WhatsApp: A flaw allowed the extraction of 3.500 billion numbers and profile data.
WhatsApp fixes a flaw that allowed the enumeration of 3.500 billion phone numbers. Impact, risks, and measures implemented by Meta.
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Snap and Perplexity bring AI research to Snapchat with a multi-million dollar deal
Snap will integrate Perplexity's AI search into Snapchat: $400M, global rollout in 2026 and double-digit stock market reaction.
Apple Music and WhatsApp: this is how the new sharing of lyrics and songs will work
Apple Music adds sharing lyrics and songs to WhatsApp Status: how it works, when it arrives in Spain, and what you need.
WhatsApp is preparing third-party chats in Europe
WhatsApp will integrate chats with external apps in the EU. Options, limits, and availability in Spain.
WhatsApp activates passkeys to protect backups
WhatsApp launches passkeys to encrypt backups on iOS and Android. Learn how to activate them and when they'll arrive in Spain.
WhatsApp tests its Apple Watch app: features, limitations, and availability
WhatsApp is coming to Apple Watch in beta: read, reply, and send voice notes from your wrist. Requires an iPhone. How to access it and when it might be released.
WhatsApp bans general-purpose chatbots from its business API
WhatsApp will ban general-use chatbots from its Business API. Date, reasons, exceptions, and how it will affect businesses and users.
WhatsApp is testing a monthly limit on unanswered messages to curb spam.
WhatsApp will limit messages to strangers without a response: warnings, monthly trial limit, and possible blocks. Find out how it affects you.
Meta shuts down desktop Messenger: dates, changes, and how to prepare
Meta will retire Messenger for Mac and Windows. Key date, redirects, and how to save your chats before the shutdown.
Don't miss out on yours, aliases are coming to WhatsApp: pre-reservation and password to avoid spam.
WhatsApp usernames: reserve your nickname, activate the anti-spam key, and gain privacy. We'll tell you how they'll work and when they'll be available.
Discord data breach via support provider
A Discord provider hack exposed payments, IP addresses, and messages. Check out what data was leaked and what steps to take to protect your account.
WhatsApp integrates a translator into chats: here's how it works
WhatsApp now translates messages in chat: languages, automatic translation on Android, device privacy, and how to enable it on iPhone and Android.