Meta Whatsapp
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
Vi Unveils Silent Mobile Verification for ‘Faster’ Verification on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook in India
Vi and Meta have launched Silent Mobile Verification (SMV) in India as part of their new partnership, the companies announced on Thursday. Soon, Vi subscribers in the country will be able to log in to WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram by simply entering their phone number. With the SMV technology, Meta’s social media apps will send a verification...
-
Meta Announces Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus and WhatsApp Plus Subscription Plans: See Price, Features
Meta has launched Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus. It is currently available to select users and is confirmed to bring new features. The new features and all subscriptions are being tested under Meta One. The Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus reportedly cost $3.99 (roughly Rs. 350) per month. WhatsApp Plus is said to be priced at $2...
-
Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions For Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.
-
Texas Sues WhatsApp, Meta Over Data Access, Encryption Claims
The lawsuit says WhatsApp and Meta falsely assure users that WhatsApp messages are encrypted despite having access to "virtually all" private communications on the messaging app.
-
Hide Your Number on WhatsApp: How to Set a Username for Better Privacy
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. Once available, you will be able to choose a unique username from the Settings menu and share it instead of your mobile number. Usernames are optional and can be changed later without affecting your chats. WhatsApp has started testing the feature with som...
-
WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet for iOS users. The feature is said to be available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75 and appears to be currently available to a limited number of users. This new interface allow users to select recent photos and videos quickly without leaving the chat screen.
-
Meta Offers AI Rival Chatbots Limited Free WhatsApp Access: Report
Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots including OpenAI free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp in Europe, but will start charging them once they hit a limit.
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Beta Testing View-Once Disappearing Messages Feature on iOS
Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new disappearing messages option to some iPhone beta testers. The feature, previously spotted on Android, lets users delete messages after they are read, with post-read timers of 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours. Unread messages are automatically removed after 24 hours. The feature is available in WhatsApp beta fo...
-
WhatsApp Introduces Incognito Chat With Meta AI for Private Conversations
WhatsApp is adding a new privacy-focused mode for Meta AI that is designed for conversations users may not want to keep or share. The feature creates a temporary chat that deletes itself after use and does not retain context for future responses. Meta says the underlying system also conceals identifying details, such as a user's IP address, while p...
-
WhatsApp Launches Business AI With Automated Customer Support for Small Businesses in India
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature aimed at providing customer support using artificial intelligence (AI). Dubbed Business AI, it is being introduced within the WhatsApp Business app. As per the Meta-owned platform, Business AI can help businesses automate customer interactions, respond to queries around the clock, and drive sales. It does ...
-
WhatsApp Could Soon Begin Testing Redesigned Liquid Glass UI for Chats on iOS: Report
WhatsApp may be working on extending its Liquid Glass design to the chat interface on iOS, bringing a more modern look with translucent elements and layered visuals. According to a report, the update could redesign the chat bar and navigation bar, introducing a floating layout and transparent effects. The feature is still under development and not ...
-
Meta Apps Lose 20 Million Daily Active Users in Last Quarter; Company Reportedly Tweaks Instagram Recommendation Algorithm
Meta has announced that it recorded a “slight decline” in its “Family daily active people (DAP)”, which accounts for the combined daily active users on Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, in the first quarter of 2026. Meta's DAP in Q1 2026 was at 3.56 billion on average in the quarter March 2026, which was an increase of about 4 p...
-
WhatsApp Support Ending Soon For These Older Android Phones: Is Your Device On The List?
WhatsApp will stop working on Android devices running versions older than Android 6 from September 2026, affecting millions of older smartphones and forcing users to upgrade or switch devices.
-
WhatsApp Is Finally Working on Adding Support for Android's Notification Bubbles Feature
WhatsApp is reportedly developing notification bubbles for Android that could let users access chats as floating icons while using other apps. The feature is expected to allow quick replies through a compact chat window without opening the full app. It is still under development and not available in any beta version yet. The feature will likely dep...
-
"Can't Trust WhatsApp": Musk, Telegram Boss On Meta Accessing Private Texts Without Consent
A class action lawsuit has been filed against WhatsApp, Meta Platforms Inc., Accenture PLC and Accenture LLP.
-
Vi Unveils Silent Mobile Verification for ‘Faster’ Verification on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook in India
Vi and Meta have launched Silent Mobile Verification (SMV) in India as part of their new partnership, the companies announced on Thursday. Soon, Vi subscribers in the country will be able to log in to WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram by simply entering their phone number. With the SMV technology, Meta’s social media apps will send a verification...
-
Meta Announces Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus and WhatsApp Plus Subscription Plans: See Price, Features
Meta has launched Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus. It is currently available to select users and is confirmed to bring new features. The new features and all subscriptions are being tested under Meta One. The Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus reportedly cost $3.99 (roughly Rs. 350) per month. WhatsApp Plus is said to be priced at $2...
-
Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions For Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.
-
Texas Sues WhatsApp, Meta Over Data Access, Encryption Claims
The lawsuit says WhatsApp and Meta falsely assure users that WhatsApp messages are encrypted despite having access to "virtually all" private communications on the messaging app.
-
Hide Your Number on WhatsApp: How to Set a Username for Better Privacy
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. Once available, you will be able to choose a unique username from the Settings menu and share it instead of your mobile number. Usernames are optional and can be changed later without affecting your chats. WhatsApp has started testing the feature with som...
-
WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet for iOS users. The feature is said to be available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75 and appears to be currently available to a limited number of users. This new interface allow users to select recent photos and videos quickly without leaving the chat screen.
-
Meta Offers AI Rival Chatbots Limited Free WhatsApp Access: Report
Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots including OpenAI free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp in Europe, but will start charging them once they hit a limit.
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Beta Testing View-Once Disappearing Messages Feature on iOS
Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new disappearing messages option to some iPhone beta testers. The feature, previously spotted on Android, lets users delete messages after they are read, with post-read timers of 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours. Unread messages are automatically removed after 24 hours. The feature is available in WhatsApp beta fo...
-
WhatsApp Introduces Incognito Chat With Meta AI for Private Conversations
WhatsApp is adding a new privacy-focused mode for Meta AI that is designed for conversations users may not want to keep or share. The feature creates a temporary chat that deletes itself after use and does not retain context for future responses. Meta says the underlying system also conceals identifying details, such as a user's IP address, while p...
-
WhatsApp Launches Business AI With Automated Customer Support for Small Businesses in India
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature aimed at providing customer support using artificial intelligence (AI). Dubbed Business AI, it is being introduced within the WhatsApp Business app. As per the Meta-owned platform, Business AI can help businesses automate customer interactions, respond to queries around the clock, and drive sales. It does ...
-
WhatsApp Could Soon Begin Testing Redesigned Liquid Glass UI for Chats on iOS: Report
WhatsApp may be working on extending its Liquid Glass design to the chat interface on iOS, bringing a more modern look with translucent elements and layered visuals. According to a report, the update could redesign the chat bar and navigation bar, introducing a floating layout and transparent effects. The feature is still under development and not ...
-
Meta Apps Lose 20 Million Daily Active Users in Last Quarter; Company Reportedly Tweaks Instagram Recommendation Algorithm
Meta has announced that it recorded a “slight decline” in its “Family daily active people (DAP)”, which accounts for the combined daily active users on Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, in the first quarter of 2026. Meta's DAP in Q1 2026 was at 3.56 billion on average in the quarter March 2026, which was an increase of about 4 p...
-
WhatsApp Support Ending Soon For These Older Android Phones: Is Your Device On The List?
WhatsApp will stop working on Android devices running versions older than Android 6 from September 2026, affecting millions of older smartphones and forcing users to upgrade or switch devices.
-
WhatsApp Is Finally Working on Adding Support for Android's Notification Bubbles Feature
WhatsApp is reportedly developing notification bubbles for Android that could let users access chats as floating icons while using other apps. The feature is expected to allow quick replies through a compact chat window without opening the full app. It is still under development and not available in any beta version yet. The feature will likely dep...
-
"Can't Trust WhatsApp": Musk, Telegram Boss On Meta Accessing Private Texts Without Consent
A class action lawsuit has been filed against WhatsApp, Meta Platforms Inc., Accenture PLC and Accenture LLP.
