WhatsApp had recommended its users to update their device or its operating system till the date to continue using the app's services.

Currently, the people who have received the vaccine must download their vaccination certificate by logging into the CoWin portal. 

The new IT rules had directed the digital platforms with over five million users to publish compliance reports every month.

The advisory had urged the users of the application to update the latest version of WhatsApp from Google Play Store or iOS App store to counter the vulnerability threat. 

The controversial privacy policy from WhatsApp had irked the Indian users and they have been staunchly flaying the messaging service of compromising the privacy standards.

The development puts WhatsApp to face more challenges amid its bid to clear the clouds of controversy and to claim that it is very clean in its privacy and security standards. 

Signal co-founder Brian Acton said that the messaging platform has recorded tremendous growth and usage in the Indian market over the last few days. 

The clarification has come when the users are giving a global surge to Signal and it has witnessed unprecedented downloads with the assertion it won't collect any data.

The payment service will make transferring money just as easy as sending a message and people can safely send money to a family member or share the cost of goods from a distance.

The global messaging platform has said that this new feature will also be available on WhatsApp for the web version.