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Last Updated: July 24, 2025, 23:38 IST Several users said that they were unable to use the messaging app on mobile and computer, as per DownDetector WhatsApp WhatsApp Outage: Messaging platform WhatsApp is currently down in India as several users reported difficulties in uploading their statuses or sending messages on the Meta-owned app on Thursday late evening. Several users said that they were unable to use the messaging app on mobile and computer, as per DownDetector which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including user-submitted errors on its platform. Recommended Stories What DownDetector Said? As per DownDetector, at least 1,186 complaints were registered against WhatsApp till 11:16 pm. The #Whatsappdown started trending again on X as more people reported problems on the platform. “Whatsapp is down. Zuckerberg trying to fix my sleep schedule," a user commented. “Is whatsapp down? My messages aren’t being sent even if my internet is stable…," commented another. Why WhatsApp Is Not Working? There was no immediate statement from WhatsApp on the outage. About the Author Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He

Home / Himachal Pradesh / Challan scam alert: Fraudsters use WhatsApp APK links to steal data Shimla, Updated At : 02:30 AM Jul 25, 2025 IST Photo for representational purpose only. - iStock File photo A new and dangerous cyber scam is on the rise, targeting unsuspecting citizens through fake RTO challans sent via WhatsApp. According to the state’s cyber cell, people across the country—including in our state—are receiving deceptive messages containing bogus challans for two-wheelers or four-wheelers, along with a malicious APK download link. Once users click on the link to supposedly view their challan, the APK file installs malware that grants cybercriminals access to their WhatsApp accounts and mobile devices. This access is then exploited to steal highly sensitive personal and financial data including passwords, contact lists, IDs, and banking credentials—leading to potential identity theft and massive financial losses. Mohit Chawla, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the State CID Cybercrime unit, confirmed that this scam is spreading rapidly and poses a serious threat. “This is a new method of digital fraud. Fraudsters are fooling people by sending fake messages that appear official, tricking them into clicking harmful links. Once access is gained, the damage can be severe,” he

hanohiki - stock.adobe.com Investigatory Powers Tribunal to hear arguments in public over lawfulness of secret UK order requiring Apple to give UK law enforcement access to users’ encrypted data stored on the Apple iCloud By Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor Published: 23 Jul 2025 20:25 A court is to hear legal challenges against a secret order issued by the Home Office requiring Apple to give British law enforcement and intelligence agencies the ability to access its users’ encrypted data stored on the iCloud in a public hearing in 2026. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) ruled today that it would hear five legal challenges brought by Apple, Privacy International, Liberty and two individuals, in open court over seven days early next year. The court however, refused to allow the encrypted messaging service, WhatsApp the right to intervene in the case brought by the NGOs. Apple is bringing its own case which will be considered at the same time. WhatsApp’s CEO Will Cathcart submitted evidence to the tribunal in June, raising concerns that the move by the UK government would undermine the security of people using encrypted communication and cloud services. He said that the technical capability notice (TCN), would set a “dangerous

Photo by Oberon Copeland @veryinformed.com / Unsplash While many tech companies are working to deepen platform integration and offer smoother native experiences, especially for widely used systems like Windows 11, Meta seems to be heading in the opposite direction. In a surprising move, the company is rolling back WhatsApp’s native Windows app in favour of a web-based wrapper. It’s the kind of change that sounds harmless on paper, but for long-time desktop users, it’s hard not to see it as a downgrade. Windows 11 is now the most used version of the Windows operating system globally Nearly four years after its launch, Windows 11 is no longer the backup plan—it’s the primary operating system running on Windows laptops. Techloy Oluwaseun Bamisile The update, now live in beta, replaces the native WinUI version with a Chromium-based version using Microsoft’s Edge WebView2 technology. That essentially means WhatsApp for Windows is now just a glorified version of web.whatsapp.com, running inside a desktop shell. Meta says this change helps streamline development by letting the company maintain a single codebase across platforms. And to be fair, it likely does. Releasing new features becomes faster, and support across Windows, macOS, and the web is more uniform.

WEB DESK:  WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature called ‘Quick Recaps’ that will allow users to generate summaries of unread messages across multiple chats, according to WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo. This upcoming feature builds on the recently launched Message Summaries, which enables users to summarise unread messages but only from a single chat at a time. In contrast, Quick Recaps aims to provide simultaneous summaries from up to five conversations, offering a faster and more efficient way to catch up on messages. How Quick Recaps Will WorkAs per WABetaInfo, users will be able to select up to five chats from the Chats tab, tap on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and choose ‘Quick Recap’ to generate summaries. These summaries will offer concise overviews of recent unread messages. Like Message Summaries, this feature uses Meta’s Private Processing technology, ensuring end-to-end privacy. Neither WhatsApp, Meta, nor third parties will have access to the original messages or the generated summaries. The Quick Recap feature is optional and disabled by default. Additionally, it will not be available for chats protected by WhatsApp’s Advanced Chat Privacy settings.WABetaInfo spotted the feature in WhatsApp beta version 2.25.21.12 for Android. However, it is currently under development

Farage has called Anne Jones’ defection a ‘big step forward’ for Reform in Wales. Reform have no shame. A grinning Nigel Farage has revealed his party’s latest defector, an ex-Tory who made a racist remark on WhatsApp. Welsh Parliament member Laura Anne Jones has defected from the Tories to Reform, which Farage has tried to portray as a major coup as he targets gains in the Welsh Parliament in next year’s elections. However, it shows the values Reform hold, given that they have taken on an ex-Tory who made a highly offensive slur about Chinese people in a group chat and who also had to previously apologise for saying she would “like to do a spot of Chav shooting” on Facebook – and said it is “a shame that isn’t legal”. Anne Jones has also previously been criticised for joking about shooting Labour MP Ed Miliband, saying that she would become the “perfect shot” if she had “ol’ Red Ed to aim at.” Announcing her defection, she said: “I truly believe that I have joined a party that is listening to the people of Great Britain.” Farage has called Anne Jones’ defection a ‘big step forward’ for Reform in Wales.

The latest WhatsApp Beta introduces an unexpected change for Windows users. The update reportedly discontinues the native UWP app, replacing it ...

        | Published: Monday, July 21, 2025, 13:30 WhatsApp recently introduced the "Message Summaries" feature, allowing users to summarise unread messages in individual chats. However, this feature is limited to one chat at a time. To address this, WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "Quick Recap," which will enable users to summarise messages from multiple conversations simultaneously. The Quick Recap feature, as reported by WABetaInfo, will allow users to summarise messages from up to five conversations at once. Users can select the desired chats in the Chats tab, tap on the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner, and choose "Quick Recap" to access this functionality. Privacy and Security Similar to Message Summaries, Quick Recap employs Meta's Private Processing technology. This ensures that neither the original messages nor their summaries can be accessed by third parties, including Meta or WhatsApp itself. This privacy measure guarantees that user data remains secure and confidential. It's important to note that Quick Recap is an optional feature and is disabled by default. Additionally, chats protected by "Advanced chat privacy" settings cannot be summarised using this feature. This ensures that users have control over which conversations are summarised.

Meta (more lately Meta AI) has quietly announced that WhatsApp is ditching UWP (WinUI) for a Chromium-based container on Windows 11. This means WhatsApp is back to how it was a few years ago. It does have a couple of new features because web.whatsapp.com was always ahead of Windows app development, but it’s slower and uses more RAM. It’s one thing if an indie developer opts for web apps because they cannot afford to maintain the codebase across all platforms, but it’s actually sad when a trillion-dollar company like Meta is not willing to ship and maintain a native app for Windows 11, which has 1.4 billion monthly active PCs. As first spotted by Windows Latest, there’s a new update rolling out for WhatsApp Beta. It replaces the native app with a WebView-based WhatsApp. It’s the same experience you’ll find on web.whatsapp.com. The UI is almost identical, but there are several notable differences, and the primary (the one I hate) is slow performance. How do you know WhatsApp for Windows 11 is a WebView? New WebView2 WhatsApp / Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com When you use Task Manager or another tool like Process Hacker, you’ll now notice several subprocesses running under WhatsApp.

What’s Happening? The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning about fake WhatsApp messages circulating in Pakistan. Scammers are sending fraudulent messages pretending to be from WhatsApp, often containing clickable links and threats like “Your account will be closed” or “Verify your account.” What’s the Risk? These links are malicious—clicking them could lead to: Hacking of your WhatsApp account Theft of personal/financial data Unauthorized access to your phone What Should You Do? ❌ DO NOT click on suspicious links (even if they look official). ❌ DO NOT respond to messages from unknown numbers. 🚨 Delete any alarming or urgent messages demanding action. ✅ Remember: WhatsApp never asks for verification via links. 📢 Report such messages to PTA or WhatsApp support. Why Now? Rising cybercrime in Pakistan, with increased attacks on messaging apps. Final Advice: Stay alert, never share personal info, and spread awareness to protect others! 🔒📱