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WhatsApp starts testing long-awaited scheduled messages on iPhone
After years of waiting, WhatsApp is finally making one of its most-requested messaging features available to select iPhone beta testers.
An Italian Day in Philadelphia: Science, Medicine and a Transatlantic Bridge
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19. A single human body carries trillions of bacteria. In women, those microbes rise and fall with estrogen, and they help decide who delivers a baby early, who gets an infection that will not clear, and who does not.
Meta (META): Can WhatsApp Become a Meaningful Business Beyond Advertising?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is turning business conversations into revenue. Paid WhatsApp messaging helped Family of Apps other revenue grow 73% to $1.01 billion in the second quarter of 2026, following 74% growth in the first. That category includes subscriptions and other services and represented just 1.7% of group revenue. Expanding messaging alternatives make merchant […]
Loyyal Unveils Perxi AI Business Suite to Help SMEs Run Their Business on WhatsApp
/PRNewswire/ -- Loyyal today unveiled the Perxi AI Business Suite, enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to manage everyday business activities through...
Nepal’s Mandira Lamichhane Dhimal elected fellow of the International Science Council
She is the first Nepali woman scientist and only the second Nepali citizen to receive the distinction.
AI midwife seeks to fill gaps in Zimbabwe's maternal health care
With public health services stretched thin, women in Zimbabwe sometimes struggle to access reliable information about pregnancy and childbirth. A locally developed app aims to answer their questions…
Breaking the stigma: Rome conference highlights Catholic mental health ministry
A Rome conference highlighted Catholic mental health ministry, urging the Church to break stigma and offer spiritual support alongside care.
WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
Parents can limit how teens use channels, whose Status they can see, who can see their Status updates, and control who can add teens to groups.
WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.
World's first Formula E karting experience in Abha fuels Saudi Arabia's motorsport future
The pioneering indoor attraction at SEVEN Abha has already seen thousands of guests as visitors experience the world's only Formula E karting destination.
WhatsApp starts rolling out new in-chat search button on iOS
Following a few weeks of beta testing, WhatsApp is now rolling out its new in-chat search button to iPhone users. Here are the details.
WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users add a third account
After recently letting iPhone users add a second account to the same app, WhatsApp is now working on expanding support to up to three accounts.
Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup
A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.
Meteor Pulse Launches Hiiiilo, an AI WhatsApp Receptionist
Kuala Lumpur agency Meteor Pulse has launched Hiiiilo, an AI-powered WhatsApp receptionist that answers, books and suggests add-ons for Malaysia...
How did ancient Israelites make wine? Scientists are stomping grapes to find out
Researchers use reconstructed Hasmonean winepress, four tons of Merlot and modern sensors in attempt to recreate how residents of Holy Land prepared their libations
Wim Wenders stands by Berlin politics comments: “Filmmakers are ...
"Filmmakers are not working with the mindset of politicians," said Wenders.
In rural Chad, solar kiosks bring healthcare closer
Solar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.
NanoClaw comes to Slack, letting you create persistent AI agent teams and colleagues from a single message
The NanoClaw agents can work together in channels and shared Slack Canvases, and can be even messaged outside of Slack on other platforms like Telegram or WhatsApp, letting their human colleagues ping them across platforms.
Why truckers always seem to be on the phone while they drive
Social media is linked to feelings of isolation, but less so for truckers. They benefit from long phone calls and connections on apps like FaceTime and WhatsApp.
MasterCraft Brings CarPlay And Android Auto To Its Pontoon Boats
If you're searching for an on-water nav app that also includes tunes, WhatsApp and other apps, there's finally a solution.
WhatsApp launches three new features to upgrade group chats
WhatsApp has three upgrades for group chats launching today, including improvements to polls, @all mentions, and more.
WhatsApp is testing a new folder for messages from large businesses
WhatsApp will automatically move messages from large businesses to a new folder a few hours after you receive them
WhatsApp Launches Web Browser-Based Audio And Video Calling Feature
According to a WhatsApp blog post, the new web calling feature supports both one-on-one and group calls and includes access to screen sharing, reactions, and a dedicated calls tab for history and favourites.
WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.
WhatsApp launches web calling alongside new features: call transfer, waiting room
WhatsApp is officially launching support for taking voice and video calls on the web, as well as introducing a bunch...
WhatsApp Rolls Out Redesigned Message Bubbles for iOS
WhatsApp is rolling out a new design for message bubbles on iOS, reports WaBetaInfo. The platform's message bubbles are rounder than before with a softer shape – similar to iMessage – while shared media files appear without the original borders, giving them a cleaner look. The platform's message bubbles are rounder than before with a softer shape – similar to iMessage – while shared media files appear without the original borders, giving them a cleaner look.
WhatsApp launches Apple Music sharing, plus more
WhatsApp has unveiled new features today, including support for sharing Apple Music activity to your WhatsApp Status and more.
WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will let users hear and reply to messages, make calls, view their call history, and access favorite contacts hands-free and right from their car's screen.
WhatsApp begins rolling out Liquid Glass revamp to its Mac app
WhatsApp is now rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to the Mac app, bringing it in line with the iPhone and iPad versions.
WhatsApp Beta Reveals iCloud Backup Alternative for iPhone
WhatsApp is developing a first-party cloud storage option for chat backups on iPhone, providing users with an alternative to iCloud for the first time, according to app tinkerer WABetaInfo. Code found in the WhatsApp beta for iOS (version 26.28.10.16), available through TestFlight, suggests that users will eventually be able to pick their preferred backup destination directly from the app's chat backup settings. iCloud however will remain the default.
Meta Launches New Image Generation Tool for Consumers and Businesses
Meta has begun rolling out an image generation model available in Meta AI. Muse Image is the first such model developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs,
WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve a Username
Popular messaging app WhatsApp is now allowing users to reserve usernames ahead of plans to launch username-based messaging. Right now, WhatsApp uses a person's phone number as an identifier, but usernames will allow people to interact without having to exchange personal information. Username reservations are rolling out starting this week, and not all users will have access to the reservation system right away. WhatsApp is sending a notification when a username can be reserved.
WhatsApp usernames arrive later this year, but the handle land grab starts now
Beat the rush
WhatsApp Is Making Its Biggest Change in 17 Years—and It's a High-Stakes Race for Businesses
The Meta-owned messaging app just unveiled a massive privacy shift that could change how businesses and customers interact.
WhatsApp usernames launch ‘later this year’ – here’s how to get yours now
WhatsApp has just announced that usernames are officially coming, but you might not be able to get yours just yet....
WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private
WhatsApp is rolling out username reservations globally, letting users reserve unique names before the privacy feature launches later this year.
WhatsApp Opens Username Reservations to 3 Billion Users
WhatsApp will let the messaging service’s 3 billion global users select a username for their account, a change meant to increase privacy by letting people connect on the platform without having to share their phone number.
Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours
Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.
WhatsApp is launching usernames: here’s how to reserve yours
Usernames for famous figures have been automatically reserved.
Governments are still underestimating the power of sports
Governments should harness the power of sports for their economic development strategies.
From brotherhood to backlash: Poland falls out with Ukraine
WARSAW – Poland remains one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters in Europe but a growing row over wartime history is accelerating a broader shift in which Ukraine has become an increasingly divisive issue in Polish politics. The latest rupture came after President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, […]
ICC delivers Business and Industry closing statement at Bonn Climate Change Conference - ICC
On behalf of the global business community, ICC delivered the closing statement at the pivotal preparatory meeting for COP31, urging governments to unite around a global path toward practical implementation that delivers meaningful progress on mitigation, finance, and adaptation commitments.
WhatsApp working on yet another ephemeral feature on iOS
In addition to disappearing messages, WhatsApp is developing yet another ephemeral messaging feature on iOS. Here are the details.
I deleted most Android Auto apps, but only 6 earned a permanent spot on my dashboard
I can't drive without these apps
WhatsApp rolling out multi-account support more widely on iOS
WhatsApp is finally rolling out multi-account support on iPhone, bringing one of its most requested features to iOS. Here are the details.
WhatsApp to drop support for these older iOS and iPadOS versions
Meta has announced that, starting November 30, 2026, WhatsApp will raise its minimum requirements for running on iPhones and iPads.
Multi-club ownership group Crux Football adds Abby Wambach, former players to investor collective
The new investor collective gives former players a seat at the ownership table.
Leaked WhatsApps, embarrassing emails: it’s bad for British politics that privacy is now dead
The principle underlying the release of the Mandelson papers is that officials are always ‘on the record’ – but our leaders must be able to speak their minds freely, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Meta's AI agent for WhatsApp Business is now available globally
WhatsApp will charge businesses for using its AI agent based on token usage
One UI 9 brings all your calls in one place
The stock Dialer app on Samsung devices in One UI 9.0 lists calls from third-party apps like Google Meet and WhatsApp as well.
Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand.
The Forgotten Decisions Of The 79th World Health Assembly
For the world's second-leading cause of death and third-leading cause of disability, stroke has spent decades waiting for its turn at the World Health
Meta settles first lawsuit over harm to children’s mental health
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has settled its first national case with a school district over harm to children’s mental health. The terms of the settlement with Breathitt County...
The inside story of ‘Spygate’ — featuring a pine tree, disguises, damning WhatsApps and a sport in shock
The Championship has been thrown into chaos by one of the most remarkable stories of the season
WhatsApp working on messages that disappear once you’ve read them
WhatsApp users will soon be able to set disappearing messages to vanish after the recipient has read them. Here are the details.
Six Popular iPhone Apps Now Available on CarPlay
Apple's CarPlay system for accessing iPhone apps on a vehicle's dashboard screen has received six popular apps in recent weeks: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, Google Meet, WhatsApp, and the indie artist streaming platform Audiomack. Make sure you have the latest version of each app and they will automatically appear on CarPlay. ChatGPT Starting with iOS 26.4, CarPlay supports voice-based conversational apps.
Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
Meta Platforms is rolling out a new "Incognito Chat" feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp messaging service, the company said on Wednesday, as it looks to address data privacy concerns.
WhatsApp launches AI private chat feature
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.
WhatsApp adds an incognito mode in Meta AI chats
Meta said these incognito conversations are not saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat.
Quick Share is coming to more phones, and expanding into apps
Google previously brought AirDrop support to some Android phones, but it's now announced that Quick Share is coming to WhatsApp.
WhatsApp beta previews Liquid Glass changes for message reactions, more
WhatsApp is continuing its Liquid Glass redesign on iOS, with the latest TestFlight build revealing work on updated message reactions and context menus.
MI KEMACHA YISROEL: Monsey Teen’s “Tefillin App” Celebrates 100,000 Tefillin Milestone With Inspiring Event
An inspiring evening celebrating Torah, growth, and commitment to mitzvos took place on Thursday evening 18-year-old Monsey resident Ushi Hess marked a major mi
Inside the town Ozempic built
On a boat off Kalundborg harbor, Martin Høgh Sørensen steers while his wife, Karin, and friends Michael and Anne-Louise Eliasen tug and wind ropes to maneuver the sails.
Deep Sea Mining Symposium Announcement
Abstract submissions are now open for the 8th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC8), taking place November 13–17, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland—and we’re excited to announce an open sym…
WhatsApp Testing Paid 'Plus' Subscription Tier
WhatsApp has started testing a paid subscription tier called WhatsApp Plus, which adds a set of personalization options on top of the standard messaging experience, according to WABetaInfo.
‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launching soon with new features
WhatsApp is planning a new ‘WhatsApp Plus’ paid subscription, and it just went live in the app’s Android beta ahead of an iOS launch.
WhatsApp's paid subscription starts rolling out to some
But your free experience isn't at risk
WhatsApp tests ‘Plus’ subscription that adds stickers and more for a few bucks a month
Like Snapchat Plus, but for WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Joins Instagram in Selling New Premium Subscriptions
WhatsApp is selling a new premium subscription that includes more custom features, part of a broader effort by parent company Meta Platforms Inc. to build a revenue stream that can complement its core advertising business.
WhatsApp is testing a premium subscription, put it is mainly cosmetic
WhatsApp is testing a subscription after Meta debuted a similar subscription for Instagram earlier this year
As WhatsApp faces lawsuit, Elon Musk launches 'no tracking' messaging app XChat
App will offer encrypted chats, voice and video calls, large group messaging and disappearing messages, initially for iPhone and iPad users only, with no ads or phone number required to sign up
XChat to launch on iPhone and iPad
Can this X-affiliated chat app compete with WhatsApp and Signal?
WhatsApp is bringing Status updates to the top of the Chats tab
The new WhatsApp build on TestFlight includes references to an upcoming change that will bring Status updates to the Chats tab.
WhatsApp starts rolling out usernames in beta, keeps your phone number private
WhatsApp has started rolling out support for usernames, allowing users to keep their phone numbers private while still using the app.
New WhatsApp for CarPlay now available to all iPhone users
Following just a few days of beta testing, WhatsApp has now released its improved CarPlay experience to all iPhone users.
WhatsApp Gets New CarPlay App
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp was today updated with expanded support for CarPlay. CarPlay users are able to more easily call and message their friends and family members in WhatsApp directly from the car interface. WhatsApp had CarPlay integration before, but with limited Siri-based functionality. The new app has a full native CarPlay interface with a list of recent chats and call history, along with a tab for favorite contacts.
Apple CarPlay Just Got Three Popular iPhone Apps
Apple's CarPlay system for accessing iPhone apps on a vehicle's dashboard screen received three popular apps this week: ChatGPT, Google Meet, and Audiomack. CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin In addition, WhatsApp is beta testing a revamped CarPlay app that will improve upon the basic Siri-based functionality that was previously available. Make sure you have the latest version of each app and they will automatically appear on CarPlay.
WhatsApp Alerts 200 Users After Fake iOS App Installed Spyware; Italian Firm Faces Action
WhatsApp alerted 200 users in Italy to spyware iOS app, highlighting Europe’s expanding surveillance crisis.
WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware
The Meta-owned company said it identified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a fake version of WhatsApp that was actually Italian-made spyware.
Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp-Delivered VBS Malware Hijacking Windows via UAC Bypass
WhatsApp VBS campaign began February 2026, abusing AWS and UAC bypass to gain persistent remote access.
WhatsApp is working on a dedicated CarPlay app
The latest WhatsApp beta build on TestFlight introduces a native CarPlay app, extending the app’s utility beyond the current voice-based interface.
WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS
WhatsApp shared multiple quality of life updates coming to its messaging platform starting today.
WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations
The Meta-owned messaging platform is also launching a way to free up space, the ability to touch up photos with Meta AI, and more.
New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer protection law at trial about child safety
A New Mexico jury found Tuesday that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children's mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta — which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp — prioritized profits over safety. The jury determined Meta violated parts of the state’s Unfair Practices Act on accusations the company hid what it knew about about the dangers of child sexual exploitation on its platforms and impacts on child mental health.
Google Maps could soon get a long-overdue upgrade that replaces WhatsApp and Google Messages for location ...
Sharing your location has never felt this simple and fast.
Instagram worse for mental health than WhatsApp, global study finds
World Happiness Report finds platforms focused on connection less harmful than algorithm-driven apps
WhatsApp update brings the new profile tab to iOS users
Following a few weeks of testing, WhatsApp is officially rolling out the new profile tab to iOS users. Here are the details.
Garmin Launches WhatsApp Integration for Watches
Everything you need to know about Garmin's new WhatsApp integration on their newer watches.
WhatsApp is working on ‘guest chats’ for people without accounts
After months of testing on Android, Meta is bringing guest chats to beta testers on iOS and the web. Here’s how it works.
WhatsApp launches preteen accounts, here’s how they work
WhatsApp has announced that preteens can now use its messaging platform via new parent-managed accounts that come with certain restrictions.
WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens
WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alerts, and approval over contacts and groups.
WhatsApp is finally working on scheduled messages
Meta is at last bringing scheduled messages to WhatsApp, delivering on one of the app’s most-requested features.
WhatsApp launches one of its most requested features for groups
WhatsApp just announced that Group Message History is rolling out now, which Meta says is one of its “most requested features.”
How a WhatsApp group for D.C. parents broke apart over politics
A parents’ group tried to establish boundaries for discussion on their WhatsApp chat. It led to a schism.
WhatsApp Web starts rolling out voice and video calls
The feature is now starting to reach WhatsApp Web beta users, with a wider rollout expected for the coming weeks. Here’s how it works.
WhatsApp is bringing video and voice calls to its web app
WhatsApp is now rolling out support for video and voice calls through its web app, bringing support for calls to...
Gemini’s Google Messages, iMessage, and WhatsApp problem
Google has set out three tentpoles for Gemini: personal, proactive, and powerful. The company made big strides on the first...