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Meta Platforms is making a bold move to bring the world a little closer together. The company has announced a brand-new real-time translation feature for WhatsApp, designed to make conversations across different languages as seamless as chatting with someone next door. With WhatsApp already serving more than 3 billion people globally, this update has the potential to transform the way users connect, whether for personal chats, business discussions, or community engagement.
WhatsApp's Constant Stream of New Features - Over the past year, WhatsApp has been on a roll, testing and rolling out features that make chats feel more interactive and modern. From status updates that mimic Instagram Stories to new group management tools, Meta's popular messaging app has been steadily expanding what users can do. The latest experiment adds a playful twist for iPhone users: support for Live Photos in chats, groups, and even channels.
A Growing Concern for Regulators - Earlier this week, Malaysia's Communications Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, revealed that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) had summoned TikTok's top management to discuss mounting concerns about the platform. Following that meeting, the minister made it clear that TikTok must take stronger action—particularly by introducing age verification for users.
A New Layer of Privacy for Status Sharing - If you use WhatsApp Status often, you've probably noticed the steady flow of updates — from new music support to stickers and layout tweaks. But now, WhatsApp seems to be preparing something even more personal: a "Close Friends" feature for Status updates.
Social Media Under Scrutiny in Malaysia - In Malaysia, the relationship between social media platforms and regulators has always been a balancing act. On one side, platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp offer communities a place to share, connect, and even do business. On the other, these same platforms have become breeding grounds for misinformation, harmful content, and in some cases, disturbing material.
