Meta explains how third-party apps will hook into Messenger and WhatsAppExternal services will likely have to adopt the same Signal protocol it uses for end-to-end encryption.By K. Holt, 03.06.2024
WhatsApp may soon offer its own AirDrop-like file sharing featureIt would work across nearby devices from within the app. By S. Fielding, 01.22.2024
Meta is letting users uncouple Messenger and Marketplace accounts in the EUIt follows regulations in the Digital Markets Act, which goes into effect in March. By S. Fielding, 01.22.2024
WhatsApp Channels now let owners send voice messagesMeta has introduced new features for Channels worldwide.By M. Moon, 01.17.2024
Whatsapp adds disappearing voice messages to its roster of privacy featuresThis tool was already available for messages and photos. By L. Bonk, 12.07.2023
WhatsApp now lets you share photos and videos in their original qualityiPhone users can say goodbye to compression. By L. Bonk, 12.04.2023
WhatsApp chats backed up to Google Drive will soon take up storage spaceThe change will start rolling out in December to WhatsApp beta users. By M. Moon, 11.15.2023
WhatsApp will let you hide your IP address from whoever you callIt’s a major win for privacy-conscious users.By P. Dixit, 11.08.2023
Instagram finally begins testing an option to turn off read receiptsThe new feature may be available for a limited number of users at first. By S. Fielding, 11.08.2023
WhatsApp tests self-destructing voice notesThe new feature lets you set voice notes to view once. By S. Fielding, 10.19.2023
WhatsApp will soon let you add two accounts to one deviceYou'll no longer have to carry a second phone for WhatsApp.By M. Moon, 10.19.2023
WhatsApp debuts passkey logins on AndroidIt didn't say when the login solution will be available for other devices.By M. Moon, 10.17.2023
Meta's paid verification for businesses will cost almost double what it does for individualsBusiness owners who subscribe get the checkmark, higher ranking in search and easier access to customer service.By K. Bell, 09.20.2023
WhatsApp Channels are expanding to 150 countriesIt also has new features like allowing admins to edit Updates for 30 days. By S. Fielding, 09.13.2023
WhatsApp tests feature that could open it up to other messaging appsIt's reportedly preparing to comply with EU laws that require chat interoperability.By S. Dent, 09.11.2023
WhatsApp's new Mac app supports group video calls for up to eight peopleAll your chats and calls will still have end-to-end encryption, Meta says.By K. Holt, 08.29.2023
WhatsApp lets you create groups without naming themNo more randomly picking an emoji for your groups.By W. Shanklin, 08.23.2023
WhatsApp is testing AI-generated stickersOnly a limited number of users have access for now. By K. Holt, 08.15.2023
Wall Street banks fined $549 million for not backing up messaging app historiesWells Fargo alone was fined $200 million by the SEC and CFTC.By W. Shanklin, 08.09.2023
WhatsApp's latest feature lets you jump in and out of group voice chatsThe feature brings another way to communicate on the expanding platform.By S. Fielding, 08.07.2023