WhatsApp is taking user safety to the next level with a brand-new security upgrade designed to protect accounts from hacking and targeted cyberattacks. The upcoming feature, spotted in the latest beta version and reported by WABetaInfo, introduces a powerful new option under Privacy > Advanced called “Strict Account Settings.” This cutting-edge feature allows users to Read More…
WhatsApp is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking ‘Username’ feature, allowing users to chat without revealing their phone numbers. The feature, currently under testing, promises to redefine how people connect on the world’s most popular messaging platform. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing the feature for Android (version 2.25.22.9 beta), giving users the option to Read More…
New Delhi: WhatsApp has unveiled a powerful new in-app translation tool, enabling users to chat seamlessly in multiple languages without relying on third-party apps. By simply long-pressing a message, users can instantly translate it into their preferred language. Android users currently get support for six languages — English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic — Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Cyber Police have sounded an alarm over a surge in WhatsApp hacking cases, where fraudsters hijack user accounts to steal personal data and trick friends and family into sending money. Scammers typically call victims, win their trust, and send fake app installation files, ultimately capturing the victim’s OTP to log in to their account. Read More…
The Indian government has called on Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, to take stronger measures against the increasing number of cyber frauds linked to the platform. This follows an appeal from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which raised concerns about the use of WhatsApp for scams involving fake job offers, lottery schemes, Read More…
WhatsApp has launched a new feature called “Message Drafts,” allowing users to save incomplete messages and easily pick up where they left off. This feature automatically labels unfinished messages as “Draft” in the chat list, making it easier for users to spot conversations with pending messages without opening them. Whether it’s a long text or Read More…
WhatsApp is working on a new “Chat Memory” feature, powered by Meta AI, which will store personal data shared during conversations with the AI. The feature aims to improve user experience by remembering past interactions, allowing for more personalized responses from the AI assistant. While the feature promises enhanced functionality, it has sparked concerns over Read More…