WhatsApp News and Features – Updates, Tips & Insights

No more ChatGPT on WhatsApp? Major AI chatbots face ban

Meta’s WhatsApp API will ban general-purpose AI chatbots starting January 2026

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WhatsApp will block third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity from January 2026

New WhatsApp rule restricts messages to ignored chats

Tired of spam? Meta rolls out new anti-spam rules for WhatsApp messages

WhatsApp will now limit messages sent to people who don’t reply to curb spam and bulk messaging.

India’s Arattai app goes viral: Is WhatsApp in trouble?

WhatsApp rival Arattai tops India charts amid US tariffs, here’s why it’s secure

Could India’s Arattai replace WhatsApp? Here’s what you need to know

WhatsApp tests usernames to replace phone numbers

New username feature aims to boost privacy and reduce spam on the messaging platform

Described as one of the boldest updates in the app’s history, the change marks a major shift in how privacy is managed on the Meta-owned platform.

Major WhatsApp status update: Share smarter, faster

WhatsApp revamps status layout with Instagram-style view counts and quick-share buttons

WhatsApp enhances status with new sharing and privacy features

Struggling with WhatsApp chats? Try threaded replies

WhatsApp just made group chats way easier — here’s the new feature

Struggling to follow group chats? WhatsApp’s new threaded replies may fix that

All iPhone users warned: Update WhatsApp immediately!

Users urged to enable iOS Lockdown or Android Advanced Protection for added security

‘Extremely sophisticated’ WhatsApp attack prompts urgent iPhone update

How a single WhatsApp call can steal your bank data

This new scheme threatens users’ bank accounts and digital identities

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned users against WhatsApp screen-sharing scams

#TurmericGlow: Tried the viral glowing water trend yet?

DIY turmeric glow: The simple science trick that’s taking over the internet

DIY turmeric glow: The viral trend captivating Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp, and beyond

WhatsApp introduces first major advertising features

Unlike Facebook, Insta and other social platforms, WhatsApp maintained minimal advertising

The move is a sensitive one for WhatsApp, whose chief firmly denied a report in 2023 that said the Meta-owned app was exploring advertisements as it sought to boost revenue.

WhatsApp to stop working on select iPhones from June 1

WhatsApp users on older iPhones must upgrade for continued access

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WhatsApp scams UAE: How to spot fake accounts

Several UAE brands use WhatsApp to communicate with their customers

Meta has advised users to not respond to fake accounts and block them after.

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