Blasphemy case: WhatsApp group admins, members not liable for posts shared by others, rules LHC
- 02-Jul-2026
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued important legal guidelines on criminal liability in cases involving blasphemous content shared in WhatsApp groups, ruling that group administrators and members cannot automatically be held responsible for posts made by other participants. Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh made the observations while dismissing the post-arrest bail petition of Syed […]
India tells WhatsApp to halt usernames rollout, justify feature or face action
- 02-Jul-2026
India has asked WhatsApp to justify the implementation of a planned feature covering usernames and to freeze the rollout in its biggest market, escalating a crackdown on messaging anonymity that began with Telegram, according to a government letter reviewed by Reuters. Earlier this week, Meta’s WhatsApp said it had begun a phased global rollout, including […]
No more phone numbers: WhatsApp rolls out usernames
- 30-Jun-2026
Paris: The hundreds of millions who use Meta-owned messenger WhatsApp to chat with family, friends or businesses will no longer need to share phone numbers under a coming update, the company said Monday. Instead, people will be able to pick unique usernames to share with others, in a move “designed to protect the privacy of […]
WhatsApp’s next big update could change how you use Meta AI
- 28-Jun-2026
WhatsApp is testing a new ‘Side Chat’ feature that will let users access Meta AI without leaving their chat screen, according to WABetaInfo. The feature will allow users to continue conversations with friends or family while getting information from Meta AI in a side panel. For example, while planning a restaurant visit, a user can […]
WhatsApp beta brings back message animations for iOS users
- 20-Jun-2026
The newest WhatsApp beta on TestFlight brings back message animations on iOS, now with an option to turn them off. Here are the details. As reported by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working to bring back message animations on iOS. The news follows a week after the same setting was introduced in WhatsApp’s Android beta, adding Messages […]
WhatsApp introduces redesigned message menu for android users
- 12-Jun-2026
WhatsApp is set to introduce a redesigned message actions menu for Android users, delivering a cleaner and more intuitive chat experience that closely aligns with the app’s iPhone interface. The updated design replaces the previous workflow with a contextual menu that appears directly alongside a selected message. This allows WhatsApp users to access commonly used […]
Meta ordered to give rival AI chatbots free WhatsApp access
- 10-Jun-2026
Meta has been instructed by the European Commission to allow free access to WhatsApp for chatbots from competing AI providers during the ongoing antitrust investigation. The temporary measure, announced on Tuesday, aims to prevent significant and irreversible harm to competition in the AI assistant market. This marks only the second time in over 20 years […]
How to Secure Your WhatsApp Account Before You Lose Access
- 19-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged citizens to ensure that the SIM cards linked to their WhatsApp accounts are properly registered and active, warning that failure to do so could render the popular messaging application entirely inaccessible. The telecom regulatory body reminded the public that maintaining a secure digital identity is a personal […]
WhatsApp tests After Reading timer for disappearing messages on iOS
- 16-May-2026
WhatsApp has always allowed users to send messages that disappear after a certain period. However, the timer starts as soon as you hit send, not when the recipient reads the message. This means a message could remain unread for hours and still disappear before anyone has a chance to see it. To address this issue, […]
WhatsApp introduces paid subscription plan with new customization features
- 10-May-2026
WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a new premium subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus, with the service now beginning to appear for a limited number of iOS users after its earlier Beta rollout on Android. The upcoming subscription is aimed at users looking for deeper personalisation options inside the app rather than essential messaging features. […]