Several users on Twitter confirmed another Whatsapp outage and several others on downdetector.com and isitdownrightnow.com websites. Dignited editors also confirmed that their messages sent on smartphones were not going through as of today Sunday, May 25th 6:35 GMT. The service came back online after about 25 minutes at 6:50 GMT.
This marks the second time the service experiences an outage after being bought by Facebook for $19B earlier this year.
We’ve no official communication from the company yet about the minor outage. Next time there’s such a scenario, remember there’s Viber, Google Hangouts, Facebook messenger, iMessages, BBM and several other suitable alternatives.
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About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.
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