In a significant move aimed at bolstering its presence in one of its largest global markets, Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a suite of updates, including in-chat payments for Indian users. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, announced these enhancements during a virtual conversation and emphasized India’s leadership in the digital payments sphere. WhatsApp’s Payment Solution for India WhatsApp’s latest feature rollout allows millions of users in India to make payments for products and services directly within the app. This initiative aligns with Meta’s strategy to boost its revenue from India, which stands…
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Report says WhatsApp may show ads in chats, WhatsApp denies
The world of messaging apps has been a hotbed of speculation lately as reports emerge suggesting that WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta (formerly Facebook), might soon introduce advertisements within its chat interface. The news has sent ripples through the tech community and privacy-conscious users, as it seems to contradict the promise made by the company when it was acquired by Meta nearly a decade ago. Back in 2014, when Meta acquired WhatsApp, one of the key assurances given to users was that the platform would remain ad-free,…
Read MoreTelegram Set to Launch Instagram-Like Stories Feature with Enhanced Privacy Control
Telegram founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, recently announced that the popular messaging app will be introducing a new feature called Telegram Stories, similar to Instagram’s Stories. With competitors like Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp already offering this feature, Telegram aims to provide users with enhanced functionality and greater privacy control. In this article, we will delve into the details of Telegram Stories and explore the unique features it brings to the table. Telegram Stories: A New Way to Share: Telegram Stories will appear in a dedicated bar at the top…
Read MoreWhatsApp to Introduce Snapchat-like Video Messaging Feature
WhatsApp, the renowned instant messaging app, is set to unveil an exciting new feature that will allow users to send short video messages to their contacts, similar to the popular social media app Snapchat. Reports from WABetainfo suggest that WhatsApp developers are currently testing this feature on the beta version of the app, with plans to release it to all users in the near future. With the ability to record and send video messages within the app, WhatsApp aims to enhance the communication experience for its millions of users worldwide….
Read MoreWhy You Should Quit WhatsApp :2 billion people should be careful.
Whatsapp, the popular messenger application has posed serious threats to around 2 billion users that are impossible to resolve. WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption for its messaging platform by default, but the platform itself is owned by Meta, known for its privacy-related scandals, and appears to engage in an outstanding amount of data collection. According to some new reports, users who value privacy may be better served jumping to a more secure and private messaging platform. Those on the fence or who may need a push may also find this video…
Read MoreIndia Gives WhatsApp 7 Days to Roll Back New Privacy Policy
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Wednesday has directed Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp to take back its contentious new privacy policy, according to government sources quoted by ANI. According to MeitY, deferral of the privacy policy beyond May 15, 2021, does not absolve WhatsApp from respecting the values of informational privacy, data security and user choice for Indian users, sources told ANI. MeitY has reportedly given WhatsApp seven days to reply to its notice. If WhatsApp’s response isn’t deemed satisfactory, the Indian government may take legal action…
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