The Latest Breaking News from WhatsApp

WhatsApp's desktop app now lets you send self-destructing photos and videos

WhatsApp on desktop and web is gaining the View Once feature, which lets you send temporary media to contacts.

TechRadar · Nov 29, 2023

Your favorite WhatsApp privacy feature on desktop is back after a long break

After a year-long absence, Meta is bringing back the ‘View Once’ feature for photos and videos to WhatsApp web and desktop.

Android Central · Nov 28, 2023

Philly parents worry about kids' digital media use but see some benefits, too

A group of U.S. senators recently called on tech giant Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger – to hand over documents related to the mental and physical harms its products cause to young people. The demand follows a lawsuit filed by 33 states in October 2023…

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

WhatsApp is testing a phone-free way to log into your account during emergencies

WhatsApp is now allowing people to use their email as a login method, however it's currently only available on iOS.

TechRadar · Nov 22, 2023

A free messaging app seemed useful for disadvantaged South African students: why they didn't agree

South African higher education is plagued by inequalities due to the social and economic legacies of apartheid.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023

WhatsApp's built-in AI chatbot looks like its rolling out to more people

More users are set to get access to the bot, as WhatsApp makes it easier to load up AI chats in the app.

TechRadar · Nov 18, 2023

WhatsApp channels cross 500 million monthly active users

Mark Zuckerberg announced that WhatsApp Channels had crossed 500 million monthly active users on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 18, 2023

Sorry iPhone 15, this is why I'm looking for an iPhone 12 on Black Friday

My mother-in-law has owned an Android phone and an iPad for years — so as a Christmas present, I’m buying her an iPhone 12.

iMore · Nov 18, 2023

Parents and therapists worried about teen social media addiction say Meta's lifelike, celebrity AI bots are exactly what you would design to keep kids hooked

Using the likenesses of Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady and 20-plus other mega-stars, Meta has created an army of AI bots available for friendship on WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.

Fortune · Nov 17, 2023

Experienced Met Police officer laughed at racist WhatsApps and Black Cab Rapist 'joke'

The police officer was granted anonymity for a misconduct hearing where he was found guilty of not challenging racist and sexist messages on WhatsApp

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023