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Meta delays full Facebook and Instagram message encryption to 2023
Meta has pushed back the rollout of default end-to-end message encryption on Facebook and Instagram to 2023.
WhatsApp's answer to Discord may be group chat 'communities'
WhatsApp is developing a feature that would link group chats together to form a more Discord-like community.
FCC proposes text support for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
An FCC proposal would let people text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline when calling isn't an option.
WhatsApp's iOS-to-Android history transfer tool rolls out to Pixel devices
After debuting on Samsung Galaxy devices at the start of September, WhatsApp’s cross-platform chat history transfer feature is now rolling out to the wider Android ecosystem.
Facebook sues programmer who allegedly scraped data for 178 million users
Facebook has sued a man in Ukraine for allegedly swiping info for 178 million users.
Twitter buys a chat app to boost DMs and community features
Twitter has bought the chat app Sphere to bolster its DMs — including some high-profile talent.
WhatsApp begins rolling out end-to-end encryption for chat backups
The wait is over. It’s now possible to encrypt your WhatsApp chat history on both Android and iOS.
Major SMS routing company says it was the victim of a five-year hack (updated)
A company that routs SMS messages for major US carriers said it had been hacked for five years, but it's not clear how much damage was done.
Google adds one-button group chats for Calendar meetings
Google Calendar now lets you quickly start a group chat with everyone attending a meeting — you don't have to spend time rounding everyone up.
Telegram blocks Russian opposition leader's chat bots during vote
Telegram has blocked chat bots used by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to promote voting during the country's elections.
WhatsApp's iOS-to-Android chat history transfer tool rolls out to Samsung devices
WhatsApp has started rolling out its long-awaited cross-platform chat history transfer feature.
WhatsApp faces $267 million EU fine over Facebook data sharing transparency
WhatsApp has been hit with a $267 million fine for not informing EU users how it was sharing their data with Facebook.
Facebook Messenger rolls out end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls
A limited test of E2EE in Instagram DMs will start in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp will let you transfer your chat history between Android and iOS
WhatsApp is introducing the ability to migrate your chat history between Android and iOS, starting with Samsung phones.
China sues Tencent over WeChat's 'youth mode'
China has sued Tencent over WeChat's 'youth mode,' claiming the feature violates laws protecting children.
WhatsApp head says Apple's child safety update is a 'surveillance system'
Facebook’s head of WhatsApp says he is “concerned” by Apple's child safety plans, calling it a "surveillance system."
Archived WhatsApp chats will no longer come back to haunt you
WhatsApp has changed archived chats to keep them permanently hidden by default, even if someone sends a new message.
WhatsApp now lets you join in-progress group calls
WhatsApp now lets you join group calls that have already started — you can drop in and hop out like it' a chat room.
WhatsApp is testing secure cloud backups for Android users
WhatsApp is testing encrypted cloud backups that would let Android users securely protect their conversations.
WhatsApp is testing multi-device sync that doesn't require a phone
Until now, all WhatsApp chats have been routed through a smartphone app.