WhatsApp co-founder gives Shaare Zedek $200m in record Israeli hospital donation
The donation will fund the construction of a new medical tower at the hospital and will lead to the official renaming of the institution as Koum Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Revolution on the home screen: WhatsApp changes the way you see status updates
WhatsApp will allow independent cloud backup without dependence on Google and Apple
X launches XChat: A messaging app that will compete with WhatsApp
Psychological warfare: Israelis receive threatening WhatsApp messages, likely from Iranian hackers
The pattern of the attack aligns with that of the Iranian hacker group Handala, which typically combines cyberattacks with psychological warfare targeting citizens.
Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study
The study argues that current guidance largely focuses on prohibitions and warnings, without offering a practical alternative that can compete with WhatsApp’s speed and ease of use.
The opening shot in the war against WhatsApp: Musk launches XChat
The promises of upgrading the DM within the social network have turned into a standalone messaging app that will try to compete with Meta’s dominance.
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.
End of phone use while driving: ChatGPT comes to Apple’s CarPlay system
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is being integrated into Apple CarPlay, letting drivers ask questions and get voice-only answers. This follows Apple opening CarPlay to conversational apps in iOS 26.4.
Finally: Artificial Intelligence arrives on WhatsApp in a new update
Meta announced the integration of a series of new features into the WhatsApp app, including the use of artificial intelligence to suggest message phrasing and edit media files within chats.
WhatsApp will translate messages for you inside the chat
A new experimental version of the messaging app for iPhone reveals a feature that will translate entire conversations in real time, while maintaining privacy and using Apple’s language packs.
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.
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.
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.
