Meta Unveils Upgrades to WhatsApp Business Platform

Meta introduced major upgrades to WhatsApp Business, including centralized marketing campaigns, AI-powered business assistants, and voice/video calling for customer support.

WhatsApp Introduces Message Summaries Feature

WhatsApp has launched a new feature to summarize unread messages in chats, using Private Processing technology for enhanced privacy. Users can now enable this option via Advanced Chat Privacy settings.

US House Bans WhatsApp Due to Security Concerns

The US House of Representatives has prohibited the use of WhatsApp on official devices over data protection and encryption issues, recommending Signal, iMessage, FaceTime, or Microsoft Teams instead.

WhatsApp to Introduce Ads in Status Feature

WhatsApp will soon be placing sponsored ads in its Status feature and allow users to pay to promote their Channels for exclusive content, part of Meta's push to monetize WhatsApp's user base.

Meta Challenges India's Data Sharing Ban

Meta files an appeal against India's competition regulator's ban on data-sharing practices, citing concerns over personalized ads.

Meta Challenges CCI Order on WhatsApp Privacy Policy

Meta challenges CCI's penalty related to WhatsApp's privacy policy update, emphasizing wider industry implications. NCLAT hearing scheduled for January 16.

Exciting New Features in UPI Payments!

UPI introduces new features for seamless payments, including international transactions, WhatsApp Pay extension, RuPay card cashback, and personalized accident policies.

Dabur Accuses Patanjali of Misleading Ad Claims

Dabur disputes Patanjali's ads suggesting it's the only authentic Chyawanprash brand, alleging misleading statements harming competitors and consumer trust.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Faces Backlash amid Global Outage

Mark Zuckerberg faces memes and criticism as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp suffer outages, users turn to Twitter to share complaints.

US Court Finds NSO Group Liable for Pegasus Spyware Misuse

Court holds NSO Group responsible for hacking WhatsApp users with Pegasus spyware, violating cybersecurity laws. The spyware targeted government officials, journalists, and activists globally, sparking investigations.

Amazon Prime Video to Limit Password-Sharing in India from 2025

Starting January 2025, Amazon Prime Video users in India will be restricted to logging in on up to 5 devices, with a maximum of 2 TVs. This change aligns with new usage terms and the introduction of ads on the platform.