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”
WhatsApp’s disappearing chats feature, which deletes chats after a set period of time, is getting some tweaks with the latest beta release on both Android and iOS. The updates are being rolled out to all beta and public build users. Continue reading “WhatsApp’s disappearing messages to stop auto saving media”
One of WhatsApp’s limitations is that it’s difficult to start a conversation with someone who hasn’t been saved. There are ways to get around this, but they aren’t straightforward. Presently, opening the default dialer app by pressing on an unsaved contact in a WhatsApp discussion doesn’t allow you to text the contact from within the app. Continue reading “WhatsApp Beta for Android now allows you to quickly start chats with unsaved contacts”
WhatsApp is one of the most popular and widely used messaging platforms today. Most of us might have got tired of typing and replying to messages on the mobile app. To deal with this issue and to encourage users to actively use the service more, the product team came with a brilliant browser-based client known as WhatsApp Web in 2015.
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WhatsApp has announced a series of updates for voice messages to make it easier for people to communicate with their contacts on the platform using voice notes, including the ability to listen to a message while reading other chats and play messages at 1.5 or 2 times the normal speed. Continue reading “WhatsApp voice messages gets six new features”
WhatsApp has initiated a beta test of the ability to send files up to 2GB in size. According to WABetaInfo, a limited test is underway in Argentina, and select people will be able to share media files up to 2 GB. It tends to work with WhatsApp beta for Android v2.22.8.5, v2.22.8.6, and v2.22.8.7, as well as for iOS. At the moment, WhatsApp users can only transfer media files up to 100 MB in size. Continue reading “WhatsApp Beta is testing 2GB size limit for file sharing”
For a few months, WhatsApp has been testing its multi-device feature in beta for users to try first-hand. WhatsApp has finally started rolling out its long-awaited multi-device feature to all of its users. Users of both Android and iOS can now use their WhatsApp accounts on multiple devices simultaneously to send and receive messages on the application, even if their smartphones are not connected to the internet. Continue reading “WhatsApp multi-device feature is out of “Beta”: Here’s how to use it”
WhatsApp Beta for Android has released a new 2.22.8.3 version, which includes the much-anticipated message reactions feature as well as the ability to select the app’s language. Please keep in mind that Message reactions are now only available to a restricted number of WhatsApp beta testers, so you’ll have to wait for the next wave of updates to view them. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android beta testing Message Reactions”
WhatsApp has launched a new resource hub for users in India called ‘Safety in India’ that is aimed at building awareness around online safety, privacy and security. It contains information about the various measures and product features built into WhatsApp that allows users to take control over their safety when using WhatsApp.
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In the latest development, Whatsapp has rolled out a new update to the iOS platform, adding numerous features it has been testing for months. The update brings the ability to pause and resume while recording voice messages, which was being tested since October. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS update brings Focus mode and improved voice recording feature”
WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, is all set to bring a new Quick Replies shortcut for the WhatsApp Business app. To those unaware, the feature allows businesses to send frequently used text replies with the help of keyboard shortcuts without actually typing them. WhatsApp, with a recent WhatsApp Business app update, has added a new shortcut for the Quick Replies feature in the share menu.
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Last year, WhatsApp introduced a new feature in their chats called Disappearing Messages, where messages in group chats and individual chats would automatically be deleted after 7 days. After testing earlier this year, it is now expanding the feature to include a 24-hour and 90 days option as well. Continue reading “WhatsApp Disappearing Messages gets 24 hours and 90 days options, in addition to 7 days”
WhatsApp has updated its web app with a built-in custom Sticker Maker that lets users choose images from their computers and convert them into stickers that can be sent through WhatsApp. Continue reading “Whatsapp brings custom sticker maker for web app; may extend time limit to delete messages”
Meta (previously Facebook) owned WhatsApp has been adding new features lately like end-to-end encrypted backups, iPhone to Android chat history transfer, and more. Following that, the company is now said to be working on expanding features to audio messages. Continue reading “WhatsApp said to be working on playback speeds for forwarded voice notes”
The latest release of WhatsApp beta reveals new details of a feature that the company is currently working, called Communities. The feature is an extension of WhatsApp’s groups feature, where group admins have more control over other groups in in WhatsApp.
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