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Meta workers who have been laid off are announcing it on LinkedIn.

The U.K.’s Online Safety Bill could “weaken the privacy of billions,” messaging platforms warn.

WhatsApp, Signal, Element and other messaging platforms called for ministers to abandon plans to demand access to encrypted services.

A new beta feature should mean an end to media sharing misinterpretations

The popular messaging platform WhatsApp, recently unveiled a new account verification feature that will prevent viruses from affecting users' accounts while it is active on their mobile device. Read further on Dynamite News:

Also colloquially known as a "voice text" or "voice message," the feature has been in our phones for years. But only recently has it emerged as a go-to communication method — especially for Gen Z.

SAN DIEGO — Oceanside and Coronado Unified are joining a growing number of school districts nationwide in suing the country's largest social media companies, arguing that their content algorithms and platform designs are addicting children and teens and have caused worsening anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.

WhatsApp says it is glad to give users extra layers of privacy next to more control over messages.

Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell apologised on behalf of the force.