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Nepal is the 8th country in 2025 to issue a social media ban – provoking an over 8,000% spike in VPN sign-ups
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Russia, but "there’s a 99-percent chance" authorities will kill it.
