Meta Platforms Hit by Global Outage; Services Restored Worldwide, Including Pakistan
Meta’s platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, have been fully restored after a global outage disrupted services for millions of users, including those in Pakistan.…
FBI Issues Warning on Messaging App Security for iPhone and Android Users
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has urged iPhone and Android users to transition from standard texting to encrypted messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal,…
Meta Receives PTA Report Highlighting Over 1,000 Fake IDs and 37 Hacks in 2024
ISLAMABAD: In 2024, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, received 1,043 reports of fake identifications from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). As a…
Indian Govt Blocks 28,000+ Social Media URLs in 2024
In 2024, the Indian government banned more social media URLs than ever before. Sources report that officials blocked more than 28,000 URLs because they were…
WhatsApp Will No Longer Be Available on These iPhones by May 2025
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly set to discontinue support for older iPhone models from May 2025. This move signifies a significant transition for users of devices…
Internet Services Disrupted in Karachi, Other Regions
Internet slowness was reported in Karachi and several other cities on Sunday, intensifying the frustration of users already dealing with connectivity challenges across the country.…
WhatsApp May Soon Simplify the Promotion of Channels
Over a year ago, WhatsApp introduced Channels. Using this one-way broadcasting method, individuals with a respectable following can inform their fans and subscribers of any…
Global Outage Disrupts WhatsApp Services
Many WhatsApp users reported problems on Sunday with sending and receiving text and voice messages, opening the app, exchanging media files, and navigating the web…
WhatsApp to Enable Sharing of Full Sticker Packs in Upcoming Update
You can save stickers from other users on WhatsApp already, but unlike Telegram, you can’t exchange complete sticker packs just yet. This will be implemented…
Typing Bubble Update on WhatsApp Faces Criticism for Being ‘Distracting’
WhatsApp now features a moving bubble below the latest message, replacing the previous “typing…” indication at the top of the chat window. A lot of…
Pakistan Experiences Partial Internet and Social Media Disruptions
After the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demonstration was called off, people across Pakistan reportedly faced issues accessing, downloading, and using popular social media platforms. Online users…
WhatsApp to Allow Custom Messages for Forwarded Content
The new WhatsApp feature allows users to easily add context or information when forwarding photos, texts, documents, or links. Instant messaging provider WhatsApp, used by…
Report Reveals Explosive Growth in VPN Demand Across Pakistan
After the tightened restrictions on social media, the nationwide demand for virtual private networks (VPNs) has surged, more than tripling in response. According to Top10VPN,…
