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WhatsApp sues Indian government over new rules on 'traceable' messages
By Stephen Warwick last updated
WhatsApp is suing the Indian government over new laws that would require it to make its messages 'traceable'.

WhatsApp could soon let users move chats to a different phone number
By Stephen Warwick published
New information from WhatsApp's beta software indicates the app may soon let users migrate their chats to a different number.

WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages for the privacy-conscious
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is currently testing a feature that will have messages automatically disappear once read.

WhatsApp says it won't delete accounts that don't accept privacy changes
By Stephen Warwick published

WhatsApp sticker suggestions are now being tested ahead of likely launch
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that suggests stickers based on the words being typed.

Brazilians can now send and receive money via WhatsApp Pay
By Oliver Haslam published
People in Brazil can now take advantage of WhatsApp Pay on their iPhones.

Facebook could face German intervention over controversial WhatsApp changes
By Stephen Warwick published
A German data regulator is seeking an order that could halt Facebook's planned changes to WhatsApp and its data policies, a move that was met with strong pushback earlier this year.

WhatsApp drops support for iOS 9
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp has confirmed that users will have to be running iOS 10 or later in order to use the service on an iPhone.

People not using WhatsApp in Apple's strategic interest, says head
By Stephen Warwick published

WhatsApp for Mac now supports voice and video calls
By Stephen Warwick last updated
WhatsApp for macOS has been updated to include desktop support for voice and video calls.

WhatsApp presses on with controversial privacy changes
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp has said it is pressing on with planned changes to its privacy policy and will add a banner to its app providing more information to users.

WhatsApp Web and Desktop gets extra biometric security layer
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that will let users secure their Desktop and Web chats with Touch ID and Face ID using a linked device.

Facebook delays controversial WhatsApp privacy changes as millions flock to rival services
By Stephen Warwick published
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.

WhatsApp tries to reassure users following Facebook data sharing backlash
By Joe Wituschek published
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 now requires you to share data with Facebook — or stop using the app
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
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 bringing video and audio calls to desktop and web client
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp is finally beta testing a new video and audio calls feature for its desktop client.

FTC lawsuit could force Facebook to give up Instagram and WhatsApp
By IM Staff published
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 wants Apple's privacy labels to apply to iMessage as well
By Oliver Haslam last updated
WhatsApp isn't happy that iMessage doesn't have to explain itself in the same way other apps do.
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