WhatsApp

WhatsApp Co-Founder Jan Koum Departs Facebook

WhatsApp co-founder departs Facebook amid reports of clashes over personal data and attempts to weaken its encryption

6 years ago

WhatsApp Raises Minimum Age To 16

GDPR's approach sees ban on under 16 years old using popular messaging service WhatsApp

6 years ago

WhatsApp Agrees Not To Share Data With Facebook… For Now

The messaging app maker has said it won't share data with its parent company, as the Information Commissioner concludes its…

6 years ago

BlackBerry Sues Facebook Over Instagram, WhatsApp Tech

Facebook's tools use technology and interface patents from the once-popular BlackBerry Messenger platform, claims the Canadian company's lawsuit

6 years ago

WhatsApp Yet To Resolve EU Data Sharing Concerns

Irish data regulator confirms WhatsApp has still not proposed measures to settle European data sharing concerns

6 years ago

WhatsApp Business Version Debuts On Android

WhatsApp Business promises to overhaul the experience for SMBs

6 years ago

Skype Gets End-To-End Encryption With Signal Protocol

The latest preview version of Skype introduces Private Conversations, using the same secure protocol used by WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and…

6 years ago

Facebook Dismisses Claim WhatsApp Chat Groups Can Be Infiltrated

Facebook denies claim by German researchers that there is any secret way into WhatsApp groups chats

6 years ago

WhatsApp Halts Windows Phone 8, BlackBerry OS Support

WhatsApp announces it is pulling the plug on Windows Phone 8 and BlackBerry OS

6 years ago

French Watchdog Finds WhatsApp-Facebook Data Sharing Illegal

The CNIL has given WhatsApp and Facebook one month to bring themselves into compliance with French data protection law or…

6 years ago

WhatsApp Code Hints At Future iPad Version

WhatsApp for iPad could arrive soon as Facebook continues push into business market

6 years ago

Fake WhatsApp Downloaded More Than 1m Times From Google Play

The fraudulent developer managed identify themselves as 'WhatsApp Inc.' on Google Play, bypassing the company's filters

6 years ago

Major WhatsApp Outage Impacts Millions Of People

What went wrong? Major outage across the world sees WhatsApp offline for at least half an hour

6 years ago

Legal Changes Could Mean More Privacy Restrictions For Facebook, Skype

A legal opinion and a vote by MEPs could signal more restrictions on what social media and digital communications firms…

7 years ago

WhatsApp Live Location Enables Real-Time Location Tracking

But the tracking feature has already raised concerns over safety and privacy

7 years ago

Amber Rudd: I Don’t Need To Understand Encryption To Demand Change

Tech firms should remember their 'moral' obligation to help fight militant attacks instead of 'sneering' at politicians, Rudd has said

7 years ago

WhatsApp Details Plans For Business Version Of Application

WhatsApp reveals more details about long-awaited business edition, promising verified accounts and ability to stop spam

7 years ago

Reports Suggest WhatsApp Is Blocked In China

Another example of the Chinese government's ongoing efforts to control the internet

7 years ago

Russian Authorities Blame Telegram For Concealing Terrorist Activities

More pressure placed on Telegram as its end-to-end encryption gives terrorists a place to hide

7 years ago

MEPs Ready To Fight For End-To-End Encryption Across EU

A European Parliament committee has called for end-to-end encryption to be enforced on all forms of digital communication

7 years ago

WhatApp Scam Tricks Users Into Handing Over Subscription Fee

WhatsApp hasn't charged a subscription since it was first launched in 2010

7 years ago

Facebook Fined By EU For ‘Misleading’ Over WhatsApp Deal

Zuckerberg's company ordered to pay £95m for misleading authorities during its purchase of WhatsApp

7 years ago

Tech Quiz: Mobile Messaging – From SMS To WhatsApp

What do you know about the history of mobile messaging? Find out with our quiz!

7 years ago

WhatsApp Service Restored After Worldwide Outage

WhatsApp issues are still unclear after service goes down overnight

7 years ago

European WhatApp’s Data-Sharing Deal ‘Is Close’

Facebook's WhatsApp may soon be able to use customer data as agreement with European watchdogs nears

7 years ago

The Encryption Conundrum: How Terrorism Is Driving Today’s Privacy Discussion

WhatsApp becomes the latest centre of attention as encryption vs privacy debate once again rears its head

7 years ago

Home Secretary Slams WhatsApp’s ‘Completely Unacceptable’ Encryption After London Attacks

Messaging service providers such as WhatsApp and Apple are offering militants 'a place to hide', says home secretary

7 years ago

WhatsApp & Telegram Patch ‘Severe’ Vulnerabilities

'Severe vulnerability' found with encrypted chat apps that could allow attackers to take complete control of user accounts

7 years ago

WhatsApp ‘Tests’ Business Messaging System With Startups

WhatsApp is working with Y Combinator to test business messages so Facebook can make some money from its expensive acquisition

7 years ago

Tales In Tech History: WhatsApp

Popular messaging app celebrates 8th birthday.

7 years ago