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WhatsApp testing username feature for Android, iOS; here’s how it will benefit users

Rohan Umak
April 8, 2026

WhatsApp username feature rollout: Messaging giant WhatsApp is rolling out a major feature aimed at concealing their phone numbers. The platform is testing a username-based system, enabling people to chat, call and communicate without revealing their phone numbers. The feature is currently available to a limited group of users on both Android and iOS, and is designed to enhance privacy while preserving WhatsApp’s seamless user experience. Users can…

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WhatsApp tests real-time noise cancellation feature for calls, feature rolled out for Android Beta users

Rohan Umak
April 6, 2026

WhatsApp noise cancellation feature: Messaging giant WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls, currently made available to select Android Beta users. The update, as per tech experts, is designed to improve call quality by reducing unwanted background noise in real-time conditions. Notably, the feature was first identified in development earlier this year, and is expected to benefit users who frequently…

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Instagram testing its ‘Plus’ version, paid subscription could introduce deeper story insights, other tools

Rohan Umak
March 31, 2026

Instagram Plus news: Meta-owned social media platform Instagram is testing a new paid subscription service, Instagram Plus, signalling a strategic shift towards premium user features centred around Stories. The experimental offering is likely to roll out a suite of advanced tools designed to enhance user control, content visibility and engagement. According to early indications, the subscription will primarily focus on upgrading the Stories experience. Users are expected to…

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BSNL set to get nationwide caller ID upgrade as CNAP rollout nears completion

Rohan Umak
March 24, 2026

CNAP feature 2026: Government-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is reportedly buckling up to introduce the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature across the country, marking a major milestone towards stepping up user safety and transparency in mobile communications. The feature allows users to view the caller’s name before answering it, and is already in force by private telecom operators. Within the next few months, CNAP could…

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India 2nd most vulnerable nation for cyber scams after USA, warns Meta report

Rohan Umak
March 17, 2026

Cyber-crime in India: India has emerged as one of the nations primarily being targeted for global cyber-crime, finishing second only to the United States, social giant Meta recently revealed in its report. The tech giant’s Adversarial Threat Report 2026 highlights a worrisome spike in AI-driven scams, signalling a new era of sophisticated digital frauds. Report mentions AI fuelling rise in cyber-crime The report underscored how cyber-criminal syndicates are…

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Social media giant Instagram to discontinue encryption from chats starting May 2026

Rohan Umak
March 14, 2026

Tech news: Meta-owned social media giant Instagram announced that it will discontinue its end-to-end encrypted chat feature from May 8, 2026, onwards. Instagram’s parent company Meta confirmed the development on Saturday, triggering discussions and debates over online privacy and platform moderation. Encryption feature was introduced in 2023 Notably, Instagram had introduced the encrypted messaging option in December 2023, with Meta aiming for broader push to enhance privacy protections…

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6 new WhatsApp features in the pipeline; expected to arrive soon on Android, iOS, details here

Rohan Umak
March 9, 2026

Tech news 2026: Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is mulling an expansion in its ecosystem with several features reportedly under development for both Android and iOS devices. The Meta-owned app is currently testing updates through beta versions, which aim to step up privacy, customisation and safety of users. As per recent reports, the platform is exploring a range of upgrades; from subscription based services and parental controls to enhanced…

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iPhone 17e with A19 chip, 48 MP camera launched in India, global markets; Check price, key details

Rohan Umak
March 2, 2026

Tech news 2026: Tech giant Apple, in a move to shake up the premium mid-range smartphone segment, unveiled its highly pocket-friendly handset in the iPhone 17 series, the ‘iPhone 17e.’ The handset was launched in India and other global markets on Monday evening, and is the successor to last year’s iPhone 16e. The new model boasts a faster processor, upgraded modem and a refined camera, hinting towards a…

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SIM Binding rule to be enforced from March 1, 2026; WhatsApp, other apps to require active SIM

Rohan Umak
February 27, 2026

SIM Binding rule 2026: The Central government has confirmed that the ‘SIM Binding’ rule will come into effect across the nation from March 1, 2026, onwards. The move, as per officials, is aimed at curtailing surging cases of cyber fraud, and the rule mandates the functioning of WhatsApp, as well as Telegram, only when the registered SIM card is physically present in the phone. SIM Binding rule explained…

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WhatsApp testing username feature for Android, iOS; here’s how it will benefit users

WhatsApp tests real-time noise cancellation feature for calls, feature rolled out for Android Beta users

BSNL set to get nationwide caller ID upgrade as CNAP rollout nears completion

India 2nd most vulnerable nation for cyber scams after USA, warns Meta report

Social media giant Instagram to discontinue encryption from chats starting May 2026

6 new WhatsApp features in the pipeline; expected to arrive soon on Android, iOS, details here

iPhone 17e with A19 chip, 48 MP camera launched in India, global markets; Check price, key details

SIM Binding rule to be enforced from March 1, 2026; WhatsApp, other apps to require active SIM