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How to use WhatsApp Web

WhatsApp Messenger is a hugely popular international mobile chat and calling app, but it can also be used within your web browser. We show you how to do it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsMar 26th, 2021

WhatsApp beta trials limits on forwarding messages to group chats

WhatsApp is seemingly introducing new limits to forwarding messages to other group chats in its iOS messaging app, a change that could help cut down on the spread of misinformation.Social media platforms are known to be a hotbed for the spread of spa.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 5th, 2022

Voice Message Updates for WhatsApp

New Voice features bound for Whatsapp The post Voice Message Updates for WhatsApp first appeared on Phandroid. I rely on WhatsApp everyday to keep me in touch with people from all around the world, and something that I use regularly is the.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 1st, 2022

WhatsApp gets much-needed improvements for voice messages

In the coming weeks, WhatsApp will let users listen to voice messages at up to 2x speed, hear them in the background, and pause while recording audio notes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 31st, 2022

How Europe"s bold new rules for Big Tech could change the services you use

Apple users could soon install apps outside the App Store. WhatsApp users could message or video call friends using Telegram, and vice versa. And the search results users see on Google could change, with potentially major repercussions for smaller on.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 29th, 2022

Security Experts Say New EU Rules Will Damage WhatsApp Encryption

Corin Faife writes via The Verge: On March 24th, EU governing bodies announced that they had reached a deal on the most sweeping legislation to target Big Tech in Europe, known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Seen as an ambitious law with far-reach.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 29th, 2022

EU will require iMessage, WhatsApp to communicate with smaller messaging services

On Thursday, the European Union announced plans to enact new legislation that would demand major messaging services — including iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger — to send and receive messages, calls, videos, and files from smaller compe.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMar 25th, 2022

EU legislation to make iMessage and other messaging apps interoperable

The European Union on Thursday night unveiled more details about its plans to curb anti-competitive practices among big tech companies. With the rules of the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), Europe wants all major messaging apps like WhatsApp, Faceboo.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsMar 25th, 2022

EU to require iMessage, WhatsApp to communicate with smaller messaging services

On Thursday, the European Union announced plans to enact new legislation that would demand major messaging services — including iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger — to send and receive messages, calls, videos, and files from smaller compe.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 25th, 2022

WhatsApp to finally start letting you post message reactions, report says

Quick, what's the most annoying thing about WhatsApp? For me, it's the inability to quickly post a reaction to someone's message, forcing me instead to either send an emoji as a separate reply, or write a largely unnecessary response. The feature is.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2022

Russia Finds Meta Guilty of "Extremist Activity"

A Moscow court on Monday found Meta Platforms guilty of "extremist activity", but said its decision would not affect the WhatsApp messenger service, focusing its ire on the company's already banned Facebook and Instagram social networks. From a repor.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 21st, 2022

Why WhatsApp wants to convince Americans to stop sending text messages

Since the start of this year, a series of advertisements have appeared on television screens and billboards across the United States, with ominous warnings to texters......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 21st, 2022

South Africa Regulator Refers Meta To Tribunal Over Dominance

South Africa's Competition Commission says it had referred Facebook and WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms to a tribunal for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the market. From a report: But a spokesperson for WhatsApp said the regulator was objec.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 15th, 2022

WhatsApp Web gets a browser extension to beef up security

Meta has created a browser extension called Code Verify that will fortify security while using WhatsApp Web on a desktop and alert users of any security risks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2022

WhatsApp"s New Browser Extension is Aimed at Making Web Chats More Secure

Code Verify is a new browser extension from WhatsApp parent company Meta that aims to improve the security of WhatsApp's web version, the company has announced. From a report: The extension works by verifying that the contents of WhatsApp's web versi.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 11th, 2022

Instagram and Whatsapp stalker"s lies "ruined my life for years"

Women who were targeted by Matthew Hardy speak about the impact of his avalanche of messages......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2022

Here’s how iMessage-like reactions on WhatsApp for iOS will work

It’s been months since WhatsApp started to develop iMessage-like reactions for its app. Now, the company seems almost ready to release this feature. more… The post Here’s how iMessage-like reactions on WhatsApp for iOS will work a.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2022

Facebook records a drop in daily users for the first time ever

After years of scandals, congressional hearings, and generally bad vibes, it seems like people are finally (and slowly) leaving Facebook behind.Meta, the new name for the parent company that encompasses Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, rele.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2022

Say goodbye to unlimited WhatsApp backups in Google Drive

Google may soon limit the size of WhatsApp chat backups hosted on Drive......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2022

WhatsApp backups may soon count against Google Drive storage

New evidence found in a beta build of WhatsApp for Android suggests that Google may no longer be offering unlimited storage for WhatsApp backups......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 31st, 2022

WhatsApp Gets EU Ultimatum After New Terms Spark Backlash

Meta Platforms' WhatsApp was given a month to answer European Union concerns over new terms and services that sparked outrage among consumers and privacy campaigners. From a report: WhatsApp must provide "concrete commitments" to address EU concerns.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 27th, 2022