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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Scam Accounts To Fight Fake Job And Investment Offers
Meta is also testing new features that may warn users before they respond to unknown contacts in one-on-one chats.
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Telegram Update Adds Public Post Search and Other New Features on Android, iOS
Telegram has announced the rollout of its app version 11.14.0, which brings a slew of new features to Android and iOS users. While iOS users can download the app through the App Store, Android users have a choice of either downloading it from the Play Store or getting an APK from the official Telegram website.
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Beeper Messaging App Updated With On-Device Accounts, Support for End-to-End Encryption
Beeper has been updated with support for on-device connections to WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat, ensuring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) without relying on Beeper Cloud. The app's core features remain free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will unlock additional features and customisation options.
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Woman Cheated Of Rs 1 Lakh In Telegram WFH Scam, Dies By Suicide In Hyderabad
A young woman in Hyderabad died by suicide after losing nearly Rs 1 lakh in a sophisticated work-from-home scam orchestrated via Telegram.
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Telegram Rolls Out Checklists, Suggested Posts and Monetisation Tools in Channels
Telegram on Friday announced a new update for its app which enables creators to earn directly from within the platform, along with more features. With Checklists, Telegram Premium users can create interactive checklists in individual and group chats to manage tasks and track progress in real time. Channel subscribers can also suggest posts in chann...
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Telegram Bot Reportedly Spotted Selling Sensitive Personal Data of Indian Users
Telegram reportedly has a bot that sells sensitive personal data of Indian users to willing buyers. As per the report, the bot operates independently and shares information such as names, addresses, father’s name, and even Aadhaar, Pan Card, and Voter ID numbers. The bot reportedly lets users find the full profile data of another Indian user base...
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Telegram Update Brings DMs to Channels, Voice Message Trimming, and More Features
Telegram on Tuesday rolled out a new update for its app which makes it easier to start conversations, navigate topics, and trim voice messages. It enables users to send direct messages to channels and have discreet chats with channel owners and admins via a new mode. The company is also adding a new tab layout for topics in groups for quick access ...
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Telegram to Distribute Grok Chatbot to Users After $300 Million xAI Deal
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI will pay Telegram $300 million (roughly Rs. 2,564 crore) to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app. Musk said no deal has been signed in a reply to the post on X, to which Durov said the parties have agreed in principle but formalities were pending.
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Elon Musk's xAI, Telegram Partner To Distribute Grok To Messaging App's Users
Elon Musk's AI start-up xAI will pay Telegram $300 million to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app, aiming to tap the platform's more than one billion users and sharpen its competitive edge in the booming artificial intelligence market.
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Vietnam Orders Messaging App Telegram To Be Blocked: Government Document
Vietnam's technology ministry has instructed telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram for not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by its users, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters.
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UP Rape-Accused Leaks Nurse's Obscene Videos Online, Case Filed Against 3
A man accused of blackmailing and raping a government hospital nurse here has allegedly shared her objectionable videos and photos on social media to extort money, police said on Monday.
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Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature
Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow us...
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SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
-
WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Scam Accounts To Fight Fake Job And Investment Offers
Meta is also testing new features that may warn users before they respond to unknown contacts in one-on-one chats.
-
Telegram Update Adds Public Post Search and Other New Features on Android, iOS
Telegram has announced the rollout of its app version 11.14.0, which brings a slew of new features to Android and iOS users. While iOS users can download the app through the App Store, Android users have a choice of either downloading it from the Play Store or getting an APK from the official Telegram website.
-
Beeper Messaging App Updated With On-Device Accounts, Support for End-to-End Encryption
Beeper has been updated with support for on-device connections to WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat, ensuring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) without relying on Beeper Cloud. The app's core features remain free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will unlock additional features and customisation options.
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Woman Cheated Of Rs 1 Lakh In Telegram WFH Scam, Dies By Suicide In Hyderabad
A young woman in Hyderabad died by suicide after losing nearly Rs 1 lakh in a sophisticated work-from-home scam orchestrated via Telegram.
-
Telegram Rolls Out Checklists, Suggested Posts and Monetisation Tools in Channels
Telegram on Friday announced a new update for its app which enables creators to earn directly from within the platform, along with more features. With Checklists, Telegram Premium users can create interactive checklists in individual and group chats to manage tasks and track progress in real time. Channel subscribers can also suggest posts in chann...
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Telegram Bot Reportedly Spotted Selling Sensitive Personal Data of Indian Users
Telegram reportedly has a bot that sells sensitive personal data of Indian users to willing buyers. As per the report, the bot operates independently and shares information such as names, addresses, father’s name, and even Aadhaar, Pan Card, and Voter ID numbers. The bot reportedly lets users find the full profile data of another Indian user base...
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Telegram Update Brings DMs to Channels, Voice Message Trimming, and More Features
Telegram on Tuesday rolled out a new update for its app which makes it easier to start conversations, navigate topics, and trim voice messages. It enables users to send direct messages to channels and have discreet chats with channel owners and admins via a new mode. The company is also adding a new tab layout for topics in groups for quick access ...
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Telegram to Distribute Grok Chatbot to Users After $300 Million xAI Deal
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI will pay Telegram $300 million (roughly Rs. 2,564 crore) to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app. Musk said no deal has been signed in a reply to the post on X, to which Durov said the parties have agreed in principle but formalities were pending.
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Elon Musk's xAI, Telegram Partner To Distribute Grok To Messaging App's Users
Elon Musk's AI start-up xAI will pay Telegram $300 million to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app, aiming to tap the platform's more than one billion users and sharpen its competitive edge in the booming artificial intelligence market.
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Vietnam Orders Messaging App Telegram To Be Blocked: Government Document
Vietnam's technology ministry has instructed telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram for not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by its users, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters.
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UP Rape-Accused Leaks Nurse's Obscene Videos Online, Case Filed Against 3
A man accused of blackmailing and raping a government hospital nurse here has allegedly shared her objectionable videos and photos on social media to extort money, police said on Monday.
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Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature
Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow us...
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SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
