At least 19 dead after protests against social media ban in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal– At least 16 people have lost their lives in Nepal‘s capital, Kathmandu, as violent protests broke out against the government’s decision to ban dozens of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X. The ban, imposed due to non-compliance with new regulations, has sparked widespread outrage and chaos across the country, affecting […]
Russia mandates pre-installation of state-backed Max messenger app
The Russian government has announced that a state-backed messenger application called Max will be pre-installed on all mobile phones and tablets sold in the country starting September 1. This decision comes as Moscow seeks to exert greater control over the internet amid an ongoing standoff with the West over Ukraine. Max, a rival to popular […]
Russia Restricts Calls on WhatsApp and Telegram
Russia has announced restrictions on voice calls made on the WhatsApp and Telegram messaging apps, citing the need to combat crime and sabotage. The curb on calls is set to impact WhatsApp’s estimated 96 million monthly users in Russia and Telegram’s more than 89 million users, according to Russian media monitoring service Mediascope. Roskomnadzor, Russia’s […]
Meta Launches Paid Channels and Promoted Content Features on WhatsApp
Meta has rolled out new business-oriented features on WhatsApp that include Channel Subscriptions, Promoted Channels, and Adverts in Status. The tech giant announced the rollout on Monday, June 16, 2025, in a statement that signals WhatsApp’s strategic evolution into a revenue-generating platform for creators, businesses, and organisations. These latest updates come as Meta seeks to […]
List of Phones: WhatsApp will Stop Working on from May 2025
WhatsApp, the widely used messaging application, will stop to function on numerous older smartphones as of May 5, 2025, as a result of modifications to its compatibility with antiquated operating systems. Meta’s ongoing endeavors to guarantee optimal performance and maintain security across newer hardware and operating systems are reflected in this course of action. “The […]