Tue, Mar 26, 2024
The Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) partners with Meta to introduce a WhatsApp tipline on March 25th, aimed at identifying and countering AI-generated misinformation in India. The initiative, led by the Deepfakes Analysis Unit (DAU), allows users to submit audio and video content for assessment to combat potential harm and deception in public discourse.
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Thu, Mar 21, 2024
The move assumes significance as the countdown to elections in India has seen the industry scale up election integrity efforts, particularly to crack down on deepfakes and AI (Artificial Intelligence) deceptions.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature for Android beta users that lets them scan UPI QR codes directly in chats. This reduces steps for online payments, especially helpful for UPI users in India making micro-transactions. WhatsApp aims to be a one-stop shop for communication and finance.
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
As of now, the new interface was not spotted on the iOS beta app, but the report says that WhatsApp might roll out to WhatsApp too in a future update.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
hatsApp for iOS has introduced some changes to the built-in camera on the iPhone with version 22.4.0.72
Tue, Feb 08, 2022
Screenshots shared by WABetainfo revealed what the feature will look like once it makes its way to all desktop users.
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
According to this report, WhatsApp users will see a row of emoji just above the message.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022
Messaging app WhatsApp confirmed that it banned over 20 lakh Indian accounts in its latest compliance report for December. The report is published in accordance with Rule 4(1)(d) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 recently. Watch the full video for more
WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services.
Mon, Jan 31, 2022
WABeta Info report has also revealed that both Google and WhatsApp are planning to introduce changes for backups.
WhatsApp said that the company has also devoted efforts from a product and an education standpoint, to empower users with resources that help them verify information.
Fri, Jan 28, 2022
The latest report comes from WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo said the ability to delete messages in a group will soon be available for Android users.
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
According to the report, there is a new pause button (in the previous version, there was a stop icon) that allows you to pause the voice note.
Wed, Jan 19, 2022
The messaging application is also set to bring a new Blur feature to the platform.
Sun, Jan 09, 2022
The WhatsApp users must note that WhatsApp Pay allows quick transfer of money to the contacts. The app uses UPI payment infrastructure to send and transfer money.
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
When you receive a group video call, the incoming WhatsApp group video call screen will show the participants currently on the call, and the first contact listed will be the participant that added you.
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
WABetaInfo also stated that this feature may not appear to all beta testers right now.
Mon, Jan 03, 2022
Here's the detail and step-by-step guidance to using WhatsApp on your computer.
Fri, Dec 31, 2021
New Year’s Day was celebrated on January 1 for the first time in 45 BC under the Julian calendar.
Wed, Dec 29, 2021
At present, the messaging application uses two ticks to inform the sender that a message has been delivered to the intended receiver. These ticks turn Blue once the receiver has read a particular message.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
WhatsApp is developing a functionality that will let users easily search for businesses nearby by filtering them using a new interface.
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
The report also shares a screenshot that suggests that the emojis will come in green, yellow, orange, purple, black, white and blue colour options.
Wed, Dec 22, 2021
The messaging platform is also planning to display it in the Status section of the app.
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