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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...
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Grants bail to Dr Nasheem Bano, guest faculty at college in Dindori, who was arrested for allegedly circulating WhatsApp messages and a video on Pahalgam terror attack
WhatsApp announces its first advertising play, but won't show it to everyone
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WhatsApp advertising update: WhatsApp has over the years had a strong stance against advertising, with founder CEO Jan Koum highlighting how the company did not want to become “just another ad clearinghouse”.
WhatsApp will soon use Meta AI to summarise unread messages: Here's how it works
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The latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android has a new feature that can automatically summarise unread messages with a single tap. Here's how it works.
WhatsApp adds new features to make Status more creative and personal
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WhatsApp has unveiled new features for Status, including photo collages, music posts, custom stickers, and interactive prompts.
After 15 long years, WhatsApp finally lands on iPad
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WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, has finally launched on the Apple iPad after a 15-year wait.
Meta defends Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions as FTC calls final witnesses: Key highlights
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The antitrust watchdog has accused Meta of acquiring potential rival platforms Instagram and WhatsApp in order to establish an illegal “social network monopoly”.
Why a US court has ordered Pegasus-maker NSO Group to pay Meta $167 million
May 07, 2025 6:39 pm
Meta’s legal battle against NSO Group carries potential ramifications for India, which was the second-most targeted country in the 2019 WhatsApp hacking campaign involving Pegasus spyware.
