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The Indian WhatsApp? Arattai Messenger set to compete with WhatsApp as it surpasses 5 million downloads in just a few days, flying past Telegram, Messenger, and Snapchat
By Efosa Udinmwen published
Arattai Messenger has soared past five million downloads, surpassing Telegram and Snapchat, but faces scrutiny over its incomplete encryption.

Meta's Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are amongst the worst offenders when it comes to social media privacy - here's what you need to know
By Wayne Williams published
Discord takes top spot in social media privacy report, while Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, land at the bottom with TikTok.

WhatsApp just got a big messaging update – here are my 5 favorite upgrades coming to iOS and Android
By Hamish Hector published
WhatsApp has just received a host of upgrades for iOS and Android users that’ll make it a lot easier to share memories using the app.

Best alternative to Skype of 2025
By Matt Hanson last updated
Updated We list the best alternatives to Skype, to make it simple and easy to speak online with friends, family and colleagues via video chat.

WhatsApp users have been begging for message translations for two long years – and now it’s finally here
By Rowan Davies published
First Apple introduced Live Translation to Messages, and now WhatsApp is following through with its own version.

"A wider campaign against human rights" – Experts condemn Russia's escalation against VPNs and encrypted apps
By Chiara Castro published
WhatsApp is set to be the latest victim of Moscow censorship, while government-backed services are forced into new devices.

Nepal is the 8th country in 2025 to issue a social media ban – provoking an over 8,000% spike in VPN sign-ups
By Chiara Castro published
Nepal has now lifted the social media ban after at least 19 people have been killed during protests against the social media ban, which came into force on Thursday, September 4.

X, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms go dark in Turkey for 24 hours – and VPN usage spikes
By Chiara Castro last updated
Turkey has been blocking access to all main social media apps amid growing political tensions since the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025.

“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.
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