Published: February 13, 2021 10:09 AM IST
WhatsApp is used by millions of users worldwide. The Facebook-owned messaging platform releases new features every other month to improve the overall user experience. Last year, WhatsApp launched several features to combat the spread of fake information, and extended participants from group calls to match up with other video calling platforms like Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, among others. This year too the messaging platform is testing some new features and plans to release them in the days to come. We take a look at five upcoming WhatsApp features that will enhance the overall user experience. Also Read - Beware! New WhatsApp flaw lets anyone suspend your account using your phone number
PIL against WhatsApp s new privacy policy in Delhi HC, says violates fundamental rights
The petitioner has contended that WhatsApp rolled out its new policy without seeking permission from the government, and added it will violate the fundamental rights of Indian users
BusinessToday.In | January 15, 2021 | Updated 11:01 IST
The PIL has sought an immediate stay on the new privacy policy of WhatsApp
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court against WhatsApp s new privacy policy, that argues that it violates the right to privacy of an individual.
The plea filed by Chaitanya Rohilla has said that WhatsApp and Facebook have already been sharing users data with the third party in unauthorised manner. And now, with the updation in its policy, WhatsApp will be able to look into the virtual activities of the users.
The government has stepped in following privacy concerns over the Facebook-owned messaging app s new update which gives WhatsApp the right to share user data
#WhatsAppPrivacy Funny Memes (Photo Credits: @arbax / @Sana here 1/ Twitter)
WhatsApp’s latest privacy policy has sparked a lot of reactions on social media lately. Ever since, the Facebook-owned app notified its users about its latest terms and conditions, Tesla CEO, Elon Musk tweeted, ‘Use Signal’and the app received a significant spike in the number of new users after his tweet went viral.
Some even rushed to Telegram.Amid the ongoing backlashes, WhatsApp released a detailed blog post answering questions around messages, location data, call logs, groups, etc., adding that none of this data is collected nor is it shared with Facebook. But can Tweeple stay calm? No! #WhatsAppPrivacy funny memes and Telegram jokes continue to surface on Twitter, even after the messaging app’s clarification.