The Latest Breaking News from WhatsApp

WhatsApp planning an update so simple, I can't believe it isn't possible already

You'll soon be able to react to messages and media files on WhatsApp in many more ways.

T3 · Apr 29, 2025

Video calls are reportedly coming to WhatsApp's web version

New features are coming up for WhatsApp users, including voice and video calls from the web version

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

Kraaft, the “WhatsApp for construction” that hopes to become a verb—has already won over giants like Bouygues and VINCI

With clients including Fortune 500 giants such as Bouygues and VINCI, Kraaft positions itself a WhatsApp alternative whilst also adding construction-specific features.

Fortune · Apr 28, 2025

Goldman Sachs execs’ images used in deepfake video campaign targeting amateur investors on Instagram

It may come as a surprise to many to see Abby Joseph Cohen pop up in their Instagram feed with an offer that’s hard to refuse.

Fortune · Apr 24, 2025

US China Committee Subpoenas Chinese Telecom Giants Over American IP, Data Funneling Concerns

The House Select Committee on China has subpoenaed three Chinese telecom giants over concerns that it may have access to American data and may be funneling the information to the Chinese government.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

WhatsApp now lets you block Meta AI from messages – here's how

You can’t remove Meta AI from WhatsApp but you can stop it entering the chat

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Telegram pledges to exit the market rather than "undermine encryption with backdoors"

Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, reacts to the widespread push for creating encryption backdoors, reaffirming the company's commitment to users' privacy and security.

TechRadar · Apr 23, 2025

WhatsApp launches privacy tool to stop users taking content off the platform

Advanced Chat Privacy will allow users to switch off the ability for people to export chats or auto-download media shared in chats or groups.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

WhatsApp adds Meta AI on iPhone in the UK amid backlash

Alas, there’s still no way to disable the divisive chatbot

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Instagram cofounder Kevin Systrom skewers Mark Zuckerberg, saying Meta starved his business after buying it for $1 billion over a decade ago

Systrom testified that Instagram had the potential to thrive independently and did not require Meta’s infrastructure or resources to scale.

Fortune · Apr 23, 2025