Pakistan to launch home-grown messaging app amid internet disruptions Beep Pakistan will, at first, be limited to government communications. But officials say it could be made public. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2024
WhatsApp is making it a snap to react with a double tap Want to heart a message fast? WhatsApp's got you covered with a new double-tap trick. Android Central · Jul 29, 2024
Meta keeps facing privacy backlash - what does this regulatory awakening tell us? The Big Tech giant has been hit by a wave of privacy complaints and fines in the last few months. Is the surveillance capitalism model finally shaking? TechRadar · Jul 29, 2024
WhatsApp for Windows had a potentially serious security flaw — but good news, you should be safe The flaw only works if you have Python installed, but Meta seemingly doesn't want to address it. TechRadar · Jul 29, 2024
Simplify and declutter any Android phone with Easy mode How to enable Easy mode on Samsung and simplify any Android device to make it more accessible. TechRadar · Jul 26, 2024
WhatsApp gets a free update to make it easier to find your friends This new WhatsApp feature enables you to prioritise your most interesting contacts and groups. T3 · Jul 26, 2024
Ex-Met Police officers who swapped offensive WhatsApps with Wayne Couzens lose appeal Joel Borders and Jonathon Cobban swapped grossly offensive messages on WhatsApp with Wayne Couzens Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024
With 50 million WhatsApp users now rocking iPhones, can we stop talking about green bubbles? With 100 million WhatsApp users in the US and over 2 billion globally, is it time to give WhatsApp a try? iMore · Jul 26, 2024
Israel tried to frustrate US lawsuit over Pegasus spyware, leak suggests Officials seized documents from NSO Group in effort to stop handover of information about notorious hacking tool, files suggest The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024
Takeaways from AP's investigation into DEA corruption, agent accused of rape A group of U_S_ Drug Enforcement Administration agents boasted in a WhatsApp chat of their “world debauchery tour,” shared lurid images of their latest sexual conquests and at one point even joked about “forcible anal rape.” The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
Meta's 'Imagine Me' AI lets users reinvent themselves across all apps Meta's Mark Zuckerberg detailed its latest AI feature "Imagine Me" and how users can have fun with it. Android Central · Jul 24, 2024
Meta Llama 3.1 is out now — here’s how to try it for free Meta’s Llama 3.1 is now widely available including a version you can run on a laptop, one for a data center and one you really need cloud infrastructure to get the most out of. Yet regardless of size, all are available free and open-source. Tom’s Guide · Jul 24, 2024
WhatsApp looking to add AirDrop-esque feature to iPhones — what we know WhatsApp is developing an AirDrop-like feature for Android and now it sounds like it's coming to iPhones as well. Tom’s Guide · Jul 23, 2024
Meta AI's latest feature can show you in a fantasy world – if you feed it your face The Meta AI assistant is adding seven languages and tools to make AI avatars of users. TechRadar · Jul 23, 2024
TechRadar · Jul 23, 2024 WhatsApp could soon get internet-free file sharing thanks to AirDrop-style upgrade Still under development, Nearby Share would allow WhatsApp users to share files between Android and iOS devices.
Top News · Jul 19, 2024 Nigeria Fines Meta 0 Million For Data Violations Nigeria imposes 0 million fine on Meta for data protection violations on Facebook and WhatsApp.
Android Central · Jul 18, 2024 WhatsApp is testing a new look for status updates on Android and AI Studio Spot a new status update interface in the works for WhatsApp's Android version, as well as additional third-party AI chatbots.
Android Central · Jul 16, 2024 WhatsApp finally makes it easier to text your 'Favorite' people Starting Tuesday (July 16), users can choose their favorite contacts or groups on the app, making it easier to find those they frequently text.
TechRadar · Jul 12, 2024 WhatsApp Business is changing messgaing rate to cut down on spam WhatsApp knows you’re fed up of receiving marketing messages, so it’s charging businesses more to send them.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024 Spain court sentences 15 schoolchildren for spreading AI-generated naked images of classmates Manipulated photos were shared on two WhatsApp groups, court says
Android Central · Jul 9, 2024 Phone 2 gets Nothing OS 2.6 with new features and bug fixes As we wait for Phone 3, which seems unlikely to happen soon, Phone 2 has a new operating system update.
Android Central · Jul 9, 2024 Samsung's Galaxy AI might soon translate your WhatsApp calls on the fly WhatsApp and other apps might soon get a nifty Live Translate feature powered by Galaxy AI.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 8, 2024 WhatsApp could soon get a Galaxy AI-powered Live Translate feature A new report suggests that Live Translate, one of Galaxy AI's latest features, will be integrated into third-party apps — and WhatsApp is up first.
TechRadar · Jul 7, 2024 Samsung Galaxy AI could soon offer real-time translations in WhatsApp Samsung has promised to give other apps access to its Galaxy AI, and WhatsApp could soon benefit.
TechRadar · Jul 5, 2024 Whatsapp might make an AI feature Google and OpenAI don't offer: an AI image of you WhatsApp may be working on an AI image creator where users can make versions of themselves for different settings.