NCC Recommends Two-Factor Authentication to Secure WhatsApp
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has recommended that users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to avoid falling victim to…
Social Media Users Favour WhatsApp Ahead of Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than two billion monthly active users worldwide and ranks…
WhatsApp Introduces Four New Features to Improve User Experience for Android Users
The popular messaging app, WhatsApp has continued to expand its feature list by creating four new features that aim to improve the user experience of its android users. WhatsApp introduces four…
WhatsApp Launches Much-Awaited Feature for Users
Meta-owned WhatsApp has become one of the main sources to share all sorts of media including photos, videos, gifs, and voice messages to your loved ones without any hassle. Users can easily…
WhatsApp Releases Voice Status and other New Features
WhatsApp has announced the introduction of new features to its status to provide users with a better experience. These features include Voice Status, Private Audience Selector, Status Reactions, Status Profile Rings, and…
WhatsApp to Enable Messaging in Internet Blackouts
Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online if the internet is blocked or disrupted by shutdowns. The technology giant, owned by Meta,…
WhatsApp to Stop Working on iPhone, Samsung, Others from December 31
WhatsApp periodically phases out older smartphones, so it’s no surprise that this year around 50 devices will no longer be able to run the messaging app. This is the second…
Telegram Rolls Out 9 New Features, Battles WhatsApp’s Dominance
Telegram users are set to benefit from a host of new features the messaging platform just rolled out with an aim to challenge and also have an edge over its rival, WhatsApp.…
WhatsApp Launches New Feature Allowing Over 1,000 Users in a Group Chat
The popular messaging app, WhatsApp has announced the launch of a new feature, Communities, which hopes to cater to organizations and actual communities by offering larger and more structured discussion groups.…
WhatsApp Disrupted in Several Countries
Mobile messenger service WhatsApp on Tuesday is experiencing widespread technical disruptions. The WhatsApp apps allowed people to send messages, pictures, videos and even voice recordings, and to make voice and…
Nigeria Government Sues Meta, Owners of Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Seeks N30bn
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria has lodged a suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms and its agent – AT3 Resources Limited…
Instagram Fined €405m Over Children’s Data Privacy
Instagram has been fined €405m for violating children’s privacy. The long-running complaint concerned children’s data – particularly their phone numbers and email addresses. Some reportedly upgraded to business accounts to…