A beta feature in development for WhatsApp would display users’ status updates at the top of the Chats tab, similar to how stories are displayed in Messenger and Instagram, WABetaInfo reports. Status ...

WhatsApp now lets parents create protected accounts for kids under 13, giving guardians control over privacy settings while allowing children to message safely.

The new account type blocks access to features like status updates, chat lock, view-once messages, location sharing, and more ...

The tech giant says the new features are designed to alert users before they engage with something suspicious.

WhatsApp has announced that preteens can now use its messaging platform via new parent-managed accounts that come with certain restrictions.

Users will be alerted about suspicious activities like unrecognized device linking and friend requests.

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving ...

WhatsApp’s new warning system can stop scammers from hijacking your account by tricking you into scanning a QR code or entering your phone number.

U.S. messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local law, the Kremlin said on Thursday, suggesting Russians turn to a ...

Russia has attempted to "fully block" Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp in the country, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday, as it has been promoting home-grown platforms and seeks greater ...

We are excited to launch an official Arsenal Women broadcast channel on WhatsApp. Supporters will be able to follow us on WhatsApp to get team news, breaking stories and exclusive player content first ...

OpenAI has announced that Meta is dropping ChatGPT support on WhatsApp early next year. The support will end on 15 January 2026, but if you link your ChatGPT account to WhatsApp, you can save your ...