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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Let Users Turn Off Camera Before Video Calls
WhatsApp is developing a new functionality which may provide users with more choice when it comes to picking up video calls, according to a new report. The instant message platform is said to be testing a new option which offers the choice of turning off the device’s camera before picking up the video call. The in-development WhatsApp feature was...
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces AI-Generated Group Icons, Meta AI Widget
WhatsApp is testing two new features on beta versions of its Android app. A new widget allows users to access the Meta AI chatbot without opening the app. Additionally, an AI-generated group icon feature lets beta testers create and set group photos using prompts with Meta AI. These features are expected to roll out to all WhatsApp users on iOS and...
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WhatsApp Said to Be Working On a Redesigned Meta AI Interface on Android
WhatsApp for Android might soon get a redesigned Meta AI interface. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is making several changes to the way users access and use the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The new interface is said to offer an automatic voice mode, and it comes with prompt suggestions to help users get started.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing UPI Lite Functionality for Quick Low-Value Transactions
WhatsApp may be developing a UPI Lite functionality for users, according to a report. It is speculated to simplify the payment process by enabling them to carry out transactions without entering the PIN. Similar to other platforms, WhatsApp’s in-development feature was spotted following an APK teardown of a beta version of the app and it may work...
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WhatsApp Faces EU Tech Rules After Reaching Very Large Platform Status
WhatsApp has hit a user criterion set out in landmark EU tech rules, the unit owned by Meta Platforms said, meaning it is required to do more to tackle online illegal and harmful content.
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WhatsApp for iOS Could Soon Get a Feature to Let Users Add Instagram Profile Links
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for its iOS app that will allow users to add their Instagram profile links to their account. As per the claims by a feature tracker, the feature is aimed at letting users showcase their social media profiles in the same space to let their contacts easily connect with them.
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Google Messages Could Reportedly Allow Users to Make Video Calls via WhatsApp
Google Messages is reportedly working on adding a new feature that will allow users to make video calls via WhatsApp. As per the report, the feature is not currently active and was found within the code of the app. It reportedly activates when the caller does not have Google Meet installed on their device. This feature is said to make the video-cal...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to Make Bill Payments in India
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for users in India. This feature is expected to allow users to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select users in the country.
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Your Phone Can Be Hacked Without Clicking A Link, WhatsApp Warns Users
WhatsApp warns of a zero-click hack attack that compromised nearly 90 users' devices without them clicking on any malicious links, highlighting the sophistication and danger of this type of cyber attack.
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ChatGPT on WhatsApp Gets Upgraded to Support Images and Voice Messages as Input
ChatGPT on WhatsApp has received a couple of new upgrades. OpenAI introduced an official phone number for ChatGPT in December 2024, allowing people to save it on WhatsApp to access the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot directly within the instant messaging app. At the time of launch, it only supported text input, but now the San Francisco-based ...
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WhatsApp for Android Begins Testing Ability to Open View Once Media on Linked Devices
WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its Android app which lets users open a media file which has been set as ‘View Once’ on linked devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is said to be introduced with a recent update of the WhatsApp beta for Android app and is currently only available to beta testers.
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WhatsApp Says Spyware Company Paragon Targeted Users in Two Dozen Countries
WhatsApp reported that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted numerous users, including journalists and civil society members. Following the hack, WhatsApp issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. WhatsApp emphasized its commitment to protecting users' private communication.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Events Scheduling Feature in Individual Chats for iOS and Android Users
WhatsApp will likely to bring its Events feature to personal chats soon. The Meta-owned messaging platform first brought this feature to WhatsApp Communities in May 2024. Reports now suggest that the company is testing the functionality in individual chats for both Android and iOS users. It may roll out to global users in the upcoming days.
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WhatsApp Drops Support for These iPhone Models With Latest Beta Release
WhatsApp will soon drop support for certain older iPhone models, and the platform has already prevented beta testers from installing the latest release on these unsupported iPhone models. By the May deadline, users must update their iPhones to iOS 15.1 to continue receiving WhatsApp updates. This change enables WhatsApp to integrate features that l...
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Let Users Turn Off Camera Before Video Calls
WhatsApp is developing a new functionality which may provide users with more choice when it comes to picking up video calls, according to a new report. The instant message platform is said to be testing a new option which offers the choice of turning off the device’s camera before picking up the video call. The in-development WhatsApp feature was...
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces AI-Generated Group Icons, Meta AI Widget
WhatsApp is testing two new features on beta versions of its Android app. A new widget allows users to access the Meta AI chatbot without opening the app. Additionally, an AI-generated group icon feature lets beta testers create and set group photos using prompts with Meta AI. These features are expected to roll out to all WhatsApp users on iOS and...
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WhatsApp Said to Be Working On a Redesigned Meta AI Interface on Android
WhatsApp for Android might soon get a redesigned Meta AI interface. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is making several changes to the way users access and use the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The new interface is said to offer an automatic voice mode, and it comes with prompt suggestions to help users get started.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing UPI Lite Functionality for Quick Low-Value Transactions
WhatsApp may be developing a UPI Lite functionality for users, according to a report. It is speculated to simplify the payment process by enabling them to carry out transactions without entering the PIN. Similar to other platforms, WhatsApp’s in-development feature was spotted following an APK teardown of a beta version of the app and it may work...
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WhatsApp Faces EU Tech Rules After Reaching Very Large Platform Status
WhatsApp has hit a user criterion set out in landmark EU tech rules, the unit owned by Meta Platforms said, meaning it is required to do more to tackle online illegal and harmful content.
-
WhatsApp for iOS Could Soon Get a Feature to Let Users Add Instagram Profile Links
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for its iOS app that will allow users to add their Instagram profile links to their account. As per the claims by a feature tracker, the feature is aimed at letting users showcase their social media profiles in the same space to let their contacts easily connect with them.
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Google Messages Could Reportedly Allow Users to Make Video Calls via WhatsApp
Google Messages is reportedly working on adding a new feature that will allow users to make video calls via WhatsApp. As per the report, the feature is not currently active and was found within the code of the app. It reportedly activates when the caller does not have Google Meet installed on their device. This feature is said to make the video-cal...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to Make Bill Payments in India
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for users in India. This feature is expected to allow users to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select users in the country.
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Your Phone Can Be Hacked Without Clicking A Link, WhatsApp Warns Users
WhatsApp warns of a zero-click hack attack that compromised nearly 90 users' devices without them clicking on any malicious links, highlighting the sophistication and danger of this type of cyber attack.
-
ChatGPT on WhatsApp Gets Upgraded to Support Images and Voice Messages as Input
ChatGPT on WhatsApp has received a couple of new upgrades. OpenAI introduced an official phone number for ChatGPT in December 2024, allowing people to save it on WhatsApp to access the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot directly within the instant messaging app. At the time of launch, it only supported text input, but now the San Francisco-based ...
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WhatsApp for Android Begins Testing Ability to Open View Once Media on Linked Devices
WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its Android app which lets users open a media file which has been set as ‘View Once’ on linked devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is said to be introduced with a recent update of the WhatsApp beta for Android app and is currently only available to beta testers.
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WhatsApp Says Spyware Company Paragon Targeted Users in Two Dozen Countries
WhatsApp reported that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted numerous users, including journalists and civil society members. Following the hack, WhatsApp issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. WhatsApp emphasized its commitment to protecting users' private communication.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Events Scheduling Feature in Individual Chats for iOS and Android Users
WhatsApp will likely to bring its Events feature to personal chats soon. The Meta-owned messaging platform first brought this feature to WhatsApp Communities in May 2024. Reports now suggest that the company is testing the functionality in individual chats for both Android and iOS users. It may roll out to global users in the upcoming days.
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WhatsApp Drops Support for These iPhone Models With Latest Beta Release
WhatsApp will soon drop support for certain older iPhone models, and the platform has already prevented beta testers from installing the latest release on these unsupported iPhone models. By the May deadline, users must update their iPhones to iOS 15.1 to continue receiving WhatsApp updates. This change enables WhatsApp to integrate features that l...
