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On Thursday, Elon Musk once again targeted Meta Platforms, Inc.'s WhatsApp after reacting to allegations that the platform accessed private messages without user consent. Musk Questions WhatsApp "Can't trust WhatsApp," Musk wrote on X, sharing a report about a new class action against the instant messaging platform. Don't Miss: WhatsApp's official X handle responded to Musk's post, saying, "The claims in this lawsuit are categorically false and absurd." The platform added that it has relied on end-to-end encryption powered by the Signal protocol for years, ensuring that only the sender and recipient can access messages. The claims in this lawsuit are categorically false and absurd. WhatsApp has been end-to-end encrypted using the Signal protocol for a decade so your messages cannot be read by anyone other than the sender and recipient. — WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) April 9, 2026 Trending: Avoid the #1 Investing Mistake: How Your ‘Safe' Holdings Could Be Costing You Big Time Telegram's Pavel Durov Escalates Criticism Telegram founder Pavel Durov joined in alleging that the platform misleads users about its security, calling its encryption "the biggest consumer fraud in history." He further said, "Despite its claims, it reads users' messages and shares them with third parties," adding that Telegram

COLOMBO (News 1st); In today’s digital society, the public increasingly utilises social media platforms, and many incidents occurring in daily life are being recorded and shared online. Among these, it has been observed that the public often captures footage of reckless and dangerous driving on public roads and forwards it to the Sri Lanka Police.  By submitting video evidence of incidents such as speeding, unsafe overtaking, and other hazardous driving behaviours (including riding a vehicle on one wheel, driving without proper control, or dangerously crossing railway tracks), the Sri Lanka Police have been able to promptly apprehend a significant number of offenders and take legal action against them. The Sri Lanka Police extends its appreciation to the public for their cooperation in this regard.  To further strengthen and streamline this initiative, a dedicated WhatsApp number 070-4755600 has been introduced for the submission of videos related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents. This number operates 24 hours a day under the close supervision of the deputy inspector general of police in charge of traffic control and road safety.  When such incidents are observed, the public is kindly requested to forward the relevant video footage to this WhatsApp number, along with details

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is urging Mark Zuckerberg to help stop immigration scams from proliferating on Meta’s platforms, marking the second time in recent weeks that a New York City prosecutor has sought to hold a social media company accountable for residents’ safety. Bragg wrote in a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Zuckerberg that “imposter accounts” pretending to offer legal services are increasingly using Facebook and WhatsApp to target unsuspecting victims and convince them to send money. The scammers often imitate real organizations and lawyers, even using their logos to create the appearance of credibility, the letter said. Victims have lost tens of thousands of dollars as a result of these scams, Bragg said. Meta’s terms of service for users prohibit conduct that is “unlawful, misleading, discriminatory or fraudulent,” but the DA argues the company is enabling “bad actors” to steal from vulnerable immigrants via its platforms. “Facebook specifically provides an option for reporting what it describes as ‘impersonating profiles,’” he wrote. “However, we have spoken with at least two institutional leaders of pro bono legal services organizations whose requests to remove false profiles were declined despite following this reporting protocol.” Bragg called on Meta to help crack down

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Social media users are warned to beware of imposter lawyers offering fake immigration legal services and stealing money from unsuspecting victims, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The fake attorneys on Facebook and WhatsApp pose as lawyers working for pro bono legal organizations and offer immigration services, Bragg said in an announcement on Friday. So far, victims have had “tens of thousands of dollars” taken from them in fraudulent transfers. Get ongoing crime and safety coverage on our homepage The impostors will pressure their victims into transferring upfront fees and tell them that all court appearances will be virtual, the DA warned. They’ll even claim to be moving along cases quickly, despite immigration proceedings usually being a lengthy process. “We are seeing a growing number of New Yorkers being scammed by fake attorneys on Meta’s platforms,” said Bragg. “We hope to collaborate to develop a comprehensive approach to protect Meta’s users from fraud.” More Local News The DA is now launching an awareness campaign and has sent a letter to Meta urging them to crack down on the accounts by adding a report option for law enforcement, suspending the accounts during investigations and ensuring

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With the gradual rollout of the WhatsApp Username feature, Meta is officially ending WhatsApp's decade-long reliance on phone numbers. In the past, your digits were your digital footprint on the app, and they were often seen by large groups or by professional contacts you didn't know.  WhatsApp will start using a handle-based identity system in April 2026. This will let users hide their phone numbers behind unique, customizable usernames. Meta's official reports say that this rollout is meant to make users safer and make it easier for people to find new friends and businesses.  The new version of WhatsApp makes it more like Telegram and Signal when it comes to privacy. It offers a "numberless" chat experience while keeping its end-to-end encryption. How does the WhatsApp Username feature work for users? The new system gives you a unique handle that you can use to identify yourself. Once you create a username, you can send it to someone else through a link or a search handle. This keeps your private phone number safe from the person who gets it. Privacy Aspect Phone Number Based (Old) Username Based (New) Contact Discovery Must save digits in phonebook Searchable via unique @handle Data Privacy

Published Apr 8, 2026, 12:24 PM EDT Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication MobileSyrup. Prior to joining Android Police, Oberoi worked on feature stories, reviews, evergreen articles, and focused on 'how-to' resources. Additionally, he informed readers about the latest deals and discounts with quick hit pieces and buyer's guides for all occasions. Oberoi lives in Toronto, Canada. When not working on a new story, he likes to hit the gym, play soccer (although he keeps calling it football for some reason🤔) and try out new restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.  Sign in to your Android Police account After years of leaks, rumors, and even early sneak peeks within test builds, WhatsApp's username support is finally starting to roll out. Signs pointing at username support for the world's most used messaging app first started emerging all the way back in 2023. The messaging giant has made progress over the years, with last year being the most pivotal. Related Now, the result of all of that work is finally starting to reach WhatsApp users, as pointed out

About The Study: In this cohort study, earlier age at attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis was associated with better school performance, more academic education, and lower school dropout rates than diagnoses closer to age 16. The findings suggest that individuals who are diagnosed closer to age 16 could benefit from targeted support to prevent school dropout.  Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Lotta Volotinen, MSc, email lotta.volotinen@helsinki.fi. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/ (10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0181) Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support. #  #  # Embed this link to provide your readers free access to the full-text article This link will be live at the embargo time https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0181?guestAccessKey=a0ba5138-b7f9-4434-b12f-ac5d78872a6a&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=040826 Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.

The new feature, currently available to select beta users, aims to reduce background noise during calls, as WhatsApp continues to expand its communication capabilities with a series of updates across platforms. WhatsApp is testing a new noise cancellation feature designed to enhance the quality of voice and video calls by reducing unwanted background sounds. The feature is currently being rolled out to a limited number of beta users, signalling the platform’s continued focus on improving user communication experiences. The feature, first identified earlier this year during development, works by filtering out ambient noise such as traffic, wind, and other environmental disturbances in real time. This allows the speaker’s voice to remain clear without distortion, making conversations more seamless, particularly in noisy surroundings. Owned by Meta , WhatsApp has not yet confirmed a timeline for a wider rollout. However, the early release to beta testers suggests that the company may be preparing for a broader launch in the coming weeks. Feature design and functionality According to reports, the noise cancellation option is integrated into the call interface and is enabled by default. This means users can benefit from improved audio clarity automatically when initiating calls. At the same time, the feature

WhatsApp to launch noise cancellation for voice and video calling WhatsApp is preparing to launch the latest in-app noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls, aiming to offer clearer calling experience. The upcoming built-In noise reduction feature is particularly designed for users to automatically minimise background noise during calls, aiming to enhance voice clarity in environments with traffic, crowds, or wind. Users will be able to enable or disable noise cancellation via a toggle situated in the call interface. The feature is set to be enabled by default. With this update, users engaged with the app can easily switch the function on or off based on their preference or environment. This suggests that whenever a user activates the feature, it doesn't make the other person's voice clearer for them. Rather, it assists the other person listen to them more clearly. The audio clarity for a call participant depends on whether they have the feature enabled. Availability WhatsApp’s noise cancellation feature has been spotted in the latest beta version for Android. However, it’s still under development and is being gradually launched to beta testers.