WhatsApp is working on a new security feature called an optional login password that could make account hijacking harder. The feature, spotted by WABetaInfo in the latest beta builds, adds an extra credential on top of the usual SMS code and two-step verification According to the report, the new account password must be betweenContinue Reading
WhatsApp is reportedly working to bring voice and video calls to its web client. This is especially good news for Linux users. hatsApp will reportedly roll out support for voice and video calls for its web client soon. This will allow users to make calls in WhatsApp directly on theContinue Reading
Meta has started rolling out a new WhatsApp lockdown-style security feature designed to protect journalists, public figures, and other high-risk individuals from sophisticated threats, including spyware attacks. Known as “Strict Account Settings,” this new feature builds on already existing end-to-end encryption by adding extreme safeguards for users who require heightenedContinue Reading
OpenAI said it’s due to “a policy and terms change from WhatsApp.” If you use ChatGPT in WhatsApp, it’s about time to make other plans. OpenAI said its ubiquitous chatbot will stop working in Meta’s ubiquitous chat app on January 15, 2026. According to OpenAI, the change is due toContinue Reading
Earlier this month, it was revealed that the WhatsApp beta for iOS had a new feature being built into it, though not widely available, that allows users to share status updates to a close friends list. Now, similar developments have been made with WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.25.25.2. Just as withContinue Reading
WhatsApp beta testers have access to a new option that allows them to link to a verified Instagram profile, complete with a special icon that others should recognize. This ability is not necessarily something that will appeal to or interest all WhatsApp users, but it is certainly something that has value for someContinue Reading
WhatsApp is developing “guest chats,” enabling non-users to message via shared links without accounts or app installation, potentially expanding its 2 billion+ user base. This boosts accessibility but raises privacy and spam concerns, aligning with Meta’s inclusivity goals. Rollout is expected in 2025 with safeguards to balance innovation and security.Continue Reading
The Meta-owned service says it took down nearly 7 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers. WhatsApp, the popular smartphone messaging service, says it’s cracking down on millions of accounts linked to scam networks and providing users new tools to alert them when they might be targeted. In a post on Tuesday, theContinue Reading
New feature in Meta’s popular instant-messaging app eliminates need for any third-party scanning tools WhatsApp, Meta’s widely-used instant-messaging platform, is introducing a new feature that will allow users to directly scan documents using their smartphone camera from within the app. The functionality is currently in its testing phase and isContinue Reading
Since the end of 2022, tech companies, and even non-tech companies, have been clamoring to pile AI into their services. Despite what many people say about not liking AI, plenty of people are still using it every day, making it a key offering. Not only that, but for public companiesContinue Reading