Latest about Whatsapp

WhatsApp could stop working on older phones
By Ingrid Fadelli published
News WhatsApp updates may stop users messaging via the app on their phone

WhatsApp blocks data sharing with Facebook across Europe
By Dale Walker, Clare Hopping published
News Companies bow to European pressure over user privacy concerns

Facebook forecasts fall in growth as adverts hit peak
By Dale Walker published
News Slower growth is despite better than expected third quarter earnings

ICO investigates WhatsApp-Facebook data sharing deal
By Joe Curtis published
News Data watchdog says it will "pull back the curtain" on how information will be shared

WhatsApp will let businesses chat with you
By Joe Curtis published
News Messaging platform begins plan to monetise its 1 billion users

BlackBerry supports government data requests
By Aaron Lee published
News Canadian mobile maker says tech companies should be "good corporate citizens"

WhatsApp announces end-to-end encryption
By Clare Hopping published
News Al voice messages, text messages, photo and videos sent on the platform are hidden from third parties

BlackBerry "fought back" against WhatsApp's BB10 departure
By Caroline Preece published
News Legacy smartphone provider urges users to protest decision on social media
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