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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Effects for Video Calls, Group Calling Improvements
WhatsApp is rolling out several new features to improve the audio and video calling experience on desktop and mobile platforms ahead of the holiday season, the company announced on Thursday. The social media platform now lets users pick from even more effects in video calls. Further, it adds the ability to select specific participants for calls in ...
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WhatsApp Message Reminders Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android
WhatsApp message reminders are now rolling out to beta testers, making it easier to users to keep track of messages received on the app. The status updates reminders feature has been updated with the ability to receive reminders for messages that users may have missed, on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android.
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WhatsApp Introduces New Typing Indicators for Real-Time Engagement in Chats
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for mobile devices which makes it easier for users to engage in chats in real time, it announced on Thursday. It will now display typing indicators with visual cues appearing in chats when users are engaged in active conversations in both one-to-one and group chats.
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WhatsApp to Drop Support for iPhone 6 Plus, Previous Models Running iOS 15 or Lower Firmware: Report
WhatsApp will drop support for iOS 15 and older versions of Apple’s operating system (iOS) for the iPhone like iOS 12 next year, according to claims by a feature tracker. The list of iPhone models for which support is expected to discontinue includes legacy handsets such as the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, and iPhone 5S. Newer iPhone models running t...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Pack Sharing Feature on iOS, Android
WhatsApp beta testers can now share sticker packs installed on their devices after updating to the latest beta versions of WhatsApp for iOS and Android. Additionally, WhatsApp has begun to permit some testers to include a message when forwarding content on the messaging platform.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Message Transcripts With Support for English and Other Languages
WhatsApp rolled out a new feature on Thursday that aims to make sharing voice messages more convenient. It introduces voice message transcripts on WhatsApp for Android and iOS platforms, enabling users to see a text-based transcription of the voice message received from others. The feature is said to come in handy while on the move or in a loud env...
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CCI Imposes Rs 213 Crore Penalty on Meta; Firm Plans to Appeal Decision
The Competition Commission of India imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta regarding its WhatsApp privacy policy on Monday, and the company expressed disagreement with the decision and said that it intends to appeal. The CCI directed WhatsApp on Monday to desist from sharing user data with Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes for a peri...
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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Drafts Label for Unread Messages in Chats, New Widget for Home Screen
WhatsApp for iOS has rolled out a new feature which lets users check their drafted and unsent messages without opening a specific chat. With the app’s latest update, a new 'Draft' label appears next to the chat which contains an incomplete message, enabling the user to find it quickly without the hassle of scrolling through the chat list.
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WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Feature to Share Music on Status Updates
WhatsApp may be developing a new feature for its Android platform which lets users share media on status updates, as per the claims by a feature tracker. This functionality is speculated to allow users to search, select and search for the music, courtesy of Meta Platforms’ recent agreement with the Universal Music Group. They can tap on a new but...
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After iOS, WhatsApp Now Rolling Out Messenger-Like Chat-Specific Theme Support on Android
After screenshots about theme support showed up a few months ago, support for themes is now finally making its way to the beta version of WhatsApp on Android. A recent report even revealed support for the same feature on iOS, so it seems that Android is not too far behind.
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WhatsApp Adds Private Mentions and Likes to Its Status Feature
WhatsApp has introduced a new set of features for status updates. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out new status likes and private mentions features for Android and iOS users. Likes on Status is a new way to acknowledge a contact's status update by tapping the heart emoji. With private mentions, users can now mention and tag co...
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WhatsApp Expands Testing for 'Read All' Chats Feature on Latest Beta for Android Phones
WhatsApp for Android may be testing a feature that lets users mark all chats as read at once, according to claims by a feature tracker. In recent months, this feature has been tipped to be in testing multiple times but was not accessible by even beta testers. However, the instant messaging platform’s latest beta update for Android changes things ...
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces Feature to Block Messages From Unknown Accounts
WhatsApp is rolling out an update to beta testers, introducing a new feature aimed at safeguarding users from unwanted messages from unknown accounts. The optional feature automatically protects users from unidentified senders by filtering messages under certain conditions.
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WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Let Users Pick Default Chat Theme From Multiple Design Styles
WhatsApp for Android may be working on a new feature that lets users make default theme picks for chats and chat bubbles from a multitude of design styles, according to claims by a feature tracker. The purported feature is said to provide users with multiple design options via a new user interface (UI), potentially expanding the customisation choic...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Feature That Will Let Users Mention Contacts in Status Updates
WhatsApp for Android is getting a new feature that will allow users to mention others on their status updates, as per a feature tracker. The status update mentions feature is said to be private, so only the uploader and the users mentioned will be able to see it. The functionality of the feature is said to be similar to Instagram Stories, where the...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Effects for Video Calls, Group Calling Improvements
WhatsApp is rolling out several new features to improve the audio and video calling experience on desktop and mobile platforms ahead of the holiday season, the company announced on Thursday. The social media platform now lets users pick from even more effects in video calls. Further, it adds the ability to select specific participants for calls in ...
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WhatsApp Message Reminders Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android
WhatsApp message reminders are now rolling out to beta testers, making it easier to users to keep track of messages received on the app. The status updates reminders feature has been updated with the ability to receive reminders for messages that users may have missed, on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android.
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WhatsApp Introduces New Typing Indicators for Real-Time Engagement in Chats
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for mobile devices which makes it easier for users to engage in chats in real time, it announced on Thursday. It will now display typing indicators with visual cues appearing in chats when users are engaged in active conversations in both one-to-one and group chats.
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WhatsApp to Drop Support for iPhone 6 Plus, Previous Models Running iOS 15 or Lower Firmware: Report
WhatsApp will drop support for iOS 15 and older versions of Apple’s operating system (iOS) for the iPhone like iOS 12 next year, according to claims by a feature tracker. The list of iPhone models for which support is expected to discontinue includes legacy handsets such as the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, and iPhone 5S. Newer iPhone models running t...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Pack Sharing Feature on iOS, Android
WhatsApp beta testers can now share sticker packs installed on their devices after updating to the latest beta versions of WhatsApp for iOS and Android. Additionally, WhatsApp has begun to permit some testers to include a message when forwarding content on the messaging platform.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Message Transcripts With Support for English and Other Languages
WhatsApp rolled out a new feature on Thursday that aims to make sharing voice messages more convenient. It introduces voice message transcripts on WhatsApp for Android and iOS platforms, enabling users to see a text-based transcription of the voice message received from others. The feature is said to come in handy while on the move or in a loud env...
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CCI Imposes Rs 213 Crore Penalty on Meta; Firm Plans to Appeal Decision
The Competition Commission of India imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta regarding its WhatsApp privacy policy on Monday, and the company expressed disagreement with the decision and said that it intends to appeal. The CCI directed WhatsApp on Monday to desist from sharing user data with Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes for a peri...
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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Drafts Label for Unread Messages in Chats, New Widget for Home Screen
WhatsApp for iOS has rolled out a new feature which lets users check their drafted and unsent messages without opening a specific chat. With the app’s latest update, a new 'Draft' label appears next to the chat which contains an incomplete message, enabling the user to find it quickly without the hassle of scrolling through the chat list.
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WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Feature to Share Music on Status Updates
WhatsApp may be developing a new feature for its Android platform which lets users share media on status updates, as per the claims by a feature tracker. This functionality is speculated to allow users to search, select and search for the music, courtesy of Meta Platforms’ recent agreement with the Universal Music Group. They can tap on a new but...
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After iOS, WhatsApp Now Rolling Out Messenger-Like Chat-Specific Theme Support on Android
After screenshots about theme support showed up a few months ago, support for themes is now finally making its way to the beta version of WhatsApp on Android. A recent report even revealed support for the same feature on iOS, so it seems that Android is not too far behind.
-
WhatsApp Adds Private Mentions and Likes to Its Status Feature
WhatsApp has introduced a new set of features for status updates. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out new status likes and private mentions features for Android and iOS users. Likes on Status is a new way to acknowledge a contact's status update by tapping the heart emoji. With private mentions, users can now mention and tag co...
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WhatsApp Expands Testing for 'Read All' Chats Feature on Latest Beta for Android Phones
WhatsApp for Android may be testing a feature that lets users mark all chats as read at once, according to claims by a feature tracker. In recent months, this feature has been tipped to be in testing multiple times but was not accessible by even beta testers. However, the instant messaging platform’s latest beta update for Android changes things ...
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces Feature to Block Messages From Unknown Accounts
WhatsApp is rolling out an update to beta testers, introducing a new feature aimed at safeguarding users from unwanted messages from unknown accounts. The optional feature automatically protects users from unidentified senders by filtering messages under certain conditions.
-
WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Let Users Pick Default Chat Theme From Multiple Design Styles
WhatsApp for Android may be working on a new feature that lets users make default theme picks for chats and chat bubbles from a multitude of design styles, according to claims by a feature tracker. The purported feature is said to provide users with multiple design options via a new user interface (UI), potentially expanding the customisation choic...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Feature That Will Let Users Mention Contacts in Status Updates
WhatsApp for Android is getting a new feature that will allow users to mention others on their status updates, as per a feature tracker. The status update mentions feature is said to be private, so only the uploader and the users mentioned will be able to see it. The functionality of the feature is said to be similar to Instagram Stories, where the...
