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Most major platforms have dealt with large-scale data leaks tied to weak or unprotected APIs. You've seen this play out with Facebook, X and even Dell. The pattern is always the same. A feature meant ...

There is some disappointing news for WhatsApp users who like to work with the desktop app. In what appears to be part of a streamlining process, Meta is dropping the UWP app in favor of a web wrapper.

Although WhatsApp is primarily seen as a mobile app -- which makes sense, as accounts are linked to a phone number -- the web client is also an excellent part of the family. The web-based version of ...

WhatsApp is now rolling out support for video and voice calls through its web app, bringing support for calls to your computer and other devices. The WhatsApp web app is a handy way to access your ...

WhatsApp will let users connect third-party AI agents to the app, chat with them, and give them instructions to carry out tasks on their behalf.

WhatsApp Web now supports encrypted voice and video calls in browsers, alongside call transfers, waiting rooms, HD video, and clearer audio. Web-based calling arrives on WhatsApp. Image: WhatsApp ...