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How to Create Polls in WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp polls are perfect for group decisions, gathering feedback, and quick surveys. Create polls on Android, iOS, or channels in a few simple steps. This guide covers how to post questions, track responses, and delete polls if needed. With up to 12 answer options, WhatsApp polls are ideal for personal chats, professional settings, and community ...
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WhatsApp Starts Testing Feature to View, Share Channels Using QR Codes
WhatsApp is beta testing a feature that lets users share, view, and follow WhatsApp Channels using a quick response code (QR code) code in the app. The feature is currently available to beta testers and could roll out to all WhatsApp users in the future.
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WhatsApp Channel Verification Check Mark Updated From Green to Blue to Match Facebook, Instagram
WhatsApp Channel check marks will soon turn blue, instead of green, according to a feature tracker. As a result, an upcoming version of WhatsApp will change the green check mark to the blue one found on Meta's Instagram and Facebook platforms.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Ability to Pin Multiple Channels to Beta Testers
WhatsApp is reportedly working on the development of a feature that lets users pin up to two channels on Android, according to a feature tracker. The feature was reported in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android and may not be available to all users.
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WhatsApp Channels Gets Polls, Voice Notes, and Ability to Share Updates on Status
WhatsApp Channels, the broadcasting feature that lets organisations and public personalities send updates to their followers on the messaging platform, is getting a host of new tools. Channels will soon receive a polling feature, voice notes and the ability to share Channel updates to Status.
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WhatsApp Verified Channel Badge Feature Reportedly in Development: How it Works
WhatsApp is developing the ability for businesses to display a verification badge on their channels. Spotted on the latest beta version of the app by a feature tracker, the chat application will soon let businesses set up a verified channel on WhatsApp. WhatsApp will switch over to blue verified check marks that are shown on Instagram and Facebook,...
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University Body Introduces SMS/WhatsApp Facility In The SWAYAM Prabha Portal
The SWAYAM Prabha initiative delivers high-quality educational content through Direct to Home (DTH) channels nationwide.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Instagram-Style Reply Bar for Status Updates to Beta Testers on iOS, Android: Report
WhatsApp might have started out as a simple messaging platform, but the app, now owned by Meta, has added multiple features over the years that have brought it closer to being a social media platform, a payments app, a business portal and much more. With features like status updates, channels and more, WhatsApp resembles a lot more like Meta’s ot...
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WhatsApp Update to Bring Telegram-Style Search by Username Feature on Android: Report
WhatsApp was said to be working to bring usernames to the app earlier this year. Beta version of the popular messaging platform on Android was spotted with a feature that would allow users to set a username for their profile. The Meta-owned app is now working on a new feature that will allow searching for other users on the app by their username. T...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Campaign To Raise User Safety Awareness, Fight Misinformation
It encourages people to verify information that sounds suspicious or inaccurate via fact-checking organisations on WhatsApp Channels, according to a statement.
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WhatsApp AI Chats Shortcut Rolling Out to Some Beta Testers Alongside Status Filters
WhatsApp is testing a visual change that will improve the discoverability of its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) chats feature. Meta's AI-powered assistants are currently available to some users in the US. WhatsApp has also begun testing a new section for status updates that allows you to view and filter a list of status updates based on four...
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WhatsApp Channels Said to Get Sticker Access As it Crosses 500 Million Monthly Active Users
WhatsApp Channels was rolled out in 150 countries, including India in September this year. Channels, much like Instagram Broadcast, is a one-way broadcast tool where users can share updates with a large number of WhatsApp users. Channels will reportedly be able to access WhatsApp stickers.
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WhatsApp Testing Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats; Channel Usernames Reportedly in the Works
WhatsApp secret code feature is being beta tested on the latest version of the app for Android smartphones. The feature allows you to hide a locked chat behind a secret code and does not display the list of hidden chats until the correct pin is entered. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also working on the ability to set a username for a channel, but this fea...
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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Says Company Could Show Ads, but Not in Main Inbox: Report
WhatsApp may display ads in some parts of the app, a top executive recently stated in an interview. Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, recently confirmed that the app won't display ads in the main inbox or in chats, but they might appear in two other sections of the app.
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Instagram Testing New Feature to Turn Off Read Receipts in Direct Messages
Instagram is working on a new feature that will allow users to turn off read receipts in Instagram DMs. The Meta-owned social media site did not confirm when the feature will roll out to users. WhatsApp already carries a similar feature that allows its users to customise whether others can or cannot see if a message is read.
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How to Create Polls in WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp polls are perfect for group decisions, gathering feedback, and quick surveys. Create polls on Android, iOS, or channels in a few simple steps. This guide covers how to post questions, track responses, and delete polls if needed. With up to 12 answer options, WhatsApp polls are ideal for personal chats, professional settings, and community ...
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WhatsApp Starts Testing Feature to View, Share Channels Using QR Codes
WhatsApp is beta testing a feature that lets users share, view, and follow WhatsApp Channels using a quick response code (QR code) code in the app. The feature is currently available to beta testers and could roll out to all WhatsApp users in the future.
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WhatsApp Channel Verification Check Mark Updated From Green to Blue to Match Facebook, Instagram
WhatsApp Channel check marks will soon turn blue, instead of green, according to a feature tracker. As a result, an upcoming version of WhatsApp will change the green check mark to the blue one found on Meta's Instagram and Facebook platforms.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Ability to Pin Multiple Channels to Beta Testers
WhatsApp is reportedly working on the development of a feature that lets users pin up to two channels on Android, according to a feature tracker. The feature was reported in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android and may not be available to all users.
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WhatsApp Channels Gets Polls, Voice Notes, and Ability to Share Updates on Status
WhatsApp Channels, the broadcasting feature that lets organisations and public personalities send updates to their followers on the messaging platform, is getting a host of new tools. Channels will soon receive a polling feature, voice notes and the ability to share Channel updates to Status.
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WhatsApp Verified Channel Badge Feature Reportedly in Development: How it Works
WhatsApp is developing the ability for businesses to display a verification badge on their channels. Spotted on the latest beta version of the app by a feature tracker, the chat application will soon let businesses set up a verified channel on WhatsApp. WhatsApp will switch over to blue verified check marks that are shown on Instagram and Facebook,...
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University Body Introduces SMS/WhatsApp Facility In The SWAYAM Prabha Portal
The SWAYAM Prabha initiative delivers high-quality educational content through Direct to Home (DTH) channels nationwide.
-
WhatsApp Rolls Out Instagram-Style Reply Bar for Status Updates to Beta Testers on iOS, Android: Report
WhatsApp might have started out as a simple messaging platform, but the app, now owned by Meta, has added multiple features over the years that have brought it closer to being a social media platform, a payments app, a business portal and much more. With features like status updates, channels and more, WhatsApp resembles a lot more like Meta’s ot...
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WhatsApp Update to Bring Telegram-Style Search by Username Feature on Android: Report
WhatsApp was said to be working to bring usernames to the app earlier this year. Beta version of the popular messaging platform on Android was spotted with a feature that would allow users to set a username for their profile. The Meta-owned app is now working on a new feature that will allow searching for other users on the app by their username. T...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Campaign To Raise User Safety Awareness, Fight Misinformation
It encourages people to verify information that sounds suspicious or inaccurate via fact-checking organisations on WhatsApp Channels, according to a statement.
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WhatsApp AI Chats Shortcut Rolling Out to Some Beta Testers Alongside Status Filters
WhatsApp is testing a visual change that will improve the discoverability of its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) chats feature. Meta's AI-powered assistants are currently available to some users in the US. WhatsApp has also begun testing a new section for status updates that allows you to view and filter a list of status updates based on four...
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WhatsApp Channels Said to Get Sticker Access As it Crosses 500 Million Monthly Active Users
WhatsApp Channels was rolled out in 150 countries, including India in September this year. Channels, much like Instagram Broadcast, is a one-way broadcast tool where users can share updates with a large number of WhatsApp users. Channels will reportedly be able to access WhatsApp stickers.
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WhatsApp Testing Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats; Channel Usernames Reportedly in the Works
WhatsApp secret code feature is being beta tested on the latest version of the app for Android smartphones. The feature allows you to hide a locked chat behind a secret code and does not display the list of hidden chats until the correct pin is entered. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also working on the ability to set a username for a channel, but this fea...
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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Says Company Could Show Ads, but Not in Main Inbox: Report
WhatsApp may display ads in some parts of the app, a top executive recently stated in an interview. Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, recently confirmed that the app won't display ads in the main inbox or in chats, but they might appear in two other sections of the app.
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Instagram Testing New Feature to Turn Off Read Receipts in Direct Messages
Instagram is working on a new feature that will allow users to turn off read receipts in Instagram DMs. The Meta-owned social media site did not confirm when the feature will roll out to users. WhatsApp already carries a similar feature that allows its users to customise whether others can or cannot see if a message is read.
