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WhatsApp to double down on financial services, AI: CEO Kunal Shah
WhatsApp is implementing new strategies aimed at improving user experience by making communication features more intuitive for seamless navigation. The initiative includes streamlining financial transactions, so users won’t have to navigate out of the app. Kunal Shah is also looking to harness artificial intelligence for better schedule management. Collaborations with telecom and payment services may elevate these functions. Importantly, user privacy is safeguarded, maintaining end-to-end encryption on all communications.
WhatsApp to make payments, travel and everyday tasks easier: Bengaluru-based head Kunal Shah reveals his plans
WhatsApp head Kunal Shah has outlined plans to expand the platform beyond messaging, making payments, travel services and everyday tasks easier. The company also aims to improve voice notes, stickers and video while using AI to help users manage bookings and appointments. Shah said personal messages and calls will remain end-to-end encrypted.
Sunny Deol as Hanuman: Flying entry, 'Jai Shri Ram' chants & Hanuman Chalisa sung by five stars; Ramayana leaves fans cheering, check their viral reactions here
Sunny Deol as Hanuman: Sunny Deol's first glimpse as Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has sparked excitement among fans. Revealed in the post-credit scene of the film's first part, the brief appearance features the actor flying through the sky as the chant of 'Jai Shri Ram' plays. Fans have praised his entry, with some claiming it received louder cheers than Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.
Unknown WhatsApp calls? Android and iOS users can now check these details before answering calls
WhatsApp has a feature offering details about unknown callers on Android and iOS, including whether they are saved contacts, share groups with you and the country their numbers are registered in. Users can also silence unknown calls through Privacy settings. Silenced calls remain visible in the Calls tab, but the phone will not ring.
Delhi ACP protests with 500 policemen, MHA suspends him next day: Who is Manasvi Vashistha, officer who fought against his transfer?
Delhi ACP Manasvi Vashistha received a suspension letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs a day after leading a protest at Police Headquarters against his transfer. Around 500 police personnel joined the demonstration following a confrontation between police personnel and lawyers at Shahdara police station on October 23.
How to silence unknown callers on WhatsApp? A guide for Android and Apple iOS users
WhatsApp provides a feature enabling users to silence calls from unknown callers for privacy and convenience. Users can prevent interruptions from strangers and only receive calls from saved contacts. The app offers details about the unknown callers, such as country codes and group interactions. Users can easily adjust their settings on both Android and iOS devices to enable or disable this feature.
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Who is André Janones? The 'General' behind ‘Lula’s Army’, 10.8 million-follower WhatsApp channel that helped Brazil’s left mobilise voters after the president’s first-round setback
A WhatsApp channel called ‘Lula’s Army’ gained 10.8 million followers during Brazil’s presidential election campaign, with Congressman André Janones directing supporters to share videos, promote hashtags and recruit voters. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva later called Janones “our General” after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff.
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, accuses Meta of unlawfully profiting from and participating in the creation of billions of dollars in scam advertising - even as it assured its billions of users that it was working diligently to protect them.
MHA warns of fake welfare scheme ads using deepfake videos of PM Modi, CMs and ministers
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a warning concerning increasing financial frauds through deepfake videos. These scams involve fraudulent advertisements impersonating political leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Victims often receive calls from international numbers claiming they have won welfare benefits or cashback rewards. They are led to make repeated payments before receiving any promised funds or rewards.
Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan pay $57 million for 16,000-square-foot Gothic-style Strancally Castle in Ireland’s County Waterford
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan recently acquired Strancally Castle in County Waterford for over €51 million. This purchase is the highest price paid for a residential property in Ireland this year. The couple's acquisition of the estate follows 25 years of restoration work by the previous owners. Local representatives welcomed the news, hoping it will boost the region's profile.
WhatsApp Restricted Chat rolls out to Beta users on Android and iOS
WhatsApp has started rolling out its new Restricted Chat feature to select beta users on Android and iOS, adding four restrictions designed to limit how messages and media can be accessed or handled within a conversation.
AI agent wars: OpenAI’s Dots wades into a market warmed up by Instinct and Meta’s Muse
The launch of OpenAI's Dots comes amid the agentic frenzy launched by Meta's Muse earlier this month. Muse targets professionals and companies, and also caters to everyday consumers and small businesses as well. Startups and open-source projects such as Instinct and OpenClaw are also part of this market.
WhatsApp changes for parents: New controls let you track teen group activity, manage privacy settings & limit Meta AI, without seeing chats
WhatsApp web: WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls for teenagers, giving parents more control over privacy settings, group activity, Channels and Meta AI. The new features allow parents to set boundaries while keeping teens’ personal messages and calls protected by end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp said the controls will be rolled out gradually and can be changed or disabled at any time.
Elon Musk’s X launches X Numbers: Here's how it works
This comes months after Meta's WhatsApp introduced a username feature that lets users find people in the app by their unique names instead of their phone numbers. WhatsApp, which says it has more than 3 billion users globally, has until now allowed anyone with a user's phone number to contact them.
Meta One brings Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Meta AI subscriptions under one umbrella
Meta is introducing Meta One, a new subscription service for its popular applications. This service bundles over fifty features across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Individual plans offer customisation and enhanced AI capabilities for users. Creator and business tiers provide tools for audience growth and management.
With AI handing down verdicts, India's lenders ask who signs off on it: Finarkein CEO
Financial data moves rapidly through India's Account Aggregator ecosystem. Automated systems now process millions of data fetches each second. Technology providers transform raw data into credit judgments and risk assessments. Human underwriters' roles are shifting towards setting standards and handling complex cases.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan gave $4 million to save a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond from development—now the 102-acre historic site will remain protected for the community forever
The 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond is now protected indefinitely after receiving a $4 million donation from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg and Chan have an estate on Kauai’s north shore, but they won’t have any ownership of the fishpond. Nonprofits will now use the area as an outdoor classroom.
Meta Muse: Why is this new AI agent raising privacy concerns?
Meta introduced Muse, an AI assistant designed for task execution and personal assistance. This agent can send emails, book travel, and fill online forms for users. Muse operates across various applications, remembering details and working without constant human instructions. While Meta emphasises safety, internal tests revealed vulnerabilities and privacy concerns.
WhatsApp introduces web browser calling: No app download required; Check other new features introduced
WhatsApp new features: WhatsApp has introduced audio and video calling directly on WhatsApp Web, requiring no app download. The update also brings call transfer between devices, a waiting room for group calls, QuickHD video, and noise suppression. All calls on the web remain end-to-end encrypted with no time limits or charges.
WhatsApp rolls out web calling and new call features; Kunal Shah announces update
WhatsApp now offers full calling functionality directly through web browsers through which users can make and receive audio and video calls without downloading any app. New features include call transfer and a waiting room for group calls. High-definition video and noise suppression will also improve the calling experience, the company said in a blog post.
WhatsApp new features: Missed call messages, AI image upgrades, animated photos and more in holiday update
WhatsApp is introducing new features for calls, chats, Status, and Channels. Users can now leave missed call notes and enjoy speaker spotlight in video calls. AI image creation is improved with new models. A media tab on desktop organizes files. Status gets music lyrics and interactive stickers. Channels allow real-time questions for better audience engagement.
Your WhatsApp calls just got smarter: How to schedule, raise hands in groups, and react with emojis
WhatsApp has introduced a suite of new features designed to enhance the calling experience. Users can now schedule calls in advance, utilise a 'raise hand' feature and emoji reactions during group calls for smoother interactions. The updated Calls tab offers improved organisation and easy sharing of invite links, while maintaining end-to-end encryption for privacy.
WhatsApp tests new call features for Android users
According to reports obtained by GSM Arena, these features were discovered in the beta version 2.25.10.16 of WhatsApp for Android, offering a glimpse into the platform's future developments.
WhatsApp video calls coming to Google Messages with new features: Here’s how it works
Google is working on integrating WhatsApp video calling into its Messages app, allowing users to initiate video calls directly from their chat screen. If the recipient has WhatsApp installed, the call will be placed through the app; otherwise, it will default to Google Meet. This feature aims to simplify communication by reducing the need to switch between apps. Currently, it supports only one-on-one calls, with group calling expected in future updates.
Tired of unwanted WhatsApp calls? Meta-owned app will soon allow users to mute unknown numbers
The feature, 'silence unknown callers', will allow users to mute calls from unknown numbers.
WhatsApp may soon let users make calls, trace call details on desktop app
, WhatsApp has already rolled out the calls tab for a few beta users.
Meta announces WhatsApp Communities, 32-person video calling, polls and more
Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced 'Communities on WhatsApp' along with several new features like 32-person video calling, in-chat polls and groups with up to 1,024 users which will be helpful for groups along with Communities.
WhatsApp rolls out new voice call UI for iOS, emoji shortcuts for Windows, and updated voice note forwarding
The application has been rolling out updates to offer a seamless user experience.
Soon you'll be able to make WhatsApp voice and video calls from desktop. Here's how it will work
The feature on web application got noticed after a tech enthusiast shared it on his Twitter account.
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