WhatsApp

'Free Palstine': WhatsApp group plays central role in Amsterdam pogrom trial

Seven people have already appeared in court, with another six still to appear. The WhatsApp group was centrally featured in the prosecution's statements during the trial.

WhatsApp goes down, users report

The messaging had previously appeared to be down for worldwide users in April. 

New on WhatsApp: Transcribe voice messages | Here's how

The popular messaging app introduces a significant new feature that allows you to read voice messages you don’t want to listen to. Here’s how it will work in our region too.

OMG: Using abbreviations in texts may make you seem insincere

Researchers found that participants who used text abbreviations were perceived as putting in less effort, resulting in fewer responses.

WhatsApp rolls out message drafts to save unsent messages

When users begin typing a message and leave the chat before sending it, WhatsApp marks the conversation with a green “Draft” label in the chat list.

Meta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

The FTC sued Meta's Facebook in 2020, during the Trump administration, alleging that the company acted illegally to maintain its social network monopoly.

By REUTERS
13/11/2024

'Jew hunt': Rioters planned Amsterdam pogrom in Telegram groups in advance - report

An alleged "Jew hunt" was announced well in advance in the messaging app Telegram, prompting rioters to travel from far outside Amsterdam to attack Israelis.

How to send a WhatsApp message without saving the contact

Want to send a message to a number not in your contacts? WhatsApp still requires saving the number, but there are tricks to bypass this limitation. Here’s how to do it step by step.

WhatsApp's new feature to combat fake news: Exposing the truth behind misleading images

WhatsApp introduces an innovative image search tool, allowing users to verify the authenticity of images and combat misinformation.

By YINON BEN SHUSHAN
13/10/2024

Over half of US adults say they consume news on social media - poll

The two main social media platforms on which a third of the responders said they received their news were Facebook and YouTube.

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