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WhatsApp is testing a new ‘Search Image’ feature to combat fake news

In its effort to tackle its fake news problem, WhatsApp could be getting ready to introduce a new ‘Search...

Mar 13 · >

WhatsApp bans 2M accounts to combat fake news

The Facebook-owned messenger service, WhatsApp announced on 6 February how it is stopping abusive and fake accounts. The move...

Feb 12 · >

WhatsApp limits ‘forwarded messages’ to curb fake news incited violence

This week has been very tough for Facebook-owned messaging application WhatsApp. WhatsApp has been widely used to spread fake...

Jul 20 · >

WhatsApp’s latest ad in a Pakistani newspaper helps you spot fake messages

WhatsApp has taken a full-page ad in the paper edition of Pakistan’s leading newspaper, Dawn to inform readers of...

Jul 18 · >

WhatsApp is offering $50,000 to researchers to tackle its fake news mess that killed 12 people

Facebook is again in hot waters as the fake news spread from its most widely used messaging platform —...

Jul 6 · >

#CivilWarinPakistan trend shows Fake News part of Indian 5th Gen Warfare needs stronger deterrence

When the recent protests against the government reached the peak this Sunday, several doctored images and misrepresented videos,  began...

Apr 19 · >

NITB Warns Android Users Of Malware Through Fake Netflix App

In recent news, the National Information Technology Board has determined that an app by the name of ‘FlixOnline’ has...

Apr 14 · >

WhatsApp rolled out a new feature to tackle ‘fake information’ propagating on its platform

WhatsApp has recently announced a new feature ‘search the web’ that would allow the user to gather information on...

Aug 4 · >

Whatsapp starting to hide mute statuses in new update

WhatsApp is taking care of its users who are annoyed by some of the people in their contacts. Most...

Sep 20 · >

New WhatsApp update tells how many times a message was forwarded

You will now be able to see how many times a message was forwarded on WhatsApp. The most widely...

Aug 23 · >

This new WhatsApp feature will save you from a major embarrassment

Have you faced the embarrassment of sending a picture to a wrong contact on WhatsApp? Well, those days are...

Jun 18 · >

WhatsApp threatens to take legal action against spammers who send too many messages

The world’s largest messaging app with a user base of over 1.5 billion, WhatsApp has been facing problems like...

Jun 17 · >

WhatsApp to launch voice call feature for desktop version too

WhatsApp is testing its very convenient voice call feature on web & desktop version in addition to the other...

May 2 · >

WhatsApp failed to stop circulation of child sexual abuse videos

The abuse of messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram for illegal activities is increasing day by day. Where these...

Apr 26 · >

New “Ignore Archived Chats” feature spotted on WhatsApp beta

A new feature under the name “Ignore Archived chats” has been spotted on WhatsApp beta version 2.19.101, which was...

Apr 15 · >

This new WhatsApp feature will restrict users sending frequently forwarded messages to the groups

The annoyance of frequently forwarded messages in WhatsApp groups is finally going to end. The Facebook-owned messaging app, WhatsApp...

Apr 9 · >

WhatsApp now lets you decide who can add you to groups

WhatsApp has finally released a much-needed feature that will ensure the privacy of users. WhatsApp users will now be...

Apr 4 · >

WhatsApp Dark mode is arriving soon, here’s your first look

WhatsApp’s has started working on “Dark Mode” feature for its messaging app on Android. In the 2.19.47 beta update,...

Mar 27 · >

WhatsApp’s new feature would help resolve fake message troubles

To curb the spread of fake news, WhatsApp is testing two new ‘Forwarding Info’ and ‘Frequently forwarded’ features on...

Mar 25 · >

WhatsApp’s new update to add transgender pride flag emoji

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is working on a transgender pride flag emoji that is set to be released with the update...

Mar 22 · >

WhatsApp deploying Machine Learning algorithms to fight spam

WhatsApp intends to use Machine Learning algorithms to fight spam and fake news across the messaging platform, according to...

Feb 6 · >

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to 5 individuals or groups to fight against misinformation

Whatsapp is now going to limit users to forwarding messages to only 5 individuals or groups. This new limit...

Jan 22 · >

WhatsApp overtakes Facebook as the world’s most popular social networking app

For quite a while, Facebook has been synonymous with the term “social network behemoth”. However, it has recently been...

Jan 18 · >

Let’s talk about fake news and our responsibility in curbing it

A few days ago, the news about Shahid Khan donating 1 billion dollars spread like wildfire. It once again...

Sep 11 · >