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By Ankita Garg: WhatsApp has rolled out a new update that refreshes the layout of the app, which is one of the biggest changes yet. The user interface is pretty clean and lets you access your chats and other tabs on the main window pretty easily. The new look is visible in the latest version of beta. Here is everything we know so far.The company hasn't changed everything and it has just refreshed the layout of the main WhatsApp window. You will now see the Chats, Calls, Communities, and Status tabs at the bottom of the page. This will make it easier for people to quickly access any of the above-mentioned tabs if your phone has a massive screen. So now, you don't have to stretch a lot to reach the top section of WhatsApp.The rest of the interface is the same as the old WhatsApp. iOS users already use a similar interface and now Android beta users of WhatsApp will also be able to experience this layout. If you don't like the new look, do keep in mind that there will be no option for you to go back to the old look once it is rolled out to

Published June 4th, 2023 - 09:25 GMT ALBAWABA - While WhatsApp offers several useful features, such as instant messaging and file sharing, the rise of WhatsApp groups has raised concerns about their impact on people's mental health.The feature "Group Chats," according to "Independent website," remains the most hazardous to health in the WhatsApp application.Being a part of multiple WhatsApp groups often leads to a constant influx of messages, notifications, and updates. This overwhelming amount of information can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and a sense of being overwhelmed.In WhatsApp groups, members can easily view each other's personal information, profile pictures, and statuses. This lack of privacy can make individuals feel vulnerable and exposed, especially if they are not comfortable sharing personal details with a large group. WhatsApp groups can sometimes exhibit complex dynamics, including power struggles, conflicts, and peer pressure.The pressure to conform to group norms or participate in discussions can be overwhelming for individuals, leading to stress and anxiety.It can become a breeding ground for cyberbullying, gossip, and negativity. People may use the anonymity and distance provided by online platforms to engage in harmful behaviors, leading to emotional distress and damage to mental well-being.WhatsApp groups often involve sharing personal achievements

The British government refuses to pass uncensored WhatsApp messages from Johnson to a committee of inquiry. Now the ex-prime minister wants to hand them over himself – and is thus on a confrontational course with the government. For days, a dispute between the government and the Corona inquiry committee of parliament has been escalating in Great Britain: The latter is to investigate the actions of the government at the time in the pandemic and is demanding the uncensored WhatsApp history of ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson with government representatives from this period . The committee would also like to inspect calendar entries and notebooks. However, the government agency Cabinet Office has so far refused to hand over the required documents without censorship. Now Johnson went on a confrontational course with the government – and announced that he would pass the news directly to the committee himself. This is reported by the British news agency PA, citing a letter from the conservative politician to the committee. This is the end of the day-long tug-of-war over the chat history. Government wanted to go to court With his move, Johnson bypasses the current government of his party colleague Rishi Sunak. She justifies her previous

WhatsApp has plans to roll out a whole new, redesigned keyboard, as per reports on Wabetainfo. The latest version of WhatsApp keyboard will include the emoji category bar to help instant messaging and enhance user experience.Related StoriesReliance set to launch Jio AirFiberJio AirFiber can be integrated with Jio set-top boxes with focused in-app control. With this feature, the tabs that provide easy access to other keyboard functionalities (including GIF and sticker selection) will be moved upwards. In addition, there are also plans to upgrade the chat bar: the attachment sharing buttons and the emoji keyboard button will be relocated to align with the style of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp for iOS.Related StoriesWhatsApp update: New feature to silence unknown callers gets addedWhatsApp is rolling out the feature for some beta users of the app for Android. WhatsApp redesigned keyboard is under development and it will be released in a future update of the app.

WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc (formerly known as Facebook), has been at odds with Russian authorities since its parent company was declared an "extremist" organisation by Moscow last year 1579444505_hXlNNw_WhatsApp_logo.png In a landmark ruling, a Russian court has issued a fine against messenger service WhatsApp and online encyclopedia Wikipedia, owned by Wikimedia Foundation, for their failure to remove prohibited content as mandated by Russian law. This is the first time WhatsApp has faced penalties for not deleting banned information in Russia.WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc (formerly known as Facebook), has been at odds with Russian authorities since its parent company was declared an "extremist" organisation by Moscow last year. While other Meta services, such as Facebook and Instagram, have previously been fined for content-related issues, WhatsApp had not faced penalties until now.The court's decision to impose a fine on WhatsApp comes as a consequence of the platform's refusal to remove information regarding the drug Lyrica, which is prohibited in Russia due to its sale and manufacture being banned. The exact details of the banned content were not disclosed in the available information.The imposed fine amounts to three million roubles, equivalent to approximately USD 37,080, and signifies

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WhatsApp has been fined by a Russian court US-based messenger service WhatsApp has been fined three million roubles by a Russian court for failing to remove deleted content on its platform. This is the first time that Meta’s WhatsApp has been slapped with a fine for such an offence. Russia banned WhatsApp from operating in the country and branded it as an “extremist” platform. The case that invited the fine involved a chat group that offered an anti-depressant whose sale is forbidden in Russia, according to Russian news agencies. Related Articles Meanwhile, Meta’s other platforms like Facebook and Instagram have also been banned in Russia. Google, Twitter, TikTok and another messaging app, Telegram, have been fined for failing to delete illegal content in the past. WhatsApp was previously fined for not keeping the data of Russian users on servers located in Russia, which violates local rules. On the other hand, the same court also fined Wikimedia’s owner Wikimedia Foundation three million roubles for not removing what Russia considers “false information” about Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. Wikimedia did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It has previously said information that Russian authorities complained about was well-sourced and in

Listen to This ArticleYour browser does not support the audio element. Meta-owned WhatsApp banned a record of over 74 lakh bad accounts in India in the month of April, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021, the company said on Thursday. Between April 1 and April 30, "7,452,500 WhatsApp accounts were banned and 2,469,700 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users", WhatsApp said in its monthly compliance report. The most popular messaging platform, which has nearly 500 million users in the country, received another record 4,377 complaint reports in April in the country, and the records "actioned" were 234. "This user-safety report contains details of the user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by WhatsApp, as well as WhatsApp's own preventive actions to combat abuse on our platform," said a company spokesperson. Moreover, the company mentioned that the orders received from the Grievance Appellate Committee between April 1 and April 30 were 2, and orders complied with were also 2. Meanwhile, in a bid to empower millions of Indian social media users, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar recently launched the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) that will look into their concerns

Cops are not visiting the house of the witnesses, court said. (Representational)New Delhi: A court here has criticised the Delhi Police for serving summonses on public witnesses only through WhatsApp and referred the matter to the deputy commissioner of police, west district, for "appropriate action".Additional Sessions Judge Hem Raj was hearing a murder case registered by the Punjabi Bagh police station which was at the stage of prosecution evidence.Noting that one of the prosecution witnesses was absent and did not respond to repeated calls, the judge said the Delhi Police Commissioner had issued a standing order in February last year regarding the service of summons upon the witnesses.The judge also noted in another case, a letter was received from the DCP (west) stating there is no circular from Delhi Police to serve the summons on WhatsApp."Earlier also, this court has noted in several cases that the witnesses are being served by the police officials on WhatsApp...," the judge said.He said police officials are still adopting the practice of service upon public witnesses "only on Whatsapp"."They are not taking pains to visit the house of the witnesses which they are supposed to. The police officials cannot make a single attempt to

There are many things in our lives that we may not want to share with our parents, especially if we grew up in a conservative household like a Desi one. It can be a nightmare if they get even a whiff of what's going on in our lives. Recently, a young man experienced this nightmare after accidentally sending a picture of a beer can to his family's WhatsApp group.— SaniyaDhawan1 (@SaniyaDhawan1) Today's youth faces many challenges, from relationships to finances. In this chaotic world, we can sometimes forget to consider the consequences of our actions and end up doing something really stupid and irreversible. This is exactly what happened to the young man who sent the picture of a beer can to his family WhatsApp group.While watching an exciting match of IPL, the man's excitement got the best of him, and he inadvertently sent the snap to his family group on WhatsApp. Realizing his mistake, his sister immediately texted him to delete it. Unfortunately, he panicked and only deleted it for himself rather than for everyone.When their parents inquired about the picture, the siblings had a good laugh. The Twitter profile "Saniya Dhawan" shared screenshots of their conversation, in which