Following the lead of other nations, the Australian government will deliver coronavirus information and public health advice through WhatsApp and an Apple app.
A woman who harassed a grieving couple with messages as their terminally ill baby was dying in their arms has pleaded guilty to blackmail in a Melbourne court.
Ever been itching to read a message but can't because your read receipts are on and you really don't want to reply? Well, we have a game-changing solution.
Australia's startup industry is fighting what it says are troubling aspects of the federal government's encryption bill.
Facing increasing concern about the misuse of its platform, messaging program WhatsApp is taking a stand.
The update allows users to secretly reply to an individual message within a group chat -- and we can already hear feet being put in mouths across the globe.
New national security laws dealing with encrypted communications are likely to pass parliament by the end of the week.
"The legislation is very specifically saying it's not a back door, while simultaneously ensuring they install multiple side doors and windows."
