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India is one of the largest markets for messaging app Whatsapp, which is owned by Meta. But now, Whatsapp has threatened that they're ready to exit the India market. They said this in the Delhi High Court, during a hearing in which Whatsapp has challenged a new Indian law which requires social media platforms to identify the FIRST originators of certain messages, if a court orders them to do so. Whatsapp insists that this violates user privacy. Watch

According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks changes in WhatsApp, the iOS version of the app has silently added a new feature that enables users to easily convert their gallery photos into WhatsApp stickers without relying on any third-party apps.

According to WABetainfo, WhatsApp is working on a new feature called 'Schedule group call' that will enable users to plan their team calls in advance. The feature is currently in the beta testing phase and is available only to those who have enrolled in Apple's TestFlight program. To use the feature, users need to update their iPhones with the latest WhatsApp version, iOS 23.4.0.

The report adds that the upcoming private newsletter feature on WhatsApp will be hosted on a separate Status page, which will be optional and distinct from private chats. The end-to-end encryption of private messaging will not be compromised by the new feature.

The medical team had no other option but to rely on technology for immediate care. They used WhatsApp to guide the woman through the delivery process. Despite the complicated delivery history, the doctors were able to successfully assist the woman and she gave birth to a healthy baby.

The new feature will allow users to utilize a WhatsApp chatbot to book, purchase, cancel, or top up their transit tickets. In addition to these capabilities, users will also have access to other information such as train schedules, route maps, fare breakdowns, and more through WhatsApp chatbot.

Recently 9to5Mac spotted and later The Verge reported that WhatsApp is introducing the picture-in-picture features for iPhone users. Reportedly the feature allows users to use other apps during the video calls without disruptions.