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Group Voice, Video Calls Coming Soon To WhatsApp
WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging services, is ready to launch another set of features in its latest beta version for Android devices. The messaging platform will soon be releasing new features such as group video and voice calling for the users.
According to WABetaInfo, a site that tests new WhatsApp features, WhatsApp has already begun testing the new feature internally. The site also claims, while there are multiple references to group calling, there is only a single mention of group video calls for the platform. “There are a lot of hidden references about group voice calls, but there is only one reference to group video calls. So group video calls are partially confirmed at the moment,” the website added.
Apart from the group calling features, WhatsApp will also be giving more power to group administrators. Users and admins will now be able to choose if their participants can modify the subject, icon or description of the group. This new update was submitted through the Google Play Beta Programme in the 2.17.387 version of the app. According to the WhatsApp testing group, the iPhone app will also soon give group admins the power to remove a greater number of participants from a group at once. WABetaInfo has even stated the company is also testing an Unsend and Delete For Everyone feature. With this update, selected messages will be deleted on other phones as well, if the other users are also using the latest version of WhatsApp.
WhatsApp for Android notifies that selected messages will be deleted on other phones only if the other users are using the latest version of WhatsApp [AVAILABLE SOON] pic.twitter.com/dBBiHEOIl0
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) October 16, 2017
The Facebook owned messaging platform also introduced a new feature last week, which allows users to share their live locations for a certain period of time. Equipped with end to end encryption, the new Live Location feature lets all users track the locations of their friends and family and choose between various time frames for the live tracking to last.
While the group calling feature is the latest in a long list of updates, parent company Facebook has already launched a similar feature on its messaging platform Facebook Messenger. The social media giant’s enterprise focused messaging and social networking service Workplace also has almost identical features which supports voice and video calling, screen sharing and customized push notifications.
OpenAI’s introduction of trusted contact safeguards for potential self-harm cases reflects a major evolution in AI responsibility.
Beyond Moderation
AI safety is shifting from simply blocking harmful content to actively supporting user wellbeing through:
- early risk detection
- human-centered intervention
- stronger emotional safety frameworks
This positions AI as more than an information tool—it becomes part of broader digital support systems.
Key Industry Impact
Trusted contact models could influence future safety standards across:
- AI assistants
- mental health platforms
- social media
- digital health services
The Bigger Challenge
While promising, success depends on balancing:
- privacy
- consent
- ethical intervention
- user trust
Final Take
This move signals that the future of AI safety may rely not just on preventing harmful responses, but on building more responsible, human-connected support systems.
Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
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