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“An enormous surveillance potential” – experts have serious concerns about Russia's new WhatsApp rival
By Chiara Castro published
Russia's new WhatsApp rival must be pre-installed on every new device sold in Russia starting from September 1, 2025, but security researchers found "excessive tracking" abilities.

WhatsApp’s new AI-powered writing helper could help you avert another awkward conversation disaster
By Alex Blake published
WhatsApp is rolling out an artificial intelligence writing helper that can check and rephrase your texts.

Russia wants to ban Google Meet - but probably not for the reason you might expect
By Craig Hale published
Russia could ban Google Meet after similar crackdowns on WhatsApp and Telegram, pushing its local Max alternative instead.

Russia's WhatsApp rival to be pre-installed on new smartphones and tablets from September – here's what we know
By Chiara Castro published
While WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Russia, a domestic application will be forced into smartphones and tablets from September 1.

Best encrypted messaging app for Android of 2025
By Benedict Collins last updated
Updated We list the best encrypted messaging apps for Android, to make it simple and easy to ensure your texts and calls remain secure.

WhatsApp could soon be banned in Russia – here's all you need to know
By Chiara Castro published
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Russia, but "there’s a 99-percent chance" authorities will kill it.

Will tech-driven risks be the most likely cause of compliance issues for firms in the next year?
By Ben Parker published
We’re living in a world of relentless uncertainty. For compliance teams, this uncertainty normally only means one thing - risk

WhatsApp will now let big businesses voice call you directly, also adds more AI agents
By Craig Hale published
Businesses can now communicate with customers via WhatsApp voice calls, video calls and voice notes, plus more AI agents have landed.
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