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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.

Mark Zuckerberg goes all-in on AI and might even beat Sam Altman and OpenAI to superintelligence
By Graham Barlow published
Meta launches new superintelligence division, as Mark Zuckerberg heats up the AI arms race with Sam Altman.

Meta hits back after US House staffers banned from using WhatsApp over security fears
By Craig Hale published
US Congress workers are to be asked to remove WhatsApp from all government-issued devices, and Meta isn't happy.

Iran is discouraging its people from using free VPNs
By Chiara Castro published
As the internet gets restricted, VPN demand has soared across the country since June 13.

Iran encourages citizens to use a messaging app previously flagged as a state surveillance tool
By Chiara Castro published
Iran-developed application, Bale Messenger was found to lack end-to-end encryption and share users' sensitive data with the app server. Experts warn against their use.
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