Author: Kumar Sumit

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has said that even “unsaid words” or the subtle undertones of a WhatsApp message can amount to promoting enmity between different religious communities — even if religion is never mentioned directly. The court made this observation while dismissing a petition filed by Afaq Ahmad, a resident of…

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The popular messaging app is reportedly rolling out this new feature for select beta testers on Android, allowing users to notify everyone in a group at once with a single tap. The update, available via the Google Play Store beta programme, introduces a new preset “@all” tag in the mention menu. Once used, this tag…

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In the past few weeks, Arattai, a homegrown messaging app developed by Indian tech giant Zoho, has suddenly taken India by storm. The company claims the app hit seven million downloads in just seven days, though it didn’t share exact dates. To put that in perspective, market research firm Sensor Tower reported that Arattai had…

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WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging platform, continues to evolve to meet the dynamic needs of its global user base. One of its most exciting recent updates focuses on WhatsApp Enhanced Media and Status Features — tools that make sharing photos, videos, and daily updates more engaging, interactive, and fun. These improvements mark a major…

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WhatsApp has rolled out an important security-focused update titled “New WhatsApp Update: 1. Strengthened Security with Passkey Authentication.” As cyber threats evolve and users demand simpler, safer login experiences, passkeys are emerging as the next step beyond traditional passwords. This update brings modern, phishing-resistant authentication to WhatsApp accounts, helping secure messages, backups, and linked devices….

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