X takes on WhatsApp, rolls out audio and video calls
Several X (formerly Twitter) users received a notification while opening the social media app that reads: “Audio and video calls are here!”
WhatsApp rolling out 'protect IP address in calls' option on Android, iOS
With this new 'protect IP address in calls' feature, users will get to add an extra layer of security to their calls by protecting their IP address and location from malicious actors, reports WABetaInfo. The new feature is available in a new section called "Advanced", placed within the privacy settings screen.
WhatsApp bans record over 74L bad accounts in India in Aug
Between August 1-31, the company banned "7,420,748 accounts".
WhatsApp plans to replace green checkmark with blue one for verified channels
This is not surprising, especially given Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement about the ability for businesses on WhatsApp to subscribe to Meta Verified in the future, which would provide them with a verification badge as well as several benefits such as impersonation protection and dedicated tech support.
WhatsApp to let users pay businesses with credit card, other UPI apps in India
The company partnered with online payment solutions provider PayU and Bengaluru-based Razorpay to add support for payments via credit and debit cards, net banking and all UPI apps in India.
WhatsApp finally testing its iOS app for Apple iPad
WhatsApp for iPad is currently under testing which can now be installed via the TestFlight app for all beta testers who can already use the beta app on their mobile devices, reports WABetaInfo.
PM Modi joins WhatsApp Channels, shares excitement with users
"Thrilled to join the WhatsApp community. It's yet another step closer in our journey of continued interactions. Let's stay connected here," he posted on the social messaging site after joining the new application of WhatsApp. He also shared a picture of his office from the new Parliament building. Modi has been quite active on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter).
Meta denies exploring ads in WhatsApp to 'boost revenue'
Reacting to a Financial Times report which claimed that Meta teams were exploring ads in WhatsApp as the social network “seeks revenue boost, saying “discussions are at an early stage and include possible subscription fee”.
Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp Channels in India
WhatsApp Channels are a one-way broadcast tool and deliver a private way to receive updates from people and organisations that matter to users, within WhatsApp.
WhatsApp bans over 72L bad accounts in India in July
Between July 1-31, "72,28,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. 31,08,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users", WhatsApp said in its monthly compliance report.
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