Tagged “Messaging”

WhatsApp went down worldwide for two hours: what happened, and what to do the next time it does

From about 1 pm Bangladesh time on 25 October, two and a half billion people could not send a message. Meta blamed a "technical error". A…

25 Oct 2022

WhatsApp's new Windows app works even when your phone is off: how to set it up

The native app from the Microsoft Store replaces the old Electron desktop client and no longer needs the phone online. Up to four linked…

17 Aug 2022

WhatsApp now sends 2 GB files, adds emoji reactions and 512-person groups

The 100 MB cap is gone, six emoji reactions arrive for everyone within a week, and groups double to 512 members. What each change is good…

7 May 2022