WhatsApp Adds Forward Count for Channel Updates in Beta

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 day ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp is adding more tools to help channel admins understand how their posts perform. The company has started rolling out a new forward count feature…

Why Are Social Media Subscriptions Becoming More Accepted?

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 5 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 7 min read

Remember when Elon Musk dropped his bombshell in 2023, predicting that paid subscriptions would soon dominate social media by weeding out bots and ensuring authentic…

WhatsApp Introduces Lockdown-Style Strict Account Settings

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 5 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 4 min read

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new lockdown-style security feature called “Strict Account Settings” designed to protect users from advanced threats and unwanted contact. According…

The End of Free Social Media? Why Meta is Putting a Price on Social Media Apps

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Meta is preparing to test premium subscription plans across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, signaling one of the most consequential shifts in the company’s business model…

Group Voice & Video Calls Are Coming to WhatsApp Web

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp Web is preparing to receive one of its most requested upgrades yet, as the platform works on adding group voice and video calling support…

WhatsApp Web Will Soon Support Group Calls for Voice and Video

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp is preparing to bring group voice and video calls to its web platform, a feature users have been waiting for. Until now, the browser…

Meta Confirms WhatsApp Username Rollout Plans for 2026

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

WhatsApp has finalized development of a username support system that will allow users to connect without revealing phone numbers, a shift confirmed by advanced testing…

Cybercriminals Weaponize WhatsApp to Spread New Banking Malware

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

WhatsApp has become the primary propagation channel for an active banking malware campaign after cybersecurity researchers confirmed that the Astaroth trojan is now spreading through…

WhatsApp Updates Group Chats with Member Tags, Stickers, and Event Alerts

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp is making group chats smarter with three new features designed to keep conversations organized and engaging. Starting today, users can assign member roles, create…

WhatsApp Prepares to Merge Status and Channels on Its Web Version

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

WhatsApp is testing a redesign on the web client that would bring Status and Channels closer together, mirroring how the mobile app already treats updates…

WhatsApp Launches New Year 2026 Update With Interactive Stickers

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new holiday update that introduces 2026-themed stickers and interactive visual effects, expanding its seasonal features across Android and iOS…

WhatsApp Lets Users Unpair Apple Watch Without Losing Chats

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp has rolled out changes to how its service behaves when users unpair an Apple Watch from an iPhone, addressing long standing complaints about message…

Developers Hit as Fake WhatsApp API Package Emerges on npm

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Security researchers discovered a fake WhatsApp API package on npm that steals developer credentials, raising fresh alarms about the growing risks facing the open source…

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