WhatsApp Stories
Meta Launches Incognito AI Chat Days After Removing Instagram Encryption
Meta launched Incognito Chat with Meta AI on May 13, 2026, five days after quietly removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages — a sequence that digital-rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation called a broken promise.
WhatsApp Plus Subscription Launches On Android To Bring Premium Features And More
WhatsApp Plus has launched on Android to bring a premium messaging experience with top features to subscribers.
WhatsApp Native CarPlay App Leak: New Chat, Calls, Contact Features Coming to iPhone Drivers
WhatsApp is testing a native CarPlay app that adds chat lists, call history, and favorites, reducing reliance on Siri for in-car messaging.
WhatsApp Launches Preteen Accounts That Adds Safeguards, Require Parent Management to Use
WhatsApp's new "preteen accounts" allow younger users to use the platform, but it comes with many safeguards.
EU vs US: Are Europeans Willing to Ban iPhones? Debate Erupts on Social Media
Could the EU really ban iPhones? A viral Twitter clash restarts debate over US tech dominance, status symbols and Europe's digital future
WhatsApp Channels May Soon Let You Take Interactive Quizzes
WhatsApp is testing a new Channel quiz feature that lets admins create interactive quizzes with images, confetti celebrations, and answer insights.
WhatsApp's New Holiday Update Hides a Game-Changing Feature You Didn't See Coming
WhatsApp rolls out powerful holiday updates with Missed Call Messages, upgraded Meta AI, image animation, and improved media tools for smarter, faster communication.
Brazilian Hackers Spread New Eternidade Stealer Trojan Via WhatsApp to Target Banking Apps
Brazilian hackers use WhatsApp to distribute the new Eternidade Stealer trojan, targeting banks and crypto apps while evading antivirus detection.
WhatsApp Data of 3.5 Billion Users Scraped in Record-Breaking Research Study
Researchers from the University of Vienna scraped data from 3.5 billion WhatsApp users, revealing significant privacy risks and prompting Meta to implement new security mitigations.
WhatsApp Security Flaw Exposes 3.5 Billion Users' Data From 'Basic Publicly Available Information'
A major WhatsApp vulnerability let researchers access 3.5 billion phone numbers, profile photos, and texts, alarming users about their privacy.
WhatsApp May Soon Let You Use the Same Facebook, Instagram Handle You Have
Your Facebook and Instagram username may be used for WhatsApp as seen in the latest beta for the messaging app.
WhatsApp Unveils 12 Epic Features For iPhone Users, Group Chats, Channels—Here's What's New
WhatsApp just dropped 12 new features, including event planning, group highlights, and HD video calls. Here's everything iOS and Android users need to know.
Meta Lays Off Employees At WhatsApp, Instagram And Reality Labs
Meta spokesperson Dave Arnold said some teams were making changes to align with the company's long-term strategic goals and location strategy.
Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store On Beijing's Order
The move comes as the House of Representatives is gearing up for a vote on a bill, which would compel the Chinese internet company ByteDance to divest its popular video app TikTok, or else face a ban in the U.S.
Meta Challenges FTC Bid To Amend 2020 Privacy Settlement Over Kids Chat App
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has contested the US Federal Trade Commission's attempt to modify its 2020 privacy settlement, saying it had voluntarily disclosed issues in its Messenger Kids app and received no complaints from parents.
WhatsApp Bans Over 7.4 Million Accounts In India In August To Stop Harmful Activity
A report said 7,420,748 WhatsApp accounts were banned in India in August, and of them, 3,506,905 were proactively barred before users sent negative feedback about them.
WhatsApp Expands In-Chat Payment Options In India By Adding Rivals' Services
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it is going to make it easier for people to pay Indian businesses through a WhatsApp chat using whatever method they prefer.
WhatsApp Launches New Features For Device Verification Aimed At Preventing Account Takeover Attacks
WhatsApp has recently launched an array of advanced security features including Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes.
Young Man Impersonates Indian Vice President, Creates Fake WhatsApp To 'Seek Favors'
The man and an associate have been arrested, police said.
Russian Woman Arrested For Posting 'Glory To Ukraine' On WhatsApp; Could Face Jailtime
The 38-year-old Russian woman was charged with displaying "Nazi symbolism or symbols of extremist organizations."
Tech Layoffs: Salesforce To Cut 10% Of Workforce
Software giant Salesforce will cut 10% of its workforce in the upcoming weeks, joining other tech giants in implementing layoffs to begin 2023.
New WhatsApp Features In 2023: Companion Mode, Web Calls, Search By Date And More
The new features that will be launched this year may include a screen lock for the desktop app, view once text, companion mode, and PiP for video calls.
WhatsApp Will Stop Running On These Phones In 2023
Starting Dec. 31, WhatsApp will no longer be available on devices that are not running the latest operating system.
WhatsApp Tips: How To Find Out If Someone Is Spying On Your Messages
WhatsApp is a secure messaging platform, but it's important to be careful about who you share your information with.
5 Minors Allegedly Raped Their Friend Twice, Filmed The Abuse And Shared It Online
Police have arrested the accused, who were aged 14 and 15.
Whatsapp Data Breach: Here's How To Check If Your Info Has Been Leaked
WhatsApp has denied the claims, stating there was no evidence of a "data leak."
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Company Is Laying Off 13% Of Its Employees
Meta, the company that runs Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced Wednesday it's laying off 11,000 employees.
Man Murders Friend For Texting, Calling His Girlfriend
The accused killer was fed up with his friend's attitude, according to reports.
WhatsApp, Threema, Signal Vulnerability Can Expose User's Location: Report
This vulnerability among secure instant messenger apps that can pinpoint users' location with 80% accuracy depending on the success rate of a "specially crafted timing attack."
Did You Know About These Hidden WhatsApp Features? Try Them Now
WhatsApp is a messaging app that has over 2 billion active users. But, it has some features that you might not know about, even as a regular user.


