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WhatsApp is upgrading its voice chat tool so it can host a lot more people
By Cesar Cadenas published
WhatsApp gives mobile users a way to host up to 128 people in a call with invites being sent out via chat notifications.
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New WhatsApp update gives you a more secure way to make phone calls
By Cesar Cadenas published
WhatsApp offers privacy-conscious users the ability to hold calls on company servers to protect your IP address.
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The end of the internet as we know it? Online Safety Bill gets Royal Assent
By Chiara Castro published
Breaking The tech sector reacts to the UK's attack on encryption, warning about the wider implications for privacy and free speech. Here's all you need to know.
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WhatsApp is testing a new self-destructing voice messages feature
By Cesar Cadenas published
WhatsApp's latest security beta also prevents people from saving or sharing the temporary messages with others.
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How to use Whatsapp for your business
By Kenneth C. Nzeogu last updated
A comprehensive guide to help you use Whatsapp for your business.
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The Online Safety Bill becomes law—will it really make the internet a safer place?
By Chiara Castro published
Breaking Is the new long-awaited law a win or threat to online security? We talked to experts to understand what's at stake for users and digital platforms.
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WhatsApp may be close to launching its iPad App after a long, long wait
By Muskaan Saxena published
WhatsApp is testing an iPad version of the app - exciting, but long overdue.
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You can now pay for your business to be verified on Facebook and Instagram
By Craig Hale published
Facebook, Instagram, and soon, WhatsApp, are all getting blue checkmark support for companies.
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