Neowin News Feed for: Whatsapp

EU says Meta must restore rival chatbots' access to WhatsApp

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:44:02 +0000

The European Commission has issued an interim measures decision, requiring Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival general-purpose AI assistants. Read more...

WhatsApp slams Isreali firm, NSO Group, for trying to spy on its users

David Uzondu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:58:01 +0000

WhatsApp says it stopped an attempted spying campaign linked to Israeli firm NSO Group that used spear phishing tactics against users. Read more...

Meta launches paid WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram tiers, more subscriptions to come

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:52:01 +0000

If you think you're not subscribed to enough services, Meta now allows you to pay for premium WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Read more...

EFF slams Meta for killing Instagram encrypted chats and blaming users

Paul Hill — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:46:01 +0000

Meta is under fire for ending Instagram's encrypted messaging. The EFF argues that privacy should be a default right, not a buried setting users are blamed for ignoring. Read more...

WhatsApp is already killing a feature it only introduced a few years ago

David Uzondu — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:10:01 +0000

A feature Meta rolled out globally on WhatsApp about four years ago is already headed to the graveyard. Read more...

Tired of Google Drive storage limits? WhatsApp is building its own encrypted cloud

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:04:01 +0000

WhatsApp is finally taking on Google and iCloud with its own end-to-end encrypted backup provider. Here is how the new storage tiers and passkey security will free up your cloud space. Read more...

WhatsApp confirms a Premium subscription tier, here is what it includes

David Uzondu — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:08:01 +0000

Meta is adding subscription plans to its services. First it was Instagram Plus, and now the company is testing a "WhatsApp Plus" subscription plan. Read more...

WhatsApp launches native CarPlay app for iPhone users in its latest major update

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:38:02 +0000

WhatsApp has launched a new native app for CarPlay with an upgraded experience. Here's what it offers to iPhone users. Read more...

WhatsApp now offers AI-powered reply suggestions for incoming messages

David Uzondu — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:28:01 +0000

A new set of features for WhatsApp is now available, including the ability to use multiple accounts on iOS and an update to Writing Help that suggests responses to incoming messages. Read more...

WhatsApp is now available on select Garmin smartwatches

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:44:02 +0000

If you own a Garmin smartwatch from one of the select lines, you can now install and use WhatsApp on it. Read more...

WhatsApp lowers age limit for users with its new feature

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:26:01 +0000

WhatsApp has unlocked a new segment of young users by launching parent-managed accounts. Here's how they work. Read more...

Meta launches new scam protection tools for WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:02:01 +0000

Meta has launched new scam protection features for its social media apps, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger. Read more...

WhatsApp will finally let you send scheduled messages (eventually)

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:22:01 +0000

Meta will finally allow you to send scheduled messages on WhatsApp, but we'll have to wait a little longer for that. Read more...

WhatsApp is adding voice and video calls support to its web app

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:14:01 +0000

WhatsApp is reportedly working to bring voice and video calls to its web client. This is especially good news for Linux users. Read more...

Meta has fixed the WhatsApp security bug discovered by Google

Usama Jawad — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:48:01 +0000

A couple of days after Google reported a security hole in WhatsApp, Meta has finally patched the issue. Read more...

Meta to begin charging for third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp for some users

David Uzondu — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:30:01 +0000

Days after banning third-party chatbots on WhatsApp, Meta has introduced a new pricing model for some developers and users who want to run AI bots on the platform. Read more...

Facebook WhatsApp Instagram features to stop being fully free, but many users actually happy

Sayan Sen — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:36:02 +0000

According to a new report, Meta has confirmed it is bringing subscriptions to Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Ironically, however, many users are actually very happy about this. Read more...

WhatsApp introduces "Strict Account Settings" to shield high-risk users from cyber attacks

Fiza Ali — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:16:01 +0000

WhatsApp is adding a new security layer for high-risk users, especially after recent privacy concerns. Read more...

WhatsApp has a big security issue, and Google has exposed it

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:01 +0000

Google's Project Zero team has exposed a relatively significant security vulnerability in WhatsApp after Meta failed to properly patch it in time. Read more...

WhatsApp is getting new features for group chats

Taras Buria — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:32:01 +0000

The first feature update for WhatsApp in 2026 is here, and it brings a bunch of useful changes for group chats. Read more...

How to restore old WhatsApp client on Windows 10 and 11

Taras Buria — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:30:01 +0000

The new WhatsApp client for Windows 10 and 11 is universally hated by almost everyone. Fortunately, you can go back to the previous version, at least for now. Read more...

Latest WhatsApp update brings Apple Watch app companion to all

Paul Hill — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:50:01 +0000

WhatsApp 25.34.75 has just been released and it brings with it the official release of WhatsApp for Apple Watch. Read more...

WhatsApp users in Europe will now be able to chat to users on other apps

Paul Hill — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:38:01 +0000

Meta has made it possible for WhatsApp users in the EU to chat with contacts on other apps. It works with two other apps for now, but this is expected to grow. Read more...

Apple Watch finally gets the WhatsApp app

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:16:01 +0000

Apple Watch owners will now be able to receive WhatsApp call notifications, send voice messages, and more, thanks to the companion app. Read more...

WhatsApp for Mac finally gets chat themes, putting it on par with iOS

Paul Hill — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:02 +0000

WhatsApp for Mac users are now beginning to receive chat themes. These allow you to customize your WhatsApp chats, similar to the experience on WhatsApp for iOS. Read more...

WhatsApp unveils privacy-first message translations for iOS users

Paul Hill — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:28:01 +0000

WhatsApp for iOS has introduced secure translations. It relies on Apple's translation APIs and even lets you translate while offline. Read more...

WhatsApp brings Android's new group calling feature to iOS

Paul Hill — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:24:01 +0000

WhatsApp is simplifying the call experience for iOS users with the new Unified Call Hub feature. The hub centralizes call initiation, group scheduling, and even a direct dialer shortcut. Read more...

Meta will soon start using your chats with its AI to suggest ads and recommendations

Karthik Mudaliar — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:42:01 +0000

Meta will start using users' conversations with Meta AI to power its ads and content recommendation engine across all its platforms. Read more...

WhatsApp adds support for Live Photos, Motion Photos, and other stuff

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:30:02 +0000

WhatsApp announced that it's finally rolling out native support for Live Photos and Motion Photos to all users. Read more...

Instagram joins the 3 billion monthly active club alongside Facebook and WhatsApp

Karthik Mudaliar — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Mark Zuckerberg says Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users, roughly one-third of the population on Earth. Read more...

WhatsApp brings multilingual messaging for Android and iOS users

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:08:01 +0000

Meta announced that WhatsApp's Message Translations feature is now rolling out to all users worldwide. Read more...

WhatsApp's unified calling struggles to impress with missing Liquid Glass

Paul Hill — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:20:01 +0000

WhatsApp's new update rethinks group calls. Now you can choose who to call without disrupting the entire chat. It's all part of a new unified calling menu designed for less noise and more control. Read more...

WhatsApp unlocks a streamlined new way to control status privacy

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:30:03 +0000

WhatsApp is changing how you share status updates. A new beta feature adds audience chips, making it much faster to pick who sees your post. Read more...

WhatsApp is rolling out threaded message replies for some beta testers

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:08:01 +0000

The WhatsApp beta for Android is rolling out threaded replies to more people. This helps users keep track of conversations. Read more...

WhatsApp boosts GIF keyboard with a new three-column layout

Paul Hill — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:52:02 +0000

WhatsApp for iOS now has an updated GIF keyboard that uses the screen space more effectively to reduce scrolling. Read more...

WhatsApp is bringing blue read receipts to all themes for clarity

Paul Hill — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:18:01 +0000

The latest beta of WhatsApp on Android and iOS has started rolling out blue checkmarks for read receipts, no matter what theme you use. Read more...

WhatsApp is building a close friends status feature for Android

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:06:01 +0000

Meta is now working on the close friends status feature in Android just days after the feature was discovered in the iOS beta. Read more...

WhatsApp update brings native Live Photos to iOS

Paul Hill — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:58:01 +0000

WhatsApp is getting Live Photos support on iOS. It's apparently available for some beta testers and even a handful of users on the stable build. Read more...

WhatsApp's unified call menu streamlines conversations on iOS

Paul Hill — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:42:01 +0000

WhatsApp for iOS has a new unified call menu to improve group and business conversations. The redesign brings together the voice and video call buttons into a single button. Read more...

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let you be more authentic

Paul Hill — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:28:01 +0000

WhatsApp is currently developing a feature that will let you share status updates with just your close friends. This will encourage more authenticity on the platform. Read more...