Decrypts WhatsApp .crypt12, .crypt14 and .crypt15 files, given the key file or the 64-characters long key. The key file is named "key" if the backup is crypt14 or "encrypted_backup.key" if the backup ...

The European Commission launched an antitrust investigation into Meta's policy which blocks AI providers from using WhatsApp's business tools to offer chatbots when AI is the primary service. Meta's ...

Why it matters: Hackers are bypassing encryption used in messenger apps by compromising the phones and convenience features like QR-based sign-ins. The latest campaign targets high-value targets. The ...

Decrypts WhatsApp .crypt12, .crypt14 and .crypt15 files, given the key file or the 64-characters long key. The key file is named "key" if the backup is crypt14 or "encrypted_backup.key" if the backup ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

I went to a wedding last month that was coordinated on WhatsApp. The couple created a “community” that included a group chat and an announcements-only channel. The dozens of attendees—primarily iPhone ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

A new beta version of WhatsApp released for Android is testing a feature that allows users to reserve their usernames from Facebook and Instagram for use on the instant messaging app in the future.

Why is this important? The feature will benefit both regular users and businesses on WhatsApp. However, it could use a rather stringent review process. Why should I care? From what it sounds like, ...

Ripple is teaming with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to explore the use of its regulated stablecoin in credit card settlements. The initiative is currently pending regulatory approval, but aims to ...

This is important because: Apple Watch owners have been dealing with a limited WhatsApp experience on their wearable for some time now, so the update from parent company Meta will be welcome for those ...