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WhatsApp will finally support emoji reactions to messages, according to leaked screenshot
By Sean Endicott published
To catch up to other popular messaging apps, WhatsApp will soon support emoji reactions to messages. Leaked screenshots show the feature in action.
WhatsApp hit with €225 million fine for violating GDPR privacy laws
By Sean Endicott published
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission issued a €225 million fine against WhatsApp for violating GDPR privacy laws.
FTC takes a second swing at Facebook with amended antitrust complaint
By Sean Endicott published
In an amended filing to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the FTC accused Facebook of buying or burying competing services to maintain a social media monopoly.
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp all appear to be down
By Sean Endicott last updated
Several Facebook services appear to be down right now, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Outage reports started spiking around 12 PM ET.
WhatsApp finally lets you make voice and video calls on Windows 10 PCs
By Sean Endicott published
You can now make voice and video calls from the desktop version of WhatsApp. The desktop app still relies on your phone, but it just became a lot more useful.
Telegram now lets you easily import chats and media from WhatsApp
By Sean Endicott last updated
With many people looking to leave WhatsApp, Telegram made it easy to bring over your old chats. With support for important messages and media, it's easier than ever to swap messaging services.
Face and fingerprint unlock are on the way for WhatsApp web and desktop
By Sean Endicott published
WhatsApp is rolling out fingerprint and face unlocking to its web and desktop clients. The feature should make using WhatsApp on computers more secure.
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