WhatsApp

WhatsApp Messenger, WhatsApp, is a cross-platform messaging and Voice over IP service owned by Facebook, Inc. Users can send text messages, voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other media.

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WhatsApp Beta Version Hints at P2P Payments in U.S. 
WhatsApp Beta Version Hints at P2P Payments in U.S. 
November 09, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Code found in a recent WhatsApp version still under development suggests that the instant messaging app could be integrating with Facebook’s digital wallet, Novi, as...

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WhatsApp Users Might Have to Verify ID for Payments
WhatsApp Users Might Have to Verify ID for Payments
October 25, 2021  |  Authentication

WhatsApp users might soon have to verify their identities to make payments on the platform, according to an XDA report Monday (Oct. 25) pointing to...

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Facebook Unveils New Online Shopping Tools 
Facebook Unveils New Online Shopping Tools 
September 17, 2021  |  Facebook

Facebook is introducing new tools for businesses to connect with potential customers on its app in a bid to become a destination for online shoppers. ...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple’s App Store Policies Face Scrutiny; Ireland Slams What’sApp with Record Fine
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple’s App Store Policies Face Scrutiny; Ireland Slams What’sApp with Record...
September 07, 2021  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. Australia Mulls Regulations For Apple Pay, Google Pay, Other Big...

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Ireland’s Data Watchdog Fines Facebook’s WhatsApp $267M
Ireland’s Data Watchdog Fines Facebook’s WhatsApp $267M
September 02, 2021  |  Regulation

Facebook’s WhatsApp was slapped with a record $267 million (€225 million) fine by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violating the European Union’s (EU) data...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: China Regs Protect User Privacy; Amazon Warns About Congressional Antitrust Push
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: China Regs Protect User Privacy; Amazon Warns About Congressional Antitrust Push
August 23, 2021  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. China Passes Far-Reaching Regulations To Protect User Privacy China will...

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Facebook Highlights eCommerce, Metaverse Plans As Pressure On Ad Business Grows
Facebook Highlights eCommerce, Metaverse Plans As Pressure On Ad Business Grows
July 29, 2021  |  Earnings

Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent a good part of the company’s second-quarter earnings call Wednesday (July 28) speaking about the so-called metaverse to play...

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Balancing Familiar Tech With Novel Tools To Drive B2B Payments Progress
Balancing Familiar Tech With Novel Tools To Drive B2B Payments Progress
July 21, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Transforming the way B2B trade and payments are done around the world today is an arduous task, but there are plenty of strategies FinTechs and...

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WhatsApp Plans Snapchat-Like Feature For iPhones
WhatsApp Plans Snapchat-Like Feature For iPhones
July 11, 2021  |  Apple

WhatsApp is working on new features to allow for the Snapchat-like ability to view photos and videos just one time, according to a new report...

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