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SIM-Binding Rule Set To Change How WhatsApp, Telegram Work In India From March 1
The directive, part of updated telecom cybersecurity regulations, aims to reduce fraud and misuse while also mandating regular logout for web sessions.
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Android 17 Beta 2 Released: Lets Users Create Bubble for Any App, Expands SMS OTP Protection
Android 17 Beta 2 update is now rolling out to select Pixel devices, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on Thursday. The new beta version introduces the ability for users to open any app as a bubble window. The new functionality allows users to open multiple app pages on a single screen for improved multitasking. Additionally, Google has ...
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SIM-Binding Rules Won't Change, Security Comes First: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matters linked to revenue implications, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said today.
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WhatsApp Developing SIM Binding Feature for Users in India as Meta Works to Comply With DoT's Directive
WhatsApp is developing SIM‑binding support specifically for users with Indian phone numbers, as noted by a feature tracker. This move aims to comply with a directive under the Department of Telecom’s cybersecurity rules, which require messaging apps to verify an active SIM card. A preview of the feature shows the app notifying users that it mus...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Group Message History Feature for Easy Onboarding of New Members
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature for its app, which is aimed at reducing interruptions in group conversations. Dubbed Group Message History, it simplifies group onboarding without compromising user privacy by eliminating the need for manually forwarding older messages, while adhering to end-to-end encryption policies. The instant messagin...
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iOS 26.4 Beta 1 Rolled Out With iPhone Security Improvements, Video Podcasts as Apple Tests RCS Encryption
Apple has started rolling out the first beta version of the iOS 26.4 update for developers. The new firmware version brings various new features and design changes. The company has announced that the beta version introduces the new video podcasts functionality for the Apple Podcasts app, which allows users to stream video podcasts using the HTTP Li...
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Spammers Targeted Indian Users With Over 4,100 Crore Calls and 12,903 Crore Messages in 2025, Truecaller Says
Truecaller has published its India Insights Report for 2025, offering insights about India's digital spam and scam landscape. It says a total of 4,168 crore spam calls were identified across India during the year. The app says it has blocked 1,189 crore spam calls in India last year. This shows an average spam call duration of 1.8 minutes. The co...
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WhatsApp Says Russia Attempted to ‘Fully Block’ Service Months After Partial Ban
WhatsApp, the US-based instant messaging service, issued a statement on Thursday, claiming that the Russian government is attempting to "fully block" the app in the country. The company further added that with the ban, the government is driving Russian residents to use a state-owned platform, which WhatsApp is calling a "surveillance app". This com...
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How to Restore WhatsApp Chats on Android and iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp allows users to back up and restore chats. This guide offers step-by-step methods for both Android and iOS users to back up chat history. Before starting, make sure you have an active internet connection and enough storage on your devices. Users can also set up recurring backups on their Android and iOS smartphones. Users cannot back up o...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Custom App Icons and Themes Tied to Premium Subscription
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that aims to provide users more control over the appearance of the app. As per details shared by a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on several new visual elements for WhatsApp, enabling customisation of the app theme, icon, and accent colour as per...
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SIM-Binding Rule Set To Change How WhatsApp, Telegram Work In India From March 1
The directive, part of updated telecom cybersecurity regulations, aims to reduce fraud and misuse while also mandating regular logout for web sessions.
-
Android 17 Beta 2 Released: Lets Users Create Bubble for Any App, Expands SMS OTP Protection
Android 17 Beta 2 update is now rolling out to select Pixel devices, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on Thursday. The new beta version introduces the ability for users to open any app as a bubble window. The new functionality allows users to open multiple app pages on a single screen for improved multitasking. Additionally, Google has ...
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SIM-Binding Rules Won't Change, Security Comes First: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matters linked to revenue implications, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said today.
-
WhatsApp Developing SIM Binding Feature for Users in India as Meta Works to Comply With DoT's Directive
WhatsApp is developing SIM‑binding support specifically for users with Indian phone numbers, as noted by a feature tracker. This move aims to comply with a directive under the Department of Telecom’s cybersecurity rules, which require messaging apps to verify an active SIM card. A preview of the feature shows the app notifying users that it mus...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Group Message History Feature for Easy Onboarding of New Members
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature for its app, which is aimed at reducing interruptions in group conversations. Dubbed Group Message History, it simplifies group onboarding without compromising user privacy by eliminating the need for manually forwarding older messages, while adhering to end-to-end encryption policies. The instant messagin...
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iOS 26.4 Beta 1 Rolled Out With iPhone Security Improvements, Video Podcasts as Apple Tests RCS Encryption
Apple has started rolling out the first beta version of the iOS 26.4 update for developers. The new firmware version brings various new features and design changes. The company has announced that the beta version introduces the new video podcasts functionality for the Apple Podcasts app, which allows users to stream video podcasts using the HTTP Li...
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Spammers Targeted Indian Users With Over 4,100 Crore Calls and 12,903 Crore Messages in 2025, Truecaller Says
Truecaller has published its India Insights Report for 2025, offering insights about India's digital spam and scam landscape. It says a total of 4,168 crore spam calls were identified across India during the year. The app says it has blocked 1,189 crore spam calls in India last year. This shows an average spam call duration of 1.8 minutes. The co...
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WhatsApp Says Russia Attempted to ‘Fully Block’ Service Months After Partial Ban
WhatsApp, the US-based instant messaging service, issued a statement on Thursday, claiming that the Russian government is attempting to "fully block" the app in the country. The company further added that with the ban, the government is driving Russian residents to use a state-owned platform, which WhatsApp is calling a "surveillance app". This com...
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How to Restore WhatsApp Chats on Android and iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp allows users to back up and restore chats. This guide offers step-by-step methods for both Android and iOS users to back up chat history. Before starting, make sure you have an active internet connection and enough storage on your devices. Users can also set up recurring backups on their Android and iOS smartphones. Users cannot back up o...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Custom App Icons and Themes Tied to Premium Subscription
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that aims to provide users more control over the appearance of the app. As per details shared by a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on several new visual elements for WhatsApp, enabling customisation of the app theme, icon, and accent colour as per...
