WhatsApp is a cross-platform messaging app. It makes use of internet connection on mobile devices for messaging, voice calls, video calls, and file sharing. The company was bought by Facebook in 2014.
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WhatsApp limits message forwarding to only one person at a time
With the coronavirus pandemic affecting countries all over the world, misinformation is on the rise on the internet. While ...
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Instagram is testing self-destructing messages too
Facebook appears to be going all-in on the whole ephemeral messaging shindig. Recently, we reported that the company is apparently ...
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WhatsApp is bringing dark mode to desktop (but you can't use it yet)
WhatsApp already has dark mode on Android (and it'll soon also be on iOS), so the company is now shifting its attention to ...
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How to restore WhatsApp messages when you get a new phone AND a new number
Did you just get a new phone and a new number and want to restore your WhatsApp chat histories? Get in here to find out how ...
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WhatsApp no longer works on millions of (very) old phones
On February 1, 2020, WhatsApp ended support for some of the oldest devices still in use. This includes iPhones running iOS ...
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All I want for Xmas is the ability to message myself on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of my most used apps, but I don't love it. With a few small tweaks I'm sure it could go from being a good ...
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Dutch crypto payment fraudsters could face 6 years in prison under new bill
Law makers in the Netherlands could increase the maximum prison sentence for those committing payment fraud with cryptocurrency ...
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How to enable dark mode on WhatsApp Web
If you put dark mode on everything, you'd be delighted to know you can now enable the feature on WhatsApp web — on both ...
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Why some accounts are getting banned for 'suspicious' group names on WhatsApp
Yesterday, GizChina reported some WhatsApp users are getting banned for 'suspicious' group names. According to a Reddit thread, ...
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WhatsApp now lets you choose which contacts can add you to groups
Hallelujah! WhatsApp is rolling out a new setting that lets you specify which people in your contact list can add you to ...
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Instagram tests Threads app for 'intimate sharing' with close friends
Facebook is internally testing a new chat app for Instagram called Threads in what appears to be the company's "latest assault ...
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WhatsApp bug allowed hackers to steal files and messages with GIFs
A vulnerability in WhatsApp made it possible for attackers to gain access to your files nad messages by tricking you to open ...
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Unsuspecting victims were cryptojacked 52.7 million times in the first half of 2019
Criminals made a staggering 52.7 million cryptojacking hits during the first six months of the year. According to the ...
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Facebook, Twitter and major social media sites blocked amid Liberian anti-corruption protest
Telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Liberia have restricted Internet access in the country ...
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WhatsApp is failing to stop the spread of child abuse videos
Facebook-owned WhatsApp continues to be a hotbed for sharing sexual abuse videos in India, according to fresh findings from ...
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WhatsApp wants to label viral forwards to rein in fake news - but it'll have to do more
WhatsApp seems to be testing another weapon in its arsenal to battle fake news – a label for messages forwarded five times ...
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WeChat Pay to reportedly take on Google Pay and Paytm in India later this year
WeChat is planning to launch its payment service WeChat pay in India by May-June. It will be a UPI-based app approved by ...
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WhatsApp is testing reverse image search to battle fake news
WhatsApp's had a difficult battle against fake news last year. Now, it's testing a new weapon in this fight - a reverse image ...
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How WhatsApp fights spam without ever reading your messages
There are more than 1.5 billion people using WhatsApp, and sadly, some of them are your relatives spamming you with bad jokes ...
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Elections, fake news, and spam: WhatsApp has a tough year ahead in India next year
In India, most people won't ask you for a business card to get your contact info. Instead, they'll ask you if you use WhatsApp. ...
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WhatsApp’s first ever TV commercial warns against fake news in India
WhatsApp has faced a lot of criticism for the way it's handled fake news in India. In its latest move to battle misinformation, ...
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Genies makes realistic looking Bitmoji that can be used in other apps
Genies has launched their new Android and iOS mobile app that lets users create a digital version of themselves that looks ...
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50% of American WhatsApp users don't know it's owned by Facebook
Research from the search engine DuckDuckGo has revealed 50 percent of American WhatsApp users don't realize Facebook owns ...
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I tested this kid-friendly phone to see if it could protect me from pervs
Being a kid in today's world is tough. When I had a rough time at school, it generally stayed there. Yeah, there were chatrooms, ...
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Facebook and Instagram officially announce new tools to fight social media addiction
Facebook and Instagram have announced a selection of tools to help their users combat social media addiction and manage the ...
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Skype finally gets call recording feature
Only 15 years after it was launched
