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Event Announcement: Technical Issues with SIM Binding, Online, November 13, 2026 #NAMA
MediaNama is hosting a discussion on the technical challenges of mandatory SIM-device binding for messaging apps in India.
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WhatsApp Is Reportedly Working on a New Settings Menu for Android Users
WhatsApp is redesigning its Android settings menu using Material Design 3, grouping related options with rounded containers and updating navigation and chat bar interfaces.
AI
Meta Business Agent aims to turn WhatsApp into a 24/7 storefront for D2C brands
Meta unveiled Business Agent, an AI tool enabling D2C brands to offer 24/7 customer service and product discovery on WhatsApp, addressing cart abandonment and limited availability.
Gadgets
WhatsApp Working on Organizations Feature to Help Admins Manage Large Communities: Report
WhatsApp is developing an Organizations feature to help administrators manage large community groups and sub-groups more effectively.
Gadgets
What Is WhatsApp Chat Lock and How Does It Work?
WhatsApp Chat Lock allows users to protect individual conversations in a separate folder with device authentication and optional secret code hiding.
Gadgets
WhatsApp Reels Shortcut for Chats Rolling Out to Android Beta Testers
WhatsApp is rolling out a Reels shortcut in the chat attachment menu for Android beta testers, allowing users to share recently watched or saved Reels directly in conversations.
Policy
WhatsApp, Telegram SIM-Binding Mandate To Take Effect From January 1: Report
India's Department of Telecommunications has mandated that messaging apps including WhatsApp and Telegram implement SIM-binding requirements by January 1, 2027, to improve security and prevent fraud.
Policy
Sebi cautions investors against fraudulent stock-tip WhatsApp groups
India's markets regulator Sebi warned investors about fraudulent WhatsApp stock-tip groups that use fake endorsements and profit claims to deceive retail investors.
Gadgets
WhatsApp starts testing long-awaited scheduled messages on iPhone
WhatsApp is testing a long-requested scheduled messages feature with select iPhone beta users.
Policy
WhatsApp, Telegram SIM binding rules from January 1, 2027: Who will be affected in India?
India's Department of Telecom has set January 1, 2027, as the effective date for SIM-binding requirements on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, with a December 31, 2026 compliance deadline.
Policy
After ED’s WhatsApp pump-and-dump searches, Zerodha founder points investors to AI chatbots
India's Enforcement Directorate froze ₹200 crore in trading accounts linked to alleged WhatsApp-driven pump-and-dump schemes, prompting Zerodha's founder to urge retail investors to use AI chatbots to verify stock tips.
Gadgets
WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users open any link in an in-app browser
WhatsApp is expanding its in-app browser feature to allow iPhone users to open any shared link within the app, extending previous limited support.
Gadgets
WhatsApp tests new Android navigation bar design: What is changing and how will it help users?
WhatsApp is testing a redesigned Android navigation bar that replaces the pill-shaped highlight with a green circle as part of interface refinements.