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Experts have discovered two security vulnerabilities in WhatsApp. Users should update their app on all devices to avoid risks.

WhatsApp's Link Preview may seem like a harmless feature. TECHBOOK explains why you should disable it—and how to do so.

Current System Requirements for WhatsApp on iOS and Android: Check if Your Device Is Still Supported

After a phishing attack, the Signal hack in the Bundestag is under scrutiny. A CDU leadership group is also reportedly affected.

New WhatsApp feature may allow messages to self-destruct after opening, allowing for a more targeted removal of content.

WhatsApp Tests Plus Subscription With New Colors, Icons, and Chat Effects WhatsApp is testing a Plus subscription that includes new colors, icons, and chat effects. Initial prices and features have already been revealed from the beta version.

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that automatically moves business chats out of the main list, creating more organization within the app.

A new switch partially increases privacy by deactivating Meta's AI in WhatsApp chats.

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that reduces background noise during calls, automatically making conversations clearer.

Samsung is discontinuing its in-house Messages app and will now use Google Messages as the default chat solution on Galaxy smartphones.

A new messenger, XChat, is launching to challenge WhatsApp and spark discussions about data protection and security.

Hackers use WhatsApp to install malware on Windows PCs. How the attack works and what can be done.

WhatsApp tests new features for cars and groups. TECHBOOK reveals what beta users can try now.

Meta discontinues encryption in Instagram chats. Read why the feature is disappearing and what users need to know.

New WhatsApp Feature in Testing: Status Updates May Soon Be Visible to Contacts Outside Your Phonebook

WhatsApp allows third-party chats in the EU, but major hurdles remain.

WhatsApp's chat search is getting a new, more streamlined design with quick access to contacts and groups.

WhatsApp is testing a premium subscription for private users. These new features might soon come with a fee.

WhatsApp may soon integrate scheduled messages directly. Until now, this was only possible through workarounds.

WhatsApp tests new Liquid Glass design on iPhone. Some users are already experiencing the transparent look.

After a major security flaw, WhatsApp users are advised to disable automatic downloads. Here's how.

Deleted WhatsApp messages can be restored. There are four methods to do this. TECHBOOK explains how!

The praying hand, the shocked cat or the sad smiley - many emojis have completely different meanings and are used incorrectly.

WhatsApp is testing a subscription that allows users to hide ads in the Updates tab. This move comes in response to regulatory pressure from Europe.

WhatsApp Introduces Group Chat History Feature WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that allows users to share up to 100 old messages in group chats.

Starting January 15, WhatsApp will block third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Only Meta AI will be available in the future.

Users will soon have the ability to create quizzes in WhatsApp. Initial tests of the new feature are already underway.

WhatsApp plans significant updates for 2026, including the introduction of usernames, stricter AI regulations, and potential advertising.

A simple oversight can allow others to easily read all your WhatsApp chats. TECHBOOK explains how to protect yourself.