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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Face ID and Touch ID Support

The latest WhatsApp release reportedly holds hints to Face ID and Touch ID support, letting users require authentication every time they open the app. It also suggests a dark mode may be coming soon.

Microsoft Launcher Gains Powerful Timeline, WhatsApp, and News Integrations

At its Surface event, Microsoft Launcher was given a major update that also included a new settings icon and Glance integrations.
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Facebook Sues BlackBerry Over BBM and WhatsApp Patents

Several months after BlackBerry sued Facebook over patent infringements, the social network has filed a retaliatory lawsuit.

WhatsApp on iPhone Now Displays Media Within Notifications

Users can also download media from the notification without opening WhatsApp. The latest iOS update also adds a suspicious content filter.

WhatsApp Security Admission: Messages Stored on Google Drive are Not Encrypted

WhatsApp is known for its dedication to end-to-end encryption, but a recent collaboration with Google Drive has compromised that stance.

WhatsApp Squares up to Skype with Group Voice and Video Call Support

WhatsApp now supports 4-person group video with end-to-end encryption, position it as a valid alternative to Skype for non-business users.

WhatsApp Introduces Forwarded Message Tag in Chats

The forwarded message tag in WhatsApp allows users to see if a comment is coming from the contact or has been taken from a third-party.
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Skype Imitates WhatsApp with Read Receipts to Let You Know Who Read Your Messages

Using pop up heads, read receipts on Skype are available in preview, arguably with more power than WhatsApp thanks to group separation.

Microsoft Working with WhatsApp on UWP Application for Andromeda

A design project suggests Microsoft and WhatsApp are working together to create a Universal Windows app that will make the service compatible with Andromeda.

WhatsApp for iOS Gets Privacy Improvements as Business App Development Continues

WhatsApp for iOS now sits at version v2.18.51 and has important business-oriented features like group management tools and privacy settings. The release date for WhatsApp Business is not yet known.

WhatsApp Founder Koum Leaves Facebook after Clashes over User Data and Encryption

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum is set to leave Facebook, citing a need for some time off. However, sources familiar with the matter believe there was a fundamental disagreement between the WhatsApp team and Facebook's philosophy on encryption and privacy.

WhatsApp Payments Rolls out to Testers in India

WhatsApp Payments will let users send money to friends and family following a short, two-step process. It's not clear if the feature will come to other regions.

WhatsApp To Kill Frustrating Voice Record Button with Intuitive Swipe Lock

Users of WhatsApp will soon be able to swipe to lock the microphone during voice messages. The feature is currently being tested.
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Skype and WhatsApp Ban Lifted in Saudi Arabia, but Only Under Mysterious Censorship

Saudi Arabia has lifted its ban on app communication services like Skype. However, the country says it will monitor and censor the apps under new regulations.

Facebook Continues WhatsApp Enterprise Focus with Free Business Accounts

While WhatsApp Business accounts are another step towards the workplace chat market, the new addition is also another step towards Facebook monetizing its messaging service.

WhatsApp Introduces Business Account Verification with Some Questions Left Unanswered

The new business verification will allow enterprise users on WhatsApp to verify their accounts. However, the company is not clear on how the verification process works or if business will be able to cold-contact other users.

WhatsApp Pushes for Business with More File Support and Enhanced Size Limit

A major update for WhatsApp on Android and iOS introduces .apk and .zip support as the app continues to move towards Slack and Microsoft Teams.
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WhatsApp Encryption Backdoor Could Allow Messages to be Intercepted and Read

A backdoor in WhatsApp end-to-end encryption discovered last year is still active and could mean messages are actually not encrypted and can be read by third parties.
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EU Plans to Regulate Skype and WhatsApp like Carriers

The draft proposal of the European Commission aims to bring voice-calling and text-messaging apps under the current EU regulatory umbrella for communications privacy.
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WhatsApp Beta for Windows Mobile Gets UI Tweaks and Hidden “Snapchat Story” Feature

WhatsApp now aligns more closely with the rest of the Windows ecosystem, featuring a Windows 10 style interface and GIF search support.

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