Israeli users now connected to WhatsApp via Facebook servers: Report
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp (or Facebook too) can just read metadata of messages. "For example if the message you are sending is an image, a video, a sticker etc.. its date, the phone number of the recipient (otherwise the server wouldn't know where the message should be forwarded)," … Read More
Abu Dhabi Police warn about fake messages on WhatsApp
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Police have warned the public about fraud messages on social media applications, such as WhatsApp, which imitate trademarks and trusted websites, with the aim of stealing personal information, such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers and other information … Read More
WhatsApp rolls out new features for Android and iPhone application
MENLO PARK –Social messaging service WhatsApp has introduced new updates for its application for iPhone and Android users. The new update by Facebook-owned company allows iPhone users to see status updates from WhatsApp widget on iPhone notification centre without opening the … Read More
WhatsApp adds 5 new exciting features
WhatsApp just introduced 5 new features in its latest update. The app developers are busy working on some brand new features as WhatsApp is the most popular chat app in the world, the Facebook-owned chat app has been introducing many features since the app launched back in 2009. So without … …
WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets you notify your contacts if you change your number
World's most popular instant messaging service, WhatsApp, has modified the features of 'change number' tool in the beta version of the app. The Android app version 2.18.97 sports an option to notify your contacts as you change your number. Soon the feature will be up for testing in iOS and …
WhatsApp for iOS gets a new update; check out the features
WhatsApp has lately been making a lot of changes as well as adding new features to its platform. To recall, the latest Android beta version of WhatsApp 2.18.97 has got an improved Change Number feature. This new feature will notify all your contacts when you change your number. You can …
Abu Dhabi police warns: This scam could steal WhatsApp accounts
Dubai: Authorities have warned users of WhatsApp and other social media networking sites in the UAE about a new scam doing the rounds. Fraudsters are reportedly forwarding messages that are designed to trick people into sharing their personal information such as usernames, passwords and credit … Read More
Whatsapp Chats Can Be Tracked: Privacy Risk for Users
In easier terms, this new frightening app exploits WhatsApp's open on the online/offline status, which tells your companions when you're promptly accessible to talk and on the off chance that you have perused the message, regardless of whether you have incapacitated perused receipts and last … Read More
WhatsApp co-founder thinks there should be no Facebook
Even $19 billion aren't enough to convince people regarding the advantages of Facebook. Considering that, there's something which could end up being another blow to Facebook, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton appears to have joined the growing movement to delete the social network when he … Read More
Potentially privacy-invading app Chatwatch tracking WhatsApp user activity status
The app reportedly tracks user activity on WhatsApp, the widely popular instant messaging service, and informs its users of when people on their contacts list come online. Furthermore, a report by The Economic Times states that the app also estimates when a person is asleep, judging by durations of … Read …