Messaging

WhatsApp Confronts Stricter EU Regulations Amidst Surge in Monthly Users

15 days ago

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is facing a new wave of regulatory challenges as it experiences substantial growth, with over 45 million monthly active users across Europe. This increase in user engagement comes at a time when the European Union is implementing tougher privacy and data protection measures, raising significant concerns for the app's operations.

T-Mobile Introduces $15 Monthly Fee for Starlink Satellite Texting Feature

24 days ago

T-Mobile has announced a new subscription plan that will allow its customers to utilize a satellite texting service powered by SpaceX's Starlink. This innovative offering aims to enhance connectivity in remote and underserved areas, ensuring that users can stay connected even in the absence of traditional cellular towers. However, the service comes with an additional monthly fee of $15, raising questions about its affordability and value proposition.

Telegram and Tencent Take Steps Towards Securing Malaysian License

2 months ago

In a strategic move that raises the stakes for digital communication in Southeast Asia, Telegram, the popular messaging platform, and Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, have begun the process to acquire a license to operate in Malaysia. This development comes as Malaysia is evolving its regulatory framework for digital services, attracting international tech companies aiming to expand their presence in the region.

Telegram Achieves Profitability for the First Time After Settling Debts

3 months ago

In a groundbreaking development, the messaging app Telegram has announced that it has turned profitable for the first time since its establishment. This significant milestone comes after the platform successfully managed its debt obligations, marking a major shift in its financial trajectory.

Telegram CEO Insists Minimal Changes After Terms of Service Update

5 months ago

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov claimed that the recent changes to the messenger service's Terms of Service have brought very few changes for the users. This is after users and advocates of privacy became wary of changes that might affect how the service handles user data and its privacy policies.

Telegram's CEO Durov Announces Enhanced Data Sharing with Governments

6 months ago

It was the most dramatic policy shift yet announced by Telegram's chief executive officer Pavel Durov, which paves the way for the messaging app to disclose more data about users to governments. In so doing, Telegram has ushered in a sea change in its stance on user privacy and data protection, having long been praised for stringent security measures coupled with the least amount of shared data.