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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 Beta adds Instagram-like 'Close Friends' feature for status updates
September 03, 2025 10:01 am
WhatsApp will also streamline the sharing of photos and videos with the new 'My Status' option in the iOS share sheet.
How WhatsApp groups showed me a different Goa: Caring and empathetic
September 01, 2025 6:03 pm
For single women, these groups can offer more than information; they create a sense of emotional safety
WhatsApp patches security flaw used in targeted spyware attacks on iOS and Mac
August 30, 2025 1:17 pm
A "zero-click" spyware operation exploited security holes in Apple devices and WhatsApp to target fewer than 200 users.
WhatsApp releases AI-powered ‘Writing Help’ to assist users with editing and rewriting messages
August 28, 2025 2:13 pm
Users of Writing Help can receive AI-generated recommendations that reword their communications in a way that is more professional, humorous, encouraging, and more.
WhatsApp unveils new ‘Schedule Calls’ feature for group and personal calls
August 18, 2025 12:32 pm
The latest update possibly addresses a long-standing request from users for scheduling options on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp chats to get an AI upgrade: Writing help to fix grammar mistakes, change tone of text
August 16, 2025 5:02 pm
The optional new feature currently in WhatsApp beta claims to make messaging easier by providing AI-powered text suggestions and rephrasing.
Independence Day 2025: How to wish friends and family on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook with personalised AI stickers and images
August 15, 2025 8:30 am
Want to send personalised Independence Day wishes? Here are some Meta AI prompts you can use to generate your very own Independence Day stickers to share with friends and family.
WhatsApp accuses Moscow of trying to block secure communication for millions of Russians
August 14, 2025 3:58 pm
A simmering dispute with foreign tech providers intensified after Moscow's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Russia blocking Meta's Facebook and Instagram, slowing the speed of Alphabet's YouTube and issuing hundreds of fines to platforms that failed to comply with Russian rules on online content and data storage.
WhatsApp Status introduces layout for collages, sticker options, and more for Status
August 09, 2025 2:24 pm
WhatsApp adds new tools to make the platform more interactive.
WhatsApp launches ‘Safety Overview’ tool, bans 6.8 million scam centre-linked accounts
August 07, 2025 9:44 am
WhatsApp and Meta's security teams are actively working to take down large-scale criminal scam centres,
