22 stories tagged #WhatsApp

  1. Meta Imposes New Fees on Advertisers to Offset European Digital Taxes
    finance

    Meta Imposes New Fees on Advertisers to Offset European Digital Taxes

    Meta Platforms will introduce location-based fees for advertisers, ranging from 2% to 5%, to cover digital service taxes mandated by various European countries.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  2. Russia-Backed Hackers Target Officials and Journalists via Signal, WhatsApp
    world

    Russia-Backed Hackers Target Officials and Journalists via Signal, WhatsApp

    Dutch intelligence agencies warn of a global cyber campaign by Russia-backed hackers to compromise Signal and WhatsApp accounts of government officials and journalists by tricking them into revealing security codes.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Meta Opens WhatsApp to AI Rivals Amid EU Antitrust Pressure
    tech

    Meta Opens WhatsApp to AI Rivals Amid EU Antitrust Pressure

    Meta Platforms will allow AI competitors access to WhatsApp for one year, responding to EU antitrust concerns and avoiding potential interim measures.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. India's Supreme Court Challenges WhatsApp's Data Privacy Policy
    tech

    India's Supreme Court Challenges WhatsApp's Data Privacy Policy

    India's top court scrutinizes WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy, questioning Meta's data sharing practices and user rights.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  5. Meta Eyes Stablecoin Revival for Global Payments
    tech

    Meta Eyes Stablecoin Revival for Global Payments

    Meta is reportedly planning a stablecoin comeback in late 2026 to facilitate cheaper international payments across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. WhatsApp Group Chat History Now Accessible to New Members
    tech

    WhatsApp Group Chat History Now Accessible to New Members

    WhatsApp introduces 'Group Message History,' allowing new members to view up to 100 recent messages, enhancing group communication and organization.

    3mo ago 1 min read