WhatsApp Outage: WhatsApp services restored after major outage

WhatsApp Outage: WhatsApp services restored after major outage

Update: WhatsApp services are back online and the app should start working for users soon if it hasn’t already. WhatsApp is now working for the Android and iOS apps as well as via WhatsApp Web. Note that some users report that services are still not working on WhatsApp Web, but your phone app should be […]

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Happy Diwali 2022 wishes: How to send Diwali stickers on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat

Happy Diwali 2022 wishes: How to send Diwali stickers on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat

Diwali, the festival that symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance, is here. You can now use stickers to wish your friends and family on WhatsApp, Instagram and Snapchat. Here is how you can download and use stickers to wish Happy Diwali to your contacts. WhatsApp’s Diwali-themed […]

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WhatsApp will soon get avatars like Facebook’s Bitmoji, says report

WhatsApp will soon get avatars like Facebook’s Bitmoji, says report

WhatsApp is releasing the ability to set up an avatar to some lucky beta testers on WhatsApp beta for Android! An avatar is the best way to express yourself on WhatsApp: let’s configure an avatar so you can share personalized stickers with your friends.https://t.co/rISRcluygb pic.twitter.com/E5cBNqKEtF — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) October 21, 2022 The new feature was […]

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5 upcoming WhatsApp features you should know about

5 upcoming WhatsApp features you should know about

WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging apps out there, is known for its continuous addition of new features to the platform. This includes changes to the chat dynamics, new emojis and other fun features, as well as privacy additions. Thanks to WhatsApp Beta developments, brought to us by WABetaInfo, we also have an […]

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WhatsApp to block screenshots for view once images and videos; add a ‘Premium’ subscription: Report

WhatsApp to block screenshots for view once images and videos; add a ‘Premium’ subscription: Report

Screenshot blocking for view once images and videos This feature is currently being rolled out to certain beta testers who install the app from the Play Store. Up until now, users could simply take a screenshot of the image or video that was meant to be viewed just once. But now, the screenshot appears black […]

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Explained | The draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022

Explained | The draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022

Does the new Bill dilute the powers of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India? What will be the effects of including OTT communication services within the definition of “telecommunication services”? Does the new Bill dilute the powers of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India? What will be the effects of including OTT communication services within […]

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WhatsApp adds support for sharing ‘Call Links’, will support 32 users in video call

WhatsApp adds support for sharing ‘Call Links’, will support 32 users in video call

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced in a Facebook post that they are working on a new feature called ‘Call Links’. As the name suggests, the call links feature lets users share a link where others can join the audio or video call by just tapping on the link. More importantly, group video calls on […]

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The rise of digital support groups among India’s new mothers

The rise of digital support groups among India’s new mothers

Why WhatsAapp and Facebook communities are the go-to resource for first-time mothers, especially in a post-lockdown world Why WhatsApp and Facebook communities are the go-to resource for first-time mothers, especially in a post-lockdown world In February 2022, Jaipur-based Almas Hussain found herself struggling to nurse her then month-old daughter. With no parental support, the first-time […]

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