Russian authorities have taken new measures to ensure they can monitor all communications by people inside the country, officially blocking access to the popular, Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp.

If WhatsApp Web isn’t working, you’re usually dealing with one of a handful of common issues – a QR code that won’t scan, a browser problem, a connection error, or WhatsApp logging you out ...

The Russian government is trying to block WhatsApp in the country as its crackdown on communication platforms outside its control intensifies. WhatsApp announced the action against it on X, calling it ...

The feature is now starting to reach WhatsApp Web beta users, with a wider rollout expected for the coming weeks. Here’s how it works. A few weeks ago, WABetaInfo reported that Meta was gearing up to ...

WhatsApp users are familiar with making voice and video calls on their phones, but it wasn’t possible from a laptop, for instance, without downloading the WhatsApp desktop app. Now, WhatsApp users on ...

Russia has confirmed that it has blocked instant messaging app WhatsApp in the country, instead directing Russian citizens to use its state-backed Max app. The news comes days after it emerged that ...

Have you ever wished for a way to share updates with your audience without the noise of endless replies or group chatter? WhatsApp Channels might just be the answer you’re looking for. Below, ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Losing a chat on WhatsApp can feel bad, more so when the note had value or care. The good news is that lost chats can often come back. This guide shows how, in clear steps, with no rush and no tricks.

Russia on Thursday confirmed that it had blocked WhatsApp in the country. The Kremlin said citizens can use a state-backed messenging service instead. WhatsApp issued a statement saying Russia had ...

WhatsApp is now rolling out support for video and voice calls through its web app, bringing support for calls to your computer and other devices. The WhatsApp web app is a handy way to access your ...

U.S. messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local law, the Kremlin said on Thursday, suggesting Russians turn to a ...