WhatsApp is moving Windows users to a wrapped web app that can consume far more RAM than the native version.

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The Government of India’s Department of Telecommunications has brought a new rule for apps like WhatsApp and Signal. The rule ...

WhatsApp has gone down for a number of users, with many reporting issues on DownDetector. A spike in reports on DownDetector ...

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For services like WhatsApp Web and similar browser-based platforms, the new norms require apps to automatically log out users at frequent intervals, specifically no later than every six hours.

Messaging is no longer the same where folks are always required to send texts to each other. These days we have emojis and stickers to express our feeling, and surprisingly, such options have become ...

WhatsApp Web in India will now log out users every six hours due to new government rules, linking accounts to SIM cards, aiming to enhance cybersecurity and prevent misuse of messaging apps.

With over two billion monthly active users, WhatsApp is the world's most popular messaging app. The Facebook-owned app offers a simple and intuitive user interface, notable features, and hidden tips ...