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WhatsApp for Windows Replaces Native App With WhatsApp Web Version on Latest Beta Release
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp for Windows has shifted from a native UWP app to a web-based client for testers. The native WhatsApp Windows app offered optimised performance and notifications on Windows. However, the new version, essentially the WhatsApp Web client in a web view, is anticipated to consume more system resources than the native client.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp's Latest Beta Update: 'Status Ads' And 'Promoted Channels'
- Monday July 21, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
Meta is taking a big step to make money from WhatsApp by testing new ad features and in its latest Android beta update (version 2.25.21.11), the messaging platform has introduced two new tools - 'Status Ads' and 'Promoted Channels'.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Status Ads and Promoted Channels in Latest Android Beta: Report
- Friday July 18, 2025
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Meta-owned WhatApp has reportedly started rolling out a new beta version of the messenger for Android smartphones that is allegedly introducing ads in the Status section of the app. The beta update is also bringing Promoted Channels to the app that will allow users to highlight their channels in the directory.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Adds Dedicated Support Chat With AI-Powered Responses on iOS
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp is introducing a new official support chat on iOS, offering AI-powered responses directly within the platform. This dedicated in-app channel could make it easier to get help when encountering service issues. Users might also have the option to connect with human WhatsApp support staff within the same chat.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Announces Ads in Status, Channel Subscriptions, and More Features for Businesses
- Tuesday June 17, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
For years now, WhatsApp has been deliberating over bringing ads to its app and it has finally rolled them out. Ads will be displayed in the Updates tab, enabling businesses to promote their services or products. Further, it also introduces Channel subscriptions and Promoted Channels.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Tappable Reactions, Video Notes for Channels and Other Features for Android, iOS
- Friday April 11, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features for Android and iOS users which bring more functionality to chats, voice calls, video calls, and Channels. As per Meta’s instant messaging platform, there is now an “Online” indicator in group chats which lets users know about others who are available for a conversation in real time. Then t...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NBEMS Releases WhatsApp Channel For Students, Healthcare Professionals
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The NBEMS WhatsApp channel aims to keep stakeholders informed about essential developments in medical education.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Create Polls in WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Monday December 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Starts Testing Feature to View, Share Channels Using QR Codes
- Saturday November 30, 2024
- Written by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Channel Verification Check Mark Updated From Green to Blue to Match Facebook, Instagram
- Monday July 8, 2024
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Ability to Pin Multiple Channels to Beta Testers
- Wednesday June 12, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Channels Gets Polls, Voice Notes, and Ability to Share Updates on Status
- Thursday January 18, 2024
- Written by Manas Mitul, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Verified Channel Badge Feature Reportedly in Development: How it Works
- Thursday January 4, 2024
- Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
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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www.gadgets360.com
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University Body Introduces SMS/WhatsApp Facility In The SWAYAM Prabha Portal
- Saturday December 23, 2023
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The SWAYAM Prabha initiative delivers high-quality educational content through Direct to Home (DTH) channels nationwide.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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WhatsApp for Windows Replaces Native App With WhatsApp Web Version on Latest Beta Release
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp for Windows has shifted from a native UWP app to a web-based client for testers. The native WhatsApp Windows app offered optimised performance and notifications on Windows. However, the new version, essentially the WhatsApp Web client in a web view, is anticipated to consume more system resources than the native client.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp's Latest Beta Update: 'Status Ads' And 'Promoted Channels'
- Monday July 21, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
Meta is taking a big step to make money from WhatsApp by testing new ad features and in its latest Android beta update (version 2.25.21.11), the messaging platform has introduced two new tools - 'Status Ads' and 'Promoted Channels'.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Status Ads and Promoted Channels in Latest Android Beta: Report
- Friday July 18, 2025
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Meta-owned WhatApp has reportedly started rolling out a new beta version of the messenger for Android smartphones that is allegedly introducing ads in the Status section of the app. The beta update is also bringing Promoted Channels to the app that will allow users to highlight their channels in the directory.
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Adds Dedicated Support Chat With AI-Powered Responses on iOS
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp is introducing a new official support chat on iOS, offering AI-powered responses directly within the platform. This dedicated in-app channel could make it easier to get help when encountering service issues. Users might also have the option to connect with human WhatsApp support staff within the same chat.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Announces Ads in Status, Channel Subscriptions, and More Features for Businesses
- Tuesday June 17, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
For years now, WhatsApp has been deliberating over bringing ads to its app and it has finally rolled them out. Ads will be displayed in the Updates tab, enabling businesses to promote their services or products. Further, it also introduces Channel subscriptions and Promoted Channels.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Rolls Out Tappable Reactions, Video Notes for Channels and Other Features for Android, iOS
- Friday April 11, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features for Android and iOS users which bring more functionality to chats, voice calls, video calls, and Channels. As per Meta’s instant messaging platform, there is now an “Online” indicator in group chats which lets users know about others who are available for a conversation in real time. Then t...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NBEMS Releases WhatsApp Channel For Students, Healthcare Professionals
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The NBEMS WhatsApp channel aims to keep stakeholders informed about essential developments in medical education.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Create Polls in WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Monday December 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Starts Testing Feature to View, Share Channels Using QR Codes
- Saturday November 30, 2024
- Written by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Channel Verification Check Mark Updated From Green to Blue to Match Facebook, Instagram
- Monday July 8, 2024
- Written by Radhika Parashar, Edited by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Ability to Pin Multiple Channels to Beta Testers
- Wednesday June 12, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Channels Gets Polls, Voice Notes, and Ability to Share Updates on Status
- Thursday January 18, 2024
- Written by Manas Mitul, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
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.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Verified Channel Badge Feature Reportedly in Development: How it Works
- Thursday January 4, 2024
- Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
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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www.gadgets360.com
-
University Body Introduces SMS/WhatsApp Facility In The SWAYAM Prabha Portal
- Saturday December 23, 2023
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The SWAYAM Prabha initiative delivers high-quality educational content through Direct to Home (DTH) channels nationwide.
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www.ndtv.com/education