Apple pulls social media giant Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads services from China App Store amid country’s tightened internet regulation

Apple pulls social media giant Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads services from China App Store amid country’s tightened internet regulation

All traces of WhatsApp – the world’s most popular messaging app, with more than 2 billion monthly active users in 2023 – and Threads, which has soared in popularity on the mainland since its launch last July, are now gone from the domestic App Store, according to a search by the Post on Friday. Chinese …

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WhatsApp testing new feature, will let users know which contacts were online recently

WhatsApp testing new feature, will let users know which contacts were online recently

New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 16, 2024 09:19 IST WhatsApp has been working on a number of features in the last few months and they have all made headlines. Be it encouraging new conversations with the suggested contacts feature or letting Indian users make international payments, the instant messaging platform is trying to enhance customer experience. As …

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WhatsApp introduces new sidebar for web clients; all options now displayed on left side

WhatsApp introduces new sidebar for web clients; all options now displayed on left side

WhatsApp, a popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is consistently updating its features to make the platform more user-friendly. Recently, the messaging app introduced a new sidebar for its web client, aiming to provide users with an enhanced design that is easier to navigate. This update includes improved intuitive design, better navigation, and access to …

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WhatsApp down updates — Thousands of users report issues with mobile application during global outage

WhatsApp down updates — Thousands of users report issues with mobile application during global outage

Outage reported worldwide There were hundreds of thousands of reports across the US and UK that WhatsApp was down. Nearly 3,500 users in India were also reporting outages and 7,000 in Brazil struggled to access the app, according to Downdetector. WhatsApp acknowledged the outage on X, formerly Twitter, and is working to find a solution. …

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The Greatest App of All Time Day 25: WhatsApp vs. Google Maps

The Greatest App of All Time Day 25: WhatsApp vs. Google Maps

Welcome back to Gizmodo’s March Madness bracket challenge to name the greatest app of all time and we’re officially down to our Elite Eight! Calculator took Uber to school in yesterday’s tournament, garnering more than 73 percent of the vote and advancing to the next round. Today, we have the biggest encrypted messaging app going …

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