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#privacy

WhatsApp gets voice message transcripts

WhatsApp launches voice message transcription to improve accessibility and convenience for users who prefer reading over listening.

WhatsApp is changing how contacts work

WhatsApp is introducing a built-in contact manager to prevent the loss of contacts during phone changes or sharing.

WhatsApp usernames will have an interesting privacy feature

WhatsApp is adding a username PIN to reduce spam and enhance privacy for users.

WhatsApp makes a MAJOR change that will save users hours

WhatsApp has introduced a new transcription feature for voice messages, enhancing convenience for users in various situations.

WhatsApp is making a massive change to the way it saves your contacts

WhatsApp introduces a built-in contact manager for secure storage and convenience across devices, preventing loss of contacts when switching phones.

Users beware: This ongoing WhatsApp glitch means photos you send are less private than you think

WhatsApp's 'view once' feature, designed to enhance user privacy, is flawed and can easily be circumvented, raising significant security concerns.

WhatsApp gets voice message transcripts

WhatsApp launches voice message transcription to improve accessibility and convenience for users who prefer reading over listening.

WhatsApp is changing how contacts work

WhatsApp is introducing a built-in contact manager to prevent the loss of contacts during phone changes or sharing.

WhatsApp usernames will have an interesting privacy feature

WhatsApp is adding a username PIN to reduce spam and enhance privacy for users.

WhatsApp makes a MAJOR change that will save users hours

WhatsApp has introduced a new transcription feature for voice messages, enhancing convenience for users in various situations.

WhatsApp is making a massive change to the way it saves your contacts

WhatsApp introduces a built-in contact manager for secure storage and convenience across devices, preventing loss of contacts when switching phones.

Users beware: This ongoing WhatsApp glitch means photos you send are less private than you think

WhatsApp's 'view once' feature, designed to enhance user privacy, is flawed and can easily be circumvented, raising significant security concerns.
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#voice-messages

WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Note Transcripts

WhatsApp is introducing global voice message transcripts, enhancing accessibility for diverse iOS and Android users.

WhatsApp adds voice message transcripts

WhatsApp introduces voice message transcripts to enhance user experience in noisy environments, focusing on privacy and language customization.

WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Note Transcripts

WhatsApp is introducing global voice message transcripts, enhancing accessibility for diverse iOS and Android users.

WhatsApp adds voice message transcripts

WhatsApp introduces voice message transcripts to enhance user experience in noisy environments, focusing on privacy and language customization.
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#meta

'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp, group warns

The Internet Watch Foundation urges Meta to enhance protections against child sexual abuse imagery on WhatsApp.

Meta penalised $25.4 million in India over breaching privacy policy

Meta was penalized Rs 213.14 crore by India for abusing its dominance with WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy on user data sharing.

A decade and $22 billion later, Meta's big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off

WhatsApp is becoming a significant revenue engine for Meta, highlighting its evolution from a messaging app to a profitable business unit.

India slaps Meta with five-year info-sharing ban

India's Competition Commission bans Meta from using WhatsApp data for ads, citing market dominance and user autonomy risks.

Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'

Meta is laying off employees at WhatsApp and Instagram to realign with strategic goals.
The layoffs are part of ongoing staffing adjustments after aggressive pandemic hiring.

Meta took down WhatsApp accounts connected to Iranian hackers targeting the US election

Meta blocked WhatsApp accounts linked to APT42's social engineering targeting political figures, but no accounts were compromised.

'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp, group warns

The Internet Watch Foundation urges Meta to enhance protections against child sexual abuse imagery on WhatsApp.

Meta penalised $25.4 million in India over breaching privacy policy

Meta was penalized Rs 213.14 crore by India for abusing its dominance with WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy on user data sharing.

A decade and $22 billion later, Meta's big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off

WhatsApp is becoming a significant revenue engine for Meta, highlighting its evolution from a messaging app to a profitable business unit.

India slaps Meta with five-year info-sharing ban

India's Competition Commission bans Meta from using WhatsApp data for ads, citing market dominance and user autonomy risks.

Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'

Meta is laying off employees at WhatsApp and Instagram to realign with strategic goals.
The layoffs are part of ongoing staffing adjustments after aggressive pandemic hiring.

Meta took down WhatsApp accounts connected to Iranian hackers targeting the US election

Meta blocked WhatsApp accounts linked to APT42's social engineering targeting political figures, but no accounts were compromised.
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#group-chats

WhatsApp will let you mention group chats in status updates

WhatsApp is enhancing its status update feature to include mentions of group chats, simplifying group notifications. Better engagement is anticipated.

WhatsApp clarifies how muting group chats works

WhatsApp is testing a feature to clarify group chat mute notifications, enhancing user experience without changing current functionality.

WhatsApp now gives you a new way to organize events

WhatsApp introduces new event organization feature within group chats.

WhatsApp will let you mention group chats in status updates

WhatsApp is enhancing its status update feature to include mentions of group chats, simplifying group notifications. Better engagement is anticipated.

WhatsApp clarifies how muting group chats works

WhatsApp is testing a feature to clarify group chat mute notifications, enhancing user experience without changing current functionality.

WhatsApp now gives you a new way to organize events

WhatsApp introduces new event organization feature within group chats.
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India fines Meta $25M for anti-competitive behaviour

Meta Platforms was penalized for forcing users to share data across its platforms, limiting competition in advertising.
WhatsApp's data-sharing practices infringed on user rights and competitive fairness, as ruled by the CCI.
#nso-group

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group continued developing malware exploiting WhatsApp, despite ongoing litigation, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by spyware vendors.

NSO Group Exploited WhatsApp to Install Pegasus Spyware Even After Meta's Lawsuit

NSO Group exploited WhatsApp vulnerabilities to deploy Pegasus malware, overcoming security measures even after legal actions from Meta.

NSO Group admits cutting off 10 customers because they abused its Pegasus spyware, say unsealed court documents | TechCrunch

WhatsApp's legal victory reveals NSO Group's operations and past abuses of its spyware, leading to lawsuits and disconnecting clients.

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group's malware exploited WhatsApp despite ongoing legal battles, demonstrating their adaptive techniques in spyware development.

NSO not government clients operates its spyware, legal documents reveal

NSO Group, not its customers, operates spyware to hack mobile phones, per revelations in ongoing litigation with WhatsApp.

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group continued developing malware exploiting WhatsApp, despite ongoing litigation, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by spyware vendors.

NSO Group Exploited WhatsApp to Install Pegasus Spyware Even After Meta's Lawsuit

NSO Group exploited WhatsApp vulnerabilities to deploy Pegasus malware, overcoming security measures even after legal actions from Meta.

NSO Group admits cutting off 10 customers because they abused its Pegasus spyware, say unsealed court documents | TechCrunch

WhatsApp's legal victory reveals NSO Group's operations and past abuses of its spyware, leading to lawsuits and disconnecting clients.

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group's malware exploited WhatsApp despite ongoing legal battles, demonstrating their adaptive techniques in spyware development.

NSO not government clients operates its spyware, legal documents reveal

NSO Group, not its customers, operates spyware to hack mobile phones, per revelations in ongoing litigation with WhatsApp.
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#message-drafts

WhatsApp finally gets the message drafts feature, but the drafts don't sync across devices

WhatsApp's new Message Drafts feature reminds users of unsent messages, improving communication flow.

WhatsApp now lets you save message drafts

WhatsApp has introduced a message drafts feature that helps users keep track of unsent messages, enhancing user interaction.

WhatsApp finally gets the message drafts feature, but the drafts don't sync across devices

WhatsApp's new Message Drafts feature reminds users of unsent messages, improving communication flow.

WhatsApp now lets you save message drafts

WhatsApp has introduced a message drafts feature that helps users keep track of unsent messages, enhancing user interaction.
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#user-experience

WhatsApp introduces custom lists for your chats

WhatsApp introduces custom lists for enhanced chat organization.

WhatsApp users can now filter chats with customized lists | TechCrunch

WhatsApp's new Custom Lists feature allows users to organize chats into personalized categories for better message management.

WhatsApp custom lists are here to help you keep track of convos

WhatsApp's new custom lists feature allows users to categorize chats for better focus on important conversations.

WhatsApp gets a new, fresher look and a darker dark mode

WhatsApp has updated its design with a native bottom navigation bar on Android and a new color palette focusing on reducing eye strain.

WhatsApp finally has a drafts feature

WhatsApp now offers a drafts feature that allows users to manage unfinished messages easily.

WhatsApp Adds New Ways to Manage Your Contacts

WhatsApp introduces new contact management features that allow users to add and save contacts directly from WhatsApp Web and linked devices.

WhatsApp introduces custom lists for your chats

WhatsApp introduces custom lists for enhanced chat organization.

WhatsApp users can now filter chats with customized lists | TechCrunch

WhatsApp's new Custom Lists feature allows users to organize chats into personalized categories for better message management.

WhatsApp custom lists are here to help you keep track of convos

WhatsApp's new custom lists feature allows users to categorize chats for better focus on important conversations.

WhatsApp gets a new, fresher look and a darker dark mode

WhatsApp has updated its design with a native bottom navigation bar on Android and a new color palette focusing on reducing eye strain.

WhatsApp finally has a drafts feature

WhatsApp now offers a drafts feature that allows users to manage unfinished messages easily.

WhatsApp Adds New Ways to Manage Your Contacts

WhatsApp introduces new contact management features that allow users to add and save contacts directly from WhatsApp Web and linked devices.
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#android-beta

WhatsApp chat-specific themes are now rolling out

WhatsApp is introducing chat-specific themes for individual conversations to enhance user customization. These features are currently available in the Android beta version.

WhatsApp will get reverse image search

WhatsApp introduces a reverse image search feature to help users verify image authenticity easily.

WhatsApp might soon let you filter chats through custom lists

WhatsApp is enhancing chat organization by letting users filter conversations with new custom lists, currently in development.

WhatsApp chat-specific themes are now rolling out

WhatsApp is introducing chat-specific themes for individual conversations to enhance user customization. These features are currently available in the Android beta version.

WhatsApp will get reverse image search

WhatsApp introduces a reverse image search feature to help users verify image authenticity easily.

WhatsApp might soon let you filter chats through custom lists

WhatsApp is enhancing chat organization by letting users filter conversations with new custom lists, currently in development.
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#messaging-apps

WhatsApp is preparing to add chat themes

WhatsApp is introducing chat themes in its beta version, enhancing personalization options for users.

WhatsApp's new custom lists help organize your chats

WhatsApp is enhancing chat organization by allowing users to create custom category Lists for more efficient conversation management.

The new, redesigned WhatsApp is what Android users always wanted

WhatsApp for Android rolled out its first major redesign; now resembles Apple's Messages with a cleaner, minimalist design, making it more appealing.

WhatsApp is preparing to add chat themes

WhatsApp is introducing chat themes in its beta version, enhancing personalization options for users.

WhatsApp's new custom lists help organize your chats

WhatsApp is enhancing chat organization by allowing users to create custom category Lists for more efficient conversation management.

The new, redesigned WhatsApp is what Android users always wanted

WhatsApp for Android rolled out its first major redesign; now resembles Apple's Messages with a cleaner, minimalist design, making it more appealing.
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#social-media

Harris Campaign Starts a WhatsApp Channel to Target Latino Voters

WhatsApp is being leveraged as a key tool by the Harris-Walz campaign to engage and inform Latino voters while addressing misinformation.

Spurned by Social Media, Publishers Chase Readers on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Channels provide a promising platform for news publishers to engage audiences directly, especially outside the U.S.

WhatsApp will add double tap message reaction

WhatsApp is introducing double tap message reactions, a feature borrowed from Instagram for quicker feedback.

WhatsApp Expands Private Mentions in Status to All Users

WhatsApp Status allows users to share temporary content and enhances user interaction through mentions, although it lags behind Instagram Stories in popularity.

WhatsApp Expands Private Mentions in Status to All Users

WhatsApp Status enables users to share disappearing photos and videos, enhancing connectivity among users.

WhatsApp's latest update proves the internet hates change

Users had strong reactions to WhatsApp's minor tweak of capitalizing 'Online' and 'Typing' status indicators.

Harris Campaign Starts a WhatsApp Channel to Target Latino Voters

WhatsApp is being leveraged as a key tool by the Harris-Walz campaign to engage and inform Latino voters while addressing misinformation.

Spurned by Social Media, Publishers Chase Readers on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Channels provide a promising platform for news publishers to engage audiences directly, especially outside the U.S.

WhatsApp will add double tap message reaction

WhatsApp is introducing double tap message reactions, a feature borrowed from Instagram for quicker feedback.

WhatsApp Expands Private Mentions in Status to All Users

WhatsApp Status allows users to share temporary content and enhances user interaction through mentions, although it lags behind Instagram Stories in popularity.

WhatsApp Expands Private Mentions in Status to All Users

WhatsApp Status enables users to share disappearing photos and videos, enhancing connectivity among users.

WhatsApp's latest update proves the internet hates change

Users had strong reactions to WhatsApp's minor tweak of capitalizing 'Online' and 'Typing' status indicators.
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Short film reveals how Lewis Hamilton's journey to F1 greatness was powered by WhatsApp

Lewis Hamilton's journey to seven-time F1 champion is celebrated in 'Push, Push', highlighting the crucial role of support from friends and family.
#meta-ai

WhatsApp Users Can Now Talk Directly With Meta AI Cha

WhatsApp integrates voice-sharing feature with Meta AI chatbot to enhance user interaction and AI experience.

Meta expands AI assistant to more countries and languages amid intensifying AI battle

Meta AI's expansion leverages the popularity of WhatsApp and Instagram but requires significant user interaction for success.

Mark Zuckerberg says India is the largest market for Meta AI usage | TechCrunch

The mass usage of Meta AI in India through WhatsApp has driven the company's AI ambitions significantly.

WhatsApp will add voice chat mode for Meta AI with ten different voices

Voice chat mode for Meta AI chatbot coming to WhatsApp.

Meta tests AI on WhatsApp and Instagram users in India and parts of Africa

Meta AI is being tested on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger users in India and parts of Africa.

Meta is adding real-time AI image generation to WhatsApp

Real-time AI image generation beta now available on WhatsApp by Meta allows creating images based on text prompts.

WhatsApp Users Can Now Talk Directly With Meta AI Cha

WhatsApp integrates voice-sharing feature with Meta AI chatbot to enhance user interaction and AI experience.

Meta expands AI assistant to more countries and languages amid intensifying AI battle

Meta AI's expansion leverages the popularity of WhatsApp and Instagram but requires significant user interaction for success.

Mark Zuckerberg says India is the largest market for Meta AI usage | TechCrunch

The mass usage of Meta AI in India through WhatsApp has driven the company's AI ambitions significantly.

WhatsApp will add voice chat mode for Meta AI with ten different voices

Voice chat mode for Meta AI chatbot coming to WhatsApp.

Meta tests AI on WhatsApp and Instagram users in India and parts of Africa

Meta AI is being tested on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger users in India and parts of Africa.

Meta is adding real-time AI image generation to WhatsApp

Real-time AI image generation beta now available on WhatsApp by Meta allows creating images based on text prompts.
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#audience-engagement

Spurned by social media, publishers chase readers on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Channels provide a new opportunity for digital news publishers to connect with audiences and generate traffic amid declining interest in traditional news platforms.

Google Discover and WhatsApp Emerge as Traffic Opportunities for News Publishers, While Social Falls

WhatsApp Channels offer U.S. news publishers a promising alternative for audience engagement as social media traffic declines.

Spurned by social media, publishers chase readers on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Channels provide a new opportunity for digital news publishers to connect with audiences and generate traffic amid declining interest in traditional news platforms.

Google Discover and WhatsApp Emerge as Traffic Opportunities for News Publishers, While Social Falls

WhatsApp Channels offer U.S. news publishers a promising alternative for audience engagement as social media traffic declines.
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How to Build a WhatsApp Real Estate Chatbot Using Twilio, Flask, and AI: Project Overview

The chatbot improves efficiency for real estate agents by automating client inquiries and enabling quick access to property information.

This Man Grew Up on Food Stamps, Now He's Worth $16 Billion

Jan Koum's life story exemplifies resilience and determination, transitioning from poverty in Ukraine to becoming a tech billionaire with WhatsApp.

WhatsApp brings Meta Verified, customized messages to small businesses in India | TechCrunch

WhatsApp enables small businesses in India to engage customers with customized messages and offers a Meta Verified badge to enhance visibility and credibility.

Bug lets anyone bypass WhatsApp's 'View Once' privacy feature | TechCrunch

WhatsApp's 'View Once' feature has a critical bug in its web app, allowing recipients to save disappearing messages contrary to its privacy promises.

How Techstars, Meta helped profitable LatAm startup Mercately raise a $2.6M seed | TechCrunch

WhatsApp has become the primary e-commerce platform in Latin America, prompting startups like Mercately to facilitate sales through messaging.
#android

WhatsApp testing Community group chat event duration feature on Android

WhatsApp is testing a feature that allows community group members to create events with specific durations, locations, and call links.

WhatsApp will let you manage contact syncing on Android

WhatsApp's new beta enables selective contact syncing for multiple accounts, enhancing account management on a single device.

WhatsApp testing Community group chat event duration feature on Android

WhatsApp is testing a feature that allows community group members to create events with specific durations, locations, and call links.

WhatsApp will let you manage contact syncing on Android

WhatsApp's new beta enables selective contact syncing for multiple accounts, enhancing account management on a single device.
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#cybersecurity

Meta takes down more accounts tied to Iranian hackers targeting the U.S. election

Iranian-linked hackers attempted to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election through WhatsApp impersonation tactics, targeting officials from both major parties.

New Phishing Scam Uses Google Drawings and WhatsApp Shortened Links

Abusing legitimate services like Google Drawings and WhatsApp links in phishing attacks can help attackers evade detection and steal sensitive information.

Meta takes down more accounts tied to Iranian hackers targeting the U.S. election

Iranian-linked hackers attempted to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election through WhatsApp impersonation tactics, targeting officials from both major parties.

New Phishing Scam Uses Google Drawings and WhatsApp Shortened Links

Abusing legitimate services like Google Drawings and WhatsApp links in phishing attacks can help attackers evade detection and steal sensitive information.
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#status-updates

WhatsApp now supports one-minute long voice status updates

WhatsApp now allows one-minute long voice status updates, doubling the previous limit.

WhatsApp testing Like reactions for Status updates on Android, unknown account message blocking in the works

WhatsApp is testing a Like feature for Status updates to increase user engagement and enhancing privacy with a new message-blocking option.

WhatsApp now supports one-minute long voice status updates

WhatsApp now allows one-minute long voice status updates, doubling the previous limit.

WhatsApp testing Like reactions for Status updates on Android, unknown account message blocking in the works

WhatsApp is testing a Like feature for Status updates to increase user engagement and enhancing privacy with a new message-blocking option.
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IFCN names winners of Meta grants to combat AI-generated misinformation on WhatsApp - Poynter

IFCN awarded $300,000 to 10 organizations to combat AI-generated misinformation on WhatsApp, enhancing fact-checker workflows with generative AI.

META Pricing for WhatsApp Business API Explained in 2024

WhatsApp verification benefits customer trust, professional image, unlocks business features, boosts marketing, and drives sales.

Time Out London is now on WhatsApp - follow for news, reviews, offers and more

Time Out has launched four WhatsApp channels to deliver news, trends, reviews, and offers directly from their expert editors to subscribers.

WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly users in the US

WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly active users in the US, competing with iMessage dominance.
WhatsApp's growth in key US markets like Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Seattle, with significant user base in Texas.
WhatsApp's transparency campaign to reassure US users coincides with upcoming iOS 18 release, potentially impacting WhatsApp's growth due to RCS support.

[Solved] How to Recover Deleted Whatsapp Messages on iPhone

Recovering deleted WhatsApp messages on iPhone is possible with backups, Export Chat feature, or third-party tools like Tenorshare UltData WhatsApp Recovery.

Whatsapp's UI redesign looks clean and fresh

WhatsApp has revamped its UI design with a new color palette and improved accessibility features.

3 reasons WhatsApp could be your next big social network

WhatsApp has evolved into a viable social media option with channel and community features, offering a non-toxic alternative to traditional platforms.

Make ministers declare WhatsApp contact with lobbyists, MPs say

Ministers should declare WhatsApp contact with lobbyists or face a ban on official devices.

WhatsApp's new feature lets you plan your next event

WhatsApp introduces new group events feature for easier planning and organizing.

WhatsApp now lets users plan and schedule events in Communities | TechCrunch

WhatsApp introduces new feature for organizing events in Communities.
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