Rather than spamming users with broadcasts they don’t care about, Clubhouse will shift focus to communicating with friends and communities.
Users aren’t able to send messages on Slack.
Chat Lock allows WhatsApp users to place specific conversations in a special folder that can only be unlicked via biometrics.
WhatsApp has built a simple tool that gives admins the ability to decide who is able to join a group.
WhatsApp has rolled out a range of privacy features, one of which allows you to leave a group without notifying anyone.
As Telegram surpasses a significant monthly user count this week, the platform is readying to launch a premium tier for ~$5.
The end of support likely impacts a small number of iPhone users, but after 24th October, WhatsApp will only work on iOS 12 and up.
Plans to add E2EE to Facebook Messenger and Instagram delayed, leaving WhatsApp as the only Meta-owned app with the feature.
WhatsApp reportedly working on the ability to transcribe voice notes, to help you understand what’s just been sent to you.
WhatsApp says it will not deactivate accounts, but if you don’t accept its new privacy policy, features will be increasingly inaccessible.
WhatsApp says it plans to use the three-month buffer to “educate” users on its privacy policy, but will that bring users back?
The recent violent protests at the US Capitol is forcing many digital platforms to re-access its users, including the likes of Telegram.
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