WhatsApp Launches a Green Dot for Online Contacts on Android
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a green dot indicator on Android that shows when a contact is currently online, replacing the text-based status label previously…
WhatsApp Continues Testing “View Once” Text Messages on iOS
WhatsApp has started testing a new “view once” feature for text messages on iOS, extending its disappearing message options beyond media files. The feature allows…
Meta Adds Football Features to All Apps for World Cup 2026
Meta launched comprehensive World Cup 2026 features across Threads, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger on June 11, positioning the company to capture massive engagement as…
Meta Catches Israeli Spyware Firm Targeting WhatsApp Users
Meta has filed for contempt of court after disrupting a new NSO Group spear-phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp users in Jordan and Lebanon. The campaign violated…
WhatsApp Users With Older iPhones Must Update Before November 2026
WhatsApp will stop supporting older iPhones from November 30, 2026. After that date, devices running iOS versions below 15.5 will no longer support the messaging…
EU Orders Meta to Open WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots
The European Commission has ordered Meta to restore rival AI chatbot access to WhatsApp for Business within five working days, threatening fines of up to…
WhatsApp Launches Meta Business AI Agent for Faster Customer Replies Worldwide
Meta has introduced a new AI system for businesses across its messaging platforms. The company is rolling out the Meta Business AI Agent inside WhatsApp…
WhatsApp Added Live World Cup Updates. Here Is How to Use Them.
WhatsApp has launched a range of new features to help users celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026. The update adds soccer-themed calling effects, refreshed icons and…
WhatsApp Plus Launch in Pakistan Sparks Questions About Meta’s Fintech Ambitions
Meta has rolled out global subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with WhatsApp Plus priced at PKR 229 in Pakistan. The cosmetic features may…
Telegram CEO Says WhatsApp Encryption Does Not Guarantee User Privacy
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticized WhatsApp’s security system and called its encryption “a giant fraud.” He made these remarks on Saturday and said users…
Meta Launches A Standalone Reddit-Style Discussion Platform
Meta launched Forum on May 25, 2026, a standalone app that pulls Facebook Groups into a Reddit-style discussion experience. Users sign in with Facebook credentials,…
WhatsApp Finally Fixes Annoying Group Chat Screen
WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.20.7 rolls out new tab-based navigation for group chat info screen. Update organizes Members, Media, and Settings into three tabs for…
PTA Threatens Blocking of WhatsApp Accounts on Unverified SIMs
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a critical advisory yesterday regarding unregistered mobile networks. WhatsApp users across Pakistan face imminent service disruptions if their accounts…
