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Meta risks platform changes in New Mexico court case

A trial set to begin in New Mexico on Monday could lead to sweeping changes in how Meta Platforms operates its major services, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

02 May 2026-16:36
Pro-Iran hackers claim mass warning messages sent to Israelis via WhatsApp

An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala says it has sent warning messages to hundreds of thousands of Israelis living in the occupied territories via WhatsApp, warning of possible missile strikes if what it called “foolish actions” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continue.

28 Apr 2026-10:52
Elon Musk launches XChat on iOS as privacy-focused WhatsApp rival

Elon Musk has launched XChat, a new standalone instant messaging app for iPhone and iPad, positioning it as a privacy-focused alternative to WhatsApp.

27 Apr 2026-11:09
WhatsApp launches "WhatsApp Plus" subscription to enhance user experience

Meta-owned WhatsApp has officially introduced a new paid subscription package called WhatsApp Plus, currently appearing in the latest beta version (2.26.15.11) for Android.

21 Apr 2026-14:33
Europe moves to ban WhatsApp for officials

Several European governments are moving to phase out WhatsApp and Signal for official communications, replacing them with state-controlled messaging platforms amid growing cybersecurity concerns and geopolitical tensions.

16 Apr 2026-17:13
WhatsApp Web update: What to know about new themes

WhatsApp is reportedly preparing an upgrade to its web interface that will introduce new theme options, bringing the web version closer to feature parity with its mobile apps in terms of customisation.

14 Apr 2026-16:40
Telegram’s Pavel Durov slams WhatsApp encryption as “consumer fraud”

According to the information on the WhatsApp website, the end-to-end encryption is “on by default” so that only the sender and recipient can read messages, and “no one in between” (including WhatsApp) can access them.

13 Apr 2026-10:38
Telegram's Durov slams WhatsApp's encryption as 'biggest consumer fraud'

10 Apr 2026-13:42
WhatsApp warns hundreds of users over fake app spyware threat

Messaging platform WhatsApp has warned that around 200 users may have been compromised after downloading a malicious imitation of its iPhone application containing spyware.

01 Apr 2026-21:58
WhatsApp’s profile tab: What it means for iOS users

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new profile tab for iOS users following several weeks of testing, introducing a redesigned way to access account settings.

18 Mar 2026-15:54

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