WhatsApp is now in damage control mode, with the platform pausing its Facebook data sharing policy. But the platform already lost user trust, and it needs to try doubly hard to regain it.
Messaging app, Signal, is currently experiencing an outage to an influx of new users. The company is working on expanding its server capacity.
As many WhatsApp users begin moving to other messaging apps over Facebook data sharing concerns, the messaging app has reiterated its commitment to privacy.
WhatsApp's new terms of service involve sharing data with Facebook — there's no way to use the service without agreeing to share data with the social network. The policy change means now is the right time to switch to a messaging platform like Signal or Telegram.
WhatsApp is now linked to Facebook, and you won't be able to use the app unless you share a lot of data with Facebook. Thankfully, Signal is a privacy-focused alternative that has most of the same features, and it is easy to move your group chats from WhatsApp to Signal.
So, you want to delete your WhatsApp account. This is a decision that should not be made lightly, but if you're determined to do it, we have the steps showing you exactly what to do.
WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy, and the app now mandates data sharing with Facebook. Don't want to do so? You'll have to stop using the app.
Beginning February 8, all WhatsApp users will be required to share their data with Facebook. Do you plan on continuing to use the app once that change happens?
Need a helping hand getting WhatsApp set up and using it on Android? We've got all the tips and tricks you need.
WhatsApp is finally beta testing a new video and audio calls feature for its desktop client.
The FTC has filed a lawsuit following an investigation into Facebook's practices. It calls for the company to give up ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging anticompetitive practices.
As per a report from Sky News, the UK hasn’t ordered Facebook to provide access to end-to-end encrypted messages on WhatsApp. However, it plans to use a legal power to issue an injunction against the social networking giant to prevent it from enabling end-to-end encryption across all its platforms.
WhatsApp is adding a new shopping feature to its mobile app. Users now have the option to add multiple items from a store’s catalog to a cart.
WhatsApp has an exciting feature that lets you set up messages that auto-destruct after seven days. The feature is called disappearing messages, and is is now available for all WhatsApp users. Let's see how the feature works, and how you can set it up right now.
WhatsApp is testing an upgrade to its archived chats feature. When rolled out, this change would bring it in line with Messenger and Instagram as it begins to prevent archived chats from sending notifications.
You'll now be able to shop directly from WhatsApp chats in some regions as the company adds a new shopping button.
WhatsApp now lets you send and receive money in India, with the payments feature relying on the country's UPI infrastructure. Here's how you can set up payments on WhatsApp, and how to send and receive money.
WhatsApp payments can now be expanded in India as the company receives final approval from officials.
WhatsApp is getting a new 'disappearing messages' feature that will allow you to send messages that automatically disappear after seven days. The feature will begin rolling out to everyone this month.
WhatsApp's storage management feature will let you manually clean up all those stockpiled gifs and images that are taking up your phone's storage space.