Meta Slams U.S. House WhatsApp Ban, Defends Encryption Standards
June 24, 2025 – U.S. House of Representatives staff have been instructed to cease using WhatsApp on government-issued devices following a directive from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Axios reported. The ban, announced via email on Monday, encompasses all versions of the messaging app—mobile, desktop, and web—across devices managed by the House. In the email,…
WhatsApp Finally Rolls Out Ads After Years of Anticipation
June 17, 2025 – After years of hints and delays, Meta has finally rolled out ads on WhatsApp. The tech giant announced on Monday that it will start displaying sponsored content within the messaging app’s Stories-like feature, known as “Status.” This feature, located under the “Updates” tab, has long allowed users to share text, photos,…