WHATSAPP is beginning to roll out a long-awaited in-app translation feature, offering hope to users struggling to follow group chats in unfamiliar languages. The new tool, currently available to select Android users in beta testing, allows messages to be translated directly within the app—eliminating the need to copy and paste into external services like Google Translate. … Read more
WHATAPP’S latest feature, a built-in artificial intelligence chatbot known as Meta AI, is drawing sharp criticism from users and privacy experts alike—despite Meta’s insistence that the tool is ‘entirely optional’. The chatbot, prominently displayed as a permanent blue circle in the corner of the Chats screen, cannot be removed, prompting frustration across social media platforms. According … Read more
IF you’ve recently spotted a light-blue circle in your WhatsApp app, you’re not alone. That new icon is the Meta AI assistant, now rolling out to users worldwide, including in the UK, South Africa, India, and Australia. Initially launched in the US and Canada in 2023, Meta’s AI chatbot is expanding across the platform’s global user base—and it’s here … Read more
WHATSAPP, the world’s most widely used instant messaging platform, continues to innovate and refine its user experience. With over two billion users globally, the Meta-owned application has introduced a significant update focused on enhancing voice and video call functionalities, making them more interactive and customisable. These changes aim to improve accessibility while offering users greater … Read more
WHATSAPP is preparing to roll out a major upgrade to its video call feature, allowing users to personalise their video chats with new filters and backgrounds. This move mirrors popular video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Google Meet, adding a new level of personalisation to video calls on the app. The new filters allow users … Read more
SUSPECTED cybercriminals have compromised the WhatsApp number of Umo Eno, the Governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Akwa Ibom state, using the platform to solicit money from his contacts. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the fraudsters sending messages from the governor’s number, requesting that recipients transfer funds to a specified account, with promises of reimbursement, … Read more
WhatsApp is considering suspending its services in Nigeria following a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for data privacy violations. Sources close to Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, suggest that they are evaluating the possibility of withdrawing some services from Nigeria due to increasing regulatory pressures. In addition to … Read more