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3 minute read Oct 22nd, 2025 11:52 AM EEST | How-To Many iPhone users have reported an issue with WhatsApp: Users’ calls randomly disconnecting when iPhone 17 is locked. The problem typically occurs 4–5 seconds after the screen locks during a voice or video call. Specifically, this problem is only prevalent on the iPhone 17 with iOS 26. While we’re all waiting for the newest WhatsApp major design overhaul, this problem still persists as of late 2025. We’ll take a closer look at the causes, solutions, and show you methods to avoid this problem. Table of contents WhatsApp Calls Disconnect After 4-5 Seconds When iPhone 17 Is Locked How to Solve and Avoid WhatsApp Calls Disconnecting on Your iPhone Summary Conclusion WhatsApp Calls Disconnect After 4-5 Seconds When iPhone 17 Is Locked If you’ve recently upgraded to iOS 26 on your iPhone 17, you may have noticed that if you are attempting to connect a video call on WhatsApp, and eventually during the call the iPhone locks, there may be a chance that the call will drop after a couple of seconds. Similarly, if you receive an incoming WhatsApp call while your iPhone is locked, it disconnects automatically after 4-5

H1: Switching from iPhone to Android: A Complete Guide to WhatsApp and Data Transfer Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone is more common today, but it’s not always easy. One of the biggest concerns is how to move your WhatsApp data, including chats, media, and documents. Many users run into problems when trying to transfer this data, especially since iOS and Android don’t naturally work well together. This guide will show you the challenges of switching from iPhone to Android, solutions, and the best tools to move WhatsApp from iPhone to Android without losing important data. Part 1: Challenges of Switching from iPhone to Android Changing phones sounds simple, but switching between iOS and Android brings up several problems. These two systems store data in different ways and often don’t work together smoothly. Compatibility Issues iPhones use iCloud to back up data, while Android phones use Google Drive. These systems are not connected, so a direct transfer is not possible. That means your WhatsApp backup on iCloud can’t be restored directly to an Android phone using Google Drive. No Official WhatsApp Transfer Option WhatsApp does not offer a built-in way to move chat history from iPhone to Android

In a move likely to affect Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies like ChatGPT and Perplexity, WhatsApp has updated its Business Application Programming Interface (API) policy to restrict AI providers from accessing the WhatsApp Business Solution for providing their services. For context, WhatsApp’s business solutions allow businesses to communicate with their customers on WhatsApp. They can create verified WhatsApp profiles to address customer queries, showcase their products and services, and accept payments. The restrictions on external AI bots will go into effect starting January 15, 2026. In the recent past, many AI companies and service providers had used these business solutions to access customers. Besides players like ChatGPT and Perplexity, Indian companies like Reliance’s Haptik AI and PuchAI also provide chatbot services over WhatsApp. With the new policy in place, AI companies will no longer be able to distribute their chatbots on the platform. Besides WhatsApp, AI companies were also looking to increase customer access to their chatbots by integrating with other messaging services. In May last year, Microsoft integrated Copilot into Telegram. What specific AI restrictions does the new policy bring? The updated policy strictly prohibits AI providers from accessing WhatsApp’s Business Solution, whether directly or indirectly, “for the purposes of

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Foreign Ministry employees and Israeli diplomats have been added to WhatsApp groups operated from Iran and other hostile countries. The Foreign Ministry's security officer warned employees: "Recently, there have been reports of people being added to WhatsApp groups, not through their contacts. These are groups created and managed by our adversaries from phone numbers in Iran, Pakistan and elsewhere. Therefore, vigilance is required regarding the groups you join or are added to, and you should change your settings so that you can only be added to groups by contacts saved in your phone."

Meta has updated its WhatsApp Business API policy to prohibit general-purpose AI assistants starting January 2026. This move aims to preserve WhatsApp's infrastructure and monetisation while limiting third-party chatbot use. WhatsApp ban AI chatbot from its platform New Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 19, 2025 12:08 IST WhatsApp is putting an end to the chatbot invasion. Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, has quietly updated its Business API policy to prohibit general-purpose AI assistants from operating on its platform, a decision that will send ripples through the fast-growing ecosystem of WhatsApp-based bots. From OpenAI’s ChatGPT to AI helpers by Perplexity, Luzia, and Poke, several companies have been building assistants on WhatsApp to tap into its staggering user base of over 3 billion. But starting January 15, 2026, those days are numbered. The new policy explicitly bars “AI providers” from distributing or hosting general-purpose assistants through WhatsApp’s Business API. Meta added a dedicated section to its terms to address this growing use case, stating, “Providers and developers of artificial intelligence or machine learning technologies, including but not limited to large language models, generative artificial intelligence platforms, general-purpose artificial intelligence assistants, or similar technologies as determined by Meta in its sole discretion (‘AI Providers’), are strictly

Happy Choti Diwali 2025: In 2025, Choti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, falls on October 20. Observed every year on the 14th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, a day before Diwali, the festival honours Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon king Narakasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. Happy Choti Diwali 2025: Celebrate the auspicious festival of Choti Diwali on October 20 with our specially curated wishes and images. (Image generated via Google Gemini) Also Read | Diwali 2025: Is Choti Diwali on October 19 or 20? Know correct date of Narak Chaturdashi 2025 Celebrate Choti Diwali this year with our specially curated wishes, messages, greetings, images, and status. Check them out below: 🌟Happy Choti Diwali 2025 Wishes 1. Wishing you a joyful and bright Choti Diwali filled with love, laughter, and endless blessings! Happy Choti Diwali 2025(Image generated by Google Gemini) 2. May this Choti Diwali light up your life with happiness and prosperity. 3. On this Choti Diwali, may the glow of diyas bring positivity and peace into your home. 4. Wishing you a sparkling Choti Diwali full of good fortune and togetherness. 5. May this auspicious evening remove all darkness and

The judge ruled NSO caused ‘irreparable harm’ to Meta, but said an earlier award of $168m in damages was ‘excessive’. A United States judge has granted an injunction barring Israeli spyware maker the NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users, saying the firm’s software causes “direct harm” but slashed an earlier damages award of $168m to just $4m. In a ruling on Friday granting WhatsApp owner Meta an injunction to stop NSO’s spyware from being used in the messaging service, district judge Phyllis Hamilton said the Israeli firm’s “conduct causes irreparable harm”, adding that there was “no dispute that the conduct is ongoing”. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Italy cuts ties with Israeli spyware firm Paragon amid surveillance scandal list 2 of 3 AI is fuelling a new wave of border vigilantism in the US list 3 of 3 Why has Microsoft cut Israel off from some of its services? end of list Hamilton said NSO’s conduct “serves to defeat” one of the key purposes of the service offered by WhatsApp: privacy. “Part of what companies such as WhatsApp are ‘selling’ is informational privacy, and any unauthorised access is an interference with that sale,” she said.

Updated on: Oct 18, 2025 09:50 am IST WhatsApp is planning a major change that could affect how users and businesses communicate with non-responders.  WhatsApp is preparing a major policy shift that could change how users and businesses communicate on the platform. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced plans to limit how many messages can be sent to people who do not respond, a move designed to reduce spam and bulk messaging that have become widespread in recent years. WhatsApp is planning a new rule that could quietly change how users and businesses exchange messages.(Pexels) The company will introduce this new measure in several countries within the coming weeks. According to Meta, each message sent to a contact who has not replied will count toward a sender’s monthly quota. The exact number of messages allowed under this quota has not yet been disclosed. Also read: OnePlus to bring Android 16 and new AI features to multiple devices soon: Check if yours is in this list… WhatsApp Plans Monthly Message Limits The new policy will primarily affect users and businesses that frequently send unsolicited or repeated messages. For example, if a user sends multiple follow-ups to someone who never