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Millions of WhatsApp users in India can now pay their electricity, water, and utility bills without leaving their favorite messaging app. The feature connects to over 22,000 billers across 30 categories, bringing digital payments to even the remotest corners of the country.
A new WhatsApp assistant is making online shopping safer for millions of Nigerians by holding money securely until buyers receive their goods. SentiBud eliminates the need to download another app while protecting both buyers and sellers from fraud.
WhatsApp just launched a privacy feature that lets you message new people using a username instead of your phone number. The rollout starts now, with full availability coming later this year for all three billion users.
Travelers heading through El Salvador's main airport can now get instant help through a new official WhatsApp line. The service gives passengers quick answers about everything from lost items to terminal navigation.
A new platform in Zimbabwe is helping people find plumbers, electricians, and other service workers through WhatsApp—no app download needed. The tool could transform how millions access informal sector services across the country.
Payaza just became one of Africa's highest-rated fintech companies with new AA- and A- credit ratings. The company is celebrating by launching tools that let businesses accept payments right from WhatsApp.
WhatsApp just gave parents a safer way to let preteens message and call, with full parental controls built in. The new accounts let parents decide who can contact their kids and which groups they can join.
A Nigerian company is testing a way for small businesses to sell and get paid without customers ever leaving WhatsApp. The pilot shows promise but reveals payment checkout still needs work.
WhatsApp just made it easier for journalists, activists, and public figures to protect themselves from sophisticated hackers. The new "Strict Account Settings" activates powerful security features with a single click.
India's national education research council just made it easier for millions of teachers and parents to stay informed. The new WhatsApp channel delivers authentic curriculum updates straight to people's phones.