WhatsApp

Court Allows Use of Deceased’s WhatsApp Messages by Heirs, Urges Clear Will Instructions

An Israeli court ruled that heirs can access a deceased person's WhatsApp messages stored on their phone, allowing the son to use these messages in a lawsuit against the widower…

WhatsApp Adds Username Field to Contact Creation Screen for Expanded User ID Use

WhatsApp is introducing a username field in contact creation to expand username use, currently in gradual rollout. Users can reserve usernames and control contact permissions, whi…

Student Union Funding for Election Campaigns Curtailed Amid Transparency Demands

Israeli student representatives blocked a proposal to allocate millions of shekels from student funds for election campaigning, approving only 400,000 shekels with transparency co…

Israeli Police Arrest Man for Threatening Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan Police Chief on WhatsApp

Israeli police arrested a Modi'in Illit man for threatening a police commander on WhatsApp amid Highway 4 protests, leading to his indictment and detention.

Israeli Education Ministry Mandates Schools to Set Clear Communication Rules Between Parents and Teachers

Israel's Education Ministry has mandated schools to set and publish clear rules limiting when and how parents can contact teachers, including WhatsApp use. The directive, resolvin…

WhatsApp Develops Floating Search Button to Simplify iPhone Chat Navigation

WhatsApp is developing a floating search button for iPhone chats that appears when scrolling up, simplifying the search for old messages without leaving the chat. The feature is i…

Israeli Lawyer Indicted for Extortion Over Unpaid Debt and Threatening Messages

An Israeli lawyer is indicted for extorting a friend over an unpaid debt of tens of thousands of shekels, using threatening WhatsApp messages and sending men to the friend's home…

WhatsApp Rolls Out New Parental Controls for Child Accounts on iPhone

WhatsApp has launched a new parental control feature on iPhone, allowing parents to manage their child's account with age-based restrictions and automatic removal at adulthood. Th…

Israeli Competition Authority Warns Against Informal Bank Chair Meetings Amid Monopoly Crackdown

Yael Sheinin, outgoing legal advisor of Israel's Competition Authority, warns that informal WhatsApp chats between bank chairs risk illegal collusion. She highlights evolving cart…

WhatsApp Develops New Animated Themes and Redesigned Customization Options

WhatsApp is developing enhanced chat themes featuring new categories and animated wallpapers, aiming to improve personalization and design consistency. The update is currently in…

Man Arrested for Threatening Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan Police Chief in WhatsApp Group

A 44-year-old man from Modi'in Illit was arrested for allegedly threatening the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan police chief via WhatsApp and is held until August 9 as the investigation conti…

Israeli Man Charged with Sexual Crimes Against Minors Online and Decades Ago

Alon Suissa, 46, from Nesher, Israel, faces charges for sexually abusing minors online and in the early 2000s. He posed as a teenage boy on TikTok and WhatsApp to exploit girls ag…

Experts Outline Quick Ways to Spot SMS and Email Scam Messages

Cybercriminals increasingly use urgent SMS, WhatsApp, and email scams to steal personal data by impersonating trusted organizations. Key signs include urgent language, suspicious…

MK Dan Illouz Joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu After Leaving Likud

MK Dan Illouz leaves Likud and joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu, criticizing Netanyahu and Likud leadership. Illouz will replace Eli Reali on the party list, with Lieber…

WhatsApp Launches New Group Chat Features Including Mass Mentions and Anonymous Polls

WhatsApp rolled out new group chat features on August 4, 2026, including mass mentions that notify all members, anonymous polls with closing times, and quick creation of side chat…

WhatsApp Beta for Mac Introduces User-Controlled Update Frequency Options

WhatsApp has introduced a new update management feature for Mac beta users, allowing them to choose between daily and weekly app updates for better control over stability and new…

WhatsApp Accounts Face Widespread Unexplained Blocks in Israel and Globally

WhatsApp users in Israel and worldwide face sudden, unexplained account blocks due to a faulty spam detection algorithm, with Meta acknowledging the issue but offering limited det…

WhatsApp Adds Email Backup Option to Prevent Account Loss

WhatsApp now lets users link an email address to their accounts to provide an alternative recovery method if SMS verification fails, enhancing security and access. Users can add a…

WhatsApp Users Report Image Sending Glitch Amid Rising Outage Alerts

WhatsApp users are experiencing problems sending images, with a surge in outage reports on Downdetector confirming the issue.

Samsung Galaxy July 2026 Update Causes Battery Drain and Overheating Issues

Samsung Galaxy users of the S24 and S25 Ultra models report rapid battery drain and overheating after the July 2026 update, with WhatsApp possibly involved. Samsung has yet to con…

WhatsApp Groups Drive Direct Farm Produce Sales Across Israel

Israeli farmers and consumers increasingly use WhatsApp groups for direct produce sales, enhancing freshness, trust, and affordability. This model expanded during COVID-19 and aft…

WhatsApp Rolls Out New Storage Management Feature for Android Beta Users

WhatsApp has launched a new storage management feature for Android beta users that allows deleting downloaded media from channels without unsubscribing, helping free device space…

Israeli Court Indicts Arab Teen for Threatening Terror Attack on IDF Soldiers

A 15-year-old Arab boy from central Israel was indicted for threatening to plant explosives targeting IDF soldiers, following his posts in a public WhatsApp group. Police arrested…

WhatsApp Tests New Media Viewing Interface Allowing Direct Replies on Android Beta

WhatsApp is experimenting with a new Android beta interface that lets users reply to images and videos directly from the media viewing screen, eliminating the need to exit to the…

WhatsApp Enhances Group Video Calls with Browser Access and Call Transfer Features

WhatsApp is rolling out major upgrades to group video calls, including browser-based calling, seamless call transfers between devices, a waiting room feature, and enhanced audio a…

WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Widget for Android Home Screens

WhatsApp has rolled out a new Android widget that lets users record and send voice messages directly from their home screen without opening the app, streamlining the process and a…

Israel Faces Surge of Instagram Account Blocks Following WhatsApp Attacks

Israeli Instagram users report widespread account blocks following a similar WhatsApp attack, with experts linking the incidents to a coordinated mass-reporting campaign demanding…

Israeli Court Holds WhatsApp Group Admins Liable for Defamatory Posts in Yom Kippur War Veterans' Dispute

An Israeli court ruled WhatsApp group admins liable for defamatory posts against Yom Kippur War veteran Doron Ben Shimon, who was accused of abandoning comrades in battle. The adm…

WhatsApp Rolls Out Status Caption Editing for Android Users

WhatsApp has introduced a feature allowing Android users to edit status captions within 15 minutes of posting, without notifying viewers. The rollout is gradual and aims to simpli…

Meta's AI Glitch Causes Mass Instagram Account Suspensions in Israel and Worldwide

Meta's AI malfunction has caused widespread Instagram account suspensions in Israel and worldwide, with users facing vague violation claims and no clear support. Cybersecurity exp…

Israeli Competition Authority Probes WhatsApp Chats on Bank Association CEO Replacement

WhatsApp Rolls Out View Count Feature for Channel Messages to Admins

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new feature that shows channel admins how many people viewed each message, currently available in beta on Android and iPhone. The view count is vi…

Israeli Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen Faces Calls for Disqualification Amid Controversy

Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen is under scrutiny for recommending a lawyer who appears before her and assigning tasks via a female lawyers' WhatsApp group. The Israeli prosecution seeks…

WhatsApp Adds Direct Parental Control Shortcut in Android Settings

WhatsApp has added a direct parental control shortcut in its Android app settings, making existing family monitoring features easier to access. The update is rolling out gradually…

Sudden Wave of WhatsApp Account Blocks Disrupts Users in Israel

Many WhatsApp users in Israel have faced sudden account blocks disrupting work communications, with unclear causes and mixed outcomes after appeals.

WhatsApp Introduces Document Viewing and Plans Stronger Password Security Option

WhatsApp is rolling out new features including in-chat PDF viewing, a refreshed CarPlay and Android Auto interface, and direct iPad registration. It is also developing a stronger…

Security Flaw in Adobe Chrome Extension Exposed WhatsApp Web Data

Israeli cybersecurity firm Guardio found a vulnerability in Adobe's Chrome extension that exposed WhatsApp Web data to attackers via malicious links. Adobe quickly patched the fla…

WhatsApp to Let Users Customize Quick Reaction Emojis During Chats

WhatsApp is testing a feature allowing users to customize the six quick reaction emojis in chats, improving response speed and personalization. The update will be part of the upco…

Internal Police Chats Reveal Failures in Handling Incitement Against Netanyahu

Internal police WhatsApp chats reveal that Israeli authorities concluded no incitement was found in social media posts calling for Netanyahu's death, despite public claims the inv…

Tel Aviv Court Rules WhatsApp Group Admins May Be Liable for Defamation Damages

A Tel Aviv court ruled that WhatsApp group admins can be held financially liable for defamatory posts if they ignore explicit complaints and fail to remove harmful content. Three…

Apple iPhones Offer Long Lifespan Despite Upcoming Price Hikes, Experts Say

Apple's iPhones maintain long software support and physical durability, with devices like the iPhone 11 still supported in 2026. Battery health is the main factor limiting lifespa…

Israeli Court Holds WhatsApp Group Admins Liable for Defamation, Orders 90,000 NIS Compensation

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ruled that three WhatsApp group admins must pay 90,000 NIS in damages for failing to stop defamatory messages in their group. The case arose after…

Israeli Court Allows Publishing Room Photos to Identify More Victims in Minor Sexual Assault Case

Israeli police released photos of Alon Suisa's room to identify more minor victims in a sexual assault case involving a WhatsApp group of young girls. Over ten girls have testifie…

Meta Faces Global Outage Affecting Facebook and Instagram Services

Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms have suffered a global outage since around 10:55 AM, affecting millions of users and businesses worldwide, while WhatsApp remains operation…

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers

Meta is rolling out a WhatsApp update that lets users chat using usernames instead of phone numbers, enhancing privacy with an optional username key. The feature is available on A…

Israeli Banks Consider Replacing Banking Association CEO Eitan Madmon Following WhatsApp Leak

Israeli banks are considering replacing Eitan Madmon as CEO of the Banking Association after a leaked WhatsApp conversation revealed internal discussions. The move comes amid crit…

Meta AI Launches in Israel with WhatsApp Integration but Faces Performance Challenges

Meta has launched its AI assistant Meta AI in Israel, integrating it into WhatsApp and offering Hebrew support. While the AI performs well on basic tasks and benefits from WhatsAp…

Ironi Tiberias Condemns Jackie Ben Zaken's Threats, Files Police Complaint

Ironi Tiberias responded sharply to leaked WhatsApp threats from Jackie Ben Zaken, accusing him and M.S. Ashdod of intimidation to influence relegation outcomes and filed a police…