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We're back again to round up the past seven days in tech – and what a week it's been, again.

McAfee’s new Scam Detector tool remains locked behind subscriptions, unlike several free tools on the market.

After many, many years, WhatsApp is finally ready for the iPad as it now supports Apple's tablet, and many of its multitasking features.

WhatsApp has finally launched an iPad app, after years of pleading from users.

Messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp have grown way beyond personal chats. In 2025, they’re helping businesses, from small startups to big players, connect with customers, simplify marketing, and unlock new income streams.

Thunderbolt uses domain names instead of phone numbers, promising privacy but raising questions about accessibility and mainstream appeal.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was recently hit with three fines totalling more than US$290 million in Nigeria. The fines were imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Nigerian Data Protection Commission and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria. Meta was accused of invasive…

One Wall Street analyst sees an emerging AI opportunity for Meta worth north of $30 billion. What is the outlook for Meta's lofty business messaging ambitions?

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