WhatsApp is testing ads in the Status section of the Updates tab. New paid subscriptions and promoted Channels are also rolling out. Private messages remain untouched and end-to-end encrypted. Ads ...

Q. What’s this about Facebook opting users into ads across the rest of the Web based on their interests? A. A blog post called “Awkward Conversation With Facebook” about this issue has gotten intense ...

After years of providing free services without any bells attached, WhatsApp is now going to start showing ads on the popular chat app. To be clear, users will only see ads on the Status screen — the ...

“Sociable” is the latest commentary on important social media developments and trends from industry expert Andrew Hutchinson of Social Media Today. With WhatsApp gaining momentum in more regions, Meta ...

WhatsApp has continued its efforts to show ads across more parts of the app, and it appears to be starting with the Updates tab. Many have started to notice advertisements in the Status and Channels ...

Previously, the social media giant has confirmed the plans to bring ads in the WhatsApp Status. As per the company, the promotions are designed to help users discover businesses and initiate ...