WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum to quit amid reported privacy disputes with Facebook
Clashes over encryption and user privacy wore Koum down, say sources
WhatsApp image of a fingerprint helps UK police secure multiple drug convictions
Only part of the finger was visible
WhatsApp is giving users an extra hour to delete their shameful messages
More time to undo your terrible mistakes
BlackBerry sues Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp for mobile messaging patent infringement
BlackBerry says it has an obligation to shareholders to pursue legal remedies
WhatsApp might be testing a new spam prevention system
Chain messages may soon be a thing of the past for WhatsApp users
Indian lawyer threatens to sue WhatsApp if it doesn't remove "obscene" middle finger emoji
It's usually the poo emoji that offends
WhatsApp to end support for BlackBerry 10/OS and Windows Phone 8.0 on December 31
It really is time to upgrade
11 Tech Products That Were Supposed to Fail... But Didn't
You'll often find that when a new product or service fails, there's a line of people waiting to say, "I told you so." But despite initially looking like absolute turkeys destined for the trash can, there have been plenty of predicted tech disasters that turned out to be successful. Here are some of the most memorable.
Over one million people downloaded fake WhatsApp application from Google Play Store
It generated money from ads, but could have been much worse
WhatsApp's 'Delete for Everyone' feature allows you to unsend messages
The latest version of WhatsApp introduces a new 'Delete for Everyone' feature that allows you to unsend messages (text, pictures, videos, voice notes) sent in the last 7 minutes. This could be a real life saver if you ever happen to send sensitive material to the wrong person. More details here.
WhatsApp now lets you share your location in real time
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called Live Location that allows sharing of your location in real time with contacts or groups for a predetermined period of time. This is rolling out in the coming days to all users and platforms, download here.
Open Forum: What do you use for messaging with friends and for work?
AIM is dead, and so is ICQ and other legacy platforms we used to depend on
WhatsApp's unsend feature will soon let users delete shameful messages
Great news for drunk texters
WhatsApp will soon be charging businesses to use its app
WhatsApp is making it easier for businesses to communicate with customers
Facebook hit with $122 million fine by EU over "misleading" WhatsApp deal
Inter-platform data sharing has proved pricey for the social network
WhatsApp begins testing business-to-customer messaging system
By targeting businesses WhatsApp could finally create revenue source
7 Free Apps to Install on a New Windows PC
5 days, 5 killer tech tips You just bought a new Windows laptop, built a new desktop, or are simply clean installing on a new SSD. Gotta love the smell of a fresh new machine, but now you have to get back to productivity zen by recovering your files and installing programs. We've compiled a list of essential programs to get you started.
WhatsApp revamps Status feature into a Snapchat Stories clone
A new encrypted version of Snapchat Stories
WhatsApp testing feature to recall or edit unread messages, live location sharing
Take back your awkward text messages
Alleged backdoor discovered in WhatsApp could allow governments to read encrypted messages
Some say it's a backdoor, WhatsApp calls it a concession