Japanese company Line has set the price of its IPO at 3,330 yen per share, meaning it could raise as much as $1.3bn when it goes public.
WhatsApp have released a desktop app so you have a new way to stay in touch anytime and anywhere - whether on your phone or computer at home or work.
WhatsApp has rolled out full end-to-end encryption for all modes of communication, so every call you make, every message, photo, video, file, and voice message you send, is end-to-end encrypted by default, including group chats.
Earlier in the week, WhatsApp announced it was dropping support for Android 2.1/2.2, Windows Phone 7.1, Nokia S40, Symbian S60 and BlackBerry OS platforms by the end of this year.
For the first time, the BBC’s international news services are to use chat apps to broadcast to even more people around the globe.
WhatsApp has announced that it is to cease support for a number of operating systems by the end of 2016, ending support for BlackBerry legacy OS, BlackBerry 10, Nokia S40, and Nokia Symbian S60 by the end 2016.
WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 has just received a substantial update that adds some enhancements to already existing features and fixes some issues introduced in previous versions.
Google has announced a number of changes for Android Wear-powered smartwatches that make controlling things easier from your wrist.
BlackBerry has rolled out several app updates for the BlackBerry Priv today. Camera, Keyboard, DTEK, Hub, Tasks, Notes, Launcher, Calendar and BlackBerry Services have all been updated with varying levels of changes.
WhatsApp for iOS has received an update today, adding support for 3D Touch. While it doesn't support quick actions on the app icon like many other apps do.
Mobile security research firm, Check Point, has revealed a new bug in messaging service, WhatsApp. The bug appears to affect only WhatsApp Web has the potential to allow ransomware and malicious apps on your device.
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Last month, WhatsApp introduced free voice calls to Android users of its Android app, and the feature is now rolling out to iOS users.
