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WhatsApp: A Global Communication Giant WhatsApp Messenger, an instant messaging and VoIP service, has become a ubiquitous communication tool globally. Owned by Meta, the platform allows users to exchange text, voice, and video messages, conduct voice and video calls, and share diverse content includ...
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- Original author(s) Brian Acton, Jan Koum
- Developer(s) Meta Platforms, Will Cathcart (Head of WhatsApp)
- Initial release February 2009
- Operating system Android, iOS, iPadOS, KaiOS, macOS, Windows, Windows Phone, Wear OS, Web, Meta Quest (The latter two require one-time verification from the mobile app client.)
- Available in 40 (iOS) and 60 (Android) languages
- License Proprietary software with EULA, "European Region", "others"
- Type Instant messaging, VoIP
- Websitewww.whatsapp.com
Whatsapp history
Last Updated : 26/03/25, 02:23 PMWhatsApp: A Messaging Giant's Journey Launched in February 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum, WhatsApp initially aimed to display user statuses. Its evolution into a messaging behemoth stemmed from leveraging Apple's push notifications in June 2009, transforming simple status updates into a full-fled...
WHATSAPP NEWS
WhatsApp brings back ‘About’ with new designs, emoji status options and timer controls
November 22, 2025 9:07 am
The ‘About’ feature now includes a timer as well, while it automatically disappears after 24 hours, users can customise how long it stays visible.
WhatsApp privacy risk? How researchers scraped data, profile pics from crores of Indian users
November 20, 2025 5:49 pm
The researchers’ findings come just days after the notification of the DPDP rules that aim to operationalise India's personal data protection law.
Top 10 most popular social media platforms worldwide in 2025: 2 Chinese apps on list
November 18, 2025 11:03 am
Top 10 Popular Social Media Platforms Worldwide in 2025: Reddit, in particular, has seen a surge in active monthly users, ranking among the top 10 popular social media platforms this year.
WhatsApp is testing cross-platform chats: Here's everything we know so far
November 07, 2025 8:56 am
WhatsApp says users will be able to send messages, photos, videos, voice notes and documents to third-party messaging apps, but features like status updates, disappearing messages, and stickers won't be supported.
Now, there is an official WhatsApp app for Apple Watch
November 05, 2025 9:00 am
WhatsApp has finally launched an official Apple Watch app. The dedicated app lets you read full WhatsApp messages, record voice notes and more.
WhatsApp now lets you restore encrypted chats with face, fingerprint or screen lock: Here's how
November 01, 2025 9:25 am
WhatsApp says users will be able to use passkeys to restore their encrypted chat backups, eliminating the need to remember long passwords.
Retired Noida engineer loses ₹80 lakh to WhatsApp ‘trading expert’; police probe on
October 28, 2025 10:59 am
According to the police, the preliminary investigation has revealed that the defrauded amount was transferred into several accounts opened using forged or rented identities.
Meta adds screen-share warning and AI scam detection to WhatsApp and Messenger
October 23, 2025 11:11 am
Meta says WhatsApp users will now see a warning popup when they try to share their screen with an unknown person over a video call.
Even ‘unsaid words’ in WhatsApp message can promote enmity, says Allahabad High Court
October 23, 2025 5:26 am
The HC Bench noted that while the message “may not speak per se about religion”, it “definitely conveys an underlying and subtle message that his brother has been targeted in a false case because of belonging to a particular religious community”.
Meta expands safety tools to help older adults stay safe from online scams
October 22, 2025 9:30 am
Meta has launched new scam-prevention features on WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, and Instagram to better protect older adults online. The initiative also includes digital literacy programmes and awareness campaigns across India.
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WhatsApp video-calling, end-to-end encryption and more: Top new features
June 26, 2016 3:01 pm
WhatsApp’s video-calling feature is now live on a beta version of the app for Android devices. Take a look at other new WhatsApp updates so far
WhatsApp desktop apps launched: A quick look at the features
May 11, 2016 1:11 pm
WhatsApp has finally launched desktop apps for Windows 8 OS and above as well as Macintosh OS 10.9 and above. A quick look at the features.
WhatsApp end-to-end encryption, text formatting and more: The top new features it has added
April 12, 2016 2:03 pm
WhatsApp, most recently, announced end-to-end encryption for messages, photos and videos. Check out other cool features of WhatsApp.
WhatsApp gets new document share support: Top new features
March 03, 2016 12:22 pm
WhatsApp today announced that it will support document sharing on Android, iOS. Take a look at several other WhatsApp updates launched recently.
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