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WhatsApp Might Be Working on a Birthday Notification Feature for Saved Contacts
WhatsApp has started developing a new feature that will send in-app notifications to users on the date of the birthdays of their contacts, according to a report. The instant messaging app was spotted testing the functionality in the WhatsApp for Android Beta 2.26.27.3 update, which is said to be currently available via the Google Play Store. With t...
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Meta's Muse Image Uses Content From Public Instagram Accounts for AI-Generated Images
Meta has launched Muse Image, its first image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, across Meta AI, Instagram and WhatsApp. The model allows users to generate AI images using public Instagram photos by tagging public accounts in prompts, although users can opt out through Instagram settings. Muse Image also supports conversational imag...
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WhatsApp Brings Meta Business Agent to India; Adds New Business Discovery Features
WhatsApp announced the rollout of Meta Business Agent in India at the third edition of Meta's annual Business Summit in Mumbai on Wednesday. According to Meta, it is an AI-powered solution to help businesses automate customer interactions, sales, and day-to-day operations. The social media giant also unveiled the Meta Business Agent Platform for la...
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Meta Gets 3 More Days To Submit Response On Its WhatsApp Username Feature
Cybersecurity experts have warned that the introduction of usernames - meant to keep phone numbers private - could lead to a spurt in fraudsters impersonating celebrities and authority figures to con people out of money.
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Sambit Patra's WhatsApp Hacked, Fraudsters Seek Rs 55,000 From His Contacts
Sambit Patra is not the first public figure to face such an incident. NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and actor Swara Bhasker have also publicly reported their WhatsApp accounts being compromised.
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Meta Officials Hold Discussions With Centre Over Username Feature: Sources
The government fears that the username feature will be misused by cyberthugs for impersonations, identity spoofing, phishing, and other online scams.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Primary Device Support on iPad, Tests New Setup Screen for Android Tablets: Report
WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is introducing a new registration experience for tablets across iPad and Android. The iPad version reportedly supports direct account registration with passkey authentication, while Android tablets are testing a simplified setup screen for choosing between companion mode and primary device registration. The changes ...
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Choosing A WhatsApp Username? Expert Warns Of 6 Cybersecurity Risks
India recorded 24.65 lakh cyber fraud complaints. AI scams, digital arrests, fake investment schemes and identity theft are already rising rapidly.
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After WhatsApp, Centre Sends Notices To Telegram, Signal Over Usernames: Sources
The government is concerned that with the introduction of usernames -- meant to keep phone numbers private -- there will be a spurt in online impersonation, fraud and digital arrests.
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WhatsApp Clarifies Username Feature Amid Scrutiny, Introduces Safeguards Against Impersonation
WhatsApp said users will not be required to create a username and can continue using the platform with their existing phone number-based accounts.
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"WhatsApp Usernames Increases Scams Risk", Says Centre, Issues Notice
The government has issued a show-cause notice to WhatsApp over its plan to replace phone numbers with usernames, citing increased cybercrime risks.
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Meta Introduces Token-Based Pricing for WhatsApp Business AI Agent, Revises Platform Charges
WhatsApp Business announced a new token-based billing model for the AI-powered Meta Business Agent on Wednesday. The Meta-owned messaging platform also reinstated charges for certain business messages as part of a major overhaul of the WhatsApp Business Platform's pricing structure. Instead of individual messages, businesses using the Meta Business...
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Government Reportedly Seeks Explanation From WhatsApp Over Usernames Feature, Asks Meta to Delay Rollout
WhatsApp recently announced its long-awaited ‘usernames’ feature, which lets users communicate without sharing their phone numbers. While its rollout is still in the infancy stage, the feature is said to have come under the scrutiny of the Government. According to a report, authorities fear it could also make online scams and impersonation atte...
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High-Profile Names Withheld: WhatsApp To NDTV On Impersonation Concern
A WhatsApp spokesperson said the really high-profile names -- public figures, government entities and celebrities -- have been withheld so they can be claimed by legitimate owners.
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Centre Asks Meta Not To Roll Out WhatsApp IDs Until Consultation: Sources
The "username" feature will allow users to pick a username and connect without sharing their phone numbers.
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WhatsApp Might Be Working on a Birthday Notification Feature for Saved Contacts
WhatsApp has started developing a new feature that will send in-app notifications to users on the date of the birthdays of their contacts, according to a report. The instant messaging app was spotted testing the functionality in the WhatsApp for Android Beta 2.26.27.3 update, which is said to be currently available via the Google Play Store. With t...
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Meta's Muse Image Uses Content From Public Instagram Accounts for AI-Generated Images
Meta has launched Muse Image, its first image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, across Meta AI, Instagram and WhatsApp. The model allows users to generate AI images using public Instagram photos by tagging public accounts in prompts, although users can opt out through Instagram settings. Muse Image also supports conversational imag...
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WhatsApp Brings Meta Business Agent to India; Adds New Business Discovery Features
WhatsApp announced the rollout of Meta Business Agent in India at the third edition of Meta's annual Business Summit in Mumbai on Wednesday. According to Meta, it is an AI-powered solution to help businesses automate customer interactions, sales, and day-to-day operations. The social media giant also unveiled the Meta Business Agent Platform for la...
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Meta Gets 3 More Days To Submit Response On Its WhatsApp Username Feature
Cybersecurity experts have warned that the introduction of usernames - meant to keep phone numbers private - could lead to a spurt in fraudsters impersonating celebrities and authority figures to con people out of money.
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Sambit Patra's WhatsApp Hacked, Fraudsters Seek Rs 55,000 From His Contacts
Sambit Patra is not the first public figure to face such an incident. NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and actor Swara Bhasker have also publicly reported their WhatsApp accounts being compromised.
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Meta Officials Hold Discussions With Centre Over Username Feature: Sources
The government fears that the username feature will be misused by cyberthugs for impersonations, identity spoofing, phishing, and other online scams.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Primary Device Support on iPad, Tests New Setup Screen for Android Tablets: Report
WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is introducing a new registration experience for tablets across iPad and Android. The iPad version reportedly supports direct account registration with passkey authentication, while Android tablets are testing a simplified setup screen for choosing between companion mode and primary device registration. The changes ...
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Choosing A WhatsApp Username? Expert Warns Of 6 Cybersecurity Risks
India recorded 24.65 lakh cyber fraud complaints. AI scams, digital arrests, fake investment schemes and identity theft are already rising rapidly.
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After WhatsApp, Centre Sends Notices To Telegram, Signal Over Usernames: Sources
The government is concerned that with the introduction of usernames -- meant to keep phone numbers private -- there will be a spurt in online impersonation, fraud and digital arrests.
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WhatsApp Clarifies Username Feature Amid Scrutiny, Introduces Safeguards Against Impersonation
WhatsApp said users will not be required to create a username and can continue using the platform with their existing phone number-based accounts.
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"WhatsApp Usernames Increases Scams Risk", Says Centre, Issues Notice
The government has issued a show-cause notice to WhatsApp over its plan to replace phone numbers with usernames, citing increased cybercrime risks.
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Meta Introduces Token-Based Pricing for WhatsApp Business AI Agent, Revises Platform Charges
WhatsApp Business announced a new token-based billing model for the AI-powered Meta Business Agent on Wednesday. The Meta-owned messaging platform also reinstated charges for certain business messages as part of a major overhaul of the WhatsApp Business Platform's pricing structure. Instead of individual messages, businesses using the Meta Business...
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Government Reportedly Seeks Explanation From WhatsApp Over Usernames Feature, Asks Meta to Delay Rollout
WhatsApp recently announced its long-awaited ‘usernames’ feature, which lets users communicate without sharing their phone numbers. While its rollout is still in the infancy stage, the feature is said to have come under the scrutiny of the Government. According to a report, authorities fear it could also make online scams and impersonation atte...
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High-Profile Names Withheld: WhatsApp To NDTV On Impersonation Concern
A WhatsApp spokesperson said the really high-profile names -- public figures, government entities and celebrities -- have been withheld so they can be claimed by legitimate owners.
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Centre Asks Meta Not To Roll Out WhatsApp IDs Until Consultation: Sources
The "username" feature will allow users to pick a username and connect without sharing their phone numbers.
