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Read more: Meta Launches Truly Private AI Chat on WhatsApp With Incognito ModeWhatsApp is rolling out Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a new mode that allows users to interact with the company’s AI assistant in conversations that are invisible to everyone — including Meta itself. The feature is built on Meta’s Private Processing technology and represents an expansion of the end-to-end encryption…
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Read more: Singapore Tops Global Rankings for WhatsApp Use in Sensitive Work Talks, BlackBerry FindsSingapore has the highest rate globally of employees using consumer messaging apps — including WhatsApp — for sensitive and mission-critical workplace communications, according to new research by BlackBerry Secure Communications. The findings expose a critical gap between confidence in encrypted platforms and the real-world risks organisations face. The State of…
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Read more: WhatsApp rolls out storage controls, dual accounts, and AI toolsWhatsApp has announced a new round of updates aimed at giving users more control over storage, easier device switching, and more expressive conversations — with several features powered by Meta AI. Key new features Free up storage, selectively: Users can now locate and delete large files within specific chats without…
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Read more: WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk UsersWhatsApp has announced Strict Account Settings, a new lockdown-style security feature designed to protect users facing rare but highly sophisticated cyber attacks, including journalists and public-facing figures. The feature, which is rolling out gradually over the coming weeks, locks certain privacy and security controls to their most restrictive settings. Once…
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Read more: WhatsApp Launches Full Apple Watch App with Messaging and CallsWhatsApp has launched a major update for Apple Watch users, introducing a new standalone app that allows people to read, reply, and react to messages directly from their wrist — without needing to take out their iPhone. The new WhatsApp for Apple Watch app supports several highly requested features, including…
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Read more: WhatsApp Adds Call Scheduling and Interactive ToolsWhatsApp is rolling out new features that allow users to schedule group calls in advance and interact more seamlessly during conversations, in a bid to make the platform more versatile for both social and professional use. The update introduces Scheduled Calls, enabling users to set up group calls ahead of…
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Read more: WhatsApp Tightens Scam Protection with New Group Safety Feature and Crackdown on Scam SyndicatesMessaging giant WhatsApp is rolling out a new safety feature designed to help users better evaluate and exit unfamiliar group chats, as part of a broader effort to tackle rising scam activity on the platform. The safety overview feature, announced on Tuesday (Aug 6), activates when users are added to…
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Read more: WhatsApp introduces new tools to boost business visibility – without disrupting private chatsWhatsApp is rolling out a set of new features aimed at helping users discover more content and businesses through its Updates tab, while maintaining its longstanding focus on privacy and end-to-end encryption. Used by 1.5 billion people daily, the Updates tab – which houses Channels and Status – is getting…
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Read more: WhatsApp Finally Lands on iPad with Full Feature Set and Multitasking SupportWhatsApp has officially launched its long-anticipated iPad app, bringing the full suite of messaging features to Apple’s tablet users for the first time. The move answers years of user demand and significantly improves the experience of using the popular platform across multiple devices. The iPad version supports video and audio…
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Read more: WhatsApp Rolls Out Music Feature for Status Updates, Kicks Off with Ed Sheeran CollaborationWhatsApp is turning up the volume on its popular Status feature, announcing a global rollout of music integration that lets users add songs to their daily updates – beginning with a new track by Ed Sheeran. For the first time, WhatsApp users can add soundtracks to their photos and videos…
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