An international group of plaintiffs sued Meta Platforms, Inc. alleging that the company has made false claims about the privacy and security of its WhatsApp chat service.

WhatsApp is launching new “Strict Account Settings” that add even more protections against cyberattacks. The feature is built for people at a high-risk of attacks — such as journalists or public figures — and automatically blocks attachments and media from senders you don’t know, while silencing calls from unknown contacts.

WhatsApp’s claims of secure communication via end-to-end encryption are being scrutinised due to a new lawsuit against its parent company, Meta. Filed in San Francisco, the suit alleges that Meta can access private messages,

WhatsApp is about to introduce a major new capability, it’s reported and it will finally allow users of the WhatsApp web app to take part in voice and video calls. Parent company Meta has other innovations planned, including a feature for iOS users to be able to share their chat history with new group members. More on that below.

WhatsApp may soon stop being completely free. The company is getting ready to test a paid, ad-free plan. Early signs of this have already appeared in a new app version. Users will soon start seeing ads in the Update tab,

CBC is on WhatsApp. It's a great tool many people already use to keep in touch with friends and family. We're hoping it can help communities stay in touch with their reporters, too.

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The rollout comes just days after Meta was sued over alleged false claims about WhatsApp’s privacy protections, putting fresh attention on how the platform handles user security.

Meta is set to introduce paid subscriptions for its apps, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, aiming to enhance user experience with exclusive features while maintaining free access to core functionalities.

When choosing the "delete for everyone" option on WhatsApp, many consider it to be a legal eraser. However, deleted messages can be recovered through cloud syncs, backups and device forensics.