Tech and AI Wrap July 28: WhatsApp native web calling, Apple device leasing, and Microsoft’s new cybersecurity model

As Tuesday comes to an end, the world of technology and AI has a lot of major updates for you. From browser-based encrypted communications to flexible device financing programs in the US, today’s news spans across both software utility and hardware access.

From Meta bringing end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls natively to WhatsApp Web, to Apple partnering with Klarna to revamp device leasing in the US market, tech giants are doubling down on making their offerings more accessible. Meanwhile, Microsoft continues to expand its AI platform with dedicated cybersecurity agents designed to automate vulnerability detection.