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FacebookJan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021

New WhatsApp privacy update will allow app to share user data with Facebook

The latest WhatsApp privacy update gives Facebook complete access to users’ data on the messaging app from February 8, 2021. Starting today, WhatsApp users were notified of the new terms and privacy policy via a notification on opening the app….

Facebook iOS iPad iPhoneJan 5, 2021Jan 5, 2021

iMessage privacy labels show how little data it collects compared to WhatsApp

Asma Hussain

WhatsApp, arguably the most popular messenger worldwide with 2 billion users, helped spread the concept of secure messaging with end-to-end encryption. Though the messaging app puts a huge emphasis on privacy, iPhone users may be shocked at how much of…

Facebook MacDec 19, 2020

WhatsApp is beta testing voice and video calls on desktop

Usman Hussain

WhatsApp has been working for almost two years to bring voice and video calling on desktops. The Facebook-owned company is rolling out beta versions of its desktop app that will allow users to make or receive WhatsApp calls directly from…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchDec 11, 2020

Apple responds to WhatsApp’s complaints – Confirms pre-installed iOS apps will show privacy labels

Asma Hussain

Apple has confirmed that its new requirement for privacy labels in the App Store will apply to all iOS apps, including its own pre-installed apps. The tech giant has only recently clarified how its privacy rules will apply to its…

Facebook iOS iPhoneDec 10, 2020

WhatsApp unhappy with Apple’s new privacy ‘nutrition label’ policy for the App Store

Asma Hussain

Apple now requires app developers to inform users about the information they collect in the form of ‘nutrition labels’ on the App Store. However, not all app developers are happy about the new requirement. The most recent platform to criticize…

Facebook iOS iPhoneDec 1, 2020

WhatsApp gets custom wallpapers for individual chats and sticker search

Rida Imran

WhatsApp has received a new update which brings support for custom wallpapers for individual chat threads, as well as the ability to search for stickers with text or emojis, or browser common sticker categories. WhatsApp gets custom chat wallpapers and…

Android Facebook iOSNov 6, 2020Nov 6, 2020

WhatsApp launches new disappearing messages option

Asma Hussain

WhatsApp has officially announced that it will be introducing a new ‘Disappearing Messages’ feature through an update that will roll out globally this month. The details of the new feature have been known since earlier this week when it was noticed on…

Android Facebook iOS iPhoneNov 3, 2020

WhatsApp announces new storage management tool to free up space

Rida Imran

WhatsApp is releasing a new useful feature for storage management which will let users delete various types of media including photos and videos, to help free up space on their smartphones. The tool allows users to filter files by how…

Android Facebook iOSNov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020

WhatsApp will soon release a new ‘Disappearing Messages’ feature

Usman Hussain

WhatsApp will soon release a new feature called ‘Disappearing Messages’. The company released a few details about how the feature will work. It is still under development at the movement and will be available to users in a future update….

Android Facebook iOS iPhoneOct 24, 2020Oct 24, 2020

WhatsApp’s new update allows users to mute chats forever

Rida Imran

WhatsApp’s latest update allows users to mute chats for an unspecified period of time. The messaging platform allows users to stay in touch with a group of friends or family members via creating groups. However, it is observed that being…