App Review, App security, Applications
January 28, 2021
Via: Phone ArenaEarlier this month, Facebook informed WhatsApp users that in order to continue to use the app, they will have to agree with the company’s updated privacy policy, forcing them to share data with Facebook and third-party associated companies. After a […]
January 27, 2021
Via: MashableAre you looking to leave the Facebook-owned private messaging app WhatsApp? You’re not alone. Following a terms of service update that now allows WhatsApp to share your data with its parent company, privacy-concerned users are looking for alternatives. Enter Telegram. […]
January 25, 2021
Via: Phone ArenaEven when we discоunt people switching to alternative social networking and chat apps for political reasons lately, Facebook forced a true exodus from WhatsApp, its $16 billion acquisition, by the simple act of pushing an update. No good deed goes […]
January 18, 2021
Via: BGRFacebook’s plan to force WhatsApp users to agree to share user data with Facebook starting February 8th backfired. Millions of people have downloaded competing services, Signal and Telegram, in preparation for the change. WhatsApp is still the undisputed instant messaging […]
January 12, 2021
Via: Pocket NowWhatsApp has been under pressure recently. This is because it updated its privacy policy and terms of service to allow “better integration with other Facebook products and services.” Essentially, your WhatsApp data will now be shared with Facebook and its […]
App Review, Applications, News and Press
January 11, 2021
Via: 9to5MacWe learned last week that WhatsApp data sharing with Facebook would become a condition of use for users outside of Europe. This was the final element in a two-stage U-turn by the company, which has now prompted a new antitrust […]
January 8, 2021
Via: Pocket NowWhatsApp is way behind the competition when it comes to cross-platform syncing of chats. Back in August 2019, it was reported that WhatsApp could finally be working on letting you sync chats between platforms by introducing multi-device support. Now, it […]
December 17, 2020
Via: Pocket NowA couple of months ago, we reported that WhatsApp was testing voice and video calls – a feature that has been available on its mobile app for a while now – on its web client. Now, the company seems to […]
December 1, 2020
Via: The VergeThat latest WhatsApp update brings improved wallpapers and sticker search to the Facebook-owned app used by over 2 billion people. The most notable change is custom chat wallpaper backgrounds. “Make your chats personal and distinguishable by using a custom wallpaper […]
November 5, 2020
Via: MashableFacebook’s WhatsApp has added a much-needed privacy feature: disappearing messages. But it seems that the company has a slightly odd idea of what this feature is for. In a blog post Thursday, WhatsApp introduced the new feature, saying the company’s […]
November 3, 2020
Via: The VergeWhatsApp has redesigned its storage management tool, making it easier for users to find and delete files that are taking up too much space on their phone. The new tool will be “rolling out to users worldwide this week,” says […]
October 23, 2020
Via: Pocket NowWhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets you mute specific chats forever. It is adding a new ‘Always‘ option in chat settings. This feature has been in the beta for a while now, and it is finally rolling […]
August 4, 2020
Via: MashableIf you’ve received a link offering a miracle cure for COVID-19, you should know that it’s fake. And yet, so many users just keep forwarding such messages, perhaps with good intentions, but ultimately adding to the confusion and polluting the […]
May 22, 2020
Via: The VergeWhatsApp’s latest beta version lets you add contacts by scanning their QR codes, WABetaInfo reports. The feature, which is available in beta on both iOS and Android, can be found in the app’s settings menu, where there are options to […]
April 27, 2020
Via: Business InsiderWhatsApp seems to have successfully put a leash on messages going viral on its platform. A spokeswoman told Business Insider it’s seen a huge reduction in viral forwarded messages. “Since putting into place this new limit, globally there has been […]
April 17, 2020
Via: BGRVideo conferencing app Zoom was one of the early heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to its straightforward interface. The app is easy to learn and lets anyone connect with others, whether it’s for work and school, or whether it’s […]
April 8, 2020
Via: Tech RadarThe latest beta version of WhatsApp gives us an intriguing look into the future, with three new features to look forward to. So, what’s in store? Advanced search, password-protected backups are the two key features on the way, plus automatic […]
April 2, 2020
Via: Pocket NowWhatsApp is used by millions across the world and the app is soon getting some useful features according to details found in the latest beta version. Using the same account of WhatsApp on two devices simultaneously sounds like a dream. […]
March 26, 2020
Via: Tech RadarA scam promoting WhatsApp Gold – a premium version of the messaging service allegedly used by celebrities – is circulating on social networks. Would-be users are promised a raft of extra features and given a link, which actually leads to […]
March 20, 2020
Via: Tech RadarJust about every news story at the moment is related to Covid-19, which can start to feel a bit overwhelming, especially when there’s misinformation mixed in with the facts. Now the World Health Organization (WHO) has created a WhatsApp bot […]
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