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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India

The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registration inserted in the ...

New Stanford Algorithm Derank Divisive Political Posts on X

Stanford researchers found that a browser-based tool that reorders posts on X can reduce political hostility. Tested during the 2024 US election, it pushed extreme or partisan content lower in users’ feeds without hiding anything. After ten days, participants reported warmer feelings toward the opposing political side. The study suggests small ranking tweaks may inf...

Instagram Expands Meta AI Translations to New Languages, Rolls Out New Indian Fonts on Edits App

Meta Platforms has announced support for additional Indian languages across Instagram, Facebook and the Edits app. The update was revealed at the House of Instagram event in Mumbai on Friday. According to the company, the rollout is aimed at helping creators reach wider audiences and engage more effectively. Meta AI Translations is also expanding to new languages, inc...

Apple Challenges India’s Antitrust Penalty Law That Could Cost It $38 Billion: Report

Apple has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge an amended CCI penalty rule that lets regulators impose fines based on a company’s global turnover. The company argues the formula is arbitrary and disproportionate, noting it could face penalties of up to $38 billion if found guilty in an ongoing App Store investigation. The case is scheduled for a hearing on D...

WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Confetti Animation for Emoji Reactions Ahead of New Year

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Status updates feel more ...