The Latest Breaking News from WhatsApp

WhatsApp can now save disappearing messages with the sender’s approval

If someone keeps your private message, you’ll have 30 days to veto the decision

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023

WhatsApp's working on adding animated emoji

More fuel for the rumour that WhatsApp is working on ever more entertaining stickers and emotes

T3 · Apr 20, 2023

Khartoum residents seek medical advice online as hospitals attacked

The World Health Organization has urged both sides in Sudan to pause fighting to allow people to get medical attention, as Khartoum's residents have banded together on social media offering aid, advice and support as fighting between two rival factions within the military junta entered its sixth day.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2023

WhatsApp and Signal fight back against the latest anti-encryption threat

The U.K.’s Online Safety Bill could “weaken the privacy of billions,” messaging platforms warn.

Fortune · Apr 18, 2023

WhatsApp issues warning over new law allowing government to read your private messages

Bosses from tech firms WhatsApp, Element and Signal have called on the government to "urgently rethink" the Online Safety Bill, warning it will open the door to "indiscriminate surveillance" of personal messages

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Online Safety Bill: what will happen to WhatsApp under the proposed law?

WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging services have called for the UK government to “urgently rethink” its controversial Online Safety Bill, hinting that they would rather be blocked from operating in Britain than weaken their privacy settings.

The Week · Apr 18, 2023

WhatsApp and Signal unite against online safety bill amid privacy concerns

Encrypted chat apps sign open letter warning of ‘unprecedented threat to safety and security’ of UK citizens

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

WhatsApp wants the UK government to rethink its online privacy bill

Controversial Online Safety Bill is again being attacked, as messaging apps including WhatsApp and Signal write open letter arguing for amendments.

TechRadar · Apr 18, 2023

Tech firms warn Government plans could lead to ‘indiscriminate surveillance’

WhatsApp, Signal, Element and other messaging platforms called for ministers to abandon plans to demand access to encrypted services.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

WhatsApp users are getting a great free upgrade for smarter sharing

A new beta feature should mean an end to media sharing misinterpretations

T3 · Apr 17, 2023