WhatsApp introduces new feature to enable messaging in internet blackouts
Instant-messaging service WhatsApp on 5 January announced a new feature under which it is letting users connect via proxy servers so that they can stay online even if internet is blocked or disrupted by shutdowns. Following the denied human rights in Iran, WhatsApp is requesting the global community to volunteer proxies to help people "communicate freely", adding it would also offer guidance on how to set one up. "Now, when connecting to WhatsApp directly is not possible, you can stay connected around the world through a server set up by volunteers and organizations dedicated to helping others communicate freely," it added. Check the thread here: On the issue of helping users in case WhatsApp is blocked in your country, the messaging app wrote, "If WhatsApp is blocked in your country, you can use a proxy to stay connected and chat with friends and family.
WhatsApp Again Says Conversations Are Absolutely Private and End-to-End Encrypted
Discover Related
WhatsApp Suffers Global Outage, Users Report Messaging Disruption And App Glitches
WhatsApp down: Users report issues with status updates, messaging
WhatsApp Bans 9.7 Million Accounts In India: What To Do If You Get Banned
'Deliberately ignorant' Pam Bondi claim slapped down by MSNBC host
WhatsApp can now be set as default messaging app on iPhones: Here’s how
What is Signal, the chat app US officials used to share attack plans, some of which were leaked?
WhatsApp banned around 99 lakh Indian users and your account could be next
WhatsApp down for thousands of users, massive outage reported
WhatsApp down for several users, messages not getting delivered
WhatsApp down for thousands of users as people report message delivery issues
WhatsApp starts rolling out Voice Message Transcript feature
WhatsApp bans over 8 million Indian accounts in a month: Here's why
WhatsApp bans 8.4 million accounts in India to combat fraud under IT Rules 2021
If You’re Worried About Privacy Under Trump, This 1 App Can Help
WhatsApp’s ChatGPT just got smarter: Now supports images and voice messages
No Indian users affected by spyware from Israeli firm
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Accuses Spyware Company Paragon Of Targeting Users In Two Dozen Countries
WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company Paragon targeted users
Meta's WhatsApp says spyware company Paragon targeted users in two dozen countries
WhatsApp says hackers used Paragon spyware to target journalists, civil society members
Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware firm Paragon targeted journalists, civil society
WhatsApp says journalists and civil society members targeted by Israeli spyware
WhatsApp says its users targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon
WhatsApp releases a new update to fix critical privacy bug on iPhones
WhatsApp governance: People set to get 161 key services on WhatsApp
WhatsApp governance in AP from today
Andhra Pradesh to roll out WhatsApp Governance on January 30