WhatsApp rolled out emoji reactions, shared files up to 2GB in size, and increased the group chat size limit to 512 participants to all users worldwide in both stable and beta builds months ago. Furthermore, WABeta reported a few months ago that a new version of message reactions was being developed on the WhatsApp beta for the Android and iOS versions of the app. Continue reading “WhatsApp is upgrading message reactions, working on video call avatars and blur media tool”
When Reactions and Communities were released last month, rumors surfaced that WhatsApp is now working on a subscription strategy for its business app. But WhatsApp has made it possible for business accounts that use the latest versions of WhatsApp Business for iOS to add cover photos. Moreover, the feature is still in the works on the WhatsApp beta for Android. Continue reading “WhatsApp could get status reply indicator, cover photo for desktop”
According to information from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will warn businesses that risk breaking the firm’s commerce policy. The warning will appear above the chat list and tell businesses about the policies of the Meta-owned company. This will only appear on WhatsApp Business accounts. Continue reading “WhatsApp to warn businesses violating its commerce policy; getting ‘Kept’ messages section”
Last week, WhatsApp said it is working on a feature that will allow users to share rich link previews as text status updates in a future release of the WhatsApp beta on Android, iOS, and desktop. Now, the company has started rolling out an update to WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.22.04.1 that lets you ask for your account information. Continue reading “WhatsApp is rolling out Request Account Info on Desktop”
Following the rollout of support for larger groups of up to 512 people to a subset of users, WhatsApp is now said to be developing another helpful feature for groups, which is the option to leave a group without notifying other users. This may be something like incognito mode. Continue reading “WhatsApp could soon let you silently exit groups”
After rolling out Message Reactions, 2GB File Sharing on WhatsApp for Android, WhatsApp is now working on other new improvements to the status, the ability to generate rich previews when sharing a link as a text status update. Continue reading “WhatsApp may add rich link previews to text status updates”
Earlier, the WhatsApp beta versions for Android and iOS were updated to include a multi-device feature. According to reports, the firm is preparing to introduce an updated iteration of this feature called Companion Mode. Recently, the WhatsApp rolled out message reactions and 2GB file sharing features in the latest update. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on Companion Mode to link a second mobile device”
WhatsApp is actually working on a standalone “Community” tab after rolling out new voice messaging features to all users a few weeks back. The tab was originally brought to our attention in early March. More information regarding this planned feature has now become available. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on a Communities Tab”
One of WhatsApp’s limitations is that it’s difficult to start a conversation with someone who hasn’t been saved. There are ways to get around this, but they aren’t straightforward. Presently, opening the default dialer app by pressing on an unsaved contact in a WhatsApp discussion doesn’t allow you to text the contact from within the app. Continue reading “WhatsApp Beta for Android now allows you to quickly start chats with unsaved contacts”
WhatsApp has initiated a beta test of the ability to send files up to 2GB in size. According to WABetaInfo, a limited test is underway in Argentina, and select people will be able to share media files up to 2 GB. It tends to work with WhatsApp beta for Android v2.22.8.5, v2.22.8.6, and v2.22.8.7, as well as for iOS. At the moment, WhatsApp users can only transfer media files up to 100 MB in size. Continue reading “WhatsApp Beta is testing 2GB size limit for file sharing”
WhatsApp Beta for Android has released a new 2.22.8.3 version, which includes the much-anticipated message reactions feature as well as the ability to select the app’s language. Please keep in mind that Message reactions are now only available to a restricted number of WhatsApp beta testers, so you’ll have to wait for the next wave of updates to view them. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android beta testing Message Reactions”
WhatsApp has released a new update to their Beta app, bringing the version number up to v2.20.203.3. In it, WhatsApp is testing one new feature – the ability to join missed calls, and They are slightly tweaking the fingerprint lock to include more types of biometrics such as face unlock.
Continue reading “WhatsApp testing face unlock, ability to join missed calls on Android”
In a recent update, WhatsApp Beta has started testing a feature called ‘Delete messages‘ that was introduced as part of its rumoured cleaning tools for deleting messages in Groups. Now, in WhatsApp Beta v2.20.83/v2.20.84, they are reportedly testing the disappearing messages feature for personal chats too.
Continue reading “WhatsApp starts testing ‘delete messages’ feature for individual chats”
