Meta on Tuesday introduced Private Processing, a new optional feature designed to let WhatsApp users process messages using AI in a secure, private cloud environment. The company said this ensures that neither Meta, WhatsApp, nor any third party can access the messages, maintaining end-to-end encryption. Continue reading “Meta unveils Private Processing for secure AI tools on WhatsApp”
WhatsApp on Wednesday introduced a new privacy feature called “Advanced Chat Privacy”, aimed at offering stronger protection for sensitive conversations in both individual and group chats. Continue reading “WhatsApp enhances privacy with Advanced Chat Privacy setting”
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has partnered with WhatsApp to extend ‘Scam Se Bacho,’ Meta’s safety campaign against online scams and spam. Both parties will work together on conducting workshops, spreading informative assets through WhatsApp, and more to spread awareness of digital scams.
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WhatsApp has kicked off 2025 with the introduction of several new features and design updates aimed at improving the overall user experience. These updates include new camera effects, customizable selfie stickers, easier sharing of sticker packs, and faster reactions to messages. Continue reading “WhatsApp gets new camera effects, selfie stickers, quicker reactions and more”
WhatsApp on Thursday introduced a new feature, Voice Message Transcripts, designed to assist users who find it difficult to listen to voice messages in noisy environments or while on the move. Continue reading “WhatsApp gets voice message transcripts for hassle-free conversations”
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature addressing concerns about receiving group invites from unknown users. Known as “context cards,” this feature aims to safeguard users from being added to unfamiliar groups and protects against online group scams. Continue reading “WhatsApp gets ‘Context Cards’ to combat group invite scams”
Meta has introduced a new feature on WhatsApp for organizing events and managing Announcement Groups more effectively. Continue reading “WhatsApp introduces ‘Events and Replies’ for Communities”
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called ‘Search by Date,’ aimed at helping users easily locate old messages within their chats. This feature, which has completed beta testing, is now being rolled out to all users. Continue reading “WhatsApp now lets you easily search Messages by Date”
WhatsApp is working on a new feature for file sharing with nearby users, according to a report from WABetaInfo. Beta testers will soon have the option to easily share files using WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.2.20 or later. Continue reading “WhatsApp said to be working on its own ‘People nearby’ share feature”
In May 2023, WhatsApp unveiled the introduction of “Chat Lock,” a feature aimed at providing users with enhanced control over their privacy. Now, expanding upon this feature, WhatsApp has implemented the “Secret Code,” offering an extra layer of protection for chats, making them more challenging to discover, especially if someone gains access to your phone or if you share a phone with another person.
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Mark Zuckerberg has just announced a new feature for WhatsApp that allows users to have two WhatsApp accounts on a single device, following the beta release in August. Continue reading “WhatsApp brings Multiple accounts support on Android”
Meta recently expanded WhatsApp Channels globally to 150 countries. There were reports suggesting that Meta was considering placing ads on WhatsApp to increase revenue. However, Meta denied these reports and stated that discussions about ads were still in the early stages. Continue reading “Meta denies considering WhatsApp ads for revenue boost”
WhatsApp has commenced the rollout of a multi-account feature, following its testing phase in June. According to a recent report from WABetaInfo, selected beta testers now have access to this feature. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Multi-account support on Android in beta”
WhatsApp has added a new instant video messages feature that lets you record and share short personal videos up to 60 seconds directly in the chat. This feature rolled out in beta in June for both Android and iPhone users. Continue reading “WhatsApp now lets you record video messages up to 60 seconds”
WhatsApp has released new WhatsApp smartwatch app for Wear OS 3 smartwatches. This lets you start new conversations, reply to messages, and take calls – all from your wrist without the need for the phone to stay connected. Continue reading “WhatsApp now available on Wear OS 3 smartwatches”
