20h Mobile WhatsApp hires grievance officer to battle fake news in India The country's 200 million WhatsApp users can email the ex-Facebook staffer directly. By S. Shah, 20h ago save Save share
08.29.18 08.29.18 in Mobile WhatsApp chats backed up to Google Drive lose encryption If you're using this feature, it's something to keep in mind. By S. Krishna, 08.29.18 save Save share View
08.01.18 08.01.18 in Internet WhatsApp will charge businesses that respond to you too slowly That's one way to prompt good customer service. By J. Fingas, 08.01.18 save Save share View
07.30.18 07.30.18 in Mobile WhatsApp launches four-person group video calling Up to four people can hold face-to-face chats. By J. Fingas, 07.30.18 save Save share View
07.20.18 07.20.18 in Services WhatsApp clamps down on forwarding to reduce hoaxes and spam The restrictions take effect globally, but will be even tighter in India. By R. Lawler, 07.20.18 save Save share View
07.10.18 07.10.18 in Services WhatsApp now labels forwarded messages to fight fake news in India The service is trying to fight misinformation that has led to mob violence and deaths. By D. Lumb, 07.10.18 save Save share View
07.10.18 07.10.18 in Security Facebook uses newspaper ads to warn WhatsApp users about fake news The ad in an Indian newspaper gives readers 10 tips for combating misinformation. By R. England, 07.10.18 save Save share View
07.05.18 07.05.18 in Services WhatsApp enlists outside help for its fake news problem The service is handing out grants of up to $50,000 to study how misinformation spreads. By D. Lumb, 07.05.18 save Save share View
07.02.18 07.02.18 in Services Fake news on WhatsApp is inciting lynchings in India Twelve people have died since May due to online rumors. By D. Lumb, 07.02.18 save Save share View
06.20.18 06.20.18 in Internet Instagram reaches 1 billion monthly users The Facebook-owned app has hit its biggest milestone yet. By E. Alvarez, 06.20.18 save Save share View
