Tag Archives: WhatsApp

WhatsApp’s username feature has been in development for roughly two years now. The feature, which would allow users to set a unique username for their account, will prevent the need to share personal information like a phone number while sharing your contact information with a new contact. We’ve known for a while that the messaging giant has been silently working …

A federal judge has granted Meta-owned WhatsApp’s request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting the messaging app’s users. At the same time, the judge dramatically reduced the fine that NSO Group must pay to Meta. Earlier this year, a jury decided that the cyberintelligence company would have to pay Meta more than $167 million …

To curb WhatsApp’s growing spam problem, Meta will begin testing a monthly cap for how many messages users can send to people who haven’t replied. Here are the details. Meta has confirmed to TechCrunch that it will soon begin testing a monthly limit on how many messages users and businesses can send to people who haven’t replied. From the report: …

WhatsApp is taking a new anti-spam feature for a spin. On Friday, TechCrunch reported that the trial limits the number of messages accounts can send without a reply from the recipient. The company is currently experimenting with different limits. But it’s aiming for a number that only targets high-volume senders and spammers. All messages from individuals and businesses are said …

WhatsApp is attempting to solve its spam problem by curbing how many messages individual users and businesses can send to unknown people without getting a response. While the app started as an easy way to send messages to personal contacts, over time, it has become more complex with groups, communities, and business messaging. With those changes, people are getting more …

A new Android spyware called ClayRat is luring potential victims by posing as popular apps and services like WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube. The malware is targeting Russian users through Telegram channels and malicious websites that appear legitimate. It can steal SMS meessages call logs, notifications, take pictures, and even make phone calls. Malware researchers at mobile security company Zimperium …

Oct 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Malware A rapidly evolving Android spyware campaign called ClayRat has targeted users in Russia using a mix of Telegram channels and lookalike phishing websites by impersonating popular apps like WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube as lures to install them. “Once active, the spyware can exfiltrate SMS messages, call logs, notifications, and device information; …

T-Mobile has expanded its satellite-to-cell service to several popular apps in the US, allowing users to stay connected without cellular coverage. The Starlink-powered “T-Satellite” service now supports WhatsApp, Google Maps, X, AccuWeather, and T-Mobile’s customer service app T-Life, alongside the AllTrails, CalTopo, and onX outdoor exploration apps. T-Satellite is free on most T-Mobile subscriber plans, or can be purchased for …

Over the past few months, we’ve added new features to WhatsApp that make chatting and calling more convenient and fun. You can send Live and Motion photos, get creative with Meta AI in chats and video calls, search group chat names, and more. WhatsApp is your place for private chats with family and friends. We’re always introducing new features and …

Today, Meta officially confirmed what some WhatsApp users had already been noticing for the past few days: the app now supports Live Photos. Here’s how it works. Live Photos support still rolling out In a Newsroom post today, Meta listed several features that have made their way to the app “over the past few months,” including the new compatibility with …