WhatsApp usernames let you chat without sharing your phone number. Reservations open this week ahead of the full launch later this year.
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Meta confirmed WhatsApp is ready for DMA interoperability with third-party apps BirdyChat and Haiket. European users can soon opt in to cross-platform chats.
Meta has launched an official WhatsApp app for iPad, offering features like video calls, multitasking, and end-to-end encryption.
A critical OpenPGP.js flaw (CVE-2025-47934) allows attackers to spoof message signatures and manipulate content. Update to fix this risk.
Telegram rejects France's request for a backdoor to access private messages, citing security risks. CEO Durov prioritizes privacy over market share.