Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

SIM-binding to be implemented from 1st March: What it means and how it will impact users

On 28th November, popular communication applications like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, SnapChat, ShareChat, JioChat, Arattai and Josh were formally o r dered by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to ensure that their services only function when the correct Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is in the phone. They were allotted a period of 90 days to implement the measure, which is going to end on 28th February, and the report had to be submitted in 120 days. Hence, the development will take effect on 1st March (Sunday). The guidelines were released by DoT’s AI & Digital Intelligence Unit, which has been given more power to govern Telecommunication identity User Entities (TIUEs), online services that employ a phone number as an identity. The government issued a warning that noncompliance could result in legal action under the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, the Telecommunications Act of 2023 and other relevant laws. “The SIM-binding regulation stands and we hope all service providers will come on board,” Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed during a conversation at Rising Bharat Summit 2026, referring to the move as “need of the day.” The new telecom safety standards require messaging apps to certify that, when used on different devices

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Planning a Holi party? These 3 WhatsApp features can save you from group chat chaos

2 min read New Delhi Feb 26, 2026 08:16 PM IST WhatsApp is great for planning parties and sharing festival greetings. (Express Photo) WhatsApp, one of the most used instant messaging apps in the world, has a ton of features that can help you manage your plans and chats with friends and family this Holi. If you use the Meta-owned messaging app to stay in touch with others, here’s how to use it to make this Holi more vibrant. Use Group chat features for planning Coordinating Holi plans in a group can be tiresome and overwhelming at times, as people may send a ton of texts that bury important things. Instead of back-and-forth messages, users can simply record what they want to say by starting a Voice chat and letting everyone jump when they are free. The feature is really handy for things like making decisions without any ringing interruptions or missed calls. Another way WhatsApp can simplify your Holi planning is by using member tags to specify each person’s role in the party, sending Text Sticker and setting up Event Reminders. Add a splash to your WhatsApp story Last year, WhatsApp introduced a new feature that allows users to

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Brazil’s CADE to decide on Meta appeal in WhatsApp AI restrictions case | MLex

( February 26, 2026, 13:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) is expected to consider next Wednesday the appeal filed by Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and WhatsApp, against the opening of an inquiry into WhatsApp’s alleged abuse of dominant position. The investigation concerns provisions in WhatsApp's business terms that prohibit the use of third-party AI providers. The case was opened following complaints by Luzia and Zapia. In addition, CADE is scheduled to rule on other investigations in the technology and education sectors.Read the statement in Portuguese:... Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term. Know what others in the room don’t, with features including: Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific Curated case

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WhatsApp to press ahead with global ads rollout, including in EU | MLex

By Júlia Tar ( February 25, 2026, 15:40 GMT | Insight) -- Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp is continuing the gradual global rollout of advertising in some of its features, including in the EU, and has updated its terms and privacy policies for European users as part of the process, MLex has learned. Ads will appear separate from personal chats and calls. Meanwhile, questions linger over compliance with EU data protection and digital competition rules.Meta Platform's WhatsApp is continuing the gradual global rollout of advertising in its "status" and "channels" features, including in the EU, and has updated its terms and privacy policies for European users as part of the process, MLex has learned, though the exact timing is still unknown.... Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term. Know what others in the room don’t, with features including: Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and

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Meta Eyes Stablecoin Payments Across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook – CCN.com

Key Takeaways In order to avoid the regulatory issues that plagued its previous Libra project, Meta intends to implement dollar-pegged stablecoin payments through third-party companies like Stripe. By targeting Meta’s over 3.5B daily active users, the integration aims to facilitate cross-border payments and creator compensation. With the industry currently valued at more than $300B, the 2025 GENIUS Act could accelerate the adoption of stablecoins. Although it promises quicker and less expensive payments, it also raises concerns about financial stability, competition, and privacy in a changing regulatory landscape. In the second half of 2026, Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly planning to include stablecoin payments into all of its apps. This move has the potential to impact how over 3B people transmit money, pay creators, and shop online. But why now, years after a failed attempt? And how could this adoption affect regular users and the larger crypto community? What Went Wrong with Meta and Libra? It’s not the first time Meta has ventured into digital payments. Back in 2019, the business introduced Libra, a blockchain-based stablecoin, with the goal of developing a global payment system that would be connected to its social media platforms. Libra

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WhatsApp on Android Might Soon Get Resume Feature Support on Windows 11 PCs

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WhatsApp might finally support traditional passwords in addition to 2FA – 9to5Google

WhatsApp has historically relied on OTP codes for user sign-ins, though an upcoming update appears to contain an option to add a traditional password for added security. Better late than never! It’s odd to think that, for as long as WhatsApp has been around, it has never required users to create and use a traditional alphanumeric password to log in. The long-standing method has made use of one-time passwords sent via SMS. With that code, logging in has been relatively painless. According to WABetaInfo , a new beta version of the app – Android 2.26.7.8 – the app will offer the ability to use passwords in addition to two-factor authentication. It doesn’t appear as if WhatsApp plans to require a password to operate normally. via WABetaInfo The feature is reportedly being added to deter SIM swapping. In those cases, users can “steal” OTP codes and log in with little resistance. Since all one needs is the phone number and OTP, WhatsApp accounts are open to anyone with SMS access. The additional 6-digit passcode WhatsApp added some time ago was intended to address this issue, but it remains to be seen whether it will have a significant effect. With an added password

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