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ANYONE with WhatsApp may have wondered if an unresponsive pal is a sign you've been blocked. It's not always obvious when you've been blocked – but there are some clues to look out for. 1 WhatsApp has plenty of hidden clues when it comes to uncovering a blockCredit: WhatsApp But remember: if you've been blocked, it may have been for a good reason. Considering asking yourself why you've been blocked, and whether there's something you need to change about your own behaviour. If you think a friend is just pulling a prank though, there are some signs to look out for. How to know if someone blocked you on WhatsApp Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has become a big part of all of our lives and an easy way to call and message people across the world for free. But it's important to remain vigilant, and know the warning signs of a scam on the app. It's easy to be deceived online - users were warned over a malicious link to an app that claimed to turn WhatsApp pink. With all the hazards online, it's vital platforms like WhatsApp offer the ability to block people, but what if you think it's happened…

FP TrendingSep 05, 2022 17:08:51 ISTUsers of some older iOS devices will no longer be able to support WhatsApp from October. The instant messaging app has said that it will be dropping support for iOS 11 and 10 unless devices update to newer software. Many older Apple devices aren’t able to upgrade to the latest firmware due to their old age. The instant messaging app’s support page already states that the app is supported by iOS 12 and later. Currently, Apple iPhone 5, Apple iPhone 5C and older iPhones are running iOS 11 or older versions. As a result, users of these devices will need to either upgrade or replace their iPhones with newer iPhones or Android devices. The change will come into effect on 24 October, 2022, giving users some time to replace their current devices. With the expected release of the upcoming iPhone 14 on 7 September, it may be a good time for many to purchase newer Apple devices. For those users switching to the Android ecosystem, WhatsApp does provide support for transferring all account data including chat backups to your new Android OS device. While WhatsApp has not mentioned why it will be dropping support for…

The survey feature called WhatsApp Surveys will essentially look like a chat. A screenshot of the feature has been shared WhatsApp is working on a new survey feature that allows users to provide feedback in a chat format. The new feature is essentially aimed at building a mechanism for WhatsApp to get its users’ feedback without compromising the privacy aspect. WhatsApp is also working on a new method through which people will be able write texts to themselves from one of the linked devices. Also Read - A guide to WhatsApp Business app: How it works, features and more The survey feature called “WhatsApp Surveys” will essentially look like a chat. WAbetaInfo, a website that tracks new WhatsApp features on the beta version, shared a screenshot of the feature. WhatsApp Surveys will survey in the chat section to take feedback. The user will have the option to reject participating in these surveys. Going by the screenshot we can see that the WhatsApp will look for consent before entering the Survey chat. In the screenshot app states, “Taking surveys is optional. If you choose to participate, your responses will be kept private.” The user will also have the option to block…

New Delhi: WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users message themselves from multiple devices that are linked to their WhatsApp account. Now, we are not sure what this feature actually serves, but a new report suggests that people will see their name on the WhatsApp chat list when you link to a PC, iOS and an Android device. The feature is still in development, but WABetaInfo says it will soon be available for iOS and Android beta testers. The tipster says that when a user logs into their WhatsApp account from a mobile, their name will be featured at the top of the chat list. It is interesting to hear this option, especially when the Linked Devices feature on Whatsapp does not support a secondary mobile device right now. But the report says WhatsApp is working on that as well. Offering the ability to chat with yourself can be handy for people who want to make a quick note and sync it on other devices at the same time.

WhatsApp and Facebook had sought to challenge the order dated March 24, 2021, of the Competition Commission of India, directing its director-general (DG) to initiate probe into the privacy policy of WhatsApp and Facebook on the ground that it violates the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002. The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad, said that the appeals were devoid of merits and the single-judge bench’s order on the issue was well-reasoned. WhatsApp and Facebook had challenged the judgment, dated April 22, 2021, passed by the single-judge bench of the Delhi High Court which had rejected their writ petition. The background of the case is that prior to August 25, 2016, WhatsApp, a messaging platform, was governed by its privacy policy of July 2012. In 2014, WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook. Facebook Inc. is now known as “Meta Platforms”. In August 2016, the privacy policy of WhatsApp was updated and WhatsApp users were informed of Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp and how Facebook would use WhatsApp’s information for its advertisement and products. A one-time opportunity was given to WhatsApp users to opt out of Facebook using their information that was…

Sircar had recently made some controversial remarks over the series of corruption charges facing his party. This, according to the sources, made the party uncomfortable. Jawhar Sircar refused to comment on his removal from the WhatsApp group (File/PTI)Trinamool Congress MP Jawhar Sircar found himself removed from a WhatsApp group for the party’s Rajya Sabha MPs. Sources inside the TMC said that Sircar was removed from the group last night. Sircar had recently made some controversial remarks over the series of corruption charges facing his party. This, according to the sources, made the party uncomfortable.The Trinamool leader, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Bengal in 2021, had said that his friends and family have been urging him to quit politics ever since his party colleagues - Partha Chatterjee and Anubrata Mondal - were arrested by the central investigating agencies in connection with the teacher recruitment scam and the cattle smuggling scam, respectively.His remarks embarrassed the Trinamool Congress, with several top leaders demanding Sircar’s ouster from the party. The party asked another senior leader and MP, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, to speak with Sircar.Sources inside the TMC said that the Rajya Sabha MP was advised by the party leadership to take…

Published: Published Date - 03:55 PM, Fri - 2 September 22 To continue using the messaging app under this situation, users will need to upgrade their devices. Hyderabad: WhatsApp will stop working on some of the older iPhone devices, a recent support update from Apple indicates. The messaging app will reportedly discontinue supporting iOS 10 and iOS 11 devices as of October 24, according to one of WABetaInfo’s earlier sources. According to reports, WhatsApp has already begun alerting iPhone users who are using iOS 10 or iOS 11 versions of the program. To continue using the messaging app under this situation, users will need to upgrade their devices. Two iPhone models that will be impacted by this change include iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c. WhatsApp has already stated on its Help Center page that iOS 12 or newer will be required for iPhone users to continue using the app. “Devices and software change often, so we regularly review what operating systems we support and make updates. To choose what to stop supporting, every year we, like other technology companies, look at which devices and software are the oldest and have the fewest number of people still using them. These devices…

WhatsApp keeps launching new updates. The meta-owned app has been working to launch a bunch of interesting features in order to enhance the experience of its users. now, in a recent report, WhatsApp has announced something for iPhone users. As per the reports, some older models of iPhones may stop supporting WhatsApp from October 24. So, iPhone users are advised to update their phones if they are using an older version or look for an alternative online messaging application. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will drop support in a few versions of Android and iOS as the company needs to introduce certain functions that may not work in the older operating system. "WhatsApp is always used to dropping the support for some versions of Android and iOS, in order to let the company introduce certain functionality that may not work on old operating systems. In this case, WhatsApp is now planning to drop the support for iOS 10, iOS 11, iPhone 5, and iPhone 5C over the coming months," the report said. “If you’re using iOS 10 or iOS 11, you need to update to iOS 12 in order to continue using WhatsApp: it means you can still continue using WhatsApp…

WhatsApp takes down over 23 lakh bad accounts in India in July Meta-owned WhatsApp banned over 23 lakh bad accounts in India in July in compliance with the new IT Rules, 2021, the company said on Thursday.WhatsApp additionally received 574 complaint reports in the month of July in India, and the records "actioned" were 27.The platform with over 400 million users in the country had restricted over 22 lakh accounts with bad records in June."In accordance with the IT Rules 2021, we've published our report for the month of July 2022. As captured in the latest monthly report, WhatsApp banned over 2.3 million accounts (2,387,000) in the month of July," a company spokesperson said.Published in accordance with Rule 4(1)(d) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the report contained data on actions made by WhatsApp in light of complaints received from users in India.The objections were received via the grievance mechanisms and accounts were actioned through its prevention and detection methods for violating the laws of the land or its terms of service.Under the upgraded IT Rules 2021, major digital and social media platforms, with in excess of five million users, have to publish…

Home News Software (Image credit: Shutterstock / Geewon Jung) A new WhatsApp beta release has dropped, and with it comes compatibility with Wear OS 3 smartwatches – so if you have the beta installed you’ll finally get notifications and be able to answer WhatsApp calls using your wearable.Plus, you won’t need to go digging through your settings on your phone or smartwatch; once you’ve downloaded the update the feature will be turned on automatically.Interestingly (or unfortunately for those of you who love communicating through your watch) the feature is currently a one-way affair. While you can answer WhatsApp calls and interact with the caller just as you would with any other call on your watch, you can’t initiate a call from your wearable; instead, you’ll have to use the WhatsApp phone app or a different service if you want to get in touch with someone.As mentioned above, to use the feature you'll need both the latest version of the WhatsApp beta (version 2.22.19.11) and a Wear OS 3 smartwatch. Right now the list of devices is fairly limited, and includes the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the Montblanc Summit 3, and the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.Other watches, like the…