WhatsApp

“Songs are routinely exchanged through WhatsApp or stored on services such as Google Drive, yet these platforms remain protected.”

“In response to Somalia's concerns, WhatsApp told the BBC that the feature was not yet live, and users would still need a phone number to use the app.”

“Whatsapp is set to let people chat without having to reveal their phone number – by exchanging unique usernames instead.”

“WhatsApp accounted for the most used platform, followed by TikTok and Facebook.”

“The idea is (extremely) reminiscent of Whats­App's business offering, but with that additional flair (and cost) that Meta can't quite muster.”

“The most recent update, announced yesterday, adds the ability to send short video messages in a Whats­App chat – described as an improvement of the voice note feature.”

“This is how WhatsApp authenticates a laptop so you can use the desktop app for the messaging service.”

“Just like you've seen in WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram, replies are a simpler way to answer specific messages, rather than shouting into the void, hoping the person on the other end doesn't consider you a loon.”

“Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp both boast end-to-end encryption, which means only the sender and the receiver are privy to the conversation, and this is the crux of the issue – regulators aim to force tech companies to hand over the encryption keys.”