Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled a proposed regulatory framework that would require all Over-The-Top (OTT) services, including popular platforms like YouTube, Netflix, WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), to register locally for a 15-year period.
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WhatsApp Introduces Events Feature for Group Chats
WhatsApp announced a new feature called “Events” for its Communities last month, which it plans to expand to all group chats over the coming months.
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WhatsApp Unveils Major Enhancements for Calling Features
WhatsApp is rolling out a series of updates over the next few weeks that promise to significantly enhance the calling experience on the platform.
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WhatsApp Enhances Status Privacy Settings in Latest Beta Update
WhatsApp introduced its Status feature in 2017, allowing users to share text, emojis, photos, and more with their contacts for 24 hours.
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WhatsApp Introduces One-Minute Long Voice Status Updates
WhatsApp has unveiled an exciting new feature today, allowing users to record voice status updates up to one minute in length.
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WhatsApp Launches New Mac App with Group Calling Feature
In a major development for its users, WhatsApp has introduced an upgraded version of its application specifically tailored for Mac devices.
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WhatsApp Introduces Instant Video Messages
WhatsApp has been revolutionizing the way people communicate through its convenient and secure voice messaging feature. Now, the platform takes it a step further with the introduction of instant video messages, allowing users to share short, personal videos directly within their chats.
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Faysal Bank enables donations through WhatsApp
KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited as part of its digital transformation journey has introduced a new innovative feature of Donation Payments via its WhatsApp banking channel.
Faysal Islami WhatsApp Banking enables its subscribers to make real-time donation payments to over 25 reputable charitable organizations such as SKMT, TCF, SIUT, Indus Hospital, Alamgir Welfare Trust and Pink Ribbon to mention only a few.
The launch of the Donations Payments services through WhatsApp banking channel of Faysal Bank could not have come at a more opportune time as October is the month of breast cancer awareness and major donation drives towards this cause.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Shaheryar Saeed Khan, Chief Digital Officer, Faysal Bank Limited said, “With the wide-spread use of the Faysal Islami WhatsApp channel, the Bank intends to better serve its diverse customers by introducing more and more innovative features to it.”
Present at the occasion Omer Aftab, Chief Executive Officer, Pink Ribbon said, “The launch of this innovative feature by Faysal Bank Limited will enable us to promote the cause of breast cancer awareness and facilitating quick and easy donation payments by all.”
The event was attended by other senior team members of both organizations.
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WhatsApp launches new features for photos, videos
KARACHI: WhatsApp has introduced new features including View Once photos and videos that disappear from the chat after they have been opened. These features will give users even more control over their privacy, a statement issued said on Wednesday.
For example, you might send a View Once photo of some new clothes you’re trying on at a store, a quick reaction to a moment in time, or something sensitive like a Wi-Fi password.
As with all the personal messages you send on WhatsApp, View Once media is protected by end-to-end encryption so WhatsApp cannot see them. They will also be clearly marked with a new “one-time” icon.
After the media has been viewed, the message will appear as “opened” to avoid any confusion about what was happening in the chat at the time.
While taking photos or videos on our phones has become such a big part of our lives, not everything we share needs to become a permanent digital record. On many phones, simply taking a photo means it will take up space in your camera roll forever.