WhatsApp to combat internet blackouts with proxy server support

WhatsApp to combat internet blackouts with proxy server support
The newest version of the communication platform offers a new way to bypass state-imposed internet limitations, but concerns remain over IP visibility
6 Jan 2023
WhatsApp Communities to unify workplace group chats, expand functionality

WhatsApp Communities to unify workplace group chats, expand functionality
Group chats will also expand to 1,024 participants, as WhatsApp aims to cater to larger teams
3 Nov 2022
Move to business messaging and let richer connections begin
Move to business messaging and let richer connections begin
Creating better customer relationships with high-value conversations
12 Sep 2022
Talking to a business should feel like messaging a friend
Talking to a business should feel like messaging a friend
Managing customer conversations at scale with the WhatsApp Business Platform
12 Sep 2022
Goodbye broadcasts, hello conversations
Goodbye broadcasts, hello conversations
Drive conversations across the funnel with the WhatsApp Business Platform
12 Sep 2022
Remove barriers and reconnect with your customers
Remove barriers and reconnect with your customers
The $260 billion dollar friction problem businesses don't know they have
12 Sep 2022
Meta launches free WhatsApp Cloud API

Meta launches free WhatsApp Cloud API
Free cloud-based API services will help businesses respond to customers quicker, Meta says
20 May 2022
WhatsApp secures permission to challenge €225 million GDPR fine

WhatsApp secures permission to challenge €225 million GDPR fine
The company has been granted the power to challenge Ireland’s fine over the way it shares user data
10 Nov 2021
'Changing name to Meat': Industry reacts to Facebook's Meta rebrand

'Changing name to Meat': Industry reacts to Facebook's Meta rebrand
The rebrand attempts to provide a clearer distinction between Facebook and its umbrella company
29 Oct 2021
WhatsApp launches multi-device beta with support for end to end encryption

WhatsApp launches multi-device beta with support for end to end encryption
An infrastructure change means up to four devices can be attached to a single account without compromising security or privacy, company claims
15 Jul 2021
Hackers are using fake messages to break into WhatsApp accounts

Hackers are using fake messages to break into WhatsApp accounts
Hackers are posing as friends to gain users' trust
8 Apr 2021
Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?

Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?
For many, it's their go-to messaging app for business and social contacts, but recent privacy changes could put an end to that
15 Jan 2021
Is it time for IT departments to call time on WhatsApp?

Is it time for IT departments to call time on WhatsApp?
For many, it's their go-to messaging app for business and social contacts, but recent privacy changes could put an end to that
15 Jan 2021
WhatsApp partners with CEQUENS to ease enterprise communication 

WhatsApp partners with CEQUENS to ease enterprise communication
Partnership enables two-way business communication for small, medium and large corporations
3 Nov 2020
WhatsApp will roll out Disappearing Messages feature

WhatsApp will roll out Disappearing Messages feature
Disappearing Messages will help keep your past messages secure by deleting them after a fixed period
3 Nov 2020
WhatsApp flaw leaves users open to 'shoulder surfing' attacks

WhatsApp flaw leaves users open to 'shoulder surfing' attacks
Hackers can gain full access to individual’s WhatsApp accounts using just their phone number
21 Apr 2020
WhatsApp co-founder tells followers to delete Facebook

WhatsApp co-founder tells followers to delete Facebook
Brian Acton joins ‘deletefacebook’ calls
21 Mar 2018
WhatsApp lacks 'legal basis' to share data with Facebook

WhatsApp lacks 'legal basis' to share data with Facebook
Data privacy authority says WhatsApp has breached the Data Protection Act
19 Dec 2017
Gov accuses Whatsapp of creating security 'black hole'

Gov accuses Whatsapp of creating security 'black hole'
Gov ramps up pressure on app to hand over encrypted messages - report
22 Sep 2017
WhatsApp reveals enterprise app in its monetisation push

WhatsApp reveals enterprise app in its monetisation push
New features are being tested to help businesses chat directly with customers
6 Sep 2017
WhatsApp now back up after suffering massive global outage

WhatsApp now back up after suffering massive global outage
Users reported being unable to load the app for several hours on Wednesday
4 May 2017
Facebook will block revenge porn

Facebook will block revenge porn
Both human and machine-based measures will be used to stop the spread of hateful images
6 Apr 2017