It took WhatsApp some time, but it added the feature to allow users to delete transmitted messages for everyone in 2017. WhatsApp offers the option to delete a message exclusively for you in addition to removing it for everyone. If you use WhatsApp frequently, you probably encountered a circumstance when you mistakenly selected the Delete…
iOS users will be able to send voice notes in their status updates thanks to a feature being developed for WhatsApp, the instant messaging service owned by Meta. In their WhatsApp status, users can currently only send images, videos, and links. WhatsApp users on iOS, however, will apparently be able to post audio notes or…
WhatsApp Polls, the newest group communication feature from the Meta-owned company, is now available to users on both Android and iOS. Polls and “Communities,” a feature that enables users to have many groups under a single roof to organize group talks, were recently added to the messaging app. In addition, WhatsApp had doubled the participant…
A new dangerous variant of the well-liked YoWhatsApp WhatsApp messaging mod was found by Kaspersky researchers. This mod spreads the infamous Triada mobile Trojan, which may download other Trojans, issue paid memberships, and even steal WhatsApp accounts. It is well-known for having functionality that the official software does not provide. In the past two months,…
In what appeared to be a hopeful challenge to Slack, the social messaging app WhatsApp revealed in April that it was working on a new ‘Communities’ feature, a method for different groups to come “under one umbrella.” The function is now accessible to beta testers. Over the past few months, the Meta-owned messaging platform has…
According to reports, WhatsApp is releasing a new upgrade for Android cellphones that allows users to build communities. According to reports, the feature is now only accessible to a select group of beta testers. A communities tab was previously seen being developed on the communication platform owned by Meta. According to reports, this future feature…
New privacy capabilities for WhatsApp have been revealed, giving users “greater control over their chats and increased levels of safety when texting,” according to the company. The three new privacy features include the ability to leave group chats privately, the ability to choose who may see you when you’re online, and the ability to stop…
According to a recent announcement from WhatsApp, users can now transfer their chat history from Android to iOS. Prior to now, the sole method for transferring WhatsApp conversations from iOS to Android was prone to mistakes. This migration frequently occurs between two operating systems, not just one. Users who wish to use this function must…
According to reports, WhatsApp is developing a new feature that would let users publish voice notes as status updates. Currently, WhatsApp status updates can include both images and videos. The change made by the instant messaging service owned by Meta would make it simpler for users to maintain audio notes as their status. The function…
The most recent rumors coming out of the WhatsApp development team suggest that the program may be working on a feature that would permit two phones to use the same account. In other words, two cellphones may be used simultaneously with the same WhatsApp account, which is now not possible. However, since it is currently…
WhatsApp has been discovered to be testing the ability to display Status updates from the Chats list. Users will be able to rapidly check the statuses of their contacts thanks to the new addition, which is expected to increase the Status feature on the instant messaging service. WhatsApp has also been found working on a…
Last month, WhatsApp announced multi-device functionality for Android and iOS users. This lets users to use their WhatsApp accounts on up to four devices and one phone at the same time without needing to be connected to the internet. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging company is rumored to be working on a new feature that…
WhatsApp has finally caught up to the competition and increased the file limit. Large files of up to 2GB can now be shared. WhatsApp also intends to expand the range of emoji message reactions from Thanks to Sad, Surprised, Like, Laugh, and Love to cover all emojis and skin tones. WhatsApp groups are also getting…
When it comes to sharing media files, WhatsApp is edging out Telegram. The popular messaging app is increasing the size of its media file sharing limit from 100MB to 2GB, which Telegram already does. According to WABetainfo, WhatsApp is currently testing the new limit with WhatsApp beta users on both its iOS(22.7.0.76) and Android apps…
WhatsApp has begun to roll out a new voice call interface. The most recent rollout is only available to a limited number of Android beta testers. Waveforms for group voice calls are also stored on the device. In addition to the updated voice call interface in the new beta release, WhatsApp has been spotted working…
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a feature for its desktop app that allows it to continue playing voice notes even when users switch to another chat. Last month, WhatsApp beta users on iOS were the first to notice the feature. The disappearing messages feature of the instant messaging service has been spotted with a new functionality…
WhatsApp is rumored to be working on a new area called “Community Home,” which will list all groups associated with a specific community and assist users in managing their groups. The modification has not yet been made public. It has, however, been recommended via a new WhatsApp for Android beta version. For the last few…
WhatsApp is reportedly working to add some new features and functionality. One of the upcoming updates is said to bring additional security to the instant messaging app, while the other will improve the customization of the voice call interface in the app. The former will reportedly add two-step verification to the desktop client in the…
On the desktop version of the program, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow users to pause and resume voice recordings. The ability to evaluate voice notes before transmitting them was recently added to the instant messaging service. WhatsApp Desktop’s latest beta version is currently testing the ability to pause and resume voice…
WhatsApp is reportedly implementing new privacy safeguards to make it more difficult for people to learn about your last seen status and online presence on the platform. The update is not yet available to all users, but it is said to be available to some on Android and iOS. It would allow you to remain…
WhatsApp is said to be iterating on the rumored message reactions functionality. This has previously been discovered, and it appears to allow users to respond to a single message in a chat. A new reaction info page has been discovered in development, allowing users to simply identify who reacted to a message. Message reactions are…
According to reports, WhatsApp is working on increasing the time limit before you can delete messages for everyone in a chat. WhatsApp currently allows you to delete messages for everyone within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds. This limit, however, is expected to be significantly increased in a future update. WhatsApp is currently working…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, does not intend to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default on Messenger and Instagram until 2023. Last year, the company merged Messenger and Instagram chats as part of its plan to build a unified messaging system across all of its platforms. According to The Verge, while…
In India, WhatsApp has added two new safety features: flash calls and message level reporting. Users can report accounts by flagging a specific message in the latter. The flash call feature is an addition to the SMS verification option required during the WhatsApp registration process. According to WhatsApp, these two features have been added to…
WhatsApp has rolled out new beta updates for both desktop and Android users. The desktop beta introduces new Privacy Settings for WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Desktop users. Privacy Settings have long been available on the WhatsApp app, and the feature has now been added to the desktop version as well. The desktop privacy settings…
WhatsApp has started rolling out its anticipated multi-device support for a large number of users on both Android and iOS to let them use their account on secondary devices, without requiring their phones to be connected to the Internet. Users can leverage the new feature to connect WhatsApp on up to four devices simultaneously to…
The Centre has defended in the Delhi High Court the legal validity of its new IT rule requiring messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, to “trace” the first originator of the information, saying that the law empowers it to expect such entities to create safe cyberspace and counter illegal content either themselves or by assisting the…
WhatsApp has integrated its joinable calls feature — which lets users join an ongoing group video — directly into group chats. The latest update will give users the option to join an ongoing group call right from the group chat tab. Joinable calls were first introduced on WhatsApp in July this year. The instant messaging…
WhatsApp is beginning to roll out a new feature that will provide its two billion users the option to encrypt their chat history backup in iCloud or Google Drive, patching a major loophole that has been exploited by governments to obtain and review private communication between individuals. WhatsApp has long encrypted chats between users on its app. But users…
WhatsApp is a breeding ground for scams and fake news that has gone viral, and while the Facebook-owned chat platform says it tries its best to scour these from its service, many still seep through. “We work diligently to reduce any spam messages that come through our system. Creating a safe space for users to…