WhatsApp’s role in modern messaging and business
7 February 2026Introduction: Why WhatsApp Matters WhatsApp is one of the world’s most widely used messaging platforms, serving individuals, communities and businesses. Its ubiquity, end‑to‑end encryption and low‑cost connectivity make it central to everyday communication, commerce and crisis response in many countries. Understanding developments around WhatsApp is relevant to users concerned with privacy, to small businesses using […]