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WhatsApp outage leaves thousands of users unable to share media; 'I thought my WiFi was trash'
Thousands of WhatsApp users reported issues on Monday, unable to send media or create stories.
2 min read4 Aug 2026WhatsApp, Telegram reply to MeitY notices on upcoming username feature: What we know
Telegram and Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday submitted their responses to the MeitY notices over concerns about the messaging platforms' upcoming username feature.
3 min read10 Jul 2026WhatsApp usernames could open the platform to impersonations and scams, warn cybersecurity experts: Here is how
Meta's WhatsApp is launching usernames for privacy, enabling users to interact without disclosing phone numbers. While this can protect user identity, experts warn of risks like impersonation and scams, highlighting the necessity for robust anti-abuse measures to ensure safety amid these changes.
2 min read1 Jul 2026EPFO: Is 24x7 support available for members? Can they contact via WhatsApp?
EPFO has chosen WhatsApp to enhance member services, leveraging its extensive user base in India. This initiative aims to streamline grievance resolution, reduce legal backlogs and facilitate real-time communication for services such as PF balance checks and claim tracking.
2 min read20 May 2026The second coming of the smartphone?
Even if OpenAI does launch an Agentic AI phone, how different will it be from today’s Gen AI smartphones made by the likes of Apple, Google and Samsung?
8 min read1 May 2026Elon Musk says WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption can't be trusted, Mark Zuckerberg's company calls it ‘absurd’
Elon Musk criticized WhatsApp, saying 'can't trust' it, in light of a class-action lawsuit alleging Meta intercepted private messages despite WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption promises. He also encouraged users to switch to X Chat, which he promotes as an encrypted chat experience.
2 min read10 Apr 2026Government likely to extend SIM-binding deadline for WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging platforms: Report
Department of Telecommunications is extending the SIM binding deadline for messaging platforms to December to help companies resolve technical issues, according to a new report. The SIM binding rules aim to fight cybercriminals exploiting unlinked accounts for scams.
2 min read30 Mar 2026WhatsApp chats rarely hold as evidence in income tax cases, say tribunals
WhatsApp chats have become a common source of evidence in income-tax investigations. However, recent ITAT rulings indicate that such messages require independent corroboration to be deemed valid, as courts emphasize the need for solid evidence over mere speculation.
3 min read2 Dec 2025WhatsApp is breaking through Apple’s walled garden
It’s the world’s most popular messaging app—except in the U.S. That’s changing because of large groups.
4 min read17 Nov 2025Mint Explainer: Can Zoho’s Arattai take on WhatsApp—or will it end up like Hike and Koo?
Almost five years after it was launched, Zoho Corp's Arattai, an alternative to the global messaging giants, is topping App Store charts. But it will need a lot more than a viral moment to become a true homegrown alternative to WhatsApp and Telegram.
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