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WhatsApp announces four new features to make group chats easier to manage
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Brazil elections: Did a WhatsApp channel help get Lula re-elected?
Coverage examines how a WhatsApp channel and internet strategy influenced Brazil's election outcome.
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WhatsApp starts testing long-awaited scheduled messages on iPhone
WhatsApp is currently testing a long-awaited scheduled messaging feature across both iPhone and Android platforms.
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WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users open any link in an in-app browser
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OpenAI bugging suspect WhatsApp'ed Saudi royal days before arrest, feds reveal
Federal prosecutors reveal an OpenAI bugging suspect maintained frequent WhatsApp contact with a Saudi royal prior to arrest.
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After Chrome, we now have a WhatsApp dupe on the Play Store with 500,000+ downloads
Deceptive software clones disguised as Google Chrome and WhatsApp have surfaced on the Play Store, accumulating hundreds of thousands of downloads.
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Now you can call anyone with WhatsApp, even if they don’t have WhatsApp
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Google Messages is sharing one of its best messaging features with WhatsApp
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WhatsApp Users May Soon Be Able To Schedule Messages
WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that will allow users to schedule texts, photos, and videos.
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WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
WhatsApp has launched optional parental controls for teenager accounts to help manage online safety and mitigate rising digital risks.
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Apple issues emergency update for millions of iPhones, iPads, and Macs
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WhatsApp starts rolling out new in-chat search button on iOS
WhatsApp is deploying a new in-chat search button on iOS devices, according to widespread technology coverage.
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WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users add a third account
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Meghan Markle sparks security alert after her personal mobile number leaks in school WhatsApp group
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Meta unveils AI personal assistant linked to WhatsApp and Instagram
Meta has debuted its new personal AI assistant, Muse, designed to handle daily digital tasks across multiple applications.
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WhatsApp rolls out new feature that flags potential scam messages
WhatsApp is deploying a new artificial intelligence feature designed to flag potential scam messages and protect users from fraud.
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Meta adds AI screening to detect WhatsApp scams
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WhatsApp updates group chats with new features including ‘@all’ tag
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WhatsApp launches three new features to upgrade group chats
WhatsApp adds @All mentions and poll timers, reshaping how billions chat in groups.
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WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
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WhatsApp launches web calling alongside new features: call transfer, waiting room
WhatsApp expands its web application functionality by introducing voice and video calling alongside new call management tools.
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Android Auto rolling out upgraded WhatsApp support
Android Auto deploys upgraded WhatsApp support as Adobe Acrobat integrates powerful PDF workflows into the messaging application.
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WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp is expanding its ecosystem with major updates to in-car experiences, iPad accessibility, and music integration.
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WhatsApp Beta Reveals iCloud Backup Alternative for iPhone
WhatsApp is testing a proprietary encrypted cloud storage backup solution for iOS users, potentially replacing the reliance on iCloud.
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Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says
Young men report more online sexual extortion than any other demographic, according to Australia's online safety watchdog.
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WhatsApp usernames launch ‘later this year’
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WhatsApp is launching usernames: here’s how to reserve yours
WhatsApp has officially initiated a username reservation system, allowing users to communicate without sharing their personal phone numbers.
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Google Messages Chat Themes are Live
Google Messages is rolling out custom chat themes and wallpapers, finally offering a personalization feature long available on iMessage.
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Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah takes charge of WhatsApp following a massive financial move by Meta.
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Instagram and Facebook go down in major outage
Users report widespread access issues across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, marking a major service disruption for Meta platforms.
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WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India's CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup
Meta appoints CRED founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp following a significant investment in the Indian fintech firm.
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Meta Taps New WhatsApp Boss as Part of $900 Million Investment
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Google now gives you an easier way to manage WhatsApp backups
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WhatsApp working on yet another ephemeral feature on iOS
WhatsApp is expanding its ephemeral messaging tools on iOS with new tests for view-once text messages and scheduled communication features.
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What’s new in Android’s June 2026 Google System Updates: WhatsApp backups
Android's June 2026 update introduces new security tools designed to detect AI-driven scams and deepfake impersonation attempts.
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Meta outage: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp experience downtime
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WhatsApp rolling out multi-account support more widely on iOS
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