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WhatsApp’s new terms of service will reportedly be optional in the future

WhatsApp’s new terms of service will reportedly be optional in the future

August 30, 2021
Earlier this year, WhatsApp announced plans to update its terms of service and privacy policy that would mandate users to share their data with Facebook when a user messages a WhatsApp Business account. However, WhatsApp’s failure to properly communicate new changes caused widespread confusion among users, forcing the company to delay the deadline by which...
WhatsApp highlights how it protects private messages as many migrate to Signal

WhatsApp highlights how it protects private messages as many migrate to Signal

January 12, 2021
WhatsApp recently updated its terms and privacy policy to mandate data-sharing with all companies in the Facebook family. This created quite a stir among WhatsApp users worldwide, with many migrating to alternatives like Signal and Telegram. The policy change has also raised some concerns about Facebook's agenda, and it has birthed some misleading rumors that...
Discussion: What’s more important to you? Access to WhatsApp or your privacy?

Discussion: What’s more important to you? Access to WhatsApp or your privacy?

January 10, 2021
We often find ourselves at forks between convenience and privacy. Many times, large internet companies usurp users' choices and force them into sharing their personal data so they can continue using a free service. More often than not, we witness this when an app or service is so engrossingly popular that it almost overshadows any...
WhatsApp threatens legal action against companies that bypass its anti-spam protections

WhatsApp threatens legal action against companies that bypass its anti-spam protections

June 13, 2019
WhatsApp remains at the top of all messaging apps with a user base of more than 1.5 billion. While the massive user base offers huge business opportunities to WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging platform also faces the challenge of having the platform abused for spamming or bulk messaging for spreading fake news and selling products. WhatsApp...
WhatsApp gets Silent Mode, testing Vacation Mode and Linked Accounts

WhatsApp gets Silent Mode, testing Vacation Mode and Linked Accounts

October 23, 2018
After introducing a myriad of new features like Data Sharing and Group Settings, WhatsApp recently started working on three exclusively new features labeled Vacation Mode, Silent Modes, and Linked Accounts through the Google Play Beta Program. Although Silent Mode and Linked Accounts are ship-ready, Vacation Mode is still under development. Let's dive into each new...