Whatsapp Privacy

WhatsApp may show Facebook, Instagram usernames on unknown numbers search

WhatsApp is testing a feature that shows Meta-verified usernames when users search unknown numbers, aiming to make identifying unfamiliar contacts easier

WhatsApp explores message limit in one-sided chats to curb spam: Report

Reportedly, WhatsApp plans to curb spam by limiting messages in unresponsive chats, encouraging two-way communication and improving the overall user experience

Soon, WhatsApp will let you link your Facebook profile: How it works

WhatsApp beta users can now reportedly link and verify their Facebook profiles, enabling cross-platform identity integration and improved privacy management options

WhatsApp tests username reservation feature before complete rollout: Report

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets users reserve their preferred usernames early, ensuring fair access and preventing popular names from being claimed first

WhatsApp rolls out on-device 'Message Translations' feature on iOS: Report

The iOS rollout follows the feature debut on Android in September, enabling users on instant messaging platform to translate messages in chats, groups, and channels from 6 languages

Soon, you can quick-share WhatsApp Stories on Facebook, Instagram: Report

Reportedly, WhatsApp is experimenting with an Instagram-like Status redesign for iOS, adding quick-share buttons for Facebook and Instagram to make cross-platform posting faster and simpler

Tech Wrap Oct 3: Comet AI browser, Windows 11 update, Threads Communities

Comet AI browser is now available for free. Microsoft begins Windows 11 update. Threads communities feature rolled out. WhatsApp username feature. GTA Online brings Halloween 2025.

WhatsApp explores 'Close Friends' feature: What is it, how it works, more

WhatsApp's 'Close Friends' feature will let users share status updates with a selected audience for more private and secure sharing, similar to Instagram

WhatsApp introduces Writing Help feature: What is it, how it works and more

WhatsApp introduces "Writing Help," an AI tool to rephrase, proofread, or adjust the tone of chats while keeping messages private and secure

Tech Wrap Aug 27: Apple Awe dropping, Gemini Nano Banana, Spotify Messages

Apple iPhone 17 series launch event. Google's Gemini Nano Banana model. Spotify Messages. Google Translate to rival Duolingo. New WhatsApp features. YouTube Hype

WhatsApp for Android tests passkeys for on-device backup encryption: Report

WhatsApp's beta for Android adds a passkey feature to let users secure on-device backups with passkeys, stored in password managers and verified via biometrics

Soon, WhatsApp will let users set reminders to revisit messages: What's new

WhatsApp's new beta update for Android lets users set custom message reminders to keep track of important chats and group conversations

'Quick Recap' will let WhatsApp users scan unread chats in seconds: Details

Reportedly, the Quick Recap tool will let WhatsApp users catch up on unread messages across multiple chats, while keeping privacy protected through Meta's Private Processing

Soon, WhatsApp will offer AI-powered summaries of unread messages: Details

WhatsApp is testing an AI-powered message summaries feature through Meta's Private Processing, offering summaries of unread group and personal messages

Soon, WhatsApp will let you hide your phone number behind a username

To enhance user privacy on its platform, WhatsApp is evaluating the use of usernames instead of phone numbers as the primary identifier

WhatsApp's AI requests to be processed on cloud using private compute: Meta

Meta has introduced a cloud-based confidential computing system for WhatsApp, similar to Apple's Private Cloud Compute, to ensure user privacy during AI task processing

WhatsApp tests usernames in shift from phone numbers for privacy: Know more

This feature, currently available in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.24.18.2, aims to enhance privacy and protect users against spam

Zuckerberg's wealth surges by $28 bn as Meta rallies, surpasses Bill Gates'

It's a big comeback for Zuckerberg's wealth, which fell below $35 billion in late 2022 as tech stocks collapsed in the face of inflation and interest rate hikes, only to come soaring back in 2023

WhatsApp introduces 'view once' feature for voice notes to boost privacy

The feature allows users to designate voice notes as "View Once." This enhances privacy by preventing the recipient from exporting, forwarding, saving, or recording the voice note

WhatsApp brings Secret Code, a new way to lock personal chats: Details here

Users can still choose to use the traditional Chat Lock feature to add a layer of protection to their sensitive conversations