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Facebook and WhatsApp accounts takeovers surge in SA During the past 24 months, many South Africans have found their Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp accounts taken over by cybercriminals. While these attacks have targeted some prominent individuals like radio personalities, many people who...

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads, Telegram, and Signal from China App Store Apple Inc. removed social media services including Meta Platforms Inc.’s WhatsApp and Threads from its Chinese app store, responding to orders from Beijing to close more loopholes in the country’s longstanding internet...

How WhatsApp became dominant in South Africa High SMS prices, the dominance of the Android operating system, and a major local competitor's failure to adapt to changing user needs handed WhatsApp its leading position in the South African app messaging market. That is according to World Wide...

Hi there, I recently ported from Telkom to Vodacom and have noted that OTPs/verification codes from international sources such as whatsapp, Google, xiaomi account etc are not being received. Not sure whether there is a rep or whether @Ockie could assist me? I'm not sure what the issue is but...

WhatsApp launches big quality of life change for group chats WhatsApp has launched the ability for group admins to pin a message to the top of chats for up to 30 days, a post on the company's help page has revealed. Users can long-press on a message, select "More…", "Pin", and then select the...

Have any members managed to recover their WhatsApp Chats without ever backing up? I see there are software tools available online but there's a fee involved so looking for the easy/free way out.

WhatsApp getting built-in VPN protection for calls WhatsApp is adding the ability to disguise a user's IP address in calls, according to a report from WABetaInfo. The privacy relay option is currently under development for both the WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS apps.

WhatsApp iPad app now available to testers Nearly 14 years after first launching on the iPhone, a WhatsApp app is finally headed to the iPad. WABetaInfo recently reported that a beta version of a native WhatsApp app for iPad is now available to users in Apple's TestFlight programme.

WhatsApp getting email verification and updated design WhatsApp will be getting a new lick of paint and the ability to verify your account using an email address. WhatsApp-focused news website WABetaInfo reported about the in-development features over the past few days.

WhatsApp launches revamped Mac app Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) has released a redesigned, native MacOS WhatsApp application that adds the ability to make group video calls. The app supports eight-person video conferences and audio calls with up to 32 people. Users can also join a group...

WhatsApp working on sending uncompressed photos and videos WhatsApp is developing a new photo and video sharing setting that will allow users to send their media files in their original quality with less fuss, WABetaInfo reports. As it stands, WhatsApp users can use a workaround to send...

WhatsApp rolling out big image quality changes WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart says the platform is adding the ability to send high-definition photos. The Facebook-owned messaging platform usually compresses images to save storage space and speed up transfers.

WhatsApp multi-account open to testers — passkeys coming soon WhatsApp has added the ability to use multiple accounts on one smartphone for a limited group of testers using its Android mobile app beta, WABetaInfo reports. The publication previously reported about the much-requested feature...

WhatsApp alternatives in 2023 South Africans who distrust WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms or those who simply want to try something new have a myriad of instant messaging (IM) mobile apps to choose from. With over 2 billion active users by March 2023, WhatsApp is the world's most popular...

WhatsApp takes on Discord with 32-person voice chat WhatsApp has started rolling out group voice chats with up to 32 participants in the beta version of its Android mobile app, WABetaInfo reports. The feature is available to a select group of beta testers running WhatsApp beta for Android...

Why WhatsApp is adding itself to people's contact lists WhatsApp has launched an official chat to provide tips on using the platform, share new features, and make other announcements. WABetaInfo previously reported that the popular messaging app first started sending messages directly to...

WhatsApp launches instant video button WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature that lets users quickly send short video clips similar to how they would send voice notes. The instant video messages feature allows users to record and share round videos up to 60 seconds long by holding a...

WhatsApp launches ability to find and message unsaved contacts WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on its mobile apps that will make it easier to start chats with or screen unsaved contacts. The feature is available in the latest updates for the Android and iOS WhatsApp apps, WABetaInfo reports.

WhatsApp Communities get phone number privacy feature WhatsApp is rolling out an extra layer of privacy for community members on the platform, WABetaInfo reports. Dubbed "phone number privacy", the feature guarantees that your phone number is hidden from other members.

WhatsApp getting a video quality upgrade WhatsApp has started rolling out a feature that allows users of its beta Android app to send higher-quality videos, WABetaInfo reports. The publication recently reported that an "HD" setting for photos was being rolled out to WhatsApp Android beta testers.