18 independently sourced, verified news trends involving WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp announces four new features to make group chats easier to manage
Brazil elections: Did a WhatsApp channel help get Lula re-elected?
WhatsApp starts testing long-awaited scheduled messages on iPhone
WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users open any link in an in-app browser
After Chrome, we now have a WhatsApp dupe on the Play Store with 500,000+ downloads
Now you can call anyone with WhatsApp, even if they don’t have WhatsApp
Google Messages is sharing one of its best messaging features with WhatsApp
WhatsApp Users May Soon Be Able To Schedule Messages
WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
WhatsApp starts rolling out new in-chat search button on iOS
Meghan Markle sparks security alert after her personal mobile number leaks in school WhatsApp group
WhatsApp launches web calling alongside new features: call transfer, waiting room
WhatsApp expands its desktop utility by enabling encrypted voice and video calling directly through its web application.
WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp is expanding its ecosystem with enhanced in-car integration and native iPad account sign-ups.
WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private
WhatsApp introduces usernames to protect user phone numbers
WhatsApp is launching usernames: here’s how to reserve yours
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing its 3 billion users to connect without sharing their phone numbers.
Google Messages Chat Themes are Live
Google Messages introduces customizable Chat Themes
Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Meta has appointed Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp as part of a strategic $900 million investment in his startup, CRED.