST

  WhatsApp has enhanced the instant messaging platform and updated ChatGPT- supporting only text-based queries, like enhanced image and voice message inputs.