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SpringVerify on WhatsApp integrates with the WhatsApp API and lets users share a picture of one of Pan Card/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card right inside WhatsApp.

HRTech start-up Springworks launches WhatsApp tool for Instant Identity Verification

To verify someone’s identity on WhatsApp, users can just give a missed call at 080-47193400 to get started.

28 Feb 2020 6:14 AM

WhatsApp amasses a whopping 2 billion users

Earlier today, WhatsApp has officially announced that it has reached two billion users the world over.

13 Feb 2020 7:09 AM

WhatsApp added new features to the recent Android beta build including new solid dark wallpapers to match the Dark Mode experience. (Photo: ANI)

WhatsApp Dark Mode arrives

The dark mode is available for users in the app's TestFlight beta program.

08 Feb 2020 7:15 AM

The one-tap feature of the Bobble keyboard allows people to share stickers in a single step; it’s just one click and people can share stickers with their peers, family, and friends.

Bobble AI's keyboard becomes the first Indic keyboard to integrate with WhatsApp

Bobble AI launches a series of GIFs, Stickers and Emoticons expressing secularism, pride and nationalism.

23 Jan 2020 7:16 PM

The Dark Mode feature is currently available on the WhatsApp version 2.20.13 Android beta.

Finally! WhatsApp is going Dark

The Facebook-owned app is getting the 'Dark Mode' that turns the interface into a dark theme to make it easy on the eyes.

23 Jan 2020 3:01 AM

Be it Shaheen Bagh or other places, till the government withdraws CAA, NRC and NPR, these demonstrations cannot technically be hailed as a success. At the same time, their continuity with increasing fervour and the participation of people from all religions as well as age groups signals a strong message. (Photo: PTI)

CAA: Social verdict poses constitutional dilemma

Significantly, these demonstrations have succeeded in puncturing the basic foundation on which rested CAA-NRC-NPR’s promotion.

23 Jan 2020 1:44 AM

Regular messaging service has not been affected, however.

WhatsApp outage brings out the funny bone among twitterati share hilarious memes

Users of the popular WhatsApp were unable to send media files, stickers and GIFs on Sunday.

20 Jan 2020 8:18 AM

Numerous tweets and memes took over the internet as soon as the news broke about the WhatsApp tech issue.

WhatsApp issue fixed after over two hours, Twitterati still share hilarious memes

#WhatsAppDown was the trending hashtag on Twitter for most part of Sunday afternoon in India.

20 Jan 2020 8:08 AM

A poor pan vendor outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus is facing the heat as he is stuck in between the ongoing tussle of Right and Left wing, which is now costing him his livelihood.

Message asks students to boycott pan vendor

Later, a video was also circulated on social sites where a person, who claimed to be Sanjay Chaurasiya, said that all these things were pure lie.

12 Jan 2020 2:14 AM

The users are recommended to use devices running Android OS 4.0.3+, iPhone running iOS 9+, select phones running KaiOS 2.5.1+.

WhatsApp ends support for Windows Phone, older Android

WhatsApp will no longer allow account creation or re-verification of existing ones on Android versions 2.3.7 and older and iOS 8 and older.

31 Dec 2019 12:30 PM

WhatsApp has over 1.5 billion users globally, of which India alone accounts for about 400 million. (Photo: Pixabay)

WhatsApp fixes message bug that made app unusable for groups

WhatsApp has fixed a loophole that allowed one message to render the app unusable for entire groups.

18 Dec 2019 11:19 AM

Facebook has been planning on integrating its WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram app since 2017. (Photo: Pixabay)

US FTC may stop Facebook from integrating its chat applications

the FTC may take antitrust action to prevent Facebook from integrating its disparate messaging apps.

15 Dec 2019 1:04 PM

WhatsApp has now updated its voice call screen with light and dark themes.

All the latest WhatsApp dark mode features revealed

WhatsApp dark mode will feature three options for users — set by battery saver, light and dark.

06 Dec 2019 11:19 AM

On Wednesday, tens of thousands of WhatsApp users in Kashmir abruptly began disappearing from the freeware cross-platform messaging, leaving behind only phone number “left” message.

Kashmiris are mysteriously vanishing from WhatsApp

Facebook soon cleared the air saying the disappearances were the result of WhatApp’s policy on inactive accounts.

06 Dec 2019 6:05 AM

The targets of the hacking included diplomats, political dissidents, journalists, along with military and government officials.

India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt

WhatsApp last month sued Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group, accusing it of helping clients break into the phones.

29 Nov 2019 7:44 AM

One of the main reasons WhatsApp stands out amongst the competition is the constant implementation of useful features.

5 upcoming WhatsApp features

WhatsApp is always testing new features in its beta versions and whatever receives good feedback makes it to the stable builds.

28 Nov 2019 9:19 AM

Top 5 hidden WhatsApp features to enhance your experience

WhatsApp has its share of hidden features and some of them are not surface level; here is a look at the top five hidden features.

26 Nov 2019 3:47 PM

Multi-device support comning to WhatsApp.

Upcoming WhatsApp feature will forever change the way we use the app

WhatsApp is getting ready to roll-out multiple-device support for Android users and this will help in enhancing security to new levels.

25 Nov 2019 1:27 PM

WhatsApp is getting some exciting features.

Upcoming WhatsApp features everyone should know about

Here is a look at three exciting features that will be coming to all WhatsApp users.

25 Nov 2019 11:16 AM

It suggested that Army officers and their families should change settings of their WhatsApp chats where they can be added to groups only by those people who are present in their contact list. (Photo: ANI)

Army asks officers to change WhatsApp settings as ISI targets defence personnel

Advisory said that it was clear that Pakistani intelligence operatives are targeting Army personnel and their families have been targeted.

22 Nov 2019 2:37 PM

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