WhatsApp for Android beta has started rolling out a new update that brings app shortcuts. The update is currently available for version v2.17.277 for Android. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android beta adds app shortcuts in latest update”
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WhatsApp hits 1 billion daily active users
One billion people now use WhatsApp every single day. The Facebook owned messaging app has reached this milestone a month after it announced that one billion people use WhatsApp every month.
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WhatsApp to soon get PiP video call support for Android O
WhatsApp will soon get a picture-in-picture mode for video calling for Android O, according to WABetaInfo. It will be available for WhatsApp beta Android version 2.17.265. Continue reading “WhatsApp to soon get PiP video call support for Android O”
WhatsApp for iPhone adds support for all files, pinned chats and more
WhatsApp for iPhone has received a new update that adds a couple of features. The update which bumps the app to version 2.17.40 brings the ability to pin chats on top, share any type of files and other features.
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WhatsApp now lets you share any type of files
Last month, WhatsApp started testing the ability for users to send any type of file on its platform. With a latest update, the enhanced file sharing feature is now allowed all users on Android and iOS.
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WhatsApp will soon let you share any type of files
Currently WhatsApp lets you share various types of files like sv, doc, docx, pdf, ppt, pptx, rtf, txt, xls, xlsx and similar via its mobile apps and web. Now, the popular messaging app is adding the ability to share all file types with your contacts.
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WhatsApp is in talks with SBI and NPCI for UPI integration
WhatsApp is in talks with SBI and NPCI for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) integration in India, according to a report from the Economic Times. The latest development comes months after the popular messaging app was reported to launch a peer-to-peer payment system in India that will be powered by UPI. Continue reading “WhatsApp is in talks with SBI and NPCI for UPI integration”
WhatsApp extends support for Android 2.3 till 2020
WhatsApp has announced that it will continue to support Android 2.3 till 2020. The Facebook owned messaging app has updated its old blog stating that Android 2.3.7 and older will continue to work until February 1, 2020.
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WhatsApp for iOS v2.17.30 and later to get message recall feature soon
WhatsApp is inching closer to add the much awaited feature that will allow use to recall sent messages. The Facebook owned messaging app is working on developing the feature that lets users recall a message till up to five minutes. This feature is coming to v2.17.30+ for iPhone first, but will also hit Android and Web.
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WhatsApp for iPhone updated with albums, filters and reply shortcut
WhatsApp has updated its iPhone app with a bunch of new features. The update which bumps the app to version 2.17.30 brings albums, filters and reply shortcut to iPhone users. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iPhone updated with albums, filters and reply shortcut”
WhatsApp officially rolls out pinned chats feature for all Android users
WhatsApp has officially rolled out pinned chats feature for all Android users. The feature that was available in beta until now makes it easier for users to pin messages at the top of the chat screen. Once pinned, a conversation stays on top of the list even if you are getting messages from other users. Continue reading “WhatsApp officially rolls out pinned chats feature for all Android users”
Beware of the fake WhatsApp URL that is misleading users to install adware
If you come across a website that offers you WhatsApp in different colours, ignore it. A fake website claiming to offer different-coloured skins for WhatsApp is making rounds and it is advised not to fall for it as it is an adware. Continue reading “Beware of the fake WhatsApp URL that is misleading users to install adware”
OnePlus 5 with 8GB RAM surfaces, Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 660 and 630 – FoneArena Daily
Check out the latest FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of the latest technology news. Continue reading “OnePlus 5 with 8GB RAM surfaces, Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 660 and 630 – FoneArena Daily”
WhatsApp quietly adds encryption to iCloud backup
WhatsApp is taking further efforts to make its app even safer. The Facebook owned messaging service has discreetly added end-to-end encryption to iCloud backup. The latest move comes from WhatsApp an year after it rolled out end-to-end encryption for all communication.
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WhatsApp’s 200M MAUs in India clock over 50 million video calling minutes per day
WhatsApp has revealed some important insights about its video calling feature specific to Indian users. The Facebook owned instant messaging site says India is the top country for the video calling feature in terms of total minutes per day. Continue reading “WhatsApp’s 200M MAUs in India clock over 50 million video calling minutes per day”