News & Reviews:   Whatsapp

Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorised a new law to create a state-backed messaging application, aiming to reduce the country's reliance on foreign-owned platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram.

Nobody wants to read and catch up on a "million" messages after a long day. This is why WhatsApp is introducing a new Private Message Summaries feature aimed at helping users read a summary of what they have missed in their most active chats.

As of 30 June 2025, the United States House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices. While the move does not involve any cost, it reflects growing concerns about cybersecurity and secure communications among public sector institutions worldwide.

2 local teens were swiftly rescued by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) yesterday (21 June) after getting lost in the forest while hiking at Bukit Cherok Tok Kun in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. This is thanks to WhatsApp, as they were able to contact JBPM and share their exact location via the popular messaging app.

Today, WhatsApp has introduced new features in its Updates tab, home to both Status and Channels, to help users discover more content, creators, and businesses more efficiently. Since it's on the business side of things, there is a fee to pay.

What is next for WhatsApp? Well, according to WABetaInfo, there is a new Android beta version 2.25.18.18 in the Google Play Beta program. In the beta, there is a new AI-driven message summarisation feature for select users.

WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that allows users to choose the quality of automatically downloaded photos and videos. So, what should you know about it?

Instagram has long allowed users to use avatars as an alternative to profile pictures . Now, WhatsApp is also testing a similar feature in its latest update that allows users to add avatars to their profiles.

From time to time, older phone models will not receive any software support from WhatsApp. As of June 1, 2025, WhatsApp has officially discontinued support for several older iPhone and Android models, following an update to its minimum operating system requirements.

Today, WhatsApp has announced a suite of new features aimed at enhancing user expression through its Status updates. On its blog, the team said these additions are designed to offer more personalised and interactive ways for users to share moments with their contacts.