WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a globally popular cross-platform messaging and voice-over-IP service that allows users to send text messages, make voice and video calls, and share media.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the recent rollout of new parental controls for teenagers and an increase in its business platform messaging charges.

Latest on WhatsApp

• WhatsApp Restricted Chat rolls out to Beta users on Android and iOS
• Worried about who your teen is talking to on WhatsApp? Messaging platform rolls out parental controls: Details
• Zoho launches Arattai for Business: How it compares with WhatsApp Business after Meta’s new charges
• WhatsApp Business Platform gets costlier from today: What Indian businesses need to know about new messaging charges
• WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
• WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
• WhatsApp introduced optional parental controls for teens on August 6, 2024.
• WhatsApp is reportedly testing a redesigned Android bottom navigation bar that resembles its iPhone counterpart.
• Without access, Siri AI cannot perform tasks such as finding messages within those apps
• WhatsApp began beta testing its Scam Alert feature with select Android users.
• [via Meta Platforms]
• Wikidata: Meta Platforms — capital ownership — WhatsApp LLC

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