The main drawback of the new WhatsApp is that it's a wrapped web app, which means it uses more RAM than a native application.

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The Department of Telecommunications has issued a directive that will require platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram to bind their services directly to the SIM card used during registration.

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WhatsApp Web will soon stop offering uninterrupted access. A new rule requires users to log in again every six hours, and the ...

WhatsApp has gone down for a number of users, with many reporting issues on DownDetector. A spike in reports on DownDetector ...

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Messaging is no longer the same where folks are always required to send texts to each other. These days we have emojis and stickers to express our feeling, and surprisingly, such options have become ...

For services like WhatsApp Web and similar browser-based platforms, the new norms require apps to automatically log out users at frequent intervals, specifically no later than every six hours.

WhatsApp Web in India will now log out users every six hours due to new government rules, linking accounts to SIM cards, aiming to enhance cybersecurity and prevent misuse of messaging apps.

With over two billion monthly active users, WhatsApp is the world's most popular messaging app. The Facebook-owned app offers a simple and intuitive user interface, notable features, and hidden tips ...