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WhatsApp’s freshly redesigned desktop client has quietly arrived in Pakistan — a milestone that signals the end of the older native Windows app and the beginning of a WebView2-wrapped, web-first experience that brings feature parity with the web and mobile clients but also a heavier resource...

Meta has quietly yanked the native Windows 11 WhatsApp client and replaced it with a WebView2-wrapped instance of the web app, a change that is already rolling out and which — according to multiple independent tests and community reports — produces markedly higher RAM usage, weaker Windows...

Meta has quietly replaced the native WhatsApp client on Windows 11 with a WebView2-wrapped instance of web.whatsapp.com — a change that crashes the promise of a lightweight, integrated Windows experience and leaves users facing significantly higher memory use, degraded notifications, and a more...

WhatsApp’s long-awaited wrist presence, OpenAI’s new agentic security researcher and Microsoft’s latest Copilot personality together mark a notable week in AI and mobile messaging — a trio of releases that push convenience, automation and agentic thinking forward while reopening familiar...

CISA’s September additions to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog — the TP‑Link TL‑WA855RE missing‑authentication flaw (CVE‑2020‑24363) and the WhatsApp incorrect‑authorization weakness (CVE‑2025‑55177) — are a reminder that adversaries continue to exploit both legacy IoT devices...

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. Background / Overview GB WhatsApp is one of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...