News & Reviews:   Whatsapp

Today, Meta’s WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature called Group Message History. It is designed to help users get up to speed with group chat conversations more privately and efficiently, as well as aiming to make it easier for users to re-enter group chats after they’ve been away without overwhelming them with long chat histories.

Meta's three social media platforms, WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, have now been officially blocked in Russia. That said, what should you know about it?

Are you the type that doesn't want too many apps on your PC? Many platforms have web versions, so you don't have to download an additional app, but these tend to have limitations in some way. For WhatsApp Web, it was the lack of voice and video calls. Now, that's getting fixed.

Recently, WhatsApp introduced a strict security mode specifically for journalists and prominent figures who don’t want their conversations monitored. So, what should you know about it?

It was only yesterday when we reported about WhatsApp potentially launching an ad-free subscription feature. However, that's just the tip of the iceberg, as Meta is reportedly planning to roll out premium subscription options to Facebook and Instagram as well.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently developing an optional subscription plan that will completely remove ads from the "Updates" tab, which is the section that houses Status and Channels. So, what should you know about it?

It's important for parents to have greater control over what their children can see or do. Some parents also find it important to ensure their kids don't spend too much time chatting online. With WhatsApp, the next update could offer some privacy for a child's account.

According to WhatsApp, the app is rolling out an update that brings several new features to Groups that will reduce confusion and provide reminders. The first feature is different name tags in Groups. So, what should you know about it?

As we bid 2025, we can expect to see new year greetings from friends and family. In this social media age, it means e-cards or fancy stickers via messaging apps. And when it comes to the latter, WhatsApp is the popular choice for Malaysians.

Today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that internet messaging and social media platforms with at least eight million users in the country will be automatically regarded as registered holders of the Class ASP(C) Application Service Provider licence starting 1 January 2026, under the implementation of the Deeming Provision of Section 46A of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.