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Zenzap raises $44M for its AI chat app that aims to replace WhatsApp in the workplace
techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/zenzap-raises-44m-for-its-ai-chat-app-that-aims-to-replace-whatsapp-in-the-workplace/
Warum Whatsapp einen eigenen In-App-Browser bekommen soll: Bisher war ein Browser in Whatsapp nur für ausgewählte Unternehmenslinks verfügbar – das soll sich ...
t3n.de/news/warum-whatsapp-einen-eigenen-in-app-browser-bekommen-soll-1768860/
WhatsApp now lets people join calls without signing up for yet another account: WhatsApp now lets guests join encrypted calls without an account ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/whatsapp-guest-calling-without-account/
WhatsApp may finally let you send that birthday message while you’re fast asleep: WhatsApp has started rolling out scheduled messages to select Android beta ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/whatsapp-may-finally-let-you-send-that-birthday-message-while-youre-fast-asleep/
WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts: Parents can limit how teens use channels, whose Status they can see, who can see their Status updates ...
techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/whatsapp-adds-new-parental-controls-for-teen-accounts/
WhatsApp plans new update: Send messages later: The popular messenger WhatsApp is working on a long-awaited feature: In the future, messages, photos ...
winfuture.de/news,161886.html
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'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated: The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqd09g4l2k9yo
WhatsApp is testing a privacy upgrade for chats you want to keep off linked devices
digitaltrends.com/phones/whatsapp-is-testing-a-privacy-upgrade-for-chats-you-want-to-keep-off-linked-devices/
WhatsApp for Android: Channels likely to move to the chat overview: WhatsApp is preparing to revamp its navigation. As the author of WABetaInfo discovered in the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-kanaele-wandern-wohl-in-die-chat-uebersicht/
Meta is bringing full-body hologram video calls to its smart glasses through WhatsApp
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/meta-is-bringing-full-body-hologram-video-calls-to-its-smart-glasses-through-whatsapp/
Like voice messages, but in reverse: WhatsApp is testing a new dictation function for text messages
t3n.de/news/wie-sprachnachrichten-nur-andersherum-whatsapp-testet-neue-diktierfunktion-fuer-textnachrichten-1764361/
Meta unveils AI personal assistant linked to WhatsApp and Instagram: New ‘agent’ called Muse designed to make customised suggestions based on chats and social ...
ft.com/content/5816292b-c36b-4c22-aa50-2680b9970382
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Meta launches UAE subscription for WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook from Dh5.99/month
khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/meta-launches-uae-subscription-whatsapp-instagram-facebook
EPFO WhatsApp channel goes live: PF balance, claims services may follow: Members can follow the verified platform for scheme alerts and announcements; ...
business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/epfo-whatsapp-channel-goes-live-pf-balance-claims-services-may-follow-126091500383_1.html
Beware WhatsApp screen-sharing scams: Which? warning over screen-sharing scams as fraudsters pose as banks, the police and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ...
which.co.uk/news/article/beware-whatsapp-screen-sharing-scams-ak3d32L0Zd5D
WhatsApp is testing chats with external AI agents and bots: Anyone who uses AI assistants or their own bots in everyday life usually has to use separate apps or ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-testet-chats-mit-externen-ki-agenten-und-bots/
State surveillance: How authorities read WhatsApp and other apps: Surveillance without government trojans: So-called account cloning enables authorities to read ...
heise.de/news/Ueberwachung-ohne-Staatstrojaner-Wie-Behoerden-bei-WhatsApp-und-Signal-mitlesen-11438980.html
Paid articlePaywall WhatsApp explores third-party AI agent chats on Android app: Details here: WhatsApp is reportedly testing third-party AI agents on Android, letting users access ...
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WhatsApp could soon let you call people who don’t have an account: WhatsApp could soon let you make voice and video calls with people who don't have an ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/whatsapp-could-soon-let-you-call-people-who-dont-have-an-account/
Police repeatedly and illegally monitor WhatsApp & Co. messages: Police authorities regularly monitor the WhatsApp accounts of users to which they have gained ...
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WhatsApp is testing a new feature for preventing scam messages: Have you been getting a lot of scam messages on WhatsApp lately? A feature that will help with ...
neowin.net/news/whatsapp-is-testing-a-new-feature-for-preventing-scam-messages/
Forgot to send the message? WhatsApp will now remind you via push notification.: WhatsApp will now remind you of open drafts not just within the app ...
t3n.de/news/vergessen-die-nachricht-abzuschicken-whatsapp-erinnert-dich-jetzt-per-push-benachrichtigung-1761317/
Meta Quest 3: Update schaltet bis zu 207 Hz frei: Eine aktualisierte Entwicklerdokumentation nennt deutlich höhere Bildraten für die Quest 3 ...
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WhatsApp tightens account security with stronger two-step verification and more: WhatsApp’s two-step verification previously relied on a six-digit PIN ...
techcrunch.com/2026/08/25/whatsapp-tightens-account-security-with-stronger-two-step-verification-and-more/
WhatsApp adds stronger verification tools, more details for unknown callers: WhatsApp New Security Features: WhatsApp is rolling out three account security ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/whatsapp-stronger-two-step-verification-caller-details-passkeys-126082600567_1.html
Düsseldorf: App Guardy ensures maximum security at events: A young start-up has developed an app that allows visitors to large events to quickly and easily call ...
rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/duesseldorf/duesseldorf-app-guardy-sorgt-bei-events-fuer-maximal-sicherheit_aid-152600223
ChatGPT can now turn your photos into custom iMessage and WhatsApp stickers: ChatGPT can now turn your photos into custom stickers with transparent backgrounds ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/chatgpt-can-now-turn-your-photos-into-custom-imessage-and-whatsapp-stickers/
WhatsApp: Usernames can now be assigned to contacts: WhatsApp is gradually expanding the integration of usernames within the application ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-kontakten-laesst-sich-ein-benutzername-zuweisen/
Even the AI assistant inside Russia’s state-backed Max messenger tells users not to trust the app
meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/11/even-the-ai-assistant-inside-russia-s-state-backed-max-messenger-tells-users-not-to-trust-the-app
WhatsApp will finally let you react with the emoji you actually want, but there’s a catch
digitaltrends.com/phones/whatsapp-will-finally-let-you-react-with-the-emoji-you-actually-want-but-theres-a-catch/
Meta explains WhatsApp "account in review" lockout bug: Earlier today, several users reported being mysteriously locked out of their WhatsApp accounts ...
neowin.net/news/meta-explains-whatsapp-account-in-review-lockout-bug/
"Uh-oh" is back: Fan project wants to revive ICQ messenger.: The cult messenger ICQ returns as an unofficial fan project, including UINs, contact lists ...
heise.de/news/Uh-oh-ist-zurueck-Fanprojekt-will-ICQ-Messenger-wiederbeleben-11398962.html
WhatsApp's new usernames: what's changing and why it matters: The messaging app's new feature is designed to improve privacy, but it's feared the changes could ...
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Key FactsMeta Defends WhatsApp Usernames Amid Cybercrime Concerns
Jul 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- Meta clarified that phone numbers remain necessary for WhatsApp use and multiple scam prevention layers protect username interactions.
- The Indian government warned the feature could increase fraud, phishing, and impersonation, demanding a thorough explanation within three days.
- Meta intends to reserve high-profile usernames for rightful owners and block lookalike variants to combat impersonation.
- With over 500 million users in India, WhatsApp faces increased scrutiny amid a sharp rise in cyber-enabled financial crimes.
may materially increase the incidence of online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks, by enabling bad actors to solicit and message victims.— Indian government (as reported by ANI)
The hotel scam so convincing it fools guests with their own booking details: A WhatsApp scam uses guests’ real hotel names, dates and booking numbers to steal ...
euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/13/the-hotel-scam-so-convincing-it-fools-guests-with-their-own-booking-details/
WhatsApp rolls out new feature that flags potential scam messages: WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new optional "Scam Alert" feature ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-rolls-out-new-feature-that-flags-potential-scam-messages/
Threema: DDoS attacks cause outages for messenger: After an attack on a Threema service provider, the messenger was unusable for hours on Tuesday ...
heise.de/news/Stoerungen-bei-Threema-DDoS-Angriffe-sorgen-fuer-Ausfaelle-bei-Messenger-11411479.html
WhatsApp is making it easier for channel admins to label AI-generated posts: WhatsApp is testing a new label that lets channel admins flag AI-generated photos ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/whatsapp-is-making-it-easier-for-channel-admins-to-label-ai-generated-posts/
WhatsApp for iOS: Faster search directly in chat planned: WhatsApp is working on a new search function for its iOS app. In the future, users will be able to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-ios-schnellere-suche-direkt-im-chat-geplant/
Pakistan Army Dumps WhatsApp For China's WeChat Over Spying, Hacking Fears: According to the directive, the military believes WhatsApp poses a higher risk ...
ndtv.com/world-news/pakistan-army-dumps-whatsapp-for-chinas-wechat-over-spying-hacking-fears-11865956
WhatsApp group chats are getting @all mentions, anonymous polls, and more: WhatsApp is launching an @all mention feature to quickly notify every member in a ...
neowin.net/news/whatsapp-group-chats-are-getting-all-mentions-anonymous-polls-and-more/
BirdyChat: Messenger now available in German: BirdyChat is now available in German for iOS and Android. The app positions itself as a messenger for external ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/birdychat-messenger-jetzt-auf-deutsch-verfuegbar/
Police warn of new WhatsApp scam: One quick click is all it takes for total loss of control
merkur.de/verbraucher/whatsapp-betrug-polizei-warnt-vor-gefaelschten-links-94419946.html
WhatsApp finally fixes one of its biggest storage headaches with this new cleanup tool
digitaltrends.com/social-media/whatsapp-finally-fixes-one-of-its-biggest-storage-headaches-with-this-new-cleanup-tool/
WhatsApp Update: Group Chats Get New Features: Meta is expanding the group chat features in WhatsApp. The new features include polls, mentions, and subgroups.
heise.de/news/WhatsApp-Update-Gruppenchats-bekommen-neue-Funktionen-11399748.html
WhatsApp error accidentally locks numerous user accounts: Numerous WhatsApp users suddenly found their accounts locked. Meta has since admitted a system error in ...
winfuture.de/news,160404.html
WhatsApp is getting web calls and other new features: The messaging service is expanding its functionality and improving the user experience.
heise.de/news/WhatsApp-bekommt-Web-Anrufe-und-weitere-neue-Funktionen-11381359.html
WhatsApp’s new in-car experience is built around hands-free control: WhatsApp has revamped its in-car experience to offer CarPlay and Android Auto users better ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/whatsapps-new-in-car-experience-is-built-around-hands-free-control/
WhatsApp Rolls Out Web Calling, Call Transfer Across Devices, and More: WhatsApp has announced a handful of enhancements for group calling over the encrypted ...
macrumors.com/2026/07/29/whatsapp-web-calling-waiting-room-features/
WhatsApp Rolls Out Redesigned Message Bubbles for iOS: WhatsApp is rolling out a new design for message bubbles on iOS, reports WaBetaInfo ...
macrumors.com/2026/07/28/whatsapp-redesigned-message-bubbles-ios/
You will soon be able to edit your WhatsApp status captions: If you use WhatsApp's Status feature a lot, rejoice, because WhatsApp has started testing a ...
neowin.net/news/you-will-soon-be-able-to-edit-your-whatsapp-status-captions/
WhatsApp introduces browser-based calling, call hand-off, and waiting rooms.: Meta further enhances WhatsApp's calling features and releases a major package ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuehrt-telefonie-im-browser-anruf-hand-off-und-warteraeume-ein/
WhatsApp for iOS: New design for message bubbles: WhatsApp continues to refine the appearance of its iOS app: As part of the current beta version via TestFlight ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-ios-neues-design-fuer-nachrichtensprechblasen/
Messenger interoperability: Threema rejects integration with WhatsApp - | Golem.de
golem.de/news/messenger-interoperabilitaet-threema-lehnt-vernetzung-mit-whatsapp-ab-2607-211236.html
WhatsApp’s Liquid Glass redesign is finally coming to Mac after months of waiting
digitaltrends.com/computing/whatsapps-liquid-glass-redesign-is-finally-coming-to-mac-after-months-of-waiting/
ChatGPT's WhatsApp chatbot is apparently working again: Do you miss talking to ChatGPT on WhatsApp? According to latest reports, you can start doing it ...
neowin.net/reports/chatgpts-whatsapp-chatbot-is-apparently-working-again/
This app turns your text and voice messages into living AI characters: Tired of sending plain text and voice notes? Pixi Garden lets you send animated AI ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/this-app-turns-text-and-voice-messages-into-living-ai-characters/
EU is rapidly pushing ahead with chat monitoring: The EU Council of Ministers is set to rush through a mandate requiring the scanning of private messaging app ...
telepolis.de/article/EU-treibt-Chatkontrolle-im-Eiltempo-voran-11364421.html
The summer heat is also taking its toll on the animals and staff at the Bückeburg animal shelter. Getting through the hottest days requires considerable effort ... Show more
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Schaumburg Newspaper
WhatsApp's new usernames: what's changing and why it matters: The messaging app's new feature is designed to improve privacy, but it's feared the changes could ...
which.co.uk/news/article/whatsapp-usernames-whats-changing-and-why-it-matters-avprt1r1bWYj
Instagram and WhatsApp lead in sextortion reports, iMessage is weaponized against teenagers: Report
digitaltrends.com/social-media/instagram-and-whatsapp-lead-sextortion-reports-while-imessage-is-weaponized-against-teenagers-report/
The "Princely Riding School" in Bückeburg is a popular attraction. After 22 years, managing directors Christin and Wolfgang Krischke now want to gradually ... Show more
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Schaumburg Newspaper
WhatsApp is creating its own cloud backup alternative for iPhone users: WhatsApp is building its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, offering 2GB of free ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/whatsapp-is-creating-its-own-cloud-backup-alternative-for-iphone-users/
WhatsApp wants to be your new birthday reminder app: Remember writing birthday wishes on your friends' Facebook walls years ago? Meta is trying to revive ...
neowin.net/news/whatsapp-wants-to-be-your-new-birthday-reminder-app/
WhatsApp locks down usernames of S’pore politicians in latest privacy feature roll-out
straitstimes.com/tech/whatsapp-locks-down-usernames-of-spore-politicians-in-latest-privacy-feature-rollout
WhatsApp introduces usernames - | what you need to know: WhatsApp is testing usernames instead of phone numbers: Users should be able to chat anonymously more ...
op-online.de/verbraucher/whatsapp-bringt-benutzernamen-das-muessen-sie-wissen-zr-94386730.html
Phone storage full? This hidden WhatsApp folder is secretly gobbling up gigabytes
t3n.de/news/handy-speicher-voll-whatsapp-1735667/
EU forces Meta to its knees: ChatGPT is running again in WhatsApp chat: After a months-long ban by Facebook's parent company Meta, the popular AI chatbot ...
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ChatGPT returns to WhatsApp in Europe: At the beginning of the year, WhatsApp pulled the plug on AI chatbots with changed terms of service: Among other things ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chatgpt-kehrt-in-europa-auf-whatsapp-zurueck/
"Beat am Berg" (Beat on the Mountain) provided an impressive finale to the "Sparkassen Bergwerks-Festival" (Sparkasse Mining Festival) in Kleinenbremen ... Show more
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Schaumburg Newspaper
Govt plans common rules for messaging apps after WhatsApp username row: The move comes after the IT ministry asked WhatsApp to put its proposed username feature ...
business-standard.com/india-news/govt-plans-common-rules-for-messaging-apps-after-whatsapp-username-row-126071100414_1.html
Muse Image: Meta brings its own image AI to Instagram and WhatsApp: Meta is launching a new model from its in-house superintelligence labs called "Muse Image ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/muse-image-meta-bringt-eigene-bild-ki-in-instagram-und-whatsapp/
Key FactsMeta Removes Controversial Instagram AI Photo Feature
Jul 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
- Meta launched Muse Image, an AI tool that leveraged photos from public Instagram accounts to generate images.
- Users had the option to opt out of having their public content used by toggling a specific setting.
- The feature faced strong criticism over privacy and safety concerns shortly after release.
- Meta decided to disable the capability entirely within days following negative public response.
WhatsApp will soon be able to remind you of your contacts' birthdays: WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a feature that has actually been quite obvious for a ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-kann-euch-bald-an-geburtstage-von-kontakten-erinnern/
How to spot a WhatsApp scam: Here we list the most common WhatsApp scams, how to spot one and how to report it.
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