WhatsApp | Latest News & Updates - Dec 23, 2024 Release

WhatsApp won a legal ruling holding spyware maker NSO liable for hacking, reinforcing its commitment to privacy and encryption...


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WhatsApp is a fast, simple, and reliable messaging and calling application used by over 1.5 billion people in more than 180 countries. It offers free, secure, and private communication through end-to-end encryption, making it accessible on various mobile devices and in low connectivity areas. WhatsApp also provides a dedicated business app to help small businesses connect with customers effectively.


WhatsApp - Latest News and Updates

  • WhatsApp won a legal ruling holding spyware maker NSO liable for hacking, reinforcing its commitment to privacy and encryption.
  • WhatsApp has launched new animated stickers and festive effects for New Year to enhance user conversations.
  • WhatsApp now offers voice message transcripts directly on your phone to maintain privacy.
  • OpenAI announced that users can now interact with ChatGPT via WhatsApp messaging globally using the number 1-800-CHATGPT, expanding its accessibility.
  • You can now message ChatGPT on WhatsApp by texting 1-800-242-8478, but with limited daily usage.
  • WhatsApp will soon allow users to make phone calls with ChatGPT, initially available only to US-based users.
  • Cristina Roubicek has left WhatsApp, where she held the position of Trust and Safety, to join OpenAI as a Fraud & Risk Analyst in the United States.
  • WhatsApp has introduced New Year-themed calling effects, animations, and stickers, including a curated New Year's Eve sticker pack and confetti animations for party emoji reactions.
  • WhatsApp users in the UK have been warned about a scam involving a code that could allow scammers to take control of their accounts.
  • WhatsApp is transforming global business operations by connecting small local businesses to new customers and supporting enterprises with tools, as highlighted by Alice Newton-Rex and Nikila Srinivasan.

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