WhatsApp Rolls Out New Feature to Filter Business Messages

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that moves messages from large businesses into a separate folder, aiming to reduce clutter and improve user experience. The move is part of the company's ongoing efforts to balance personal and business messages on the platform.

WhatsApp Tests New Folder for Messages from Large Businesses

In a bid to declutter user inboxes, WhatsApp is testing a new feature that automatically moves messages from large businesses into a separate folder. This change aims to reduce clutter and make it easier for users to find personal and group messages.

WhatsApp Accounts 'Under Review' Spark Widespread Disruption

Meta's popular chat app experiences a global disruption, leaving thousands of users unable to access their accounts. The company acknowledges the issue and is working to resolve it.

WhatsApp for Web Finally Gets Native Call Support

WhatsApp's web app now lets users make and receive audio and video calls, as well as transfer calls between devices and use waiting rooms.

WhatsApp Bolsters Cross-Device Experience

Meta-owned company introduces Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more, enhancing cross-device communication platform

Reserve and Change Your WhatsApp Username: A Step-by-Step Guide

WhatsApp has started rolling out username reservations for its 3 billion users. With usernames, people will be able to share their WhatsApp contact without having to disclose their phone number.

WhatsApp's New Username Feature Raises Impersonation Concerns

WhatsApp's introduction of usernames has sparked concerns over impersonation, with security experts and regulators in India warning of potential online fraud and phishing attacks. The feature, which allows users to find and message each other by handle instead of phone number, is set to roll out later this year.

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames for Enhanced Privacy and Control

WhatsApp has announced the introduction of usernames, allowing users to share their profiles without disclosing their phone numbers. This feature is set to roll out later this year, with users able to reserve their preferred usernames starting today.

WhatsApp Gets New Chief as Meta Taps India's CRED Founder Kunal Shah and Invests $900M in Startup

Meta names Kunal Shah as WhatsApp's new chief, succeeding Will Cathcart, while investing $900M in CRED, an Indian fintech giant.

Meta Taps CRED Founder Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp Amid $900M Investment in Indian Fintech Giant

Meta appoints Kunal Shah as WhatsApp's new chief, while investing $900 million in Indian fintech platform CRED, further expanding its presence in the country's vibrant tech scene.

Meta Taps India's Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp, Invests $900M in CRED

Meta names Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech giant CRED, to lead WhatsApp, while investing $900M in the startup, marking a significant bet on India for the messaging app's next chapter.

WhatsApp Slams NSO Group for Violating Court Order, Seeks Contempt of Court

WhatsApp has caught and disrupted a new hacking campaign linked to NSO Group, accusing the spyware maker of violating a court order. The messaging app maker is seeking to hold NSO in contempt of court.

Meta's AI Agent for WhatsApp Business Now Available Globally

Meta's AI-powered customer support bot is now available globally within WhatsApp, marking a significant milestone in the company's efforts to transform WhatsApp into a workflow software for small and medium businesses.

Meta Expands Subscription Model with New Plans for Consumers, Creators, and Businesses

Meta is doubling down on its subscription offerings, launching new plans for consumers, creators, and businesses, including AI-focused plans.

Meta Launches Subscription Plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Meta is doubling down on its subscription offerings with new plans for consumers, creators, and businesses, including AI-focused features.

Meta Doubles Down on Subscription Plans with New Features for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Meta is launching new consumer subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering exclusive features for power users. The plans are designed to provide additional value to users and diversify Meta's revenue streams.

Protecting Your Device from Spyware: Key Features for Enhanced Security

Tech giants Apple, Google, and Meta offer opt-in features to counter targeted spyware attacks, enhancing user data protection.

WhatsApp Introduces Incognito Mode for Meta AI Chats

WhatsApp has rolled out an incognito mode for its Meta AI chatbot, allowing users to have private conversations that can't be seen by anyone. This feature will be available on WhatsApp and the Meta AI app over the next few months.

Amazon, Meta Join Fight to End Google Pay, PhonePe Dominance in India

The tech giants are lobbying India's payments body to curb the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay in the country's instant payments network, citing concerns about user acquisition practices and fair access to features.

Meta's Business AI Tools Facilitate 10 Million Conversations a Week

Meta's business AI tools have seen significant growth, facilitating 10 million conversations a week, up from 1 million at the beginning of the year. The tools are currently free for small businesses, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at a potential monetization model in the future.