WhatsApp | Latest News & Updates - Mar 01, 2025 Release
France is proposing a law that would require WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging services to provide decrypted data to law enforcement or face significant fines...
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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
- France is proposing a law that would require WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging services to provide decrypted data to law enforcement or face significant fines.
- Meta has integrated AI features into WhatsApp, raising privacy and security concerns due to the addition of unwanted bots.
- Sweden is considering legislation that would require WhatsApp to create an encryption backdoor, potentially coming into force by March 2026.
- WhatsApp's latest Android beta introduces emoji reactions and a hand-raising feature during video calls.
- WhatsApp has introduced a beta update for its Business API that allows businesses to make and receive Voice-over-IP calls directly within the app.
- WhatsApp is developing a redesigned call menu for chats and groups to combine voice and video call options into a single menu, adding a confirmation step to prevent accidental calls.
- WhatsApp is working on introducing UPI Lite for faster, PIN-free payments in India to enhance its existing UPI payment features.
- WhatsApp's beta version 2.25.5.8 introduced a bug that disrupted media downloads, which was fixed in version 2.25.5.16, but this update caused a new issue preventing users from sending stickers.
- WhatsApp Business encourages small businesses to use status updates for personal engagement during Ramadan.
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