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Elon Musk's Diss Answered? - WhatsApp Launches 'Strict Account Settings'

Elon Musk slammed WhatsApp's security. The Meta-owned app rolls out strict new account controls. WhatsApp top chief responds.

International Business Times UK

Labour councillors made ‘vile’ and ‘racist’ remarks in WhatsApp chat, damning report finds

The independent report was into councillors who were members of the WhatsApp group, which led to former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne being suspended from the party before leaving parliament

The Independent UK

Can Meta Access Your WhatsApp Chats? - New Lawsuit Puts Tech Giant Under Fire

Is WhatsApp really private? A fresh lawsuit claims Meta can access chats, reigniting fears over privacy, data misuse and trust in Big Tech.

International Business Times UK

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The End of Free Social Media? Meta Tests Paid Features on Instagram and WhatsApp

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, is preparing for a major shift in its platform strategy. For the first time, these widely used apps may introduce optional paid features while keeping core services free for all users. Meta plans to test premium tools that offer greater privacy…

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Jefferies Has 5 Reasons You Should Buy the Dip in META Stock

Big AI spending spooked investors, but Jefferies says Meta’s selloff is a gift, not a warning.

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WhatsApp faces new user protection obligations under the EU’s toughest digital rules

With more than 51 million monthly users in the EU, WhatsApp is now classified as a Very Large Online Platform, meaning it will face a new level of regulatory scrutiny.

Euronews

As Meta Rolls Out Threads Ads Around the World, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold META Stock?

With Threads ads going global, is Meta unlocking its next growth lever, or should investors stay cautious on META stock?

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EU vs US: Are Europeans Willing to Ban iPhones? Debate Erupts on Social Media

Could the EU really ban iPhones? A viral Twitter clash restarts debate over US tech dominance, status symbols and Europe's digital future

International Business Times UK

Are You Sure Your WhatsApp Is Secure or Are You Just Hoping It Is?

WhatsApp connects more than three billion people worldwide, helping families stay close, friends share moments, and businesses communicate faster. However, this wide reach also attracts scammers, data thieves, and fake callers. Many users trust that end to end encryption alone provides complete safety, but real protection depends on informed usage…

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'The FTC will continue fighting its historic case against Meta to ensure that competition can thrive across the country': FTC appeals 2025 antitrust ruling

'Meta has maintained its dominant position and record profits for well over a decade not through legitimate competition, but by buying its most significant competitive threats'

PC Gamer

FTC presses on with appeal after Meta's monopoly battle win

The agency says Meta cemented its dominance by buying rivals. Meta says the market is fiercely competitive and points to TikTok and YouTube.

Euronews

FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant

The Independent UK

How locking chats on WhatsApp became a relationship red flag

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Is the lesser-known lock chats feature on WhatsApp helping or harming us? Olivia Petter investigates how this extra security option is causing havoc in relationships

The Independent UK

7 great WhatsApp alternatives for Android users — Google Messages, Discord, and more

A selection of yap apps for Android users

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International Business Times UK

Fury Grows as Lisbon Police Officers Are Accused of Raping Victims and Sharing Videos in Chat Groups

Two Lisbon police officers face multiple charges, including rape, torture, and abuse of detainees, with footage reportedly shared in WhatsApp groups.

Evening Standard

Divorced artist loses fight to keep £1.5m north London home she claimed her ex-husband signed over in WhatsApp message

Hsiao Mei-Lin, 54, has been ordered to leave the Tufnell Park house by next year

Windows Central

"If a messaging app is going to use over 400MB of RAM ... I'd at least like to be able to use all of its features" — WhatsApp has forced a bloated web app on Windows, while keeping its new capabilities mobile‑first and out of reach for PC users

The new WhatsApp for Windows consumes more RAM than its native predecessor, yet new features like Member Tags and Text Stickers remain mobile-exclusive for now.

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Romance Scam Update: The “Pig Butchering” Trick Targeting Lonely Seniors on WhatsApp

The name is gruesome, but the financial devastation it causes is even worse. “Pig Butchering” (or Sha Zhu Pan) has emerged as a global scam phenomenon that is systematically wiping out the life savings of retirees at a terrifying rate. Unlike typical romance scams where a soldier simply asks for…

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‘It’s not the 90s any more’: the all-women team reinventing abortion advice for the TikTok age

The irreverent approach of the Colombian hotline Jacarandas has made it the most-followed abortion account on social media in the Spanish-speaking world

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Stranger Gets Added To Private Family Group Chat, Becomes Emotionally Invested In Their Drama

If you’ve ever been in a family group chat, you’ve probably seen the same stuff everyone else has. Grandma sends glittery “good morning” pics, someone’s dad replies with a thumbs-up to everything, and one relative always shares links to the latest news. One man was in a chat like that…

The Guardian - AU

As I move around the world, postcards are a tangible way to tell people that I’m thinking of them

Unlike a story on Instagram or message on WhatsApp, a postcard is not going to get lost among the never-ending notifications of life

The Independent UK

The five signs your mum group has become toxic following Ashley Tisdale controversy

An expert has offered guidance on how to navigate these dynamics and ultimately find a healthier, more supportive tribe

The Independent UK

WhatsApp finally releases update to make group chats less confusing

World’s biggest messaging app also introduces an instant way to make stickers

TechRadar

WhatsApp is getting one of its best upgrades in years — here are 3 new ways to supercharge your group chats

These new WhatsApp tools are coming to group chats — and I can't wait to get my hands on the new text sticker feature.

International Business Times UK

Critics Warn Trump Loyalists Now Own Your Personal Data And Major News Outlets Across America

Critics warn that a new wave of corporate influence, linked to Donald Trump and his wealthy allies, is reshaping control of personal data and major US media platforms.

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