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The biggest WhatsApp chatter is about ongoing policy/platform changes: multi-account support expanding on iOS and WhatsApp ending support for older iOS/iPadOS versions. Separately, there’s legal and broader tech controversy—Texas AG suing Meta over alleged claims about WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption, and discussion that WhatsApp may have to allow competing AI systems.

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Key Takeaway WhatsApp is rolling out multi-account features on iOS while also preparing to drop support for older Apple OS versions, amid legal scrutiny over encryption claims.
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WhatsApp is rolling out multi-account features on iOS while also preparing to drop support for older Apple OS versions, amid legal scrutiny over encryption claims.

The biggest WhatsApp chatter is about ongoing policy/platform changes: multi-account support expanding on iOS and WhatsApp ending support for older iOS/iPadOS versions. Separately, there’s legal and broader tech controversy—Texas AG suing Meta over alleged claims about WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption, and discussion that WhatsApp may have to allow competing AI systems.

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Top 3 signals · WhatsApp is rolling out multi-account features on iOS while
9to5Mac · 2d ago
WhatsApp to drop support for these older iOS and iPadOS versions later this year
9to5Mac · 1d ago
WhatsApp rolling out multi-account support more widely on iOS
Ars Technica · 22d ago
Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption

Broader WhatsApp coverage

Other WhatsApp activity — not part of the “WhatsApp is rolling out multi-account features on iOS while” story
9to5Mac · 3d ago
It’s not just Apple – WhatsApp has to allow competing AIs too
Tweakers · 20h ago
WhatsApp werkt vanaf december niet meer op iOS 15.4 of lager

Briefing Findings · WhatsApp is rolling out multi-account features on iOS while

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Multi-account rollout WhatsApp is rolling out multi-account support more widely on iOS.
Older OS support WhatsApp will drop support for older iOS and iPadOS versions later this year.
Legal action Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption.

What to Watch

  • Check for the expanded iOS multi-account rollout timing and availability after it widens (9to5Mac coverage). 9to5Mac
  • Verify which exact iOS/iPadOS versions lose support later this year and plan upgrades before the cutoff. 9to5Mac

What Changed

  • WhatsApp rolling out multi-account support more widely on iOS 9to5Mac
  • WhatsApp to drop support for these older iOS and iPadOS versions later this year 9to5Mac
  • Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption Ars Technica
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Broader WhatsApp coverage · not part of the WhatsApp is rolling out multi-account features on iOS while story
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9to5mac.com

WhatsApp rolling out multi-account support more widely on iOS - 9to5Mac

WhatsApp is finally rolling out multi-account support on iPhone, bringing one of its most requested features to iOS. Here are the details.

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2d ago Tim Hardwick
gsmarena.com

European Commission forces Meta to accept third-party chatbots in WhatsApp for free

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3d ago Vlad
computerbase.de

WhatsApp Business API: EU ordnet kostenlosen Zugang auch für andere KI-Anbieter an

Die EU hat angeordnet, dass Meta die WhatsApp-Business-API auch konkurrierenden Diensten wieder kostenlos bereitstellen muss.

3d ago Philipp Ernicke
fudzilla.com

Brussels pries open WhatsApp for AI rivals – Fudzilla.com

News Jun 10, 2026 by Nick Farrell Brussels pries open WhatsApp for AI rivals Brussels has ordered Meta to reopen WhatsApp to rival AI agents before the market gets stitched up. According to the Finan

3d ago Nick Farrell

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