While iMessage might dominate in the USA, WhatsApp remains the go-to messaging app for millions worldwide. Meta continues to enhance it with frequent updates, and the latest one introduces four exciting new ways to chat.

I have probably warned more about this account hacking threat than any other over the years, but it’s still ongoing and can still put a huge dent in your life. What makes this worse — much worse — is that you can easily protect your phone and WhatsApp account from these attacks.

Wondering, "How to restrict someone from viewing your status on WhatsApp?" Read on to learn the simplest steps to limit certain individuals from viewing your status.

WhatsApp is rolling out some new features and design improvements to help you become faster and more creative when messaging. Starting today, WhatsApp users can double-tap to react to messages in chats rather than tapping and holding,

WhatsApp is testing a feature to add music to status updates, letting users customize tracks for photos or videos, available to select beta testers now.

WhatsApp is working on new features to enhance the user experience. The new status update will enable them to share their favourite songs on their WhatsApp status.

Furthermore, users can now share sticker packs through WhatsApp chats, facilitating more dynamic and expressive conversations. Another helpful enhancement is the ability to double-tap a message to react quickly, along with a streamlined method for scrolling through frequently used reactions, making interactions more efficient and interactive.

Feature tracker WABetaInfo states that the platform is working on a feature for its Android users that allows them to add music to Status updates. It is currently available to testers who have installed the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.2.5 update, and may soon roll out to other Android users eventually.

With its latest update, WhatsApp wants to make your messages more fun with new camera effects and quick reactions.

Microsoft spots the Russia-based 'Callisto' hacking group exploiting the QR code device-linking feature from WhatsApp to gain access to user accounts.

WhatsApp plans to integrate Meta AI character creation into its Android app. Here’s what the upcoming feature could look like.

Police in Derbyshire have issued a warning over a rise in scammers attempting to take over people's WhatsApp accounts. The force said fraudsters had been infiltrating large group chats on the app - including religious and faith organisations, university students, NHS staff groups, and businesses - to target individuals.