WhatsApp has rejected concerns raised by the Indian government over its upcoming username feature, saying the new system has been designed with safeguards to reduce fraud and identity impersonation. The Indian government had urged the Meta-owned messaging platform to delay the rollout of the feature and explain how it would prevent scammers from exploiting usernames […]
WhatsApp introduces usernames to enhance user privacy
WhatsApp has announced a major privacy-focused update that will allow users to connect through unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers, marking one of the platform’s most significant changes in recent years. The Meta-owned messaging service said the new feature is designed to give users greater control over their personal information by reducing the […]
WhatsApp may soon integrate Status updates into chats tab
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a major redesign that could bring Status updates directly into the main Chats tab, in a move aimed at making the feature more visible and widely used. Read More: WhatsApp testing group-only status updates feature According to beta build findings on TestFlight and reports from WABetaInfo, the new update suggests that Status content may […]
WhatsApp may launch a premium “Plus” subscription
WhatsApp appears ready to follow the subscription trend sweeping the tech world. According to a recent discovery by WABetaInfo, the messaging giant is developing a premium tier, tentatively called WhatsApp Plus, which will offer a range of enhanced features for power users. Read More: WhatsApp to enable voice and video calls on web version Among the […]
WhatsApp to enable voice and video calls on web version
WhatsApp has begun rolling out support for voice and video calls on its web version, allowing users to make calls directly through a browser on their computers, according to reports. Until now, WhatsApp Web has largely been limited to text-based messaging, serving as a companion platform that mirrors chats from a user’s phone. With the […]
Telegram CEO criticizes WhatsApp security amid US privacy lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly criticized WhatsApp security following a U.S. class-action lawsuit alleging that Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, misled users about the privacy of their encrypted messages. On January 26, Durov wrote on X: “You’d have to be brain-dead to believe WhatsApp is secure in 2026. When we analyzed how WhatsApp […]
WhatsApp adds ‘thinking mode’ to Meta AI for more reasoned answers
Meta’s messaging platform WhatsApp is preparing to upgrade its built-in AI assistant with a new “thinking mode” aimed at delivering more structured and reasoned answers, according to a beta update for Android via the Google Play Beta programme. Read More: WhatsApp to roll out Meta AI voice options in new update The new feature, still in development, […]
Whatsapp adds Instagram-style status drafts
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to save incomplete status updates as drafts. The feature is currently available in the beta version for a limited number of users. It aims to make managing and editing status posts easier, similar to Instagram. According to WABetaInfo, users will be able to save text, stickers, […]
WhatsApp introduces new features for calls and status
Meta has introduced new WhatsApp features ahead of the holiday season to make messaging, calls, and content sharing easier. The app now allows users to leave a quick voice or video note if a call goes unanswered. The note type matches the call type. Voice chats have been upgraded so participants can react during the […]
Russia considers banning WhatsApp over alleged crime links
MOSCOW – Russia is reportedly considering a ban on the popular messaging service WhatsApp, accusing the platform of failing to prevent and suppress criminal activity. The move is part of a broader push by Moscow to encourage Russians to adopt state-backed digital services. Read More: WhatsApp reintroduces ‘About’ status like Instagram Notes In August, authorities had […]