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The platform came under scrutiny after an NBC investigation last month found that the platform was being used for child grooming, extortion and exploitation.

WhatsApp reportedly working on a way to save disappearing messages

As discovered in the latest beta build for Android, Meta is testing a new way to save disappearing messages

WhatsApp is working on pinned messages

The feature will let you pin important messages in a conversation and make them easier to discover

Telegram update adds real-time translation

The new update also adds the ability to create profile photos from emojis, automatically save media, and organize emojis into categories

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Apple is holding back major updates to the platform

The Telegram CEO posted his thoughts on the matter, where he blamed Apple for holding back major updates without explanation

WhatsApp head Will Cathcart warns against downloading fake versions of the app

Cathcart said that modified or fake versions of WhatsApp contain dangerous malware

WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let you link a second phone

The feature will let you sync chat history between the two devices

JioMeet downloads and usage surges as it adds new enterprise features

JioMeet has added new features to the platform to push for stronger enterprise adoption

You can now contact Uber driver without sharing your number

The feature is optional and you can still make regular voice calls to the driver.

DoT panel report on neutrality protects telco revenues

"OTT players will have to roll out separate packages for VoIP (voice over internet protocol) services which shall eventually be charged to the subscribers," India Ratings and Research said in a note on Friday.

Fmr Pakistani officer admits to his country's role in 26/11

The revelations made by former Director General of Pakistan's Federal Investigating Agency Tariq Khosa claimed that 26/11 convict Ajmal Kasab was a Pakistan national and Lashkar-e-Toiba trained all the 10 terrorists in camps in Thatta, Sindh.

Net neutrality report leaning towards telcos lobby: Cong

Salman Khurshid said that party Vice President Rahul Gandhi had flagged the issue of net neutrality in Parliament. Noting that distinctions have been made between domestic and international calling applications, he said the attempt to bring in regulation was "not healthy and not acceptable".

Net neutrality:Panel for free international calls, messages

The panel wants domestic calls from services like Viber, WhatsApp to be regulated but it wants no such thing for international calls and messages

Net neutrality:DoT report better than TRAI, but with riders

Medianama's Nikhil Pahwa feels telecom operators are wrong in assuming that voice calls over applications like whatsapp and viber are cannibalizing their revenues

Net neutrality upheld in India, experts point at loopholes

In a major development, the Department of Telecom on Thursday upheld net neutrality in the country. The DoT panel recommended that "the core principles of net neutrality must be adhered to".

Indians spend 47% of time on WhatsApp, Skype: Report

"Communication continues to be the dominant activity on smartphones. Communication apps are 'always on' and are a key driver of mobile broadband usage," the report by Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson said.

Telcos propose licence regime for apps like WhatsApp, Skype

This comes after all the stakeholders submitted their comments on Trai's consultation paper on Net Neutrality. April 24 was the last day to summit the comments.

OPINION: Pro-net neutrality argument has its share of holes

The common refrain among advocates of net neutrality is that violation of its principles is inherently anti-consumer and bad for competition. That may not be the case.

Telecom operators face financial pressure from OTT firms

"We (telecom operators, social media and over-the-top players) are good for each other but they, regulators and politicians must understand that networks' investment must be on reasonable terms. Gone are the days when telecom companies were making large amounts of money," Mittal said.

Airtel's VoIP move: A preemptive strike at WhatsApp foray?

Airtel's decision to charge data used in VoIP calls separately makes clear the competitive pressures the telecom industry faces – not just from rivals but also from the fast-changing nature of technology itself.

Idea, Vodafone to decide on VoIP service rates in January

The companies are likely to take a call on the VoIP services by January and if they decide to hike prices, it is unlikely to be as steep as the hike seen in Bharti Airtel‘s case.

Why is it risky for Bharti Airtel to charge for VoIP?

Calling it 'unexpected, bold and risky move' Kotak has a neutral rating on the stock. It also feels that such a move opens up the possibility of an existing or a new competitor to use this as a fairly strong competitive differentiation plank.

Bharti Airtel to charge for using VoIP services

According to the company website, internet or data plans that give customers discounted rates will only be valid for internet browsing and will exclude Voice over IP services (VoIP).

FB Messenger Android app update makes Stickers easier to access

Facebook has released a new update for its Android Messenger app. The update, which pushes the apps version up to 2.4.3, aims at making Stickers faster

Android users in the US get free calling over VoIP using FB Messenger

The US became one of the first countries to receive free calling over VoIP using Facebook Messenger earlier this year. Unfortunately, the feature was limited