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Not just messages: WhatsApp becomes a smart in-car tool

WhatsApp updates its interface for Apple CarPlay systems. It now allows easier management of calls and contacts. The move comes about a week after ChatGPT was integrated into the driving system.

WhatsApp. A series of updates in recent months.
ChatGPT simulation in a car.

End of phone use while driving: ChatGPT comes to Apple’s CarPlay system

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Finally: Artificial Intelligence arrives on WhatsApp in a new update

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WhatsApp will translate messages for you inside the chat


Finally: The long-awaited WhatsApp update is coming to mobile soon

A new WhatsApp feature allows users to create a link to chat with people without an account. The interface works in the browser while keeping end-to-end encryption.

Anonymous chatting. The new feature.

Meta announces big news for parents: Dedicated WhatsApp account for kids with full supervision

Meta launches WhatsApp accounts for children under 13, giving parents full control, ad restrictions, AI tool blocking, and privacy management.

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Portugal warns foreign state-backed hackers targeting officials' and military messaging accounts

According to the Portuguese national intelligence service (SIS), the hacker group targeted WhatsApp and Signal accounts of government officials, diplomats, and military personnel.

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Iranians in LA turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones

Meanwhile, many in Iran are using VPNs, circumvention apps, and other tools to bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government.

Members of the Iranian community celebrate in front of the Federal Building on March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

The most requested feature ever: WhatsApp will allow scheduling messages in advance

WhatsApp is developing an official option to schedule messages within the app. Soon you will be able to set a time and date for automatic sending of personal and group messages.

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WhatsApp on the way to adding a "spoiler" option for messages

A new feature revealed in the beta version will allow users to hide text behind a gray bar that will be revealed only when tapped – similar to the existing highlighting and formatting tools.

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WhatsApp will allow new group members to read old messages

From now on, WhatsApp groups will not start from scratch: A new feature allows admins to reveal up to 100 previous messages to new members who join the group chat.

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On the way to a change: WhatsApp stories will receive a central place in a new design

A new beta version of WhatsApp presents a significant change in the interface: Status updates of the closest contacts will appear in a dedicated row at the top of the chats list.

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WhatsApp’s transcription revolution reaches all users

WhatsApp rolls out a major AI feature letting users convert voice messages into text instantly, fulfilling one of its most requested tools for easier messaging and accessibility.

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Russia steps up campaign against Telegram with allegations against its founder

Telegram has responded, accusing Russian authorities of using false pretexts to cripple its operations and promote a new state-owned messenger called MAX.

Telegram messaging app CEO and co-founder Pavel Durov on October, 2025