WhatsApp Finally Gets Mentions Feature like Facebook and Twitter
Do you know you can now use "@" sign in a group chat on WhatsApp just as you use on Facebook and Twitter?Well, the popular instant messaging app has finally enabled the mention feature on its Android as well as iPhone app.You might be aware of the benefits of this mention feature as you are already making use of it on social networking sites.So, WhatsApp will now automatically suggest names of the group members as soon as you use this "@" sign in a group chat This new feature will be boon for those who are part of big a family, friend or office groups.
2 Indian Students Challenge Facebook On WhatsApp Privacy Policy
Highlights 2 Indian Students filed PIL against Facebook over WhatsApp privacy policy WhatsApp revised its privacy policy to share data with Facebook WhatsApp said they will share only their names and Numbers on FacebookTwo Indian students are mounting a legal challenge to Facebook, seeking to wind back changes to WhatsApp's privacy policy that they say threatens the rights of millions of users.Karmanya Singh Sareen and Shreya Sethi filed a public-interest litigation, akin to a class action, in the Delhi High Court asking for a rollback of recent policy updates by the Facebook-owned messaging service.They asked the court to order the government to frame guidelines for messaging apps so that user privacy isn't compromised.A two-judge bench examining the petition issued notices to WhatsApp, Facebook, the Indian government and the country's telecommunications regulator asking them to document their stand for the court.The case is due to come up later this week.WhatsApp revised its privacy policy to share data with Facebook and allow targeted ads and direct messages from businesses.
Don't let WhatsApp nudge you into sharing your data with Facebook
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