WhatsApp Down: Millions of users unable to send messages or post status updates
suffered a widespread outage
, leaving users unable to send messages or upload status updates. The sudden disruption sparked confusion globally, with many turning to other platforms for answers.
While services gradually resumed, the issue highlighted just how reliant millions are on WhatsApp for daily communication and real-time connectivity, as per a report by News 18.
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