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In Jolt To Mark Zuckerberg, China Completely Blocks WhatsApp

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 26, 2017

After blocking videos, voice chats and images on WhatsApp, China has now blocked texting on Facebook-owned popular mobile messaging service -- sending out a stern message to CEO Mark Zuckerberg who has been trying his best to re-enter the country.

WhatsApp Blocked in China Ahead of Communist Party Meeting: Reports

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Users in China have reported widespread disruptions in recent days to the Facebook-owned service, which previously malfunctioned in the country over the summer.

WhatsApp Letter Alleges Child Gang-Raped In Haryana's Sonepat, 2 Charged

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

Two clerical staff members of a private school in Gohana in the Sonepat district were charged today after an anonymous letter purportedly by a girl student alleged that she was raped on campus, police said. The police took note of a letter that was circulating on WhatsApp, officials said, even as the alleged victim remained unidentified.

Saudi Lifts Ban on WhatsApp, Skype Calls but Will Monitor and Censor Them

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 22, 2017

Lifting the ban is part of the Saudi government's broader reforms of the economy to help boost businesses and diversify the economy in response to low oil prices.

They're Following My Sister Too, Kidnapped Bengaluru Teen Warned In Video

Bangalore News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday September 22, 2017

On a video shot on a cellphone, the college student pleads, "Hello Appa, I have been kidnapped. They want 50 lakhs it seems. Please pay....please!"

Facebook Tests WhatsApp Shortcut Button on Android: Report

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday September 22, 2017

Facebook is testing a new WhatsApp shortcut button on Facebook feed, report says.

Bengaluru Teen, Found Dead After WhatsApp Video, Betrayed By Best Friend

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday September 22, 2017

A college student's body has been found this morning near a Bengaluru lake, just days after he sent a video to his parentsasking them to provide 50 lakhs as ransom to his kidnappers.

Saudi Lifting Ban On Skype, WhatsApp Calls, But Will Monitor Them

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 21, 2017

The Saudi government is lifting a ban on calls made through online apps such as Skype and WhatsApp on Thursday as part of its economic reforms, but a spokesman said it will monitor and censor such calls.

Dual WhatsApp: How to Run Two WhatsApp Accounts on One Phone

Gadgets 360 Staff | Thursday September 21, 2017

If you have a dual-SIM phone, it's possible to have a separate WhatsApp account for each SIM. Our guide will show you how to run two WhatsApp accounts on a phone.

Saudi Lifting Ban On Skype, WhatsApp Calls, But Will Censor Them

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 21, 2017

All online voice and video call services - such as Microsoft's Skype, Facebook's WhatsApp and Messenger, and Rakuten's Viber - that satisfy regulatory requirements were set to become accessible overnight.

Saudi Arabia to Lift Block on Internet Calling Apps, Including WhatsApp and Skype

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 22, 2017

Saudi Arabia will lift its ban on Internet calling applications on Wednesday, easing restrictions online as it faces new criticism over censorship.

Google Tez Launch, iPhone X Benchmarks Destroy Android Flagships, WhatsApp Storage Update, and More: Your 360 Daily

Gadgets 360 | Monday September 18, 2017

Google Tez launched in India, iPhone X benchmarks versus Android flagships, WhatsApp gets granular storage, and more on 360 Daily - your tech news roundup.

WhatsApp Beta for Android Gets Granular Storage Control, Makes It Easier to Manage Storage Consumption

Tasneem Akolawala | Monday September 18, 2017

This WhatsApp granular control feature has been available to iOS users since January this year, and it has now been spotted in beta, hinting at its imminent arrival on Android as well.

Don't Believe, Forward WhatsApp Messages Without Verification: Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today that anti-national elements have been trying to foment tension in the society by posting unverified information on social media and asked people not to forward such messages without verification.

iPhone 8 & iPhone X Launch, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Xiaomi Mi A1 India Sale, Mi MIX 2 Unveiled, and More News This Week

Gadgets 360 Staff | Sunday September 17, 2017

This week in tech saw two hugely anticipated launch events, and two phones went on sale in India that should see a lot of attention as well. There are some interesting developments from the world of telecom as well this week.

BookMyShow Tests Ticket Confirmations on WhatsApp

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 15, 2017

"WhatsApp has definitely become a preferred mode of communication for millions of people in our country and we could identify tremendous value in making it a default ticket confirmation channel."

Facebook Messenger Now Has 1.3 Billion Monthly Active Users

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 15, 2017

The growth of Messenger now puts the app at par with Facebook-owned WhatsApp which also has 1.3 billion MAUs.

iPhone 8 & iPhone X Prices in India, iPhone 7 Price Cut, WhatsApp Co-Founder Quits, and More: Your 360 Daily

Gadgets 360 Staff | Wednesday September 13, 2017

iPhone 8 price in India starts at Rs. 64,000 and iPhone X at Rs. 89,000, price cuts for iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus, and WhatsApp’s Brian Acton resigns.

WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton to Leave Company

Gadgets 360 Staff | Wednesday September 13, 2017

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton is departing from the company to start a non-profit organisation.

WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton To Leave Company

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Brian Acton, co-founder of WhatsApp, now owned by Facebook Inc, will leave the messaging service company to start a new foundation, he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

WhatsApp Testing 'Delete for Everyone' Feature on Android and iOS, Launch Imminent: Report

Tasneem Akolawala | Tuesday September 12, 2017

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has finally started testing the 'delete for everyone' feature in its Android and iOS apps, and it essentially lets you delete a sent message before the receiver has read it.

IAS Officer Apologises To High Court Judge For WhatsApp Message

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 12, 2017

Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner Vinod Rao today tendered an "unconditional apology" before the Gujarat High Court for sending a WhatsApp message to a judge hearing a petition against the civic body.

Samsung Galaxy C8 Unveiled, Galaxy Note 8 India Launch Date, Flipkart Big Billion Days Dates, and More: Your 360 Daily

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday September 8, 2017

Samsung Galaxy C8 launched, Galaxy Note 8 India launch date is September 12, and Flipkart Big Billion Days sale dates revealed.

WhatsApp Gets Picture-in-Picture Video Calling Feature in Stable Builds

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday September 8, 2017

WhatsApp continues to improve its functionality for its over one billion customers.

Facebook Is Testing a Tinder-Like Feature on Messenger

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday September 8, 2017

It appears Facebook has decided which popular service's feature it plans to add next to its Messenger app.

Gujarat High Court Reprimands IAS Official For Sending WhatsApp Message To Judge

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 7, 2017

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday sternly rebuked Vadodara Municipal Commissioner Vinod Rao for sending a sitting judge a WhatsApp message about a case and sought an unconditional apology in the form of an affidavit.

Expert Committee on Data Protection Has Been Set Up: Centre Tells Supreme Court

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 7, 2017

The Central government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it has set up a Committee of Experts headed by former apex court judge B.N. Srikrishna.

Lenovo K8 Plus India Launch, Jio 4G Download Speeds, WhatsApp Monetisation Plans, and More: Your 360 Daily

Gadgets 360 Staff | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Lenovo K8 Plus is priced is Rs. 10,999, Jio, Vodafone, and Idea saw a dip in their 4G peak download speeds, WhatsApp is testing features letting businesses chat with clients and more.

WhatsApp for Businesses Officially Announced With Plans to Monetise in the Future

Gadgets 360 Staff | Wednesday September 6, 2017

WhatsApp says it is building and testing new tools via a free WhatsApp Business app for small companies and an enterprise solution for bigger companies.

Google, Facebook, WhatsApp Asked by Supreme Court to Give Inputs on Objectionable Content Complaints

Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 5, 2017

The apex court asked them to provide such details they received last year and this year till August 31 and also about the action taken by them on such complaints.