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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Facebook’s WhatsApp Launches Beta Version Of Video And Voice Calls
Facebook’s WhatsApp Launches Beta Version Of Video And Voice Calls
December 18, 2020  |  Facebook

Facebook’s messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a beta version of voice and video call capabilities on its desktop app, WABetaInfo reported on Friday (Dec. 18)....

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WhatsApp Plans To Offer Healthcare Insurance, Pension Products In India
WhatsApp Plans To Offer Healthcare Insurance, Pension Products In India
December 16, 2020  |  International

WhatsApp will debut options for health insurance and micro-pension products in India by utilizing new partnerships, according to a report from The Economic Times. WhatsApp...

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FTC Mandates Data Collection Methods From Amazon, Facebook, TikTok
FTC Mandates Data Collection Methods From Amazon, Facebook, TikTok
December 14, 2020  |  Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that nine social media companies and streaming services — including Amazon, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, and more — turn...

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WhatsApp Rolls Out Shopping Cart Feature For Easier In-App Buying
WhatsApp Rolls Out Shopping Cart Feature For Easier In-App Buying
December 08, 2020  |  Social Commerce

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new shopping cart feature that works in conjunction with its Catalogs tool, making it easier for users to shop...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Transcard Introduces New A2A Payment Offering; Santander Closes Deal For Wirecard Tech
Today In Digital-First Banking: Transcard Introduces New A2A Payment Offering; Santander Closes Deal For Wirecard...
November 17, 2020  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Transcard is rolling out an account-to-account (A2A) offering, while Banco Santander has closed a deal for Wirecard’s technology...

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Facebook’s WhatsApp Gets Another Shot At P2P In Brazil As Google Shows Interest
Facebook’s WhatsApp Gets Another Shot At P2P In Brazil As Google Shows Interest
November 16, 2020  |  Mobile Payments

WhatsApp is getting another crack at grabbing a slice of Brazil’s fast-growing payments market. Facebook’s messaging service will soon get a green light to start...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Prepares To Propose New Big Tech Regulations; Turkey Fines Big Tech Platforms $1.18M
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Prepares To Propose New Big Tech Regulations; Turkey Fines Big...
November 09, 2020  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny from governments and consumers. Regulation EU Gears Up To Propose...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Paytm Collaborates With SBI Card On Contactless Cards; Nium Names Chief Revenue Officer
Today In Payments Around The World: Paytm Collaborates With SBI Card On Contactless Cards; Nium...
November 06, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news around the world, payments firm Paytm is collaborating with card issuer SBI Card, while Nium has named a new chief...

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Facebook’s WhatsApp to Expand Indian Payments Service After NPCI Approval
Facebook’s WhatsApp to Expand Indian Payments Service After NPCI Approval
November 05, 2020  |  Payment Methods

WhatsApp has won a green light to expand its payments service in India after a two-year pilot program by the Facebook-owned service. National Payments Corporation...

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