Following the launch of Channels on WhatsApp earlier this month, which provides a private and reliable way for users to receive important updates from people and organizations, WhatsApp is now working on Channel notifier, a future update of the app. It is also rolling out Screen-sharing WhatsApp for Windows in beta, according to WaBetaInfo. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on Channel notifier, rolls out Screen-sharing for Windows beta”
WhatsApp is launching a new feature called Channels, which provides a private and reliable way for users to receive important updates from people and organizations. This feature aims to give users a separate space for following channels of interest, apart from their regular chats with friends and family. Continue reading “WhatsApp brings Channels, allowing one-way broadcasts”
WhatsApp has launched a new global Security Center to help users protect themselves from spammers and unwanted contacts. The center will be a complete resource for users, including information on security measures, built-in features, and the underlying technology that assures a secure and private platform experience. Continue reading “WhatsApp launches new global Security Center”
WhatsApp recently introduced ‘Companion Mode’ to Android users. According to WaBetaInfo, WhatsApp is now widely releasing this feature that allows linking an existing account to a second iOS device. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Companion Mode for linking up to 4 iPhones, Status Archive in beta for Business App”
According to reports from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing two new features for an upcoming app update. These features include the addition of WhatsApp usernames and a redesigned settings interface. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on Usernames, Redesigned Settings Page”
WhatsApp has finally added editing support for messages. You can edit messages up to 15 minutes after they’re sent. It just shows ‘edited’ for the messages that are edited, and the recipient won’t see the old message. Continue reading “WhatsApp now lets you edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending”
During the launch of the Department of Telecom’s Sanchar Saathi website, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that over 3.6 million or 36 lakh WhatsApp accounts have been banned in India. This action by WhatsApp reinforces its dedication to ensuring user safety and security. Continue reading “WhatsApp cracks down over 36 lakh scam accounts in India”
WhatsApp has announced the roll-out of a new feature called “Chat Lock” to give users more control over their privacy. Chat Lock allows users to protect their most intimate conversations with a PIN or fingerprint. With this, only the user will be able to access these conversations. Continue reading “WhatsApp launches Chat Lock feature to protect your privacy”
Earlier today, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar at an event organized by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) replying to questions of reporters said that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will send a notice to WhatsApp regarding the international spam calls issue. Continue reading “WhatsApp ramps up international spam call blocking after Indian Govt’s call”
WhatsApp has started testing a new application that is compatible with various WearOS 3 smartwatches, including the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5, Fossil Gen 6, and others. Continue reading “WhatsApp arrives for Wear OS 3 smartwatches in beta”
WhatsApp shows users how to stay safe from scams with its campaign ‘Stay safe with WhatsApp’. The campaign explains how to use WhatsApp’s features and measures to secure their online privacy. Continue reading “WhatsApp launches ‘Stay Safe’ campaign to educates users”
WhatsApp introduced In-chat polls last year. Now it has brought new features to polls and captions, making them more productive. Continue reading “WhatsApp adds new features to polls and captions”
WhatsApp introduced ‘Companion Mode’ last year that enabled users to connect a second phone to their account. Earlier this month, an option to connect more phones rolled out for beta users on Android. Continue reading “Now you can log into same WhatsApp account on up to four phones”
After reports of WhatsApp working on an option to keep messages from disappearing in a thread on iOS and Android, the company today confirmed that the feature is currently rolling out globally with the latest WhatsApp update. WhatsApp started testing this earlier this month on Android and iOS beta versions. Continue reading “WhatsApp now lets you keep disappearing messages in a thread”
WhatsApp is adding new security features to prevent unauthorized access and fraud. These include Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes.
