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WhatsApp

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959 articles decelerating

WhatsApp has appeared in 959 articles since 2015-01. Coverage peaked in 2025Q2 with 30 articles. Frequently mentioned alongside Facebook, Instagram, Meta, India.

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Coverage Timeline

2026-04-21
TechCrunch 25 related

WhatsApp says it is testing a new subscription called WhatsApp Plus, which includes features like expanded pinned chats, custom lists, and new chat themes

2026-04-20
TechCrunch 20 related

WhatsApp says it is testing a new subscription called WhatsApp Plus, which includes features like expanded pinned chats, custom lists, and new chat themes

WhatsApp is testing a new subscription tier, similar to Instagram Plus and Snapchat+, that lets users pay for customized icons, themes, ringtones, and more.

2026-04-09
TechCrunch

Poke, an AI agent that lets users automate tasks via text message, raised $10M, on top of a $15M seed in 2025, at a $300M post-money valuation

Is Poke an OpenClaw for the rest of us?  That's the idea coming from a new startup offering an AI agent that you can access via iMessage, SMS, Telegram, and, in some markets, WhatsApp.

2026-03-27
TechCrunch 16 related

WhatsApp rolls out features and updates: an AI tool that suggests replies based on a user's conversations, the ability to touch up photos with Meta AI, and more

2026-03-26
TechCrunch 27 related

WhatsApp rolls out features and updates: an AI tool that suggests replies based on a user's conversations, the ability to touch up photos with Meta AI, and more

WhatsApp is rolling out a slew of new features and updates, including one that generates AI-powered suggested replies based on your conversations.

2026-01-08
TechCrunch 22 related

WhatsApp rolls out new group chat features: member tags that show user roles, text stickers generated from any word, and custom event reminders

WhatsApp on Wednesday said it's rolling out new features to group chats, including member tags, text stickers, and event reminders.

2025-12-11
TechCrunch 19 related

Apple says ChatGPT was 2025's most downloaded free app in the US App Store, up from fourth in 2024, followed by Threads, Google, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Instagram

but is it better? Keval Shukla / MakeUseOf : These 5 free Fire TV apps unlock features Amazon doesn't include Abhijith M B / Windows Latest : WhatsApp is logging more Windows 11 users out to push its ...

2025-12-08
The Keyword 4 related

Google says Gemini 3 Pro sets new vision AI benchmark records, including in complex visual reasoning, beating Claude Opus 4.5 and GPT-5.1 in some categories

Raising Concerns for Real-World Use Will McCurdy / PCMag : ChatGPT Overtakes Amazon, X, Reddit, WhatsApp, and Wikipedia in Visitors X: Demis Hassabis / @demishassabis : Gemini has always had exception...

2025-11-14
The Verge 9 related

Meta plans to launch WhatsApp third-party app integration in Europe “over the coming months”, which is required by the DMA, starting with BirdyChat and Haiket

Coming ‘soon’ with end-to-end encryption enabled.  —  Meta is on the cusp of launching third-party integration …

2025-11-04
TechCrunch 18 related

WhatsApp launches an Apple Watch app that lets users get call notifications, read full messages, and record and send voice messages

WhatsApp announced on Tuesday that it's launching an Apple Watch companion app.  For the first time, WhatsApp users will be able to use their Apple Watch …

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WhatsApp has appeared in 752 Techmeme articles since January 2015, making it one of the most-covered entities in the archive. The biggest stories include WhatsApp says it has enabled end-to-end encryption for all forms of communication on its... and FTC, in coalition with 46 state AGs, plus Guam and DC, sues Facebook, alleging Instagram.... Frequently covered alongside Facebook, Meta, Instagram, TechCrunch, and Android. Coverage has increasingly focused on regulation, safety themes.

Key Moments

2024Q2developer -8pts; research +8pts; funding -8pts
2024Q3enterprise -8pts; developer -8pts; research -8pts
2024Q4safety +12pts; developer +18pts; regulation +15pts

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