WhatsApp

Qatargate suspect Urich confirms phone was hacked, says leakers will 'pay full price'

"Whoever hacked into Yonatan Urich's WhatsApp and published personal correspondence while adding and changing the conversations will pay the full price," Urich's legal team said.

Yonatan Urich is seen following a hearing on journalist Omri Assenheim’s refusal to provide police with materials from a program he broadcast about Eli Feldstein, after the District Court ruled that journalistic privilege does not apply, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.
An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.

Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press

(L-R, clockwise): Safra Catz, Michael Dell, Brandon Korff, Amnon Shashua, and Jan Koum

No. 46: Michael Dell, Amnon Shashua, Safra Catz, Jan Koum, Brandon Korff, Dmitry and Igor Bukhman

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

Australia seeks to curb social media algorithms with new feed choice law


Spam and phishing on WhatsApp? A new feature will give you control

In another effort to improve security and privacy, WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow automatic blocking of messages from unknown accounts.

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The end of the mess: WhatsApp will allow you to create "lists" of contacts

Finally some order: WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow you to create personalized lists of contacts and groups, with the aim of making it easier to use the application.


WhatsApp's latest update makes sending photos easier

New WhatsApp beta update simplifies photo selection: Recent folders displayed for quicker access to latest photos, enhancing user experience. Rolling out to all users soon.

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WhatsApp releases "Favorites" to prioritize important chats

The messaging app has released a new feature that will allow you to filter your chats and display your favorite contacts at the top of the list. That's how it works.

  This is what it looks like: 'Favorites' feature in the official application

A new feature in WhatsApp that will allow you to send messages faster

Meta's messaging app introduces a new "Favorites" tab for quick communication with frequently contacted contacts. Rolling out gradually to all users for faster messaging.

 A woman texting, WhatsApp (illustration)

Remember speed dial? WhatsApp's newest feature is just like it

This new feature will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.

 Favorites chats feature on WhatsApp.

WhatsApp's new revolution: AI Image editing feature tested in Beta

WhatsApp tests AI to edit images instantly, but the quality of resulting images remains uncertain. Users can upload, analyze, ask questions, and edit photos using Meta's latest AI model.


Instead of typing a password: The change in WhatsApp for iPhone users

Meta is expected to soon release a developer version for iPhone users in which logging into the WhatsApp application will be done through facial recognition or an automatic code.

 WhatsApp on iPhone. Direct access

Kidiwatch: WhatsApp integration & real-time location tracking

The new KIDI CHAT smartwatch allows kids to chat, send pictures via WhatsApp, and offers real-time location tracking. Here's our review.


Apple users will soon be able to login in to Whatsapp without passwords

WhatsApp will soon allow you to send and receive messages from other apps and log in with facial recognition or fingerprints.

 WhatsApp on iPhone.