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WhatsApp outage affects media sending globally
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Thousands of WhatsApp users worldwide reported issues sending photos, videos, and stickers on August 3, 2026.
DownDetector recorded a surge in complaints peaking at around 6:45 p.m. EDT on Monday evening.
User reports suggest the issue may be Android-only, as one user noted their Apple account was unaffected.
Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, has not yet responded to the reports or provided a timeline for resolution.
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