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WhatsApp

🌎 whatsapp.com

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.

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WhatsApp - Latest News and Updates

• WhatsApp threatened to exit the UK market in response to the Online Safety Act 2023, which proposed client-side scanning of private messages.
• As of 2025, WhatsApp calling remains restricted in the UAE due to regulatory and security measures enforced by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), allowing only text, video, and image sharing.
• WhatsApp has been classified as a 'Very Large Online Platform' under the EU's Digital Services Act, requiring it to comply with stricter regulations to curb illegal and harmful content.
• WhatsApp surpassed 45 million monthly users in the EU, triggering stricter regulations under the Digital Services Act.
• Russia-backed hackers have developed techniques to compromise encrypted messaging services, including WhatsApp, putting journalists, politicians, and activists at risk.

• WhatsApp Cloud API users are experiencing issues with webhooks not receiving actual messages despite successful test verifications.

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