According to reports from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing two new features for an upcoming app update. These features include the addition of WhatsApp usernames and a redesigned settings interface. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on Usernames, Redesigned Settings Page”
During the launch of the Department of Telecom’s Sanchar Saathi website, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that over 3.6 million or 36 lakh WhatsApp accounts have been banned in India. This action by WhatsApp reinforces its dedication to ensuring user safety and security. Continue reading “WhatsApp cracks down over 36 lakh scam accounts in India”
WhatsApp has started testing a new application that is compatible with various WearOS 3 smartwatches, including the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5, Fossil Gen 6, and others. Continue reading “WhatsApp arrives for Wear OS 3 smartwatches in beta”
WhatsApp shows users how to stay safe from scams with its campaign ‘Stay safe with WhatsApp’. The campaign explains how to use WhatsApp’s features and measures to secure their online privacy. Continue reading “WhatsApp launches ‘Stay Safe’ campaign to educates users”
After reports of WhatsApp working on an option to keep messages from disappearing in a thread on iOS and Android, the company today confirmed that the feature is currently rolling out globally with the latest WhatsApp update. WhatsApp started testing this earlier this month on Android and iOS beta versions. Continue reading “WhatsApp now lets you keep disappearing messages in a thread”
WhatsApp is adding new security features to prevent unauthorized access and fraud. These include Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes.
WhatsApp introduced ‘Companion Mode’ last year, a feature that lets users connect a second phone to their account. Now, the feature is available for all Android beta testers who have WhatsApp version 2.23.8.2 or newer, as reported by WABetaInfo. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Companion mode to all Android beta users”
Meta has launched a faster version of WhatsApp for Windows desktop that allows group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. Additionally, WhatsApp has included new controls for group admins. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Desktop gets faster load times, improved calling”
WhatsApp recently rolled out the new feature of picture-in-picture to video calls on iOS. Now, according to WABetaInfo, the Meta owned firm is working on two new features for a future update of the iOS and Android app: Text detection and Limit poll to only one choice. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Text detection on iOS, working on Limit poll to only one choice to Android”
WhatsApp recently rolled out the new feature of picture-in-picture to video calls on iOS. Now, according to WABetaInfo, the Meta owned firm is working on two new features for a future update of the iOS app: Expiring groups and New text editor. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on New text editor, Expiring groups for iOS”
The European Commission has announced that the Meta owned WhatsApp messenger has agreed to abide by the rules of the European Union and be more transparent with its users. In 2021, the messaging service was slapped with a €225 million penalty. Continue reading “WhatsApp commits to full compliance with EU rules on user contracts”
According to a report by WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned firm has been making strides after successfully introducing Voice Status, Reactions, and picture-in-picture to video calls on iOS. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on Status and Newsletters tab, rolls out Call link and Sticker maker tool on Windows and iOS beta”
WhatsApp has released an update to its iPhone application that includes a picture-in-picture feature for video calls for all the users. This was introduced for iOS users in beta in December. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture to video calls on iOS, working on sending high-quality photos”
WhatsApp has just unveiled new features aimed at enhancing the status update experience. The announcement follows the beta release of voice status updates for Android on the platform. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Voice Status, Reactions and more features”
Following the beta release of Voice status updates for Android, WhatsApp is reportedly working on a number of features including Document banner, Calling shortcut, and Pinned messages, according to the latest report by WaBetaInfo. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on in-app banner for documents sharing, Calling shortcut and Pinned messages”
