WhatsApp Stories
The smartwatch, originally codenamed “Milan”, has been in development for several years and is now set to make its debut during or around Meta’s annua...
By long-pressing a message, users can flag it and schedule a reminder notification to revisit it later, ensuring that important tasks, deadlines, or d...
Users can expect a more native feel that blends seamlessly with the Windows desktop environment, making messaging more intuitive and enjoyable.
The directive is expected to significantly disrupt communication for millions of Sudanese, especially in regions such as Darfur and South Kordofan, wh...
The feature, now being tested in select group chats, allows admins to start a live audio session where members can join, listen in, and request to spe...
With the new update, users will now be able to access a richer set of customisation options without having to switch to photo or video formats.
One of the most practical benefits of the new Writing Help feature is its potential to reduce “minimal exits” — those quick but frequent moments when...
The feature, which is rolling out globally to selected countries including Kenya, is available on both iOS and Android, but users must update to the l...
Reports suggest the directive was issued by Tehran via the state broadcaster, which had itself been targeted in Israeli airstrikes on Monday.
WhatsApp has stressed that these new features are designed with privacy in mind, meaning Ads will be targeted using limited, non-sensitive information...
These upgrades aim to position X as a serious challenger to dominant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, especially as XChat works without requ...
Early previews suggest that users will be able to tap and hold on a message, then drag to highlight and copy specific text segments, like text selecti...
This feature, tailored for users with low vision or partial blindness, marks a thoughtful evolution in how one of the world’s most widely used messagi...
The new feature will allow users to select a unique username and check its availability instantly or log in using the system.
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...
