BirdyChat becomes Balsio: Belgium and the Netherlands favor business WhatsApp alternative the most Just months after its launch, BirdyChat is already changing its name. According to the creators, the business communicat…
WhatsApp strengthens two-step verification and allows multiple passkeys WhatsApp rolls out new security features, including stronger two-step verification and multiple passkeys. WhatsApp is ad…
Signal usable on more than one phone or tablet: how it works Following the latest update, you can use Signal simultaneously on more than one phone or tablet. With its latest update,…
WhatsApp tests new feature to warn you about scam messages WhatsApp is testing Scam Alert, which recognizes suspicious messages locally without automatically sharing message conte…
WhatsApp rolls out usernames in Belgium WhatsApp users can set and share their username with others without their phone number being visible. Usernames in Whats…
European Commission calls Meta to order: chatbots welcome on WhatsApp again WhatsApp must readmit third-party AI chatbots after Meta attempted to prioritize its own chatbot. The European Commissio…
WhatsApp blocks new spyware attacks from NSO Group WhatsApp recently detected and repelled spear-phishing attempts by spyware company NSO Group. The platform is asking the…
Meta Business Agent now available worldwide Meta introduces the Business Agent, an AI solution that allows businesses worldwide to automate and personalize their cu…
WhatsApp competitor BirdyChat launches: professional, European, yet compatible with WhatsApp BirdyChat is live in Europe. Developped in Latvia, the chat service positions itself as a professional alternative to Wh…
Microsoft warns of malware campaign via WhatsApp A new malware campaign is spreading via WhatsApp through fake messages containing malicious attachments. Microsoft warns…
‘Voluntary’ chat control will not be extended: a final blow for controversial EU law? The European Parliament has decided to scrap voluntary measures regarding the monitoring of chat messages. The controver…
WhatsApp now supports multiple accounts on iOS WhatsApp announces new features, including the ability to switch between different accounts on iOS. In a blog post, What…
Russian hackers breach Dutch WhatsApp and Signal accounts Dutch military personnel, government officials, and journalists are being targeted by Russian hackers. The hackers break…
Meta allows third-party chatbots back on WhatsApp (for a fee) Third-party chatbots are welcome on WhatsApp once again, provided they pay an access fee. Meta hopes these measures will…
WhatsApp ads reach Europe WhatsApp ads will now also appear in Europe within the Updates tab. Last year, Meta announced plans to add advertising t…
WhatsApp lets users share chat history with new members WhatsApp is introducing a feature that allows group admins and members to share recent messages with new group members.…
WhatsApp Web offers call and video call support for beta users The beta version of WhatsApp Web now supports (video) calls. WhatsApp has been working for some time on the ability to l…
Meta blocks external AI on WhatsApp: EU wants urgent intervention The European Commission has officially notified Meta of possible interim measures after the company blocked third-party…
WhatsApp adds an extra layer of security for risk profiles WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to provide extra protection for certain accounts against advanced cyberattacks. The ‘s…
Meta tests subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Meta is testing new subscriptions for its most popular platforms with exclusive features and AI tools. Meta aims to add…
WhatsApp web version to get support for voice and video calls in group chats WhatsApp is working on support for group calls in the web version. According to WABetaInfo, group calls are said to be i…
WhatsApp adds labels for members in group chats WhatsApp is getting three new features to improve the group chat experience. The features are member tags, text stickers…
WhatsApp tests quiz feature for channels on iOS and Android WhatsApp is further expanding the interactive possibilities of channels with a quiz feature. After Android, iOS users in…
EU launches investigation into Meta after blocking AI chatbots on WhatsApp The European Commission opens investigation into Meta after WhatsApp blocks external AI chatbots, such as OpenAI’s ChatG…
After ChatGPT, Copilot also announces departure from WhatsApp Following changes to WhatsApp Business terms of service, various chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot must leave the messag…
WhatsApp Leak could Expose Data of 3.5 Billion Users Ethical hackers discovered a vulnerability in WhatsApp that could expose around 3.5 billion phone numbers. Security expe…
Meta Retains Control over WhatsApp and Instagram A U.S. court has ruled that Meta does not have to sell its subsidiary apps WhatsApp and Instagram. According to the ruli…
New WhatsApp for Windows 11 Guzzles RAM WhatsApp in Windows 11 is no longer a native desktop client, but a web app that doesn’t use your RAM memory efficiently.…
WhatsApp Engages in Unwanted Promotion under DSA Legislation The European Commission imposes strict rules on WhatsApp under the DSA legislation. The messaging app will have to more…
Chat Control Temporarily Buried: EU Abandons Plan for Mandatory Surveillance Backdoor in Chat Apps The EU is temporarily abandoning its plan to mandate backdoors for mass surveillance in apps like WhatsApp and Signal, f…
WhatsApp Warns Users about Online Scams Meta introduces new tools on WhatsApp and Messenger to protect users against online fraud. Platforms like WhatsApp, Mess…
WhatsApp Wins Lawsuit: NSO Group Permanently Blocked The years-long lawsuit has concluded in favor of WhatsApp. Spyware maker NSO Group no longer has access to the app. The…
Meta Bans Chatbots from WhatsApp (Except its Own) Chatbots for ‘general use’ will no longer be welcome on WhatsApp from January 2026. Meta will only allow chatbots that i…
WhatsApp Tests New ‘Liquid Glass’ Design on iOS 26 The iOS app of WhatsApp will soon adopt the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s iOS 26. WhatsApp is embracing Apple’s Liquid…
Meta AI in WhatsApp Will Use your Interactions for Advertising Meta indicates that it will use interactions with Meta AI to serve personalized advertisements, in a move that should su…
WhatsApp Can Translate Chat Messages WhatsApp can now translate messages in another language for you. On iOS, the feature supports more than nineteen languag…
WhatsApp Fixes Zeroday Vulnerability Used to Spread Spyware on Apple Devices WhatsApp has fixed a zeroday vulnerability in its iOS and MacOS apps that allowed malicious actors to spread spyware to…
WhatsApp Secures Backups with Passkeys WhatsApp offers the option to protect your data backups behind passkeys. The feature is rolling out to Android first. Wh…
