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Recent coverage focuses on WhatsApp’s evolving features and monetization: a new WhatsApp Plus subscription is launching, and iPhone document-sharing will be extended to Meta AI. Separately, Texas AG has filed a lawsuit against Meta over claims that WhatsApp does not provide end-to-end encryption.

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‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launches for $2.99/month, details here ·
Key Takeaway WhatsApp is adding new subscription and Meta AI sharing capabilities while facing renewed scrutiny and legal action over encryption claims.
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WhatsApp is adding new subscription and Meta AI sharing capabilities while facing renewed scrutiny and legal action over encryption claims.

Recent coverage focuses on WhatsApp’s evolving features and monetization: a new WhatsApp Plus subscription is launching, and iPhone document-sharing will be extended to Meta AI. Separately, Texas AG has filed a lawsuit against Meta over claims that WhatsApp does not provide end-to-end encryption.

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  • ● Subscription launch — ‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launches for $2.99/month, details here 9to5Mac

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Top 1 signals · WhatsApp is adding new subscription and Meta AI sharing
Ars Technica · 8d ago
Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption

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9to5Mac · 3d ago
‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launches for $2.99/month, details here
9to5Mac · 4d ago
WhatsApp will soon let iPhone users share documents with Meta AI

Briefing Findings · WhatsApp is adding new subscription and Meta AI sharing

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New subscription WhatsApp Plus is launching
iPhone feature iPhone users will soon share documents with Meta AI
Legal action Texas AG sues Meta over WhatsApp encryption claims

What to Watch

  • Look for the rollout timing of the iPhone document-sharing feature with Meta AI. 9to5Mac
  • Watch for official details and availability for the $2.99/month WhatsApp Plus subscription. 9to5Mac
  • Track updates in the Texas AG lawsuit against Meta over WhatsApp end-to-end encryption claims. Ars Technica

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  • Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption Ars Technica
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neowin.net

Meta launches paid WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram tiers, more subscriptions to come

If you think you're not subscribed to enough services, Meta now allows you to pay for premium WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

2d ago Ivan Jenic
9to5mac.com

‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launches for $2.99/month, details here - 9to5Mac

‘WhatsApp Plus’ is launching as an optional subscription that costs $2.99/month, here’s what’s new and exclusive to the subscription.

3d ago Ryan Christoffel
9to5mac.com

WhatsApp will soon let iPhone users share documents with Meta AI - 9to5Mac

Meta is working on a new WhatsApp feature that lets users upload documents directly to Meta AI from the in-chat attachment menu. Here are the details.

4d ago Marcus Mendes
androidpolice.com

I started using Gemini with WhatsApp and it's been a game-changer

Gemini meets WhatsApp

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