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WhatsApp, Threads, more banished from Apple App Store in China
Apple has removed four apps from its China-regional app store, including Meta's WhatsApp and Threads, after it was ordered to do so by Beijing for security reasons. The Chinese government also ordered the removal of Telegram and Signal, making it clear that the directive was targeted at communications apps in particular. With the exception of
WhatsApp forces Pegasus spyware maker to share its secret code
In on the secret — Israeli spyware maker loses fight to only share information on installation. Ashley Belanger - Mar 1, 2024 8:27 pm UTC WhatsApp will soon be granted access to explore the "full functionality" of the NSO Group's Pegasus spyware—sophisticated malware the Israeli Ministry of Defense has long guarded as a "highly sought"
WhatsApp Privacy Paradox: Singaporeans want encryption, but most don’t use security features
Leading up to Global Encryption Day (Oct. 19), a celebration of the technology that keeps our digital communications secure, WhatsApp conducted an online survey to gauge how much its Singaporean users value their privacy. The results were surprising: while more than seventy per cent of respondents said that they wanted their messages to be shielded
Warning: Whatsapp To Stop Working On These Phones From Next Month
In a recent development, the Meta-owned instant messaging giant, WhatsApp, is set to discontinue support for certain aging Android and iOS devices next month. Presently, the app functions smoothly on Android phones operating on OS 4.x and iPhones equipped with iOS12 or newer versions…CONTINUE READ.ING HERE However, WhatsApp’s latest blog post reveals that starting from
WhatsApp allows users to edit messages
WhatsApp has granted users one of its most awaited features — the ability to edit messages.“For the moments when you make a mistake or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages on WhatsApp,” the Meta Platforms-owned messaging app said in a blog post on Monday.With the feature rolling out globally in
WhatsApp starts beta testing Wear OS app
A big part of Wear OS 3 was getting more third-party developers on the platform, and WhatsApp is now testing an app for the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 5, and other devices. The app starts with a simple list of recent contacts with “Settings” (for your details and Security notifications) and “Open on phone” rounding
Many iPhone users would argue that they’ll never go back to using Android. And while their sentiments may be valid, there are definitely people who may have to switch to Android for different reasons. Should you ever need to switch from an iPhone to an Android and you want to move your WhatsApp data from
WhatsApp head criticizes Telegram for misleading its users over its encryption
WhatsApp (or rather parent company Meta) is on the offensive – a few months ago Mark Zuckerberg claimed that “WhatsApp is far more secure than iMessage”, now another messaging app, Telegram, has been called out by Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp at Meta. Cathcart quoted an article by Wired and his own criticism of
WhatsApp To Allow Saving “Disappearing Messages”: Here’s How The Feature Could Work
| Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 17:27 [IST] WhatsApp has been testing multiple features, and one of them could allow users to save messages that are rigged to disappear. The new feature or tool, dubbed "Kept" could help users retain disappearing messages, which only remain in the chat window for a
WhatsApp Is Rolling Out Large-Group ‘Communities,’ 32-Person Video Chats
WhatsApp's new "Communities" feature, which will support communication across larger organizations, is beginning its rollout alongside the addition of 32-person video calls, the company announced Thursday. The Communities feature, which is WhatsApp's take on Telegram's Groups and Channels sections, were first announced in April alongside the addition of emoji message reactions.Using Communities, the Meta-owned chat app