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WhatsApp Begins Testing Online Indicator, New Feature to Manage Chat Backups on Android
- Friday June 19, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is said to be adding a redesign to how online status is displayed in the app. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.24.5, the company replaced the 'online' label from the chat info screen with a green dot displayed directly on a contact's profile photo. Additionally, WhatsApp is said to be developing a dedicated in-app backu...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bengaluru Woman's Hilarious Take On Housing Societies Viral: 'Sovereign Nations With WhatsApp Parliaments'
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A viral post shows Bengaluru RWAs acting as governments with political rivalries and WhatsApp-based parliaments.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Working on Voice Note Widget for Quick Access via Android Home Screen
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new Android home screen widget that could allow users to record and send voice messages without opening the app. Spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.24.2, the feature is still under development and unavailable to testers. Users may be able to record a voice note from the home screen, send it to multiple rec...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Why Meta Is Suddenly Charging For Facebook, Instagram And WhatsApp
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Artificial Intelligence | Written by Ramarko Sengupta
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have long been free. So why is Meta suddenly asking users to pay? The answer may lie in Mark Zuckerberg's expensive AI ambitions.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Reliance, WhatsApp Behind Efforts To Ban Telegram In India': CEO Pavel Durov
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
Telegram CEO claims Reliance sabotages access outside India and lobbies against Telegram.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Said to Be Developing View-Once Text Messages Feature for iOS App
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is said to be preparing a new privacy feature that would allow users to send text messages that disappear after being viewed once. The functionality was spotted in an iOS beta build by WABetaInfo and could be enabled through a new send menu option. The report suggests it will work in private and group chats while limiting actions such as f...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Create and Remove Multiple Accounts on WhatsApp for iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
Many of us juggle more than one phone number. One is usually reserved for work, while another is for personal use, keeping both aspects of our lives separate. Managing multiple numbers has been easy for years thanks to features like dual-SIM and eSIM support. However, running two separate WhatsApp accounts on a single iPhone has always been an abso...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Testing Group Voice and Video Calls for WhatsApp Web Users
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out group voice and video calling support on WhatsApp Web for selected beta testers. The feature allows users to start group calls directly from a browser and supports up to 32 participants. Users can choose specific participants, create call links, enable waiting rooms, and share their screens during video calls. Gro...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Could Soon Offer Meta One Plus, Meta One Premium Subscriptions With Additional Features
- Friday June 12, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add Meta One subscription plans directly to the Android app. The Meta One subscription plans were spotted on WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.23.10. With this, the user will be able to access and manage the plans directly from within WhatsApp.Users who sign up for any of these plans are likely to get WhatsAp...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Get Football-Themed Features Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
- Friday June 12, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Meta on Thursday announced several football-focused features across its family of social media apps ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The company is partnering with broadcasters, national teams, players, commentators, and creators to bring fans closer to the action throughout the tournament. Users will be able to access features like real-time conv...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp's Scheduled Messages Feature Leaks Ahead of Release, Might Offer Various Useful Capabilities
- Thursday June 11, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a scheduled messaging feature for iPhone that would work in both individual and group chats. Users may be able to choose a delivery time by holding the send button and schedule messages up to two weeks in advance. The feature is also expected to include a dedicated section for managing pending messages and deleting...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta Reportedly Directed to Offer Free WhatsApp Access to Rival AI Chatbots in the EU
- Wednesday June 10, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
EU reportedly orders Meta Platforms to provide competing AI chatbot services with free access to WhatsApp while the authorities investigate allegations that the Mark Zuckerberg-led company may have used its market position to restrict rivals' access to the messaging platform. This latest action by the EU is taken based on complaints from The Intera...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Claims NSO Group-Linked Entity Unsuccessfully Carried Out Fresh Phishing Attacks Against Users
- Tuesday June 9, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Meta claims that WhatsApp users were targets of a fresh wave of "spear phishing" attacks, which were carried out by an NSO Group-linked entity. The US-based tech giant says that it has managed to thwart the “social engineering attempts”. The tech giant said that the NSO Group-linked attackers tried to dupe WhatsApp users by tricking them into c...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Multi-Account Support on iOS Reportedly Rolling Out to More Users
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly expanding the rollout of its multi-account feature on iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is becoming available to more users through WhatsApp for iOS version 26.22.76. It allows users to manage two WhatsApp accounts on the same iPhone without using WhatsApp Business or a second device. Users can add another account usi...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rajasthan Woman Alleges WhatsApp Triple Talaq By Husband In Kuwait
- Sunday June 7, 2026
- India News | Indo Asian Service News
The woman submitted a written complaint on Friday, alleging that her husband ended their marriage by sending a triple talaq message to her WhatsApp number on May 17.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Online Indicator, New Feature to Manage Chat Backups on Android
- Friday June 19, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is said to be adding a redesign to how online status is displayed in the app. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.24.5, the company replaced the 'online' label from the chat info screen with a green dot displayed directly on a contact's profile photo. Additionally, WhatsApp is said to be developing a dedicated in-app backu...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Bengaluru Woman's Hilarious Take On Housing Societies Viral: 'Sovereign Nations With WhatsApp Parliaments'
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A viral post shows Bengaluru RWAs acting as governments with political rivalries and WhatsApp-based parliaments.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
WhatsApp Working on Voice Note Widget for Quick Access via Android Home Screen
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new Android home screen widget that could allow users to record and send voice messages without opening the app. Spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.24.2, the feature is still under development and unavailable to testers. Users may be able to record a voice note from the home screen, send it to multiple rec...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Why Meta Is Suddenly Charging For Facebook, Instagram And WhatsApp
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Artificial Intelligence | Written by Ramarko Sengupta
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have long been free. So why is Meta suddenly asking users to pay? The answer may lie in Mark Zuckerberg's expensive AI ambitions.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
'Reliance, WhatsApp Behind Efforts To Ban Telegram In India': CEO Pavel Durov
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
Telegram CEO claims Reliance sabotages access outside India and lobbies against Telegram.
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www.ndtv.com
-
WhatsApp Said to Be Developing View-Once Text Messages Feature for iOS App
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is said to be preparing a new privacy feature that would allow users to send text messages that disappear after being viewed once. The functionality was spotted in an iOS beta build by WABetaInfo and could be enabled through a new send menu option. The report suggests it will work in private and group chats while limiting actions such as f...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
How to Create and Remove Multiple Accounts on WhatsApp for iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
Many of us juggle more than one phone number. One is usually reserved for work, while another is for personal use, keeping both aspects of our lives separate. Managing multiple numbers has been easy for years thanks to features like dual-SIM and eSIM support. However, running two separate WhatsApp accounts on a single iPhone has always been an abso...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Testing Group Voice and Video Calls for WhatsApp Web Users
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out group voice and video calling support on WhatsApp Web for selected beta testers. The feature allows users to start group calls directly from a browser and supports up to 32 participants. Users can choose specific participants, create call links, enable waiting rooms, and share their screens during video calls. Gro...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Could Soon Offer Meta One Plus, Meta One Premium Subscriptions With Additional Features
- Friday June 12, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add Meta One subscription plans directly to the Android app. The Meta One subscription plans were spotted on WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.23.10. With this, the user will be able to access and manage the plans directly from within WhatsApp.Users who sign up for any of these plans are likely to get WhatsAp...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Get Football-Themed Features Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
- Friday June 12, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Meta on Thursday announced several football-focused features across its family of social media apps ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The company is partnering with broadcasters, national teams, players, commentators, and creators to bring fans closer to the action throughout the tournament. Users will be able to access features like real-time conv...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp's Scheduled Messages Feature Leaks Ahead of Release, Might Offer Various Useful Capabilities
- Thursday June 11, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a scheduled messaging feature for iPhone that would work in both individual and group chats. Users may be able to choose a delivery time by holding the send button and schedule messages up to two weeks in advance. The feature is also expected to include a dedicated section for managing pending messages and deleting...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Meta Reportedly Directed to Offer Free WhatsApp Access to Rival AI Chatbots in the EU
- Wednesday June 10, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
EU reportedly orders Meta Platforms to provide competing AI chatbot services with free access to WhatsApp while the authorities investigate allegations that the Mark Zuckerberg-led company may have used its market position to restrict rivals' access to the messaging platform. This latest action by the EU is taken based on complaints from The Intera...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Claims NSO Group-Linked Entity Unsuccessfully Carried Out Fresh Phishing Attacks Against Users
- Tuesday June 9, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Meta claims that WhatsApp users were targets of a fresh wave of "spear phishing" attacks, which were carried out by an NSO Group-linked entity. The US-based tech giant says that it has managed to thwart the “social engineering attempts”. The tech giant said that the NSO Group-linked attackers tried to dupe WhatsApp users by tricking them into c...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Multi-Account Support on iOS Reportedly Rolling Out to More Users
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly expanding the rollout of its multi-account feature on iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is becoming available to more users through WhatsApp for iOS version 26.22.76. It allows users to manage two WhatsApp accounts on the same iPhone without using WhatsApp Business or a second device. Users can add another account usi...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Rajasthan Woman Alleges WhatsApp Triple Talaq By Husband In Kuwait
- Sunday June 7, 2026
- India News | Indo Asian Service News
The woman submitted a written complaint on Friday, alleging that her husband ended their marriage by sending a triple talaq message to her WhatsApp number on May 17.
-
www.ndtv.com