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WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart has said that the security of their messaging platform would not be weakened following any government orders. In an interview with the BBC, Cathcart said that WhatsApp is used by millions of individuals to communicate throughout the globe, thus it must uphold the same privacy rules in every country. Earlier this month, the UK government proposed legislation that would force encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp to use automated scanning to spot child sexual abuse content being sent through their platforms, or risk facing heavy fines. The UK Online Safety Bill amendment would oblige tech companies to use their 'best endeavours' to implement new technology that detects and eliminates child sexual abuse content. It follows Home Secretary Priti Patel's praise for Apple's plans to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Apple announced the plan last year, although it was postponed following criticism by privacy groups. "Child sexual abuse is a sickening crime," Patel said. "We must all work to ensure criminals are not allowed to run rampant online and technology companies must play their part and take responsibility for keeping our children safe." She said security and privacy are not mutually exclusive and it is possible to…

According to a report by a tracker website the company is now getting a feature that will allow group administrators to remove any messages from any of the members. WhatsApp is constantly adding new features to its platform in order to enhance the experience and keep it safe. A recent update says the app is getting a new feature exclusively for group admins. According to a report by a tracker website the company is now getting a feature that will allow group administrators to remove any messages from any of the members. The new feature, which is reportedly being rolled out to users all around the world, will allow group administrators to moderate their group in a more effective manner, WABetaInfo reports. It will also show all the members of the group that the administrator deleted messages. Although WhatsApp has not officially revealed the feature, the report suggests that it might already be available to beta testers. To test the new feature, go to any group that you are part of and long-press on any message. If you are still not sure if you have received it, just go to the group that you are a part of and click…

Reported By:| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA Web Desk |Updated: Jul 31, 2022, 08:32 PM ISTOne of the most popular messaging platform WhatsApp has been working around introducing some great features soon. The social platform keeps on updating features to stay up-to-date with its users’ demands. Recently, WhatsApp has brought in huge changes, including reactions and even bigger groups. According to early leaks courtesy of WABetaInfo, shared by The Sun, Whatsapp might be launching these features anytime soon. 1. Check who left a group At the moment, exiting a group is almost the same as running out of a situation unnoticed. However, this might change soon as WhatsApp is developing an option to see all of the ‘past participants’. 2. Save chats before they are deleted The feature to delete chats after sent amazed WhatsApp users across the globe. Developers are now working to test a way to keep the messages. Currently, WhatsApp users can choose to have sent messages disappear after 24 hours, 7 days or 90 days, depending on your settings. READ | World Breastfeeding Week 2022: Date, theme, history, significance of the week The potential upcoming feature would let users to choose specific ‘kept messages’, which…

The Ministério Público Federal (MPF) has asked(Opens in a new window) WhatsApp not to launch its Communities feature in Brazil until 2023 due to concerns about it being used to spread misinformation.Brazil will hold its general election—which determines the next President, Vice President, and National Congress as well as other political leaders—on Oct. 2. That means it's critical for the Brazilian government to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation in the country.That's where Communities comes in. WhatsApp announced the feature, which allows organizations to collect otherwise disparate group chats into a single place, in April. The feature is supposed to launch this year, but MPF wants it to be held back in Brazil until next January.The ministry says that Communities "can come against efficient measures that the platform itself has adopted in recent years to contain the spread of fake news." (Emphasis theirs.) MPF says it's particularly concerned by the ability for administrators to message everyone in a Community.MPF says (translated from the original Portuguese):As the recommendation points out, when Communities are implemented, their administrators will be able to send messages to up to 2,560 people at once, which will represent a ten-fold increase in the limit of initial message…

Millions of users in India use WhatsApp a lot. Apart from chatting, it is also used to send files, photos and videos. In this way, WhatsApp has become one of the apps where users spend most of their time. In this way, today we are telling you about a WhatsApp trick, through which you can also use it to make notes. Let me tell you that the easiest way to make notes on WhatsApp is to chat with yourself. From jotting down phone numbers to grocery lists, to-do tasks and even important files can be shared in a single window. The best part is that this trick works on both Android and iPhone. Here we are telling you its trick. Create notes on WhatsApp by sending messages to yourself: 1. For this you need to open WhatsApp web version. You can do this on the Chrome browser of your phone or desktop. 2. Open Chrome browser in your phone or desktop. Type this link: https://wa.me//91XXXXXXXXXX. 3. In the link, replace X with your 10-digit phone number. 4. Press Enter. You will see ‘Continue to chat’ and ‘Continue to web chat’ options. 5. A chat window will open where you can…

The WhatsApp status feature is very popular. You can quickly and easily tell all your contacts what’s on your mind at the moment. And precisely because so many people are using this functionality, a new feature will be added to it soon. Issuance:2.22.13.75 Languages:German license:Free Platforms:Android WhatsApp: Voice Messages in Status You can even now send texts, photos, videos and GIFs in WhatsApp status. More Will Be Possible Soon As WABetaInfo discovered in early beta, you will soon too Status voice messages can be recorded. So, if you want to tell your contacts something, you don’t necessarily have to record a video, you can just send an audio message. The new functionality is noticed in WhatsApp with an additional icon. Instead of just a camera and pen, WhatsApp beta for Android suddenly showed a microphone too. You’ll most likely use it to record something directly, but you’ll also be able to send voice memos that have already been recorded as a status message. It is not known if there will be a mix of audio and text or a GIF. But maybe it works for appearance. As with all other elements in WhatsApp, this element is also used End-to-end encryption…

Madhu Balaji | Chennai, July 29 | Updated on: Jul 29, 2022 Follow these two steps to use SBI WhatsApp bankingThe State Bank of India has begun offering banking services to its customers via WhatsApp. According to a tweet shared by the bank on social media, the WhatsApp banking service allows customers to view their account balance and mini statements. Here is how to sign-up for SBI WhatsApp banking service Step 1: To opt for the WhatsApp banking facility, customers should register by sending a ‘WAREG’ text along with the SBI account number to 72089 33148 from the registered mobile number.Step 2: You will receive a message from 90226 90226 on WhatsApp. You will have to respond with a ‘Hi’ text and receive the following message. The registered customers will now be able to check account balances and mini statements. WhatsApp services to SBI credit card holders The State Bank of India already offers WhatsApp-based services to credit card holders to track reward points, unpaid balances and account overviews. For the service, customers should send an “OPTIN” text on WhatsApp to 90040 22022. They can also sign-up by giving a missed call at 08080945040 from the registered mobile number. Published…

Following the launch of its initial Emoji Reactions for chats, WhatsApp has expanded the feature to include any emoji. Previously, users were limited to six emojis: thumbs up, heart, the crying laughing face, a shocked face emoji, a sad single-tear emoji, and the high five or prayer hands emoji. But now, thanks to the update, you can use any emoji from the app. Planning with your people just got a lot more sweet 🍡🍮 🥮 Emoji Reactions are now on iOS and Android. pic.twitter.com/IpkGLqYPox — WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) July 27, 2022 The variety of emojis available will give users access to more reactions, but also make it easier to cast votes in groups using certain emojis. How to use the new Emoji Reactions on WhatsApp So how do you access these new emojis? The process is similar to the original reactions. Long-press the message you want to react to. You will see the original reaction emojis pop up, along with a new + icon. When you press the + icon, the app will open its built-in emoji keyboard. Here you can switch between tabs to select the emoji you want to use. You can also use the keyboard’s search bar if…

WhatsApp will become like OTT..?! Is it Paid service..?It is said that whatsapp did not give the income. Meta says that whatsapp is not profitable even if it takes information from us and uses it for advertising. whatsapp is an app used by millions of people all over the world. Owned by Meta Company, this app is introducing various facilities for the users. At the same time, various measures are being taken to prevent the misuse of WhatsApp. Indulging in activities such as sending false messages, spamming, threatening the security of users through whatsapp, and violating the rules and regulations of the company, action is taken by disabling or suspending their account.Facebook owner Mark bought whatsapp in 2014 for $19 billion. It was seen as one of the most expensive technology deals at the time. It is Mark Zuckerberg's most ambitious deals. whatsapp was launched in 2009 by ex-Yahoo employees Brian Acton and Jan Koum. Mark saw the growth of whatsapp and made it his own. whatsapp has adopted the same style of communication that used to be SMS on cell phones through a separate application.After the switch to Mark, there were many updates on WhatsApp. Not just text exchange,…

Moscow - A Russian court on Thursday fined Meta Platforms Inc.’s WhatsApp messenger and Snapchat owner Snap Inc. for an alleged refusal to store the data of Russian users domestically, news agencies reported.Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, censorship, data and local representation in disputes that have escalated since Russia sent forces into Ukraine on February 24.Story continues below AdvertisementMoscow's Tagansky District Court fined WhatsApp 18 million roubles ($301 255) and Snap 1 million roubles, news agencies reported. WhatsApp was fined for the same offence last August. Meta and Snap did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Russia restricted access to Meta’s flagship platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as fellow social network Twitter, soon after the conflict in Ukraine began, a move critics have cast as an effort by Russia to exert greater control over information flows.Meta was found guilty of “extremist activity” in Russia and saw an appeal against the tag rejected in June, but Moscow has permitted WhatsApp to remain available.According to the ruling, when referring to Meta in the public sphere, organisations and individuals are required to include the disclaimer that Meta’s activities are banned on Russian territory. Microsoft’s LinkedIn has been blocked…