Now, WhatsApp warns users in India
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
"WhatsApp is expanding its user education campaign on how to spot fake news and hoaxes. This week, WhatsApp is publishing a new video that explains the importance of the "forward" label and calls users to double check the facts when they are not sure who created the original message," WhatsApp said elaborating on the 27-second video clip.
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Blocking WhatsApp, Facebook can hit banking, Railways, airlines!
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Director General Rajan S. Mathews` comments came after reports that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had asked telecom companies for ways to block social media platforms like Whatsapp, Facebook, Telegram and Instagram in case of threat to national security and public order.
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Your WhatsApp, Facebook can be blocked; this is why
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
Telecom operators body COAI today said service providers need to comply if the government orders to block mobile applications but it is extremely difficult to focus and block specific apps. "It is a difficult proposition. If it becomes law and if it becomes order from government, obviously we are required to comply,"
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Facebook asks US banks to share customer details to develop new services
Tue, Aug 07, 2018
Facebook, which has come under intense criticism for sharing user data with many app developers, was interested in information including bank card transactions, checking account balances, and where purchases were made, according to the source.
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Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram to be blocked? See what DoT wants
Tue, Aug 07, 2018
The telecom department has sought views of the industry on technical measures that can be adopted for blocking mobile apps like Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc in situations where national security and public order are under threat.
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Apple removes most of US conspiracy theorist's podcasts from iTunes
Mon, Aug 06, 2018
Most of U.S. conspiracy theorist Alex Jones`s podcasts from his right-wing media platform Infowars have been removed from Apple`s iTunes and podcast apps, the media news website BuzzFeed quoted a company spokesman as saying on Sunday.
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WhatsApp rolls out 'Forwarded' tag, forward limit for messages for its iOS users
Mon, Aug 06, 2018
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has been making some useful updates for both Android and iOS users this year. According to WhatsApp, users in India forward the most number of messages, photos, and videos than any other part of the world, which is leading to the spread of fake and provocative news.
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Twitter users unable to automatically post tweets to Facebook
Sat, Aug 04, 2018
Ime Archibong, Vice President of Product Partnerships at Facebook, said all apps using the Facebook Platform APIs would need to go through a more comprehensive review to better protect people`s Facebook information.
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Pay for WhatsApp use? This is on the cards
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
Facebook has started a new scheme, where it connects business with customers via WhatsApp. The social media platform will make money out of it. According to Facebook, it has been testing the WhatsApp Business tool with more than 90 companies including Uber and Singapore Airlines for months.
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Facebook-KPMG: 7 out of 10 fashion accessory buys in India to be 'mobile influenced' by 2022
Wed, Aug 01, 2018
Seven in 10 fashion accessory purchases in 2022 will be influenced by mobile-focussed marketing in India, creating a USD 110 billion sales opportunity by 2022, a report by Facebook and KPMG said today.
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WhatsApp Group Video calling, Group Voice calling available to all users now
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
WhatsApp Group Voice and Video calling feature is now available for all users. This is what the company said in a blog post. Earlier, the feature was made available to beta test users on Android and iOS
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Tech firms should be made liable for "fake news" on sites: UK lawmakers
Sat, Jul 28, 2018
Tech firms like Facebook should be made liable for "harmful and misleading" material on their websites and pay a levy so they can be regulated, British lawmakers said, warning of a crisis in democracy due to misuse of personal data.
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