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The new Chat Media Hub changes that by consolidating all shared content in one place, presented in a clean, gallery-style layout that allows for quick...
The trouble began on January 4, 2021, when WhatsApp updated its privacy policy to introduce mandatory data-sharing with Facebook (now Meta) and its su...
The Bill amends the Kenya Information and Communications Act by expanding the definition of a “telecommunication operator” to explicitly include inter...
The Meta-owned platform is currently testing a message summary tool that would help users quickly catch up on long conversations without having to scr...
The Economic Survey 2025 reveals that domestic SMS traffic rose by 4.4 per cent, from 52.4 billion messages in 2023 to 54.7 billion in 2024.
This feature, currently available to select Android beta testers, is aimed at curbing spam and encouraging more intentional communication on the platf...
Users can now set up the group’s name, profile photo, and even define its purpose before inviting anyone else to join.
This new feature was only limited to the mobile application, and it will enable users to initiate and receive calls from their computers, eliminating...
In addition, this can be particularly useful in situations like meetings, while travelling, or in public places where listening to voice messages may...
The feature introduces a trio of powerful tools that include the ability to block others from exporting chat histories, prevent automatic media downlo...
This will enable real-time translations without the need for an internet connection, while also keeping chats private and secure, as users will no lon...
The move means any phone with less than 32GB of internal storage will no longer qualify for Google Mobile Services (GMS), the proprietary bundle of ap...
These updates cover a wide range of tools, from smarter group chats to streamlined event planning and smoother video calls, making the platform even m...
When users type in the text box, a new pencil button will appear, slightly above the send button, tapping it will allow the user to edit the text in v...
The new feature, which is rolling out in stages, enables WhatsApp users to attach their favourite tracks from their music library directly to photos o...
This could be particularly useful in situations where users prefer not to be on camera due to privacy concerns, poor lighting, or a weak internet conn...
The first sign of getting hacked could be an unusual activity, that is, if you notice any messages or replies to messages you have not sent, contacts...
The feature, which is available for both iOS and Android users allows them to make chats unique with colourful chats and new wallpapers.
The research revealed that, despite the rise of new platforms, Facebook and WhatsApp remain the top sites for TF-GBV, with about 30 per cent of incide...
The report also noted that social media access predominantly occurs through mobile phones, making them a crucial part of media consumption in the coun...
WhatsApp acknowledged the problem and assured users that they were actively working on resolving it.
Following behind are YouTube and TikTok, securing the third and fourth positions, at 21 per cent and 17.8 per cent respectively.
Garissa has leveraged the WhatsApp platform to assist in organizing transport and inter-facility transfers.
