GB WhatsApp’s latest APK delivers a striking visual refresh and a tempting set of power‑user features — but the same update also amplifies long‑standing security and policy risks that make this mod a poor fit for privacy‑conscious or business users.
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Meta's recent decision to phase out the native WhatsApp application for Windows 11 in favor of a web-based version marks a significant shift in the platform's desktop strategy. This move has sparked discussions among users and industry experts, highlighting both the advantages and drawbacks of...
WhatsApp, the widely-used messaging platform owned by Meta, has recently announced a significant shift in its desktop application strategy for Windows users. The company is transitioning from a native Windows application to a web-based version encapsulated within a desktop container, commonly...
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In a move that is shaking up the Windows ecosystem, Meta has officially started phasing out native WhatsApp support for Windows 11 PCs, signaling a fundamental transformation in how millions will access one of the world’s most popular messaging services on desktop. This decision, first apparent...
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Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...
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In a recent update, WhatsApp has transitioned its Windows 11 desktop application from a native Universal Windows Platform (UWP) framework to a Microsoft WebView2-based architecture. This shift aligns the desktop experience more closely with WhatsApp Web but has raised concerns regarding...
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WhatsApp's recent transition from a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) application to a Progressive Web App (PWA) on Windows has sparked considerable discussion among users and developers alike. This shift marks a significant change in the application's architecture and user experience, prompting...
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WhatsApp, long celebrated as one of the best-executed native apps for Windows 11, is undergoing a major architectural shift that has taken many by surprise. After several years invested in WinUI and native platform integration, Meta has now decided to abandon the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)...
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Microsoft’s latest salvo in the ongoing campaign to coax users into adopting Windows 11 focuses on one of tech’s oldest and most effective lures: speed. According to performance claims recently published by the company, Windows 11 is purportedly “2.3x faster” than Windows 10. For anyone who’s...
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The U.S. House of Representatives has recently prohibited the use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices, citing significant security and privacy concerns. An internal memo from the House's Chief Administrative Officer highlighted issues such as the app's lack of transparency in data...
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Microsoft is set to introduce a groundbreaking feature in Windows 11 that will have many Mac users nodding in approval. The forthcoming "Cross Device Resume" functionality promises an experience akin to Apple's "Handoff," enabling seamless transitions between devices.
In a recent Build 2025...
Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows 11 called "Cross Device Resume," designed to enhance the continuity between mobile devices and PCs. This functionality allows users to seamlessly transition their activities from smartphones or tablets to their Windows 11 computers, mirroring...
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In a move that signals the brisk acceleration of conversational AI adoption across enterprise landscapes, Twilio has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, unveiled prominently at the recent Twilio SIGNAL event in San Francisco. This alliance aims to blend Twilio’s robust...
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Twilio's SIGNAL 2025 conference has unveiled a suite of advancements poised to redefine customer engagement through artificial intelligence (AI) and strategic collaboration. Central to these announcements is the introduction of a next-generation customer engagement platform and a strategic...
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WhatsApp continues to solidify its place as one of the world’s most popular private messaging platforms, catering to over two billion users globally. As the application matures, so do concerns over privacy and the control users have over their shared information. With chat exports—a feature that...
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Microsoft has recently expanded the capabilities of its AI assistant, Copilot, by integrating it into WhatsApp, allowing users to send images and receive quick responses directly within the messaging app. This development signifies a notable advancement in AI-driven communication, offering users...
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Here's a summary of the issue reported in the Yahoo article:
Windows 11's new "Recall" feature regularly takes automatic screenshots of everything that happens on your PC, including websites and private conversations. These screenshots are saved locally on the computer and are designed to help...
The increasingly rapid expansion of Microsoft Copilot’s presence across major messaging platforms marks a pivotal moment in consumer AI engagement. Microsoft’s strategy has been clear: to meet users where they already chat. From its origins as an AI companion within Microsoft’s own ecosystem...
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It started with an alert that sliced through the digital silence of Syria’s wired population—a warning so electrified it might as well have been delivered on a scroll, rolled out with sirens and flashing police lights. The Syrian Telecommunications Authority, sounding the alarms like a battalion...
Windows Malware Menace via WhatsApp Spoofing: A Deep Dive
A critical vulnerability in WhatsApp for Windows, recently patched in version 2.2450.6, exposes users—both casual and corporate—to remote malware attacks. Known as CVE-2025-30401, this flaw enables a form of file spoofing where...