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Ever get lost in a whirlwind of messages in a busy WhatsApp group? You're not alone—and it looks like WhatsApp is finally doing something about it.
The messaging app is currently working on threaded message replies, a feature that's been high on many users' wishlists. While it's still in development, once it's ready, it's expected to roll out across one-on-one chats, group chats, communities, and even channels.
Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is teaming up with Meta—the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—to set up a joint innovation lab in Malaysia. This collaboration aims to enhance real-time communication (RTC) services by leveraging the power of 5G connectivity.
WhatsApp has reached a major user milestone in the EU, potentially placing it under stricter regulations under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).
According to a recent Meta filing on February 14, WhatsApp's open channels—which function similarly to social networks by allowing public figures and news outlets to share updates—averaged 46.8 million monthly active users in the second half of 2024. This number crosses the EU's 45 million-user threshold for a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the DSA.
