WhatsApp bans Indian accounts: Why 9,400 accounts banned in four months? – Here’s the reason
Joy Pillai | Apr 29, 2026, 7:30 PM IST
WhatsApp blocked more than 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrest scams in India in a major crackdown.
Joy Pillai | Apr 29, 2026, 7:30 PM IST
WhatsApp blocked more than 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrest scams in India in a major crackdown.
Kumar Utkarsh | Apr 3, 2026, 1:46 PM IST
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that replaces blank profile pictures by showing contact images saved on your phone, aiming to improve chat visibility and overall user experience.
Kumar Utkarsh | Mar 22, 2026, 10:09 AM IST
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that may remove messages within minutes after being read, aiming to improve chat privacy and reduce long-term storage of sensitive conversations.
Tahir Qureshi | Feb 28, 2026, 4:03 PM IST
The account shift feature has been available on WhatsApp for a long time.
Kumar Utkarsh | Dec 12, 2025, 10:57 AM IST
WhatsApp's new update introduces missed call messages, AI-powered image animation, enhanced Status stickers, and improved calling features, offering users more expressive, creative, and seamless ways to communicate across devices.
Kumar Utkarsh | Nov 20, 2025, 1:17 PM IST
Researchers uncovered a major privacy flaw in WhatsApp that exposed profile photos and metadata of crores of Indian users, raising serious concerns over data security and compliance under India's new DPDP rules.
Kumar Utkarsh | Nov 19, 2025, 1:50 PM IST
WhatsApp has started testing multi-account support on iPhones, letting users switch between two numbers easily. The feature is in beta now and expected to roll out widely in future updates.
Kumar Utkarsh | Nov 5, 2025, 11:18 AM IST
WhatsApp has officially launched its dedicated Apple Watch app, allowing users to read messages, send voice notes, and react to chats directly from their wrist for seamless communication.
Kumar Utkarsh | Nov 3, 2025, 1:42 PM IST
WhatsApp is trying out a new app for Apple Watch! Soon, you might be able to send messages, see chats, and look at photos right from your wrist. This is a big step for messaging on smartwatches.
Kumar Utkarsh | Oct 31, 2025, 10:34 AM IST
WhatsApp now lets you keep your saved chats safe using your fingerprint or your phone's lock. This means your private messages are more secure and easier to open without a tricky password.
Kumar Utkarsh | Oct 21, 2025, 4:22 PM IST
WhatsApp is quietly trying out a new way to stop annoying spam. They're putting a limit on how many messages you can send in chats where only one person is talking. The goal? To finally cut down on those endless sales pitches, stop people from misusing the app, and encourage real, back-and-forth conversations instead of mass blasting.
Joy Pillai | Dec 30, 2024, 12:05 PM IST
WhatsApp will no longer be supported on these Android and Apple devices from January 1.