Meta Platforms Inc. is preparing to implement a new token-based billing structure for AI agents on the WhatsApp Business platform, with changes expected to take effect in August 2026. Under the new model, businesses utilizing AI-driven customer service and engagement tools will be charged based on token consumption, with current industry reports indicating a rate … Read more
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has officially transitioned its iPad application into a standalone experience, eliminating the long-standing requirement for users to link the tablet to an active iPhone. Following a period of beta testing via the TestFlight platform, the native iPad version is now generally available for users who wish to manage their communications across … Read more
WhatsApp is launching a feature that allows users to select unique usernames, potentially decoupling account identification from personal phone numbers. This shift represents a significant change in how the messaging platform manages user identity and privacy, aiming to offer a communication experience where users can connect without exposing their phone number. The introduction of usernames … Read more
Law enforcement authorities in West Java have initiated a series of comprehensive legal proceedings against Taufik Hidayat, a suspect currently under investigation for the alleged kidnapping, physical abuse, and theft involving multiple victims. According to official reports from the West Java Regional Police (Polda Jabar), the suspect is being held in a specialized detention cell … Read more
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to create and use unique usernames, effectively decoupling account identity from phone numbers. This update, currently in development and spotted in beta versions of the application, aims to enhance privacy by allowing users to interact with others without disclosing their primary … Read more
WhatsApp is introducing usernames to its platform, enabling users to keep their phone numbers private while maintaining their identity across chats. The feature, confirmed by Meta in a blog post on June 11, 2024, responds to years of user demand for greater privacy controls. With over 2.7 billion monthly active users, the change could reshape … Read more
Meta’s WhatsApp has suspended plans to open its messaging platform to third-party apps under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), citing unresolved privacy and security concerns that have stalled interoperability efforts. The delay comes as regulators and competitors like Signal and Telegram push for compliance, raising questions about whether Meta can meet the DMA’s … Read more
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is currently testing a new interface feature that introduces a green dot indicator on user profiles, a change designed to provide clearer visual cues regarding active account status and connectivity. While the company has not yet released this update to the general public, beta testers have identified the modification within the … Read more
WhatsApp does not currently provide a native feature to schedule messages for future delivery on either Android or iOS platforms. While users frequently seek methods to automate communication, the Meta-owned messaging service maintains a focus on real-time interaction, requiring users to send messages manually at the moment of composition. According to the official WhatsApp Help … Read more
Meta is currently testing a new interface feature for WhatsApp that displays a green indicator on user profile pictures to signal active status, a design choice that mirrors existing functionality on Instagram. This visual update, identified in recent beta releases for the messaging platform, aims to streamline how users perceive real-time availability within their contact … Read more