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WhatsApp is a messaging app created in 2009 and now owned by Facebook. It is available on Android, Windows smartphones, and iPhones, as well as on Mac or Windows devices. With WhatsApp, you can share images, pictures, videos, audio files, and messages with other people. The messenger also allows you to make free voice or video calls over the Internet. To protect users’ data, WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption.
WhatsApp Faces the 'European Problem' Alongside Tech Giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft
The New Frontier of Tech Regulations
It’s a familiar story for tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Navigating European regulations is becoming increasingly complex, and now, WhatsApp finds itself in the same tangled web. The European Union’s (EU) stringent data protection laws and antitrust scrutiny are no
WhatsApp Introduces Custom Chat Lists for Better Organization
To create a custom list, users can tap the “+” icon in the filter bar at the top of the Chats tab, name the list, and add one-on-one or group chats. Users can also edit lists by long-pressing on them.
WhatsApp Introduces Built-In Contact Manager and Hints at Future Username Feature
This new contact-saving capability is backed by Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), an advanced encrypted storage method that keeps contacts secure and accessible only to the user.
WhatsApp to Enable Messaging Across Different Apps in EU
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, will gradually roll out this feature, starting with third-party chat integration and expanding to include rich messaging features such as reactions, typing indicators, and read receipts.
WhatsApp Adds Giphy Library and AI Sticker Generation
One of the key updates is the integration of the Giphy library, allowing users to search and share animated stickers directly from WhatsApp. This feature enables quick access to trending and fun stickers without leaving the app.
WhatsApp Introduces 'Favorites' for Easy Access to Key Contacts and Groups
Whether it's for family group chats or best friends, users can now speed-dial their favorites directly from the calls tab without having to scroll through recent call logs or search their contact book.
WhatsApp Enhances Video Calls with Increased Participant Limit and Improved Audio
Previously, WhatsApp's video call participant limit matched that for audio calls, but with the new update, the number has been extended to 32 across all devices, including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
