WhatsApp Promises to Ensure Access to the Messenger for Users in Russia
About 100 million people in Russia use it
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Telegram and WhatsApp Had a Day Off: Failures in Voice Communication in Foreign Messengers Recorded in Russia [Updated]
Problems may be related to test restrictions on calls in these applications
Pre-installed Max with Privacy Concerns: Expert Comments on Lack of End-to-End Encryption in Domestic Messenger
The application promises to simplify everyday tasks but raises concerns due to user data collection
"Notorious Messengers": State Duma calls for a ban on calls from unknown numbers in Telegram and WhatsApp for children and the elderly
The daily share of fraudulent attacks on the Web continues to grow
Russian Government Employees Banned from Using Foreign Messengers Starting June 1
The restrictions apply to the transfer of payment documents and personal data of citizens
WhatsApp Messenger Replaced YouTube in Top 3 Most Visited Resources in Russia
In December 2024, WhatsApp increased its monthly reach to 96 million users
WhatsApp Introduces New Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls
A total of ten background options are available
WhatsApp is testing a new feature to convert voice messages to text
The option will now be available for Android OS users as well
Telegram Became the Most Popular App in the First Quarter of 2024
Pavel Durov's Creation Surpassed WhatsApp, YouTube, and VK
WhatsApp replaced mobile communication for scammers: in 4 out of 5 cases, scammers in Russia now call via messenger
The Ministry of Digital Development Promised to Look for Technological Solutions to the Problem