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WhatsApp sets Android 6.0 as minimum for app access

WhatsApp has released a list of Android phones that will remain eligible to use its messaging platform, warning that devices falling short of the stated requirements could eventually be locked out of the app. The company disclosed that its platform currently supports Android devices running Android 6.0 and any version above it. WhatsApp also stipulated […]

WhatsApp rolls out voice note transcription feature in India
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WhatsApp accuses Russia of blocking app for indigenous service

WhatsApp said Wednesday that Russia “attempted to fully block” the messaging app in the country. The company stated this was done to push users toward a competing state-controlled service. The move could potentially affect 100 million people. Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service. It has […]

WhatsApp rolls out voice note transcription feature in India
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WhatsApp introduces updates for calls, chats

WhatsApp is rolling out a series of updates to make staying connected simpler and more engaging, just in time for the holiday season. The enhancements span calls, chats, Status, and Channels, offering a range of subtle but impactful improvements to the way people communicate, even amid the busy festive period. Instead of leaving a traditional […]

WhatsApp rolls out voice note transcription feature in India
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EU to place WhatsApp under stricter oversight

Meta Platforms Inc.’s messaging app, WhatsApp, is set to come under tighter oversight as the European Union steps up scrutiny of social media platforms. The European Commission plans to classify WhatsApp’s open channels as a “Very Large Online Platform” under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, a designation that will subject it to tougher rules on […]

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WhatsApp rolls out message translation feature for users

Meta, the owners of WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has announced the rollout of a message translation feature aimed at making communication across different languages easier for its more than 3 billion users worldwide. The rollout, which began on Tuesday, allows users to translate messages directly within chats while keeping conversations private. Users can now […]

WhatsApp rolls out voice note transcription feature in India
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Nigerians shift to WhatsApp calls as voice tariffs rise

Nigerian mobile phone users are transiting to data calls over increasing tariffs charged by telecommunications companies on terrestrial voice calls in the country. According to a report by Leadership, this transition from traditional voice calls to internet-based communication platforms, particularly WhatsApp, commenced earlier when telcos increased tariffs on voice calls and messages. This is, however, […]

WhatsApp accuses Moscow of attempting to block communications
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WhatsApp accuses Moscow of attempting to block communications

WhatsApp has accused Russia of trying to cut off more than 100 million people from secure messaging, after authorities restricted calls on the Meta-owned app and rival Telegram. The move comes as Moscow pushes state-backed alternatives and tightens control over the country’s internet space. Russia’s communications watchdog said on Wednesday it had begun limiting some […]

WhatsApp rolls out voice note transcription feature in India
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WhatsApp unveils new safety features, bans 6.8m scam accounts

WhatsApp on Tuesday announced a set of safety features designed to help users spot and avoid scams across both group and individual chats, saying it has banned more than 6.8 million accounts tied to criminal scam centres that target people worldwide. The Meta-owned messaging service said the new features are intended to give users more […]

WhatsApp accuses Moscow of attempting to block communications
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Russia signals WhatsApp ban, citing national security concerns

A senior Russian lawmaker has warned that WhatsApp should prepare to exit the Russian market, as the country moves to restrict foreign software and promote state-backed alternatives. Anton Gorelkin, deputy head of the State Duma’s information technology committee, said Friday that Meta-owned WhatsApp is likely to be added to a list of restricted applications, citing […]

Meta introduces message summaries to WhatsApp
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Meta introduces message summaries to WhatsApp

Meta announced Wednesday it is introducing a new AI-powered message summaries feature to WhatsApp, aimed at helping users quickly catch up on unread messages through brief, automatically generated overviews. The feature, powered by Meta’s artificial intelligence tools, will be rolled out initially in the United States, with support for English-language chats. The optional tool will […]

WhatsApp accuses Moscow of attempting to block communications
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US House of Reps bans WhatsApp over security concerns

The United States House of Representatives has banned Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp messaging service from all official devices, citing security risks and a lack of transparency regarding user data protection. According to a memo circulated to all House staff on Monday by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the decision was based on findings by […]

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