WhatsApp | Latest News & Updates - Feb 02, 2025 Release
WhatsApp has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon of hacking and breaching users' private data...
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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 accused Israeli spyware company Paragon of hacking and breaching users' private data.
- WhatsApp users can now send messages without an internet connection by using a specific proxy address trick.
- WhatsApp has launched a new dial pad feature for iPhone and Android that allows users to make calls without saving contacts.
- WhatsApp, with over 2.95 billion monthly active users, has introduced QR codes to simplify and streamline personal and business communication by allowing instant chat initiation without manually saving contacts.
- WhatsApp is being used to automate business workflows by integrating with AWS End User Messaging Social, allowing businesses to handle customer interactions and notifications through AWS services.
- On January 23, 2025, the National Company Law Tribunal stayed the Competition Commission of India's order that prohibited WhatsApp from sharing user data with other Meta companies for advertising purposes.
- The Andhra Pradesh government will launch 'WhatsApp governance' on Thursday, allowing access to 161 services through WhatsApp.
- WhatsApp calls unexpectedly became available in Saudi Arabia, sparking speculation about whether this is a permanent change or a temporary test.
- WhatsApp is testing a feature in its Android beta (version 2.25.3.7) that allows users to open 'view once' content on linked devices, addressing a long-standing limitation.
- WhatsApp disrupted a zero-click spyware campaign by Paragon Solutions targeting 90 journalists and activists across over two dozen countries.
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