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People are mysteriously disappearing off WhatsApp

Meta-owned messaging app says it will try to fix problem deletions as ‘as quickly as possible’

The Independent UK

WhatsApp down: App stops sending photos in major outage

The Meta-owned app says it has more than three billion users globally

The Independent UK

Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'

WhatsApp accounts in India and other regions faced a 24-hour review period. Users reported being blocked from all app features without prior notification. The app displayed a message indicating activity and device information checks. Affected users expressed frustration and sought urgent assistance on social media platforms. WhatsApp has not yet…

The Economic Times

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A week with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 may have made me a foldables convert

There’s a lot to love about Samsung’s latest foldable, from its wider display to content consumption

The Independent UK

Election misinformation spreads faster than facts can be checked: 3 insights from Kenya’s experience

Kenya went into its general election in August 2022 with one of the continent’s most developed networks for countering false information.

The Conversation

WhatsApp may soon move business messages to separate 'Offers & Updates' folder

WhatsApp is testing a new feature to organise user inboxes. Large business messages will move to an "Offers & Updates" folder. This aims to declutter main chat lists for a cleaner experience. Users can disable this feature through the app's settings. The rollout timeline for this new functionality remains unknown.

The Economic Times

Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

The first week of an explosive inquiry investigating potential corrupt conduct in the Liberal Party has shown how factionalism thrives behind closed doors.

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I swapped my iPhone for the distraction-free Balance Phone to curb my social media habit, and it wasn't quite the digital detox I expected

I spent a week with the distraction-free Balance Phone, but it left me feeling conflicted about blanket social media bans.

TechRadar

I asked, you answered: here’s whether you think the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit or a flop, plus thoughts from industry insiders

I polled our audience on the success of the Nintendo Switch 2 just over a year from launch.

TechRadar

Mark Zuckerberg says billions of people will have AI agents organising their lives in five years

Claims from Meta CEO came after company reported its latest results – which showed huge spending on artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

In wake of 'scam', Rohit Pawar seeks audit of degree certificates issued by Pune varsity since 2015

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged a fake degree scam at Savitribai Phule Pune University, demanding a comprehensive forensic audit of university records and certificates. Pawar says the current suspension is only the tip of a larger racket. He also called for a detailed audit of all degrees issued…

The Economic Times

WhatsApp Web Update: 5 New Features You Should Know

Imagine making a WhatsApp voice or video call directly from your browser without downloading another app. That convenience is finally becoming a reality. WhatsApp has introduced one of its biggest updates for Web users, bringing secure calling, smoother video quality, and smarter meeting controls. Whether you work remotely, study online,…

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Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before - in Russia and France

On Wednesday, Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, accused him of aiding what it called terrorist activities. It also said it was adding Durov's name to international wanted lists.

The Economic Times

WhatsApp introduces web browser calling: No app download required; Check other new features introduced

WhatsApp new features: WhatsApp has introduced audio and video calling directly on WhatsApp Web, requiring no app download. The update also brings call transfer between devices, a waiting room for group calls, QuickHD video, and noise suppression. All calls on the web remain end-to-end encrypted with no time limits or…

The Economic Times

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Russia Promotes State Linked 'Max' App as It Accuses Telegram of Enabling Sabotage and Mass Murder

Russia's FSB accuses Telegram of aiding terrorism, targeting founder Pavel Durov. Meanwhile, the Kremlin promotes Max, a state-linked messaging app, raising digital rights concerns.

The Guardian - UK

Reclaiming your peace on WhatsApp

Letters: Tallis Morris and Kim Ware respond to Polly Hudson’s article about the blue tick ‘message read’ option

The Independent UK

Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before -- in Russia and France

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into trouble with both the Kremlin and Western officials as he cast himself as a champion of free speech

TechRadar

I gave Gemini 3.6 Flash and GPT-5.6 access to my entire digital life — here’s which one actually helped me more

I gave Gemini and ChatGPT the same messy collection of personal data to see which one could turn it into a useful plan — and only one behaved like a genuine AI assistant.

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WhatsApp rolls out web calling and new call features; Kunal Shah announces update

WhatsApp now offers full calling functionality directly through web browsers through which users can make and receive audio and video calls without downloading any app. New features include call transfer and a waiting room for group calls. High-definition video and noise suppression will also improve the calling experience, the company…

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Dear Meta Platforms Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 29

Meta Platforms is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 29 after raising its full-year capital expenditure outlook to $125 billion–$145 billion to fund expanded AI infrastructure, data centers, and computing capacity.

The Economic Times

Kerala woman wins Rs 36,880 payout after Instagram boutique fails to deliver a dress worth Rs 1,880 she ordered for wedding

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered an Instagram boutique to pay ₹36,880 to a woman who paid for two dresses needed for a wedding, received only one after months of delays, and was told to "go ahead and file a case" when she asked for a refund. The court ruled…

The Guardian - UK

There was one thing I swore I’d never do on WhatsApp. And now I’ve gone and done it

Leaving your blue ticks on used to be a sign that you were trustworthy. These days it conveys a certain ‘pick me’ energy

International Business Times UK

Two Dutch Expats Blacklisted From Bali After Run Club's 'Western Names' Sparks Discrimination Row

Two Dutch nationals have been banned from Indonesia for allegedly organising a Bali run club that excluded locals, sparking discrimination claims and visa regulation concerns.

The Economic Times

Psychology says people who see and read the message on WhatsApp or other messaging platform but don't reply aren't ignoring you: What this behavior may actually mean?

Psychology says people who see and read the message on WhatsApp or other messaging platform but don't reply aren't always trying to ignore someone. Psychology explains that delayed replies can happen because of stress, mental workload, emotional state, priorities, or communication habits. Studies suggest that reading a message without responding…

Bangkok Post

Put child safety ahead of Big Tech profits

When I joined Facebook in 2009, I believed in the mission that founder Mark Zuckerberg espoused: to connect and empower people around the world. We all know how that turned out. Meta, now the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is focused on generating as much engagement as possible,…

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