Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15
WhatsApp’s new platform policies ban general-purpose AI chatbots like Copilot from using its service.
WhatsApp to launch third-party chat integration in Europe soon
Users in Europe who have opted in to the third-party integration will be able to share messages, images, voice messages, videos and files.
Italian political consultant says he was targeted with Paragon spyware
WhatsApp notified the consultant, who works for left-wing politicians, that his phone was targeted with spyware made by Paragon.
WhatsApp launches long-awaited Apple Watch app
For the first time, WhatsApp users will be able to use their Apple Watch to get call notifications, read full messages, record and send voice messages, and view media content more clearly.
WhatsApp adds passkey protection to end-to-end encrypted backups
WhatsApp is enabling users to encrypt their backup using passkeys
WhatsApp and Messenger add new warnings to help older people avoid online scams
WhatsApp will now warn users before sharing their screen with unknown contacts, and Messenger will flag suspicious messages using AI.
WhatssApp changes its terms to bar general purpose chatbots from its platform
WhatsApp is banning general purpose chatbots from using its Business API
WhatsApp will curb the number of messages people and businesses can send without a response
WhatsApp is testing a way to limit number of messages someone can sending in a month without getting a response to limit spam