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WhatsApp adds voice and video calling feature to desktop version
Posted by Harshit Sabarwal | Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 06:12 PM IST
The move to facilitate calls over large screens would put WhatsApp on par with video-conferencing bigwigs Zoom and Google Meet, but it is not clear if it has ambitions to compete with the two in the enterprise space.
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea against new WhatsApp privacy policy
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON FEB 03, 2021 12:44 PM IST
The notice was issued by a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh. The high court has sought to know Centre's stand on the issue by March.
Plea moved in Supreme Court seeking stay on WhatsApp privacy policy updates
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 11:16 PM IST
The plea stated that the 2021 Policy of WhatsApp is highly invasive and has been unilaterally forced upon Indian internet users.
News updates from HT: Farmers gather for Mumbai rally and all the latest news
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:51 PM IST
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WhatsApp thanks Parliamentary committee after meeting on data privacy
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Nilavro Ghosh
UPDATED ON JAN 21, 2021 10:30 PM IST
The committee met the officials of Twitter and Facebook to hear their views on safeguarding citizens’ rights and prevention of misuse of social and online news media platforms.
Facebook, Twitter officials to appear before parliamentary panel on IT today
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 08:51 AM IST
News agency ANI reported that recent changes in the privacy policy of Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp will also be discussed at the meeting of parliamentary panel today.
WhatsApp backs policy, says addressing ‘misinformation’
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 06:04 AM IST
“We wish to reinforce that this update does not expand our ability to share data with Facebook. Our aim is to provide transparency and new options available to engage with businesses...” a WhatsApp spokesperson said.
Government writes to WhatsApp, asks it to withdraw new privacy policy
By Deeksha Bhardwaj
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 05:27 AM IST
It has also issued a detailed questionnaire to WhatsApp seeking more details about its data-sharing protocols and business practices
Don’t use WhatsApp if concerned about data: Delhi HC
By Richa banka
UPDATED ON JAN 19, 2021 11:07 AM IST
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva also refused to issue notice on a plea by lawyer Chaitanya Rohilla, who had challenged the new updated policy of WhatsApp
'Can't read your personal conversation: WhatsApp shares status amid backlash
Written by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2021 03:38 PM IST
Whatsapp said it can't see users' shared location and it doesn't share contacts with Facebook.
WhatsApp defers new policy on info sharing
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 11:38 PM IST
WhatsApp cancelled its February 8 deadline for accepting the tweak to its terms of service, involving sharing data with Facebook servers. The platform said it would instead “go to people gradually to review the policy at their own pace before new business options are available on May 15.”
Delhi HC objects to WhatsApp asking judge not to hear PIL
By Richa banka, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 04:24 AM IST
Justice Pratibha M Singh said the e-mail, which was later withdrawn, was completely unwarranted because she was anyway going to recuse herself from hearing the case filed by lawyer Chaitanya Rohilla, who has contended that WhatsApp’s updated policy violates the individual’s Right to Privacy.
Open to answering any queries from govt on privacy policy update: WhatsApp
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 05:10 PM IST
"We know we have to compete for users' trust when it comes to privacy and that's very good for the world. People should have choices in how they communicate and feel confident that no one else can see their chats," WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart said.
'Continue to protect private messages': WhatsApp clarifies privacy policy again
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Mallika Soni
PUBLISHED ON JAN 12, 2021 12:57 PM IST
The popular messaging app has been facing a trust deficit after it issued an update to its privacy policy on January 8 related to data sharing with Facebook and how data is used when a customer interacts with a business using WhatsApp.
Paytm CEO ‘Signals’ users should leave WhatsApp over data privacy concerns
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri
UPDATED ON JAN 12, 2021 06:39 PM IST
Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma posted a detailed tweet on Monday accusing WhatsApp and Facebook of "abusing their monopoly" and taking users' privacy for granted. Sharma also stated that India being the largest market for the messaging platform should exercise its power and move en masse to Signal.
WhatsApp users rally to Signal after new update, prompt meme fest on Twitter
By Srimoyee Chowdhury
PUBLISHED ON JAN 11, 2021 12:36 PM IST
After people started talking about shifting to the new app, a meme fest started on Twitter that may tickle your funny bone too.
‘There’ll never be ads’: Signal jabs Facebook after WhatsApp updates terms
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON JAN 10, 2021 05:19 PM IST
Signal’s tweet comes in the backdrop of people looking for alternatives of Facebook-owned WhatsApp, which recently revised its privacy policy.
WhatsApp gets dumped by Turkey's Erdogan on mounting privacy concerns
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 10, 2021 04:12 PM IST
Changes to WhatsApp’s terms and services effective Feb. 8 will allow it to share data with parent company Facebook Inc.
What is Signal and why is it trending?
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON JAN 09, 2021 02:06 PM IST
The Signal app on Saturday tweeted and clarified that Signal Advance and Signal app are two different companies.
WhatsApp updates terms of service: Makes it mandatory to accept new privacy policy
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 06, 2021 02:46 PM IST
The in-app notification sent on Tuesday shared some information about the key updates about WhatsApp’s service and how it processes user data, how businesses can use Facebook hosted services to store and manage their chats.
News updates from Hindustan Times: Delhi’s AQI deteriorates slightly and all the latest news
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 08:56 AM IST
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HT Brunch Social Media Star of the Week: Mahita Nagaraj
By Karishma Kuenzang | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON JAN 03, 2021 07:12 AM IST
This single mum from Bengaluru created a community of over 55,000 volunteers to help those stuck due to lockdown
New year, new rules: What all is changing from January 1, 2021
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2020 02:38 PM IST
Several new rules, affecting a common man’s life, are set to come into effect from the first day of the new year.
Here’s how you can download Christmas stickers on Whatsapp and spread holiday cheer virtually
By hindustantimes.com | Posted by Nishtha Grover | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 03:19 PM IST
Due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, it has become difficult to meet your family and spend Christmas together. While we celebrate the festival virtually, it is time to download Christmas stickers on Whatsapp and send holiday cheer to your family to make it extra special.
Mandatory FASTags, Quarterly GST filing and WhatsApp services: Rules that are changing from Jan 1
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Mallika Soni | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 31, 2020 10:29 AM IST
From tomorrow – January 1, 2021, some rules on quarterly GST filing, mandatory FASTags and discontinuation of WhatsApp services on some phones are going to change. Here’s a look at the new rules before their rollout on January 1, 2021.
The menace of social media monopolies
By Praveen Chakravarty
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2020 06:15 AM IST
Facebook’s global monopoly profits helped propel WhatsApp’s domination of India, with great social costs
WhatsApp refutes in SC claims of ‘unsecure’ payment services system, says ‘Absolutely baseless’,
By Asian News International | Posted by Deepali Sharma | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON DEC 14, 2020 07:09 PM IST
The plea also sought directions to the Reserve Bank of India for framing regulation to ensure that data collected on UPI platforms are not “exploited” or used in any manner other than for processing payments.
WhatsApp adds ‘carts’ feature to make shopping easier
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON DEC 08, 2020 09:15 PM IST
With carts, people can browse a catalog, select multiple products, and send the order as one message to the business.WhatsApp added that ‘carts’ feature is going live around the world on Tuesday, just in time for the holiday season.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launches a Whatsapp helpline for women in distress
By Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz | Panaji (Goa) [India]
UPDATED ON NOV 24, 2020 10:28 AM IST
In an additional measure of safety for women in the state, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant along with Goa Police launched an exclusive Whatsapp helpline number which ‘will be functional round the clock at the State Police Control Room, Panaji to redress grievances of women in distress’
WhatsApp ‘OTP scam’: What is it and how not to fall prey
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 23, 2020 03:37 PM IST
Hackers and scammers have devised a new strategy to target WhatsApp users: a one-time password (OTP).