Three big changes are coming to WhatsApp later this month, and Irish users are set to be affected by the new features.
The messaging app, owned by Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, is one of the most popular in the country, allowing people to keep connected with friends, family, sports clubs and other social groups.
In a statement, Mr Zuckerberg said: "We'll keep building new ways to protect your messages and keep them as private and secure as face-to-face conversations.”