How Dominic Cummings was fingered by MI5 WhatsApp probe over ‘Chatty Rat’ leak

How Dominic Cummings was fingered by MI5 over ‘Chatty Rat’ leak: Probe by security services into WhatsApp messages sent after key top-level meeting ‘show ex-aide was responsible’ claim opponents By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 12:22 BST, 25 April 2021 | Updated: 12:35 BST, 25 April 2021 Dominic Cummings was fingered as the … Read more

WhatsApp reveals new Covid-19 vaccine stickers

WhatsApp joins forces with the World Health Organisation on new ‘Vaccines for All’ sticker pack in the hopes of offering users a ‘fun way to privately express their joy’ about the Covid-19 jab The new sticker pack includes a range of Covid-19 vaccine-related illustrations These include syringes and plasters, as well as vaccinated people embracing WhatsApp stickers … Read more

Group of 10 doctors ‘face being struck off for swapping offensive messages over WhatsApp’ 

Group of 10 doctors ‘face being struck off for swapping offensive messages and pictures over WhatsApp for two years’ Group of 10 doctors face being struck off for swapping ‘offensive’ messages Police uncovered two years’ worth of messages sent on secret WhatsApp group Members of the group facing disciplinary hearings and could be suspended Doctors … Read more

Three police officers who were accused of racism over ‘monkey’ WhatsApp posts will not be prosecuted

Three police officers who were accused of racism over ‘monkey’ WhatsApp posts under meme of black actor will not face prosecution Three Cambridgeshire Constabulary officers were under investigation They had put meme of actor Kayode Ewumi and a monkey picture in WhatsApp But one officer took offence and made a complaint to their superiors  By … Read more

WhatsApp finally launches voice and video calls for desktop

Zoom has got competition! WhatsApp launches desktop calling that lets users make one-to-one voice and video calls from their Mac or PC From today WhatsApp is rolling out the update for Windows PCs and Mac users It’s just for one-to-one calls – but it will roll out group voice and video chats later WhatsApp rolled out … Read more

Police officers jumped Covid vaccine queue after link meant for NHS staff was shared on WhatsApp

Police officers allegedly jumped the queue to get coronavirus vaccinations after an appointment link meant for NHS staff was shared on Whatsapp. Up to 100 officers reportedly arrived at a vaccination centre last month after using the online link to register. Officers on duty then had to go to Millennium Point vaccination centre, in Birmingham, … Read more

Hundreds of teachers in London ‘book Covid vaccine through NHS booking link sent on Whatsapp’

Hundreds of teachers in London ‘book Covid vaccine through NHS booking link sent on Whatsapp’ – as parts of the country begin jabbing over-60s Staff member at London school said they were able to book a Covid-19 jab They added they were not in the top priority groups for the vaccines rollout Labour has repeatedly … Read more

Policeman who sent photos of crime scenes and victims to his girlfriend on WhatsApp is struck off

A disgraced policeman who took and shared photos of crime scenes on WhatsApp and called a stab victim ‘a d***’ has been barred from the force after his girlfriend reported him when they split up. PC Michael Atkin of South Yorkshire Police used his personal phone to take the pictures while on the job before … Read more

Myanmar blocks Facebook and WhatsApp after protests over military takeover are streamed online

Myanmar’s junta blocked Facebook and Whatsapp in the name of ensuring stability on Thursday after protests against military rule were streamed online.    Activists said at least three people were arrested at a street protest against the coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Opposition to the junta has emerged very strongly on Facebook, … Read more

WhatsApp users must agree to Facebook data share to access accounts

With over two billion active users, WhatsApp is without a doubt one of the most popular apps around the world. But some users have been left reeling by the latest change, which means they could lose access to their account unless they agree to share data with Facebook. WhatsApp has announced that it’s making changes … Read more