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WhatsApp will now have ads

Meta has announced it will begin showing advertisements in WhatsApp's Status feature, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has remained largely ad-free since its acquisition by Facebook in 2014. 

WhatsApp status is becoming similar to Facebook story

WhatsApp has announced a series of updates to its Status feature on May 29, bringing it closer in style and function to Facebook Stories.

WhatsApp is rolling out in-app translation services

WhatsApp has announced that it is introducing a new in-app translation feature that enables users to translate messages and channel updates directly within the app, using entirely on-device processing to maintain privacy and preserve end-to-end encryption. 

WhatsApp claims Israeli company spied on users: report

WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting approximately 90 of its users, including journalists and members of civil society, as per a recent report by Reuters.

You can now call and message ChatGPT with this number

As part of the company’s "ship-mas" campaign, OpenAI has recently introduced a new feature allowing users to call or message ChatGPT directly over the phone or WhatsApp.

Instagram and Facebook face disruptions worldwide

Meta’s social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, experienced significant outages on Wednesday night, affecting thousands of users globally.

India fines Meta $25.4 million over WhatsApp data sharing

India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has fined Meta Platforms $25.4 million and restricted the company from sharing data between WhatsApp and its other apps for advertising purposes, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Which annoying office chat group character are you? Find out here!

Discover the quirky characters in your office chat groups: the Pioneer, Mime Artist, Podcaster, Alien, Ghost, and Boss. From endless GIFs to unwelcome voice notes, identify and laugh at these familiar faces!

How smart is shutting down social media?

It will severely curtail people's fundamental freedoms

December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022

WhatsApp introducing undo button to recover deleted messages

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that will let users retrieve their deleted messages on the platform.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Now you will finally be able to message yourself on WhatsApp

The new messaging feature on WhatsApp will be available to all Android and iPhone users in the coming weeks.

November 27, 2022
November 27, 2022

Over 3.8m Bangladeshi WhatsApp users' data stolen: Report

According to a report by research-based online publication Cybernews, the phone numbers of 487 million WhatsApp users have been stolen and sold on a "well-known" hacker forum which includes information of 3.8 Million Bangladeshi users.

November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022

How to send high resolution images on WhatsApp

Many of us use the instant messaging service WhatsApp to instantly send pictures and videos along with messages. But the pictures and videos sent on WhatsApp is usually of low resolution. But it is possible to send high resolution images on WhatsApp as well. Here's how:

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

How to use WhatsApp's new Communities feature

WhatsApp's new Communities feature allows users to bring several related groups under one umbrella category.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

WhatsApp reportedly down for thousands of Bangladeshi users, returns to normal

WhatsApp is reportedly facing disruption for people across the country.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Exciting new features for WhatsApp

The popular app that is owned by Meta has been continuously working throughout the years to make the app as secure for users as possible. They have been tinkering with a few new features for a new security campaign for a while now and Head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart, has finally revealed them to the audience. He disclosed how the encryption on WhatsApp will now be stronger than ever and the campaign will be dedicated to educate the masses about the importance of end-to-end encryption.

October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022

WhatsApp rolls out Call Links feature

WhatsApp has rolled out the Call Links feature, which allows users to send audio-video call links. 

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

Indian users can now shop on WhatsApp

Users in India can now use WhatsApp to shop for groceries online using JioMart integration.

August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

WhatsApp to reportedly launch animated avatars

WhatsApp is planning on launching avatar profile photos for users, according to reports derived from the latest WhatsApp beta version.