WhatsApp is gearing up to launch a long-awaited feature: usernames. With usernames, users will be able to connect with others without sharing their actual phone number. While the feature isn’t ...

The WhatsApp messenger platform has introduced Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), a new privacy-preserving encrypted storage system designed for contact management. The new system solves two ...

WhatsApp's AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks.

WhatsApp said it developed a new encrypted storage system called Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS) to enable secure contact saving. When users save a contact, the system generates an encryption ...

WhatsApp users in India, its largest market, have been complaining about the rise of spam texts from brands for many years. Airtel’s new system at work. Image Credits: Airtel ...