WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state app
Russia began limiting calls on messaging platforms last year, accusing them of refusing to share information with law enforcement.
Protecting journalists and public figures: WhatsApp launches new update
AI personal assistant takes the world by storm: “Now I feel like I’m living in the future”
More than half of online abuse reports now come from child victims themselves, Israel finds
Prime minister’s aide seeks urgent court hearing over mobile phone search warrant
The warrant was granted as part of an investigation into the leak of classified documents to the German newspaper Bild.
Social media is impacting political and social discourse - opinion
In a world where information travels at the speed of light, responsibility lies not only with content creators but also with consumers.
Meta drops restrictions which protected LGBTQ community
Meta's global policy chief stated, "It’s not right that things can be said on TV or the floor of Congress but not on our platforms."
ISOC-IL warn of massive wave of WhatsApp scams targeting Israelis to steal credit card information
Dozens of Israelis reported scammers attempting to steal credit card details via WhatsApp utilizing Finnish and Vietnamese area codes.
ChatGPT’s update race: Now offering AI through phone calls or WhatsApp
OpenAI has announced the ninth update to the world’s most popular AI platform, enabling users to access AI services via phone calls or WhatsApp messages.
WhatsApp rolls out new voice message transcription feature, now also in Hebrew
The technology behind this feature is based on machine learning and natural language processing, ensuring accurate and high-quality transcription.
US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking in WhatsApp lawsuit
The head of WhatsApp said the ruling is a win for privacy, since 'spyware companies could not hide behind immunity.'
WhatsApp continues to innovate: Soon – Direct dialer from the app
Meta is upgrading WhatsApp with a new dialer that allows direct dialing from the app without adding contacts. The feature is being gradually rolled out to the iPhone beta version.
Can a last will sent on WhatsApp be valid in Israel? - explainer
"So now, in the spirit of the times, what can be wrong with a WhatsApp message expressing the last wishes of Hannah’s brother?"
'Free Palstine': WhatsApp group plays central role in Amsterdam pogrom trial
Seven people have already appeared in court, with another six still to appear. The WhatsApp group was centrally featured in the prosecution's statements during the trial.