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”
Category: WhatsApp
WhatsApp to discontinue support for iOS 10 and iOS 11
To actually encourage WhatsApp to launch new features that may not work with devices running on older operating systems, the firm has a practice of withdrawing support for older Android and iOS models. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is going to discontinue support for iOS 10, iOS 11 running on iPhone 5, and iPhone 5C in the next several months. Continue reading “WhatsApp to discontinue support for iOS 10 and iOS 11”
WhatsApp is rolling out Request Account Info on Desktop
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”
WhatsApp could soon let you silently exit groups
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”
WhatsApp may add rich link previews to text status updates
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”
WhatsApp to get search filter option soon
WhatsApp has been actively introducing new features in recent times, and a new report suggests that it will be adding advanced search filter options for Android, iOS, and Desktop, which have been available on WhatsApp for business for quite some time. Continue reading “WhatsApp to get search filter option soon”
WhatsApp is working on Companion Mode to link a second mobile device
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 Payments cashback rewards rolling out in India
WhatsApp is adopting one of the most effective tactics for driving consumers to a service, “cash back”. According to an official corporate support page, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is running a campaign in which users can get “Rs. 11” rupees, up to three times if they send money to three different users on the app. Continue reading “WhatsApp Payments cashback rewards rolling out in India”
WhatsApp Business subscription plan could support up to 10 linked devices
WhatsApp is currently working on a subscription plan for its business app, after releasing Reactions, Communities and more. The company is developing a new subscription plan for its business app, according to WABetaInfo. The “Linked Devices” area of WhatsApp Business accounts, according to the source, does have a revamped UI. Continue reading “WhatsApp Business subscription plan could support up to 10 linked devices”
WhatsApp for iOS beta brings Hide Last Seen Status, Profile Photo from specific contacts
According to WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp beta for iOS version 22.9.0.70 includes the “My contacts except” feature under the privacy settings. The feature is, however, being rolled out in increments, so you may not see it even if you’re on the very same WhatsApp version. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS beta brings Hide Last Seen Status, Profile Photo from specific contacts”
WhatsApp is working on a Communities Tab
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”