With more than 51 million monthly users in the EU, WhatsApp is now classified as a Very Large Online Platform, meaning it will face a new level of regulatory scrutiny. WhatsApp has been officially ...

The new ‘Strict Account Settings’ automatically block attachments and media from senders you don’t know, and also silences calls from unknown contacts. The new ‘Strict Account Settings’ automatically ...

The feature is now starting to reach WhatsApp Web beta users, with a wider rollout expected for the coming weeks. Here’s how it works. A few weeks ago, WABetaInfo reported that Meta was gearing up to ...

WhatsApp is claiming that a new lawsuit accusing it of failing to encrypt users’ communications is simply retaliation from an Israeli spyware company it has been battling for years. The longstanding ...

An international group of users has reportedly sued Meta Platforms, Inc., accusing the company of misleading billions of WhatsApp users about the privacy of their messages and falsely claiming that ...

Plaintiffs claim WhatsApp chats aren’t as private as marketed; Meta calls case 'frivolous' Meta is facing a new lawsuit over WhatsApp privacy and encryption claims, after an international group of ...

Days after Meta was sued over alleged false privacy claims surrounding its chat app WhatsApp, the company has rolled out a new setting to protect users against cyberattacks. The feature, called Strict ...

WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, and silences unknown callers. Image: appshunter.io (Unsplash) If you’ve ever ...

One-tap mode limits unknown messages, silences unknown calls, tightens privacy settings WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new security feature called 'Strict Account Settings' aimed at protecting users ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Updated on Jan 30 with WhatsApp’s confirmation of a “comprehensive fix” for the ...

Washington: Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp announced today the development of a new feature aimed at improving the group experience, allowing new members to view messages sent ...

Firm accused of ‘abusing’ its dominant position for messaging in what appears to be breach of antitrust rules The EU has threatened to take action against the social media company Meta, arguing it has ...