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"Can't Trust WhatsApp": Musk, Telegram Boss On Meta Accessing Private Texts Without Consent
- Friday April 10, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A class action lawsuit has been filed against WhatsApp, Meta Platforms Inc., Accenture PLC and Accenture LLP.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Enable WhatsApp Backups With End-to-End Encryption Using a Passkey: A Step-By-Step Guide
- Saturday April 4, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp allows users to create a backup of their end-to-end encrypted chats, which means that the messages that have been backed up are not accessible to a third party. These messages can only be read with a device with the unique 64-digit encryption key. However, this feature is only available on smartphones that are running Android 9 or newer ve...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta Reportedly Warns WhatsApp Users About Fake App Spying on Android, iPhone Users
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Meta issued a statement on Wednesday to warn Android and iPhone users about a fake WhatsApp app that was being used for spying on users, according to a report. The US-based tech giant reportedly said that the spyware targeted about 200 Android and iPhone users in Italy. The fake WhatsApp was created by Asigint, which is part of Italy’s Cantu-base...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Garmin Introduces WhatsApp App for Select Fenix, Forerunner, Venu Series Smartwatches
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Garmin has introduced WhatsApp support on select smartwatches through a new app available on the Connect IQ Store. The feature works on models across the Fenix, Forerunner, Venu, and Vívoactive series and requires a paired smartphone. Users can read and reply to messages, view recent chats, and decline calls from the watch. The app supports up to ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Set Up a Parent-Managed Account on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
One of the most popular messaging apps around the world is WhatsApp. With the growing use of messaging apps among the youth of the world, parents always look for ways to allow their children to use these apps safely. To address these issues, WhatsApp has now come up with a new feature called Parent-Managed Accounts. So, if you are planning to allow...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Adds Support for Parent-Managed Accounts With Stricter Controls for Children Under 13
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has announced a new feature through which parents or guardians would be given more controls to oversee communication settings and restrict various features so that pre-teen users may focus on messaging and calling. Parent-managed accounts are to be rolled out over the coming months. It has been developed with feedback from families and exp...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta to Introduce Paid Third-Party AI Chatbot Integrations on WhatsApp After EU Intervention
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Rohan Pal
Meta, on Wednesday, changed its policy to allow third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp in select regions. The updated policy was specified following objections from the European Union (EU), which found the older policy in breach of its competition rules. However, while the social media giant has agreed to open WhatsApp to riv...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Plus Paid Subscription Reportedly in Development With Additional Customisation Options, Up to 20 Pinned Chats
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is said to be developing an optional premium tier called WhatsApp Plus for Android and iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the subscription could introduce new customisation tools, including themes, accent colours, and about 14 alternative app icons. Subscribers may also be able to pin up to 20 chats instead of the current limit of three and use...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Can't Trust WhatsApp": Musk, Telegram Boss On Meta Accessing Private Texts Without Consent
- Friday April 10, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A class action lawsuit has been filed against WhatsApp, Meta Platforms Inc., Accenture PLC and Accenture LLP.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
How to Enable WhatsApp Backups With End-to-End Encryption Using a Passkey: A Step-By-Step Guide
- Saturday April 4, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp allows users to create a backup of their end-to-end encrypted chats, which means that the messages that have been backed up are not accessible to a third party. These messages can only be read with a device with the unique 64-digit encryption key. However, this feature is only available on smartphones that are running Android 9 or newer ve...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta Reportedly Warns WhatsApp Users About Fake App Spying on Android, iPhone Users
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Meta issued a statement on Wednesday to warn Android and iPhone users about a fake WhatsApp app that was being used for spying on users, according to a report. The US-based tech giant reportedly said that the spyware targeted about 200 Android and iPhone users in Italy. The fake WhatsApp was created by Asigint, which is part of Italy’s Cantu-base...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Garmin Introduces WhatsApp App for Select Fenix, Forerunner, Venu Series Smartwatches
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Garmin has introduced WhatsApp support on select smartwatches through a new app available on the Connect IQ Store. The feature works on models across the Fenix, Forerunner, Venu, and Vívoactive series and requires a paired smartphone. Users can read and reply to messages, view recent chats, and decline calls from the watch. The app supports up to ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Set Up a Parent-Managed Account on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
One of the most popular messaging apps around the world is WhatsApp. With the growing use of messaging apps among the youth of the world, parents always look for ways to allow their children to use these apps safely. To address these issues, WhatsApp has now come up with a new feature called Parent-Managed Accounts. So, if you are planning to allow...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Adds Support for Parent-Managed Accounts With Stricter Controls for Children Under 13
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has announced a new feature through which parents or guardians would be given more controls to oversee communication settings and restrict various features so that pre-teen users may focus on messaging and calling. Parent-managed accounts are to be rolled out over the coming months. It has been developed with feedback from families and exp...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta to Introduce Paid Third-Party AI Chatbot Integrations on WhatsApp After EU Intervention
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Rohan Pal
Meta, on Wednesday, changed its policy to allow third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp in select regions. The updated policy was specified following objections from the European Union (EU), which found the older policy in breach of its competition rules. However, while the social media giant has agreed to open WhatsApp to riv...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Plus Paid Subscription Reportedly in Development With Additional Customisation Options, Up to 20 Pinned Chats
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is said to be developing an optional premium tier called WhatsApp Plus for Android and iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the subscription could introduce new customisation tools, including themes, accent colours, and about 14 alternative app icons. Subscribers may also be able to pin up to 20 chats instead of the current limit of three and use...
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www.gadgets360.com