WhatsApp has introduced new features for group chats, including improved polls, the new @all mention option, and a simpler way to create new group chats from existing groups. Announcing the updates, the company noted that more than 100 million people in the U.S. use WhatsApp, while the platform has over 3 billion users globally. Continue reading “WhatsApp group chats get @all mentions, improved polls and easier group creation”
WhatsApp has introduced Web Calling, allowing users to make and receive one-on-one and group audio and video calls directly from WhatsApp Web without installing the desktop app. Continue reading “WhatsApp Web gets audio and video calling support with Call Transfer and more”
WhatsApp has announced new features across its platforms, including direct account registration on iPad, updated CarPlay and Android Auto integration, PDF editing tools on web and desktop, and music sharing through WhatsApp Status. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out iPad sign-up, CarPlay updates, PDF editing tools and music sharing features”
Adobe has announced a new integration that brings Acrobat-powered PDF experiences to WhatsApp Web and the WhatsApp Windows app. The integration lets users preview, open, review, annotate, and edit PDF documents directly within chats without downloading files, leaving the conversation, or switching between apps. Continue reading “Adobe Acrobat PDF tools now available on WhatsApp Web and Windows”
Meta has introduced Muse Image, its first image generation model developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, bringing AI-powered image creation and editing features to Meta AI. The model lets users generate images from text prompts or existing photos, edit and share them across Meta apps, while also powering new creative tools across Instagram and WhatsApp. Continue reading “Meta introduces Muse Image AI model with Instagram Stories effects, WhatsApp integration”
WhatsApp has announced Meta Business Agent at its third annual Business Summit in Mumbai. The AI-based solution is designed to help businesses manage customer interactions, automate responses, and handle operational tasks around the clock. Continue reading “WhatsApp introduces Meta Business Agent in India for 24/7 customer interactions”
WhatsApp recently announced plans to introduce a new username feature later this year, allowing users to reserve their preferred handles ahead of the official launch. While the ability to actively use these usernames is not yet live, the platform is establishing foundational security measures to protect users from fraud and impersonation before the system becomes fully operational. Continue reading “WhatsApp Username feature: Safety and anti-impersonation measures announced”
WhatsApp has officially initiated the global rollout of username reservations, marking a significant transition in how users connect on the platform. The new feature is designed to act as a robust privacy shield, allowing individuals to communicate without disclosing their personal phone numbers. Continue reading “WhatsApp begins global rollout for username reservations”
Kaspersky has uncovered a large-scale malware campaign targeting WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web users by sending malicious VBScript attachments through direct messages from previously compromised WhatsApp accounts. Continue reading “WhatsApp Desktop and Web users targeted in new VBScript malware campaign: Kaspersky”
Meta today announced that Kunal Shah, the founder and CEO of the Indian fintech company CRED, will become the next head of WhatsApp. Shah succeeds Will Cathcart, who has led the messaging platform since 2019. Cathcart will remain with Meta to guide Shah through the transition before moving into a new role focused on building new products from the ground up. Continue reading “WhatsApp appoints CRED founder Kunal Shah as new head, succeeding Will Cathcart”
Meta ahead of the global football tournament taking place in North America this summer, announced a wide set of football-focused updates across its apps. The updates are designed to support real-time conversations, creator content, and interactive fan engagement across Meta’s platforms. Continue reading “Meta rolls out football-focused updates across Threads, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp”
Meta has announced Meta Business Agent, a new AI-powered assistant designed to help businesses manage customer interactions and operations across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. The announcement was made at Conversations 2026 in London. Continue reading “Meta expands Business Agent globally across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram, introduces Business Agent Platform”
Meta has announced new paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as part of its push toward premium features and AI-focused services. Continue reading “Meta rolls out Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Plus subscriptions globally”
WhatsApp has highlighted five anti-scam tools designed to help users stay protected from digital fraud and suspicious online activity. The company said scammers are increasingly using fake identities, fraudulent businesses, and suspicious one-time passwords to create urgency and trick people into sharing sensitive information. Continue reading “WhatsApp details Silence Unknown Callers, Context Cards, and other safety features”
Meta has announced the launch of “Incognito Chat with Meta AI,” a feature designed to facilitate completely private conversations with its AI assistant. Continue reading “Meta introduces Incognito Chat with Meta AI on WhatsApp”
