WhatsApp is possibly the biggest instant messaging app on the planet. Still, the cross-device compatibility it offers is utterly disappointing. It has been 12 years since the app came out and there is …
Millions of WhatsApp users need to upgrade their Android phone or get blocked
TIME is running out for millions of Android users to upgrade their smartphone – or else they’ll lose access to WhatsApp.
This Week in Apps: Google Play lowers commissions, Apple drops anti-steering rule, Pinterest clones TikTok, Android 12 arrives
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a …
Every Android and Apple phone that will STOP supporting WhatsApp in November
WHATSAPP will soon cease operating on more than 50 phone models, bricking access to the platform’s messaging, photo and video sharing services. Express.co.uk has compiled a list of the affected models …
Apple Developer app updated delivers picture-in-picture, more
Apple on Tuesday updated its Apple Developer app with new features including the ability to continue watching session videos in picture-in-picture mode on iOS.
Apple hints at Apple Music app for gaming consoles
More evidence of an impending Apple Music debut on Playstation, Xbox and other consoles surfaced on Monday when Apple updated promotional materials to reference compatibility with gaming hardware.
Tired of that app? How to delete apps, from Apple to Android
If your smartphone is feeling a bit cluttered, or you’re running out of space on your device, it might be time to start deleting apps.
10 Of The Best Running Apps To Get You Motivated
No matter where you are in your running journey—just getting started, experienced runner, or every other level in between—there’s an amazing running app that can help track your progress and inspire …
Apple warns against sideloading apps once more, citing cybersecurity risks to iOS users
Apple’s report claims “sideloading” or distribution of apps through direct downloads increases the risks of cybercrime.
Why You Should Install WhatsApp’s Stunning New Update
This week, we have seen the long-awaited confirmation that end-to-end encrypted backups are “starting to roll out.” This fixes WhatsApp’s biggest security vulnerability, where cloud back-ups have been …
WhatsApp for iOS continues work on new message reaction feature
WhatsApp’s been working on new reaction features for a while. Now, there’s more piece of evidence regarding the development of this function.
This Week in Apps: Apple appeals Epic Games suit, Google files a counterclaim and Twitter adds more ads
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WhatsApp introducing end-to-end encrypted chat backups in iCloud
Messaging service WhatsApp is adding end-to-end encryption to users’ backups of their data stored on iCloud, or Google Drive.
When it comes to messaging privacy, WhatsApp now beats Apple thanks to end-to-end encrypted backups
WhatApp just announced it has launched the much-anticipated ability to back up chats that remain fully end-to-end encrypted to Apple’s iCloud and Google Drive. Prior to today’s rollout of end-to-end …
WhatsApp encrypted backups rolling out to iPhone and Android
Facebook announced a month ago that WhatsApp’s rumored end-to-end encrypted backup feature would roll out to all iPhone and Android. The company explained how users will be able to encrypt their chat …
WhatsApp now lets users encrypt their chat backups in the cloud
WhatsApp is beginning to roll out a new feature that will provide its two billion users the option to encrypt their chat history backup in iCloud or Google Drive, patching a major loophole that has …
Planning to use WhatsApp on an iPad with a browser and iPhone? Here’s how
Although WhatsApp has no version for the iPad, you can use the popular messaging app on your iPad through a web browser and your iPhone. For this, you will have to connect your iPhone to the internet.