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Why the govt and WhatsApp are at loggerheads over end-to-end encryption

The Centre feels that WhatsApp hasn't done enough to contain the spread of fake news, and wants the social media firm to trace 'malicious' messages to their senders for potential legal action

WhatsApp fixes bug on iOS that showed notification even for muted chats

Until now, even if a chat was on mute, the unread notification still showed up, defeating the purpose of reducing the distracting notifications

Indian journalists, activists were spied on using Israeli spyware: WhatsApp

However, it did not say on whose behest the phones of journalists and activists across the world were targeted

WhatsApp introduces fingerprint lock for Android phones to enhance privacy

Users who install the new version of WhatsApp will have to scan a fingerprint to open up the Facebook-owned platform

Protecting privacy

Pegasus has exposed systemic vulnerabilities

Spyware row: WhatsApp downloads in India down by a staggering 80%

Signal, an end-to-end encrypted messaging app, saw downloads in India rise 63 per cent to 9,600 in the same nine days

WhatsApp Pay: Experts warn govt of digital banking risk after snooping row

In May, WhatsApp, which has 400 million users in India, urged its 1.5 billion global users to upgrade the app after discovering the vulnerability.

Pegasus snooping row: Could have done more with govt, says WhatsApp

According to an official at the MeitY there could be a delay in the communication coming its way because of the ongoing winter session of Parliament.

How to download and install WhatsApp on Reliance JioPhone, JioPhone 2

If you have an old version of Reliance Jio's JioPhone, you might not have WhatsApp on your device. Here is a quick guide on how to download and install WhatsApp on JioPhone and JioPhone 2

Indian YouTube channels with 1 mn subscribers up from 16 to 1,200 in 4 yrs

Education & learning was the high-growth vertical for YouTube in 2018; this year, it is gaming

Finland has an app to calculate carbon footprint based on user's purchases

Unlike other carbon-footprint calculators already on the market, the application developed by a Finnish payment services provider does not rely on users inputting the data manually

Google, Facebook business models threaten people's rights: Amnesty report

Internet giants use 'ubiquitous surveillance' to collect massive amounts of data, says London-based rights group.

Microsoft to integrate Google's services into Outlook.com webmail client

The company has started testing integrating Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar on some Outlook accounts

Amazon adds new device to line-up, launches Echo Flex speaker in India

The smart speaker also comes with a USB-A port that allows you to charge a phone or other devices

Vernacular language software need tech boost to bring more users on board

There are concerns that little or no standardisation has taken place to ease access for new-to-internet and vernacular users, and digital platforms continue to rely on made-for-English user formats

With 22% market share, Vivo topped budget smartphone segment in September

The company's Vivo S1 became the highest-selling model in the price segment in September

Now, you can also add desktop computers to your Google's 'My Devices' page

As the official blog notes, the page now includes both mobile and desktop devices

Google unveils cloud acceleration programme for enterprises on SAP platform

The Cloud Acceleration Programme is an evolution of Lighthouse

Wipro, Finland varsity sign pact to develop 5G, 6G wireless technologies

The University of Oulu is an international science university, which focuses on innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through research and education.

Google yields to Punjab CM's request, drops anti-India app from Play Store

On November 8, a notice under Section 79 (3) B of the Information Technology Act was sent to the Google for removal of the mobile application