Meta Opens WhatsApp to Third-Party AI Chatbots in Europe to Boost Competition
In a significant development for the messaging and AI ecosystem, Meta Platforms is preparing to allow rival artificial intelligence chatbots to operate within WhatsApp in Europe. The move comes as the company adapts to evolving regulatory frameworks and increasing demand for open digital platforms. The initiative is expected to reshape
Supreme Court to Review Meta and WhatsApp Challenge to ₹213 Crore Privacy Policy Penalty
India’s Supreme Court is set to hear a major legal challenge from Meta and WhatsApp against a ₹213.14 crore penalty imposed over alleged violations linked to WhatsApp’s privacy policy updates. The case represents one of the most significant confrontations between global technology platforms and India’s digital competition and privacy enforcement
WhatsApp Adds Group Catch-Up Tool for New Members in Chats
Group chats have become central to digital communication, especially across workplaces, communities, and social circles. To improve usability in large conversations, WhatsApp has introduced a new catch-up tool designed to help newly added members understand recent discussions without scrolling through long message histories. The feature addresses a common challenge in
Rising WhatsApp Spam in India Sparks Privacy and Security Concerns
A growing number of mobile users in India are facing an influx of unwanted messages, with reports suggesting that nearly 96% of users receive WhatsApp spam daily, while only a small fraction remain unaffected. The trend highlights increasing concerns around digital safety, data privacy, and messaging platform misuse. As messaging
WhatsApp Experiments With Paid Subscription Model to Unlock Advanced Features
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a paid subscription model that would allow users to access additional features beyond the free version of the app. The move signals a potential shift in WhatsApp’s long-standing free-to-use approach and highlights new monetization efforts by its parent company Meta. The test is part of WhatsApp’s
US Regulators Examine Privacy Claims Surrounding Meta and WhatsApp Messages
US regulators have launched an investigation into claims that Meta may be able to access WhatsApp user messages, raising fresh concerns around privacy, data handling, and the effectiveness of end-to-end encryption. The probe has reignited debate over how much visibility parent companies have into the platforms they own. The development
EU Tightens Oversight on WhatsApp as Regulatory Pressure Grows
The European Union has stepped up regulatory oversight on WhatsApp, placing the messaging platform under closer scrutiny as its public-facing features continue to grow across the region. The move primarily affects WhatsApp Channels, a broadcast-style feature that allows brands, publishers, and public figures to reach large audiences. Owned by Meta,
WhatsApp Web Is Evolving: Voice and Video Group Calls Are Coming in 2026
WhatsApp Web Takes a Major Step Forward For years, WhatsApp users have relied on mobile apps to make voice and video calls, with the web platform mainly focused on text communication and media sharing. But that is about to change. According to multiple tech reports based on insider beta information,
