WhatsApp for iOS now lets you ask Siri to read messages, tweaks calls tab and more

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WhatsApp for iOS has received a latest message that brings some tweaks and improvements. The update that bumps the app to version 2.17.20 adds the ability for users to ask Siri to Read Out Their Latest Messages. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS now lets you ask Siri to read messages, tweaks calls tab and more”

Moto G5 launched in India, WhatsApp plans UPI-based payments service and more – FoneArena Daily

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WhatsApp is planning to launch UPI-based digital payments service in India

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It looks like WhatsApp is gearing up to foray into mobile payments. The Facebook owned instant messaging app is planning to launch a peer-to-peer payment system in India that is likely to be powered by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), according to a latest report from The Ken.

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WhatsApp to officially bring back text message status to Android next week

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Last week, WhatsApp rolled out an update to Android beta that brings back the old text message status feature. Now, the Facebook owned messaging app has announced that it will officially launch this feature next week to all Android users and will soon come to iPhone users.

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FastTrack Reflex fitness tracker launched, WhatsApp text status feature is back and more – FoneArena Daily

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WhatsApp brings back old text status message to Android beta

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WhatsApp rolled out Snapchat like Status update last month but the feature was not well received by users and many of them requested to bring back the old status update with simple text. It looks like WhatsApp is all set to bring back the old status update. WhatsApp Android beta has received an update that sees revival of the old status message feature. Continue reading “WhatsApp brings back old text status message to Android beta”

WhatsApp hits 200 million monthly active users in India

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WhatsApp now has 200 million monthly active users in India. The Facebook owned messaging app has reached this milestone by adding 40 million users in just three months at it had 160 million monthly active users in November. Continue reading “WhatsApp hits 200 million monthly active users in India”

iPhone SE could be manufactured in India, ZUK Edge 2 surfaces and more – FoneArena Daily

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WhatsApp tests Snapchat like feature that lets you add photos, videos to your status

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It looks like soon you will be able to do a lot more with your WhatsApp status. The Facebook owned instant messenger is taking a cue from Snapchat and Instagram to bring a feature similar to Stories.

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WhatsApp officially rolls out two-step verification for all users

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WhatsApp is officially rolling out the two-step verification for all its users on Android, iOS and Windows Phone. The move comes from WhatsApps as it aims to strengthen security of its over 1.2 billion users.  Continue reading “WhatsApp officially rolls out two-step verification for all users”

Safer Internet Day: Here’s everything you need to know about WhatsApp encryption and security

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With over 1 billion daily users, WhatsApp is easily the most popular instant messaging app at present. The service rolled out full end-to-end encryption for all communications last year so, every call you make, and every message, photo, video, file, and voice message you send, is end-to-end encrypted by default, including group chats. Today (February 7th) more than 120 countries worldwide, including all 28 countries of the European Union are celebrating Safer Internet Day. Let us see what safety measures we can take while using WhatsApp. Here is a detailed look at WhatsApp encryption and some handy security measures to protect your personal chats and conversations. Continue reading “Safer Internet Day: Here’s everything you need to know about WhatsApp encryption and security”

WhatsApp beta for Android gets new emojis from Android 7.1

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WhatsApp beta for Android is getting new emojis from Unicode 9.0. The latest version of the instant messaging platform is getting bunch of new emojis that were introduced with iOS 10.2 and Android 7.1. Continue reading “WhatsApp beta for Android gets new emojis from Android 7.1”

Vodafone confirms ‘Idea’ merger talks, LG Watch Style live images surface – FoneArena Daily

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WhatsApp might soon get live location sharing in group chats

whatspp live location_1It looks like WhatsApp is adding new feature that improves location sharing. According to WABetaInfo WhatsApp will soon add the ability for users to share live location during a group chat. The feature is currently being tested on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS.
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