WhatsApp Stories
Meta Lays Off Employees At WhatsApp, Instagram And Reality Labs
Meta spokesperson Dave Arnold said some teams were making changes to align with the company's long-term strategic goals and location strategy.
Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store On Beijing's Order
The move comes as the House of Representatives is gearing up for a vote on a bill, which would compel the Chinese internet company ByteDance to divest its popular video app TikTok, or else face a ban in the U.S.
Meta Challenges FTC Bid To Amend 2020 Privacy Settlement Over Kids Chat App
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has contested the US Federal Trade Commission's attempt to modify its 2020 privacy settlement, saying it had voluntarily disclosed issues in its Messenger Kids app and received no complaints from parents.
WhatsApp Bans Over 7.4 Million Accounts In India In August To Stop Harmful Activity
A report said 7,420,748 WhatsApp accounts were banned in India in August, and of them, 3,506,905 were proactively barred before users sent negative feedback about them.
WhatsApp Expands In-Chat Payment Options In India By Adding Rivals' Services
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it is going to make it easier for people to pay Indian businesses through a WhatsApp chat using whatever method they prefer.
WhatsApp Launches New Features For Device Verification Aimed At Preventing Account Takeover Attacks
WhatsApp has recently launched an array of advanced security features including Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes.
Young Man Impersonates Indian Vice President, Creates Fake WhatsApp To 'Seek Favors'
The man and an associate have been arrested, police said.
Russian Woman Arrested For Posting 'Glory To Ukraine' On WhatsApp; Could Face Jailtime
The 38-year-old Russian woman was charged with displaying "Nazi symbolism or symbols of extremist organizations."
Tech Layoffs: Salesforce To Cut 10% Of Workforce
Software giant Salesforce will cut 10% of its workforce in the upcoming weeks, joining other tech giants in implementing layoffs to begin 2023.
New WhatsApp Features In 2023: Companion Mode, Web Calls, Search By Date And More
The new features that will be launched this year may include a screen lock for the desktop app, view once text, companion mode, and PiP for video calls.
WhatsApp Will Stop Running On These Phones In 2023
Starting Dec. 31, WhatsApp will no longer be available on devices that are not running the latest operating system.
WhatsApp Tips: How To Find Out If Someone Is Spying On Your Messages
WhatsApp is a secure messaging platform, but it's important to be careful about who you share your information with.
5 Minors Allegedly Raped Their Friend Twice, Filmed The Abuse And Shared It Online
Police have arrested the accused, who were aged 14 and 15.
Whatsapp Data Breach: Here's How To Check If Your Info Has Been Leaked
WhatsApp has denied the claims, stating there was no evidence of a "data leak."
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Company Is Laying Off 13% Of Its Employees
Meta, the company that runs Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced Wednesday it's laying off 11,000 employees.
Man Murders Friend For Texting, Calling His Girlfriend
The accused killer was fed up with his friend's attitude, according to reports.
WhatsApp, Threema, Signal Vulnerability Can Expose User's Location: Report
This vulnerability among secure instant messenger apps that can pinpoint users' location with 80% accuracy depending on the success rate of a "specially crafted timing attack."
Did You Know About These Hidden WhatsApp Features? Try Them Now
WhatsApp is a messaging app that has over 2 billion active users. But, it has some features that you might not know about, even as a regular user.
Husband Allegedly Pushed Wife To Suicide, Dad Says It Was Murder
Authorities did not find a suicide note, but they claimed the man tortured his wife "mentally and physically."
Woman Dies By Suicide, Hangs Herself After Boyfriend Blocks Her On WhatsApp
The 20-year-old was found hanging from the ceiling of her boyfriend's home Monday morning, according to authorities.
FTC Wants Facebook To Sell Instagram, WhatsApp, Federal Judge Gives Approval
The FTC is pushing for Facebook to sell WhatsApp and Instagram, asserting that the company bought up its opponents to eliminate opposition
WhatsApp Launches Crypto Payments Pilot Through Novi Wallet In US
Meta's Novi Wallet will be integrated with WhatsApp to provide cryptocurrency payments in terms of USDP or Pax Dollars which is rolled by Paxful.
Teen Rapes Woman, Sets Her Private Parts On Fire To Destroy Evidence
The boy, 17, is facing murder and rape charges over the incident.
Influencer Becomes Revenge Porn Victim After Ex-Boyfriend Posts Sex Videos On Instagram
Authorities have arrested the manager and are looking into the possibility of any extortion behind the leaks.
Retired College Dean Accuses Woman Of Performing Obscene Acts On Video Call, Blackmailing Him
The suspect allegedly added the victim on Facebook and forced him to give her his number.
Mark Zuckerberg Explains Facebook's Name Change To 'Meta'
Facebook will rebrand as Meta to incorporate new technology into the company as CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes the metaverse will be the successor to the internet.
Facebook Planning To Rebrand Itself With Name Change
According to The Verge, a source familiar with the matter claims that the parent group Facebook plans to change its name.
Sex Predator Convinced Poor Families To Abuse Their Kids While He Watched Online
The Australian man was found to be in possession of more than 52,000 images and videos of child exploitation material.
Heartbreaking Final Message Sent By Missionaries Kidnapped In Haiti Revealed
Haitian police said the 400 Mawozo gang was the group responsible for kidnapping the 17 Christian aid missionaries.
Vermont Nurse Admits Paying Woman To Kidnap, Torture 'Slaves'; Videos Used For Pleasure
Digital media seized from 37-year-old Sean Fiore by law enforcement revealed he had paid a Venezuelan woman to make two separate torture videos of a boy and a man.