WhatsApp Stories
Encrypted WhatsApp Blocked In Brazil, Telegram Downloads Explode
Last year WhatsApp activated end-to-end encryption, the most advanced form of data protection.
Facebook (FB) Photo Sync Requires Separate App Called Moments, Starting Jan. 2016
The social network will soon require users to download an app called Moments if they want to use automatic photo sync.
Bangladesh Unblocks Facebook After 21 Days; WhatsApp, Viber Restrictions Stay
The ban was reportedly put in place to maintain law and order after a court upheld death sentences of two men accused of war crimes.
Rape In India: 4 Teenagers Gang-Rape Schoolmate In Mumbai, Circulate Video On WhatsApp
The incident came to light after a video clip of the incident went viral on a messaging app, eventually reaching the victim's aunt in Mumbai.
Is ISIS Using PlayStation 4 To Communicate? Islamic State Could Use PS4 To Spell Out Attack Plans
In the wake of Friday night’s terrorist attacks in Paris, Belgium's federal home affairs minister warned about the growing use by terror networks of Sony’s PlayStation 4.
Facebook Inc (FB) Q3 2015 Earnings: Social Network's $4.5 Billion Revenue Beats Expectations
The social network company showed solid growth in its mobile ad business when it reported quarterly financial results.
Blackberry BBM Beats Facebook Messenger And WhatsApp To The Apple Watch
Users can now reply quickly to messages from their wrist.
How Enterprising Greeks Are Profiting From Europe's Refugee Crisis And Creating A Multimillion-Dollar Industry
Many Greeks aren't happy with the flood of refugees arriving on their shores, but some are using the new arrivals to their advantage.
India’s War On Encryption Could Drive Apple Inc., Facebook From Tech’s Next Big Growth Market
The Indian government's interest in being able to read people's emails and monitor their cell phone activity may pose problems for Apple.
Facebook (FB) Reveals Africa User Numbers, 3 Months After Opening Johannesburg Office
The social network announced new active user numbers for markets in Nigeria and Kenya Thursday.
WhatsApp Web Security Bug Puts 200 Million Users At Risk
Hackers could infect the PCs of those using WhatsApp Web by simply knowing their phone number and sending them a malicious message.
WhatsApp Soon To Join Facebook In Exclusive 1 Billion Monthly Active Users Club
"900 million people now use WhatsApp every month to stay in touch with family and friends around the world," Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg wrote on a blog post.
WhatsApp For iPhone Overshadowed By Android, Windows Phone Usage
Facebook-owned communications app boasts 800 million monthly active users. With new updates, could it soon pass the 1 billion mark?
Encrypted Communication Endorsed By Ex-National Security Bosses In Surprise Editorial
Encryption is the process of encoding communication so that only a message's recipient can view it.
WhatsApp Update Brings New Features: Custom Notifications, Low Data Usage For Voice Calling, And More
The v2.12.194 of WhatsApp for Android, users will see new features like custom notifications, mark as unread, and more.
Suspected French Decapitator Yassin Salhi May Have Sent Selfie Of Severed Head To Canadian Contact Via WhatsApp
French terror suspect Yassin Salhi allegedly sent a photo of himself posing with the severed head of his boss to a Canadian contact.
WhatsApp Voice Calling For Windows Phone Has Arrived
WhatsApp comes with support for voice calling and for sending audio files for Windows Phone users.
Quartz Releases New Chart Search Engine Called Atlas Because 'Charts Are Our Cat Photos'
You can have our data and share it too! Quartz, Atlantic Media's business news site, unveils Atlas.
WhatsApp Tanks EFF's Annual Privacy Test, But Apple Passes With All Five Stars
Newcomer Reddit earned four stars, and Google slipped from five stars in 2014 to three stars.
Facebook Messenger Hits 1 Billion Downloads On Android, Joins Club Of Only Facebook And Google Apps
Only two companies have ever hit the 1 billion install mark on the Google Play store.
How To Use Skype Without Downloading The App
Skype just launched a version of its software that runs in Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari.
iPhone Crashing Text Will Also Shut Down Twitter, Slack, WhatsApp, Snapchat
The text affects several messaging and social apps that send banner and lockscreen notifications to iPhone users.
WhatsApp New Update To Include Audio File Transfer, Read Receipt Toggle, Voice And Video Calling
New features, such as audio file transfer support and read receipt toggle, were inspired by customer feedback on Uservoice.
Burundi Elections 2015: President Blocks Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Tango Mobile Access In Protest Crackdown
Protesters in the African country have used the online networks to coordinate demonstrations across the capital city Bujumbura this week.
WhatsApp For iOS Update: iPhone Finally Gets Free Voice Calling Feature From Facebook
iOS users can now take advantage of WhatsApps most popular feature.
How To Backup WhatsApp On Google Drive; Latest Update Lets Users Save Old Conversations
Never lose your WhatsApp conversations again; a solution is included in the app's latest update.
Facebook Rumors Abound As F8 Begins: What's The Plan For Oculus, Messenger And WhatsApp?
For the first time ever, Facebook's F8 developer conference will span two days, reflecting the growth of the tech titan.
Lee Kuan Yew Death Rumors: Singapore Prime Minister Office To Lodge Police Report
Some major news organizations circulated a death hoax about Singapore's founder, former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.
Pebble Time Smartwatch Kickstarter Campaign At Nearly $4 Million, And It's Just Getting Started
A second smart watch, Pebble Time, lights up Kickstarter.
WhatsApp Status Hack Lets Stalkers Track You, Bypassing Privacy Settings
The software is easy for hackers to use, a Dutch developer says.