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Top Useful WhatsApp Features You Might Not Know: Chat Lock, Message Editing, More
WhatsApp is one of the popular messaging applications available in the world. The Meta-owned platform is constantly adding new features to increase the user experience. However, common users are still not aware of many great features. In this article, we explore some of these lesser-known features to help you use WhatsApp more efficiently.
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Truecaller Voicemail Feature Launched for Android Users in India With Transcription in 12 Regional Languages
Truecaller launched a free Voicemail feature for Android users in India. This offers instant transcription, and messages are stored directly on the device. It also offers smart call categorisation, spam filtering, adjustable playback speed and AI-powered voicemail transcription in 12 Indian languages. Truecaller users can set up unlimited voicemail...
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iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Reportedly Adds Transfer Tool for Switching to Android, Notification Forwarding for Wearables
Apple has released iOS 26.3 Beta 1 for developers. The latest update reportedly offers a new transfer tool to make switching from iPhone to Android easier. This feature allows users to shift their photos, messages, apps, passwords and other data from an Android to an iPhone model by placing both phones side by side. It also said to have a Weather w...
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WhatsApp Announces Voicemail-Like Missed Call Messages, Image Animation and More Features
WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have receive...
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WhatsApp Prepares to Expand Ads on Status and Channels to More Users
WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end...
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OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.1-Powered ChatGPT Personalities in India
OpenAI has rolled out personalities in ChatGPT to Indian users. On Wednesday, many users were greeted with a pop-up message on the home page of the chatbot’s web interface, letting them know that they can now select from eight different personality types to tailor the responses of ChatGPT.
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Check Airtel Call History Using Airtel Thanks App: A Step-By-Step Guide
Airtel prepaid or postpaid subscribers who are wondering how to get access to your detailed call history, can download the Airtel Thanks app and send a brief message to the telecom operator. The telecom service provider's app is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and on Apple's App Store for iPhone owners. You will ne...
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Centre Rolls Back Order On Mandatory Pre-Installation Of Sanchar Saathi App
The government on Wednesday rolled back an order mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones sold in the country.
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Google Photos 2025 Recap Rolls Out With Your Most Memorable Photo and Video Moments
Google Photos has released the 2025 Recap. This annual review feature appears in both the Memories carousel and the Collections tab on the Google Photos app. It highlights moments from the year with cinematic effects and visuals. Google allow users to share the Recap via messaging apps and social media. Users can hide certain people or photos in th...
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Google Pixel Phones Get AI Notification Summaries, New Parental Controls With Android 16 QPR2 Update
Google has released its latest Android 16 update, which brings various new features to Pixel phones. The new Android 16 QPR2 update will allow users to customise the shape of app icons on their home screen, choosing one of the five options. Moreover, the update introduces AI-generated notification summaries, which enable users to read text messages...
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"Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App
The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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Circle to Search Update Adds Spam Detection; Google Brings Urgent Call Notes, New Emoji to Android
Google has announced new Android features. It brings an update to the Phone by Google app that lets users mark a call as urgent. The Circle to Search feature lets users find potential fraud. Google now allow users to leave unwanted group chats in Google Messages. The Expressive Captions feature on Android will now display real-time captions. The up...
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Google's New Update Now Allows Your Boss To Access Text Messages On Work Phones
This update has sparked concerns about employee privacy, as employers can now access messages that were previously considered private.
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What India's New 'SIM Binding' Rule Means For WhatsApp And Telegram Users
India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that 'SIM binding' is essential to plug security gaps cybercriminals exploit.
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Explained: How Will New SIM Binding Rule Affect WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram
SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app will stop functioning.
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Top Useful WhatsApp Features You Might Not Know: Chat Lock, Message Editing, More
WhatsApp is one of the popular messaging applications available in the world. The Meta-owned platform is constantly adding new features to increase the user experience. However, common users are still not aware of many great features. In this article, we explore some of these lesser-known features to help you use WhatsApp more efficiently.
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Truecaller Voicemail Feature Launched for Android Users in India With Transcription in 12 Regional Languages
Truecaller launched a free Voicemail feature for Android users in India. This offers instant transcription, and messages are stored directly on the device. It also offers smart call categorisation, spam filtering, adjustable playback speed and AI-powered voicemail transcription in 12 Indian languages. Truecaller users can set up unlimited voicemail...
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iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Reportedly Adds Transfer Tool for Switching to Android, Notification Forwarding for Wearables
Apple has released iOS 26.3 Beta 1 for developers. The latest update reportedly offers a new transfer tool to make switching from iPhone to Android easier. This feature allows users to shift their photos, messages, apps, passwords and other data from an Android to an iPhone model by placing both phones side by side. It also said to have a Weather w...
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WhatsApp Announces Voicemail-Like Missed Call Messages, Image Animation and More Features
WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have receive...
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WhatsApp Prepares to Expand Ads on Status and Channels to More Users
WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end...
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OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.1-Powered ChatGPT Personalities in India
OpenAI has rolled out personalities in ChatGPT to Indian users. On Wednesday, many users were greeted with a pop-up message on the home page of the chatbot’s web interface, letting them know that they can now select from eight different personality types to tailor the responses of ChatGPT.
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Check Airtel Call History Using Airtel Thanks App: A Step-By-Step Guide
Airtel prepaid or postpaid subscribers who are wondering how to get access to your detailed call history, can download the Airtel Thanks app and send a brief message to the telecom operator. The telecom service provider's app is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and on Apple's App Store for iPhone owners. You will ne...
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Centre Rolls Back Order On Mandatory Pre-Installation Of Sanchar Saathi App
The government on Wednesday rolled back an order mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones sold in the country.
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Google Photos 2025 Recap Rolls Out With Your Most Memorable Photo and Video Moments
Google Photos has released the 2025 Recap. This annual review feature appears in both the Memories carousel and the Collections tab on the Google Photos app. It highlights moments from the year with cinematic effects and visuals. Google allow users to share the Recap via messaging apps and social media. Users can hide certain people or photos in th...
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Google Pixel Phones Get AI Notification Summaries, New Parental Controls With Android 16 QPR2 Update
Google has released its latest Android 16 update, which brings various new features to Pixel phones. The new Android 16 QPR2 update will allow users to customise the shape of app icons on their home screen, choosing one of the five options. Moreover, the update introduces AI-generated notification summaries, which enable users to read text messages...
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"Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App
The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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Circle to Search Update Adds Spam Detection; Google Brings Urgent Call Notes, New Emoji to Android
Google has announced new Android features. It brings an update to the Phone by Google app that lets users mark a call as urgent. The Circle to Search feature lets users find potential fraud. Google now allow users to leave unwanted group chats in Google Messages. The Expressive Captions feature on Android will now display real-time captions. The up...
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Google's New Update Now Allows Your Boss To Access Text Messages On Work Phones
This update has sparked concerns about employee privacy, as employers can now access messages that were previously considered private.
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What India's New 'SIM Binding' Rule Means For WhatsApp And Telegram Users
India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that 'SIM binding' is essential to plug security gaps cybercriminals exploit.
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Explained: How Will New SIM Binding Rule Affect WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram
SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app will stop functioning.
