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Meta to Appeal CCI's Antitrust Ruling on WhatsApp Data Sharing
The competition watchdog, in its antitrust order regarding WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update, also imposed a fine of Rs 213.14 crore on Meta for allegedly abusing its dominant position.
WhatsApp exports your user data every night, says Elon Musk
An X user highlighted that WhatsApp exports user data nightly for analysis and targeted advertising, turning users into the product rather than the customer.
WhatsApp Takes Action: Over 7.9 Million Accounts Banned in India During March
There were 12,782 complaint complaints received by the messaging network, which has over 500 million users in India, in March. Of those, 11 records were "actioned."
WhatsApp Introduces iOS Feature Allowing Poll Sharing in Channels
According to the report, when creating a poll, channel owners can restrict it to a single choice by disabling the multiple answers option, providing a flexible voting experience for channel followers.
WhatsApp Introduces Feature Enabling Music Audio Sharing in Video Calls
This development spans across both iOS and Android platforms, indicating WhatsApp's commitment to enhancing collaborative multimedia experiences during video conversations.
WhatsApp Piloting Feature Enabling User Search by Username
The search bar will empower users to effortlessly find others using their designated usernames. This innovative update is designed to streamline the connection process while simultaneously elevating privacy standards. One of the notable advantages is the elimination of the necessity to exchange personal phone numbers.
WhatsApp Cracks Down: Over 7.5 Million Suspicious Accounts Banned in India During October
Within the specified timeframe of October 1-31, the company not only responded to 9,063 complaint reports, a new high for the platform, but also proactively banned 1,919,000 accounts before receiving any user reports, as highlighted in its monthly compliance report.
WhatsApp's Potential Introduction of Ads in Status and Channels : Reports
This statement was made during an interview with Brazilian media, as reported by TechCrunch. WhatsApp's move to introduce ads in certain sections of the platform is in line with the broader monetization strategies of its parent company, Meta.
WhatsApp rolling out message reaction filtering feature for channels
According to WABetaInfo, this feature will help channel owners promptly identify which of their contacts have reacted to their channel content using an emoji, simplifying their understanding of which updates are most popular.
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