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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said on Wednesday he expected Meta to appeal the judgment and the state stood ready to defend its legal position

The updates build on the messaging platform’s July launch of WhatsApp Web calling, which enabled one-to-one and group audio and video calls directly through a browser

Rather than relying solely on blocking apps or limiting device use, parents can now manage specific settings covering communication, content, screen time and privacy

One of the biggest additions is Web Calling, which allows users to make and receive audio and video calls directly through WhatsApp Web without downloading an additional application

The reports triggered widespread concern among users who said they had received no prior warning before being locked out of chats and calls

The announcements reflect WhatsApp’s continued push to evolve beyond a smartphone-first messaging app by making conversations more accessible across multiple devices

The July 1 letter gave WhatsApp three days to respond and barred the rollout until its consultations with the government concluded

Meta Platforms has positioned its latest feature as part of a broader effort to address those concerns, building on a decade of work in encrypted communications

Ali Cagatay Ozcan and Kerem Kuyucu, the co-founders of Justlife, on showing up through uncertain times, scaling from cleaning to healthcare, and why crossing 15 million bookings is less about scale than trust

Fraudsters are exploiting the rapid spread of digital information by circulating QR codes via email that claim to offer urgent updates or essential services