Facebook has delayed enforcement of changes to its WhatsApp privacy policy following major public backlash and massive uptake of rival services like Signal and Telegram.
The company is attempting to put out the fire after implementing its new terms and conditions which require users to share data with Facebook.
WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy, and the app now mandates data sharing with Facebook. Don't want to do so? You'll have to stop using the app.
WhatsApp is finally beta testing a new video and audio calls feature for its desktop client.
The FTC has filed a lawsuit following an investigation into Facebook's practices. It calls for the company to give up ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging anticompetitive practices.
WhatsApp isn't happy that iMessage doesn't have to explain itself in the same way other apps do.
As per a report from Sky News, the UK hasn’t ordered Facebook to provide access to end-to-end encrypted messages on WhatsApp. However, it plans to use a legal power to issue an injunction against the social networking giant to prevent it from enabling end-to-end encryption across all its platforms.
WhatsApp has been updated to allow users to set custom wallpapers for each of their chats as well as search for stickers.
The fact that there's still no WhatsApp app on iPad is laughable and it's going to remain that way until a new feature ships, apparently.
WhatsApp's newest feature will leverage a simple tool to torpedo hoaxes before they can spread — the power of a Google search. With just the tap of a button, the company says users in seven countries will be able to fact-check forwarded messages with ease.