The Latest Breaking News from WhatsApp

WhatsApp just made your group chats a lot easier to name and use

Users can elect to have WhatsApp make up a chat name for them, but unnamed groups will be limited to just six people.

TechRadar · Aug 23, 2023

Jerusalem Court Puts Off MK’s Request For Restraining Order Against Reform Opponents

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court put off the consideration of Knesset member Simcha Rothman's request for a restraining order 

Zenger · Aug 23, 2023

You can now share your screen on WhatsApp calls — here's how to do it

Learn how to share your screen on WhatsApp in a few simple taps.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 23, 2023

WhatsApp is finally catching up with Slack and Discord with new text customization options

According to a new report, WhatsApp is planning on adding text customization options like block quotes and bulleted lists.

TechRadar · Aug 21, 2023

‘I’m thousands of pounds out of pocket after being scammed on Facebook Marketplace’

Beauty therapist Lucy Fletcher forked out £3,600 for a new office space, which was never delivered by the seller

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

In rural Zimbabwe, a group of grandmothers counters alleged election intimidation, bias on WhatsApp

Ahead of national elections next week, some people in Zimbabwe's rural areas say they are facing intimidation from supporters of the long-ruling ZANU-PF party and a biased state-run media that restricts their options

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

Five Great Reads: Matildas meet their match, smartphone-free life, and the ‘jerkoff’ who produced Nirvana

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023

You can send HD photos on WhatsApp now, but what was it doing with your pics before?

WhatsApp users finally have the option to send HD photos (and eventually HD videos) to friends instead of blurry, compressed photos.

Laptop · Aug 18, 2023

KVGB launches WhatsApp Banking Services in Dharwad

In a bid to make its banking services more customer friendly, Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) on Friday launched its WhatsApp-based banking services for customers of the bank and others.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

2023 called and WhatsApp answered with this long-awaited feature

WhatsApp now supports sending and receiving HD videos with a resolution of 4096 x 2692. The new functionality is rolling out over the next few weeks on iOS, Android, and the web.

Windows Central · Aug 18, 2023