WhatsApp | Latest News & Updates - Dec 29, 2024 Release
WhatsApp has introduced new enterprise custom solutions including intuitive booking forms and automated payment links to enhance customer engagement and streamline transactions...
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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 has introduced new enterprise custom solutions including intuitive booking forms and automated payment links to enhance customer engagement and streamline transactions.
- WhatsApp has launched a new voice message transcription feature that supports Hebrew, using machine learning and natural language processing for accurate transcriptions.
- WhatsApp has introduced new privacy and safety features for 2024, including disappearing messages, end-to-end encryption, and two-step verification, to enhance user security.
- WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to chat with its AI assistant, ChatGPT, which has sparked mixed reactions among social media users.
- WhatsApp celebrated 10 years of privacy by unveiling new features like the Group Context Card and integrating Meta AI, with VP and Head of Product Alice Newton-Rex emphasizing the company's commitment to privacy and innovation.
- WhatsApp promoted a feature to create stickers in collaboration with Netflix's channel for Squid Game 2 on December 26.
- WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in its latest iOS version 24.25.89 that allows users to scan documents directly using their device's camera, eliminating the need for third-party apps.
- Russia is preparing to impose a ban on WhatsApp due to alleged non-compliance with regulatory standards, linked to its parent company Meta being designated as an 'extremist organization.'
- WhatsApp will stop supporting Android devices running KitKat or older and iPhones with iOS 15.1 or lower starting January 1, 2025, to enhance security and app functionality.
- Since November 1, WhatsApp offers businesses unlimited free service conversations, enhancing initial outreach without significant upfront costs.
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