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Whatsapp comes to PC via the browser, no support for the iPhone app yet

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Whatsapp, the world’s most popular instant messaging platform, now comes to the PC, via the web browser route. The web client, which currently works only on Google’s Chrome, will let you chat with your friends right from the comforts of a browser, a long standing request finally fulfilled by the company. The functionality currently works on the updated version of Whatsapp on Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry devices, while iPhones are not getting the feature due to “platform limitations”, according to Whatsapp chief Jan Koum.

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UK PM wants to ban WhatsApp, Snapchat, iMessage and others

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Following on from the devastating terror attacks in Paris over the past week, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he could move to block encrypted messaging applications if he wins the next elections. In essence, this means that apps such as WhatsApp, iMessage or Snapchat that offer “methods of communication that cannot be read by security services even if they have a warrant” could be targetted. Continue reading “UK PM wants to ban WhatsApp, Snapchat, iMessage and others”

WhatsApp hits 700 million users, adds 100 million new users in four months

WhatsApp messenger is continuing to multiply the user base and the popular messenger now has 700 million monthly active users. 250 million more users have been added since February 2014, when Facebook announced plans to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion.

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WhatsApp allows users to turn off blue tick option in latest update

Last week, WhatsApp introduced a new feature where two blue ticks confirmed that a WhatsApp message has been read by the recipient. Today, the app has added a new option that allows users to disable the feature.

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WhatsApp voice calling icons and screenshot leaked

Last week, WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum revealed that it has postponed the release of its voice calling feature till Q1 of 2015. Now, a couple of icons and screenshots of the voice call functions has been leaked.

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WhatsApp blue check marks mean your message has been read

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When it first came out, WhatsApp was being dubbed as the cross-platform sibling of BlackBerry Messenger but unlike the latter, WhatsApp didn’t show you when your message had been read. However that has all changed with WhatsApp now displaying 2 blue ticks when your message has been read. Continue reading “WhatsApp blue check marks mean your message has been read”

WhatsApp Voice Calling feature delayed till Q1 of 2015

WhatsApp Voice calling feature has been delayed till next year, according to WhatsApp CEO, Jan Koum. Speaking at the Re/Code’s Code/Mobile conference, Koum said that the launch of the feature has been delayed till Q1 of 2015.

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Facebook’s WhatsApp acquisition completed at $22 billion

Facebook has completed its WhatsApp acquisition for a whopping $22 billion which was originally announced at $19 billion in February. The acquisition cost has increased by $3 billion because of the increased value of Facebook’s stock in recent months.

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WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone gets chat archives, photo captions and more

WhatsApp Messenger had added a slew of feature for iPhone for a better chatting experience. Firstly, the app adds the ability to archive chats and groups. They can be archived by simply swiping horizontally in the chats section and selecting the More and Archive option.

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WhatsApp update for Android Wear receives full support for non beta version

WhatsApp for Android Wear has been updated with full support for non-beta version. Prior to this the popular instant messaging service was updated for beta that allowed  Android Wear users to use the service on the watch.

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WhatsApp hits 600 million monthly active users, India has 60 million users

Continuing its reign, WhatsApp has announced another milestone. The popular instant messaging service now claims to have 600 million monthly active users.

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WhatsApp is back on Windows Phone Store, brings Chat backgrounds, Privacy features and more

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WhatsApps was suddenly removed from the Windows Phone Store due to technical issues and the WhatsApp team said that they are working with Microsoft to resolve the issues and bring it back shortly. The app did not return to the store even after a week, leaving Windows Phone users frustrated, since this is the only way to download the app for the platform. Few hours back the apps has returned to the Windows Phone Store and it has also been updated with new features.

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WhatsApp temporarily taken down from Windows Phone Store due to technical issues

WhatsApp has been temporarily pulled down from Windows Phone Store due to some technical issues. A search for the app on Windows phone store now simply says, “The app is no longer published.”

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