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WhatsApp hits five billion installs
WhatsApp has further solidified its standing at the top of the messaging pile with a huge milestone. The five billion install mark has only been achieved by a few apps, and Facebook's self-titled app...
Facebook’s WhatsApp to remain ad free – for now
In what presents as a rapid retreat from previous plans to introduce adverts to status feeds, Facebook has - temporarily at least - halted its plans. The plan was in part a way for...
Whatsapp support finishing for some older phones
There are widespread reports surfacing that Whatsapp is ending support for some phones. That bit is true, but the headlines are edging towards deceitful though as it’s only some very old phones that...
Whatsapp has adopted new Facebook branding and some dark mode elements
Whatsapp... Love it or hate it, you or someone you know uses it. It's one of the first and still one of the largest messaging platforms. The offering is cross platform for mobile devices...
Whatsapp hands more control to users for group chats
WhatsApp is a pretty popular messaging platform these days. Odds are you’re using it, or know a lot of people who are. In our sphere, for example, if you're on a tech trip there's...
Fingerprint unlock arriving on WhatsApp for Android
While we are all talking about Face Unlock and the issues Google seems to be having getting developers to adopt the new biometric process, WhatsApp has released its new fingerprint unlock in the latest...
WhatsApp set to beta test disappearing messages
WhatsApp is one of the biggest messaging platforms on the planet. Encrypted end-to-end messaging is the norm and they’ve ridden the wave to the top of the pack. The Beta for WhatApp is taking...
Ads are coming to WhatsApp, but they won’t be as intrusive as you think
As first mentioned last year, Facebook had confirmed that ads will appear in WhatsApp, starting in 2020. Before arming up with pitchforks however, it's worth looking into the details.
Facebook has long had a problem...
WhatsApp limiting forwarding to 5 users in an effort to reduce impact of rumours
WhatsApp has become the most widely used messaging platform in the world, which means it's being used to share memes, jokes and other media including hoaxes, fake news and other unsavoury material. Whatsapp has...
WhatsApp adding fingerprint security to prevent others accessing your messages
WhatsApp are (despite some failings, like multiple device login capabilities) are one of the biggest messaging platforms on the planet alongside Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Telegram and Viber. They're continuing to offer new functionality...
Whatsapp calling gets easier in the latest update
Group calls and chats are heavily utilised in social circles with many of the front-running options having capability of supporting significant numbers of participants such as Facebook Messenger which has up to 50 participants....
WhatsApp to run adverts on Status Screen… ugh!
After remaining ad-free since its inception, it's been confirmed that the worlds biggest messaging platform, WhatsApp will begin displaying ads in the Status screen in the near future.
In an interview with Outlook India,...
Your WhatsApp backup will no longer consume Drive space from November
WhatsApp users rejoice, for your backups will no longer count against your Google Drive storage total from November 12th this year. The Google Drive team have emailed WhatsApp users who backup their chats...
WhatsApp update brings with it ability to watch Facebook and Instagram videos
WhatsApp is updating its iOS App to allow users the ability to watch Facebook and Instagram videos directly within WhatsApp. Additionally, with picture-in-picture, users can keep watching the video even as they move between other...
BlackBerry takes Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to court over messaging patents
BlackBerry Limited, the now very-reduced Canadian business enterprise software company is taking Facebook and its subsidiaries, WhatsApp and Instagram, to court in a case where BlackBerry alleges Facebook (and its subsidiaries) infringe on its...