Any warning from Google’s Project Zero threat hunters is taken seriously. This is the team behind many of the zero-day spyware discoveries plaguing Android and iPhone. This threat affects WhatsApp on Android, and relates to zero-click media downloads.

WhatsApp is reportedly working on an optional paid subscription plan that could introduce a range of extra features focused on personalisation and convenience, without affecting the app’s

WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, and silences unknown callers.

WhatsApp is about to introduce a major new capability, it’s reported and it will finally allow users of the WhatsApp web app to take part in voice and video calls. Parent company Meta has other innovations planned, including a feature for iOS users to be able to share their chat history with new group members. More on that below.

This frequently requested feature is now available to a small set users who have access to the WhatsApp beta on TestFlight.

Meta Confirms Testing of Premium Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Subscriptions

A Bloomberg report recently said that the US is investigating allegations by former Meta contractors that its personnel can access WhatsApp messages d.

WhatsApp called a California lawsuit that alleged staff could read user messages “frivolous” and said it would seek sanctions against the firm’s attorneys.