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WhatsApp launches View Once photos and videos
The View Once feature is rather self explanatory in that recipients can only view photos or videos once before they disappear.
WhatsApp testing multi-device sync sans phone
Previously teased by Zuckerberg and co., users will soon be invited to test the ability to sync chats across multiple device on WhatsApp.
Future WhatsApp update will offer more quality options when sending pics and vids
The forthcoming update will allow WhatsApp users to specify file compression when sharing media – Auto, Best Quality or Data Saver.
inQuba now offers WhatsApp integration
inQuba now offers WhatsApp integration through its Journey Management software.
Telkom has launched a virtual card for payments through WhatsApp
By creating a virtual card and linking it to Telkom Pay, users will be able to make payments at Uber and Netflix among others.
Information Regulator exploring legal action against WhatsApp
Having exhausted its options, the Information Regulator is briefing attorneys to prepare an opinion on the way forward in terms of litigation.
WhatsApp still outpacing Telegram and Signal despite divisive new policy
Data from research firm Sensor Tower shows that WhatsApp may have suffered a dip at the beginning of the year, but it remains resilient.
Facebook may not use data from WhatsApp says Germany
WhatsApp says Germany’s claims are wrong and it will continue to roll out its update.
WhatsApp will slowly restrict access to features if you don’t accept new policy
WhatsApp says it will not deactivate accounts, but if you don’t accept its new privacy policy, features will be increasingly inaccessible.
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a 24 hour option for disappearing messages
WhatsApp’s disappearing message feature is getting shorter time limits soon according to a report.
Nedbank launches Money Message, allowing you to pay small businesses via WhatsApp
Nedbank’s new Money Message service will facilitate payments for small/micro businesses via WhatsApp, with Mastercard and Ukheshe partners.
GovChat granted interim relief as Facebook interdicted from removing it from WhatsApp
The latest development between GovChat and WhatsApp, sees the Facebook-owned company interdicted from removing it from the platform.
Research reveals we are all painfully complacent when it comes to privacy
Whether it’s apps asking permission to use your webcam and microphone, or WhatsApp privacy policy update, we all need to start guarding our privacy a bit more aggressively.
Indian officials pushing for way to track origin of WhatsApp messages
In its desire to see the origin of citizen’s WhatsApp messages, the Indian government wants to employ an alpha-numeric hashing to track.
Ukheshe and Infobip created the WhatsApp payment gateway Telkom uses
The pair of firms joined forces to create a payment gateway that also serves as a way to help the unbanked.
WhatsApp voice and video calls now available on desktop
Initially tested in beta, now video calls for WhatsApp on desktop are available to all Windows 10 and macOS users, with end-to-end encryption.
[UPDATE] Information Regulator says Facebook needs authorisation before obtaining WhatsApp user data
The Information Regulator has weighed in on WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, noting that authorisation is needed if it intends to collect data.
WhatsApp is updating how it relays policy updates to users
In a bid to bring users back, WhatsApp is changing how it relays policy updates but we have to wonder whether this is too little, too late.
