The Department of Telecommunications will no longer require messaging apps to forcibly log out web-based access points — like WhatsApp Web — every six hours. A DoT official confirmed to The Hindu that ...

The government has extended the SIM-binding deadline for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to December 31 after ...

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has also removed the mandatory six-hour log-out rule for the web version of apps to a risk ...

Communication service apps must comply with SIM-binding rules by December 31, 2026, as directed by the Indian government. The rules mandate that messaging platforms operate only if an active SIM is ...

Although instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger dominate the market, many prefer Google Messages to stay in touch with friends and family. In addition to sending and ...

The Department of Telecommunications has delayed the rollout of SIM binding rules for messaging apps, removing the six hour ...

Web apps have grown in popularity over the years due to the development of progressive web apps (PWAs), allowing sites to load faster and remain user-friendly across a wide range of devices. This ...

Govt sets December 31, 2026 deadline for SIM-binding compliance by messaging apps, mandating SIM linkage for mobile services ...

Amid push back from the industry, the Centre has reportedly extended the deadline for compliance with SIM-binding measures to ...

What was long considered impossible has now been a reality for almost four years: iPhone owners are allowed to pick their own default apps for core functions such as email, phone, messaging, and web ...

Once you make these changes, your iPhone will automatically use WhatsApp for all calling and messaging activities. For instance, if you tap the phone icon next to a business listing on Google’s search ...

SIM binding essentially ensures that messaging apps work only when the registered mobile number’s SIM card is physically ...