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This WhatsApp setting will upgrade your photos
By James Rogerson published
WhatsApp won't send your photos and videos at their best by default, but there's a way to change that.

WhatsApp is finally adding a handy group chat feature we've been waiting for
By Rowan Davies published
WhatsApp is rolling out Group Message History, which lets new chat members easily catch up on messages posted before they joined.

7 WhatsApp settings you might have missed – and how to use them
By Alex Blake published
You can power up WhatsApp by adjusting a few hidden settings – here are 7 of the best changes to make.

Russia is using DNS and DPI to block YouTube, Telegram and WhatsApp while pushing state-controlled MAX as alternative
By Chiara Castro published
Russia has completely blocked access to Telegram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Citizens keep looking for ways around, but VPNs are also being targeted.

Hate WhatsApp on Android? Try my picks for 5 great alternatives
By James Rogerson published
Whether your priority is privacy, customization, or other features, there'll be a WhatsApp alternative that suits you.

Best alternative to Skype of 2026
By Matt Hanson last updated
Updated We list the best alternatives to Skype, to make it simple and easy to find something to replace Skype with now that Microsoft has ended the service.

7 great WhatsApp alternatives for Android users
By Jamie Richards published
A selection of yap apps for Android users

Google Messages is getting more handy tools – keep an eye out for these 3 new features
By Rowan Davies published
This is the year that Google Messages finally gets group chat mentions, and a more advanced long-press menu.
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