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Another Meta blackout: WhatsApp is down globally

The popular instant messaging service isn't working for many users.

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WhatsApp is finally coming to the iPad, here's how it will work

Apple's tablet is finally getting a hugely popular app.

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WhatsApp is getting ready to support iMessage and more as EU bares its teeth

The EU's DMA is starting to have the desired effect.

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WhatsApp tests letting you add multiple accounts to one phone

Using your WhatsApp account on multiple phones is one thing, but the ability to add multiple WhatsApp accounts to a single phone is a game-changer.

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WhatsApp: How to save disappearing messages in chats

WhatsApp has introduced Keep in Chats - a tool to easily save messages that will otherwise automatically disappear. Here's how to use it.

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WhatsApp for Android UI revamp could soon change the way you use it

A big change could be coming to make it easier to navigate the WhatsApp app on Android.

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WhatsApp's text editor could be getting a big upgrade

WhatsApp is testing a change to the way its text editor works.

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WhatsApp gets a much improved, more familiar Windows app

WhatsApp's Windows app is now better than ever thanks to an instantly familiar look and feel.

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WhatsApp lets you sign in on up to four devices at once even if your phone dies

WhatsApp now allows people to sign into up to four devices at once, making it easier than ever to stay connected.

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WhatsApp group admins can now choose who to allow in and who to block

After a beta testing period WhatsApp now lets admins choose who to allow into their groups/

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WhatsApp's image text extraction feature is rolling out to everyone on iPhone

Pulling text out of an image has never been easier.

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WhatsApp gains support for voice recordings as status updates

A new WhatsApp update allows iPhone users to record voice messages and use them as status updates.

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WhatsApp begins rolling out a hot new group chat admin feature

WhatsApp is rolling out a change that allows group chat admins to control who is allowed in.

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WhatsApp would rather be blocked in the UK than weaken its security

WhatsApp and Signal could one day be blocked in the U.K. over their use of encryption.

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WhatsApp's making it easier to see who's who, even if they aren't in your contacts

WhatsApp is finally going to display people's names even when they aren't in your contacts.

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WhatsApp for Windows gains a call link-sharing beta feature

WhatsApp users on Windows could soon be sharing links to calls like those on other platforms.

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WhatsApp is testing a group call scheduling feature

WhatsApp could soon let you schedule group calls in-app.

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WhatsApp is getting ready to borrow a popular iMessage feature

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow people to edit messages after they sent them.

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WhatsApp upgrades iPhone video calls with picture-in-picture mode for seamless chatting

Video calls can now continue even when you're off reading the internet at the same time.

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WhatsApp gives Android users new document sharing options and more

There are improved document sharing features for Android WhatsApp users around the world.

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