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X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-focused apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook.
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WhatsApp Beta Update Reportedly Adds Noise Cancellation for Video, Voice Calls on Android
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature aimed at improving call quality on its platform. As per a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is developing a built-in noise cancellation system for voice and video calls. The feature was spotted in a recent WhatsApp beta for Android update and is expected to reduce background noise dur...
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Garmin Introduces WhatsApp App for Select Fenix, Forerunner, Venu Series Smartwatches
Garmin has introduced WhatsApp support on select smartwatches through a new app available on the Connect IQ Store. The feature works on models across the Fenix, Forerunner, Venu, and Vívoactive series and requires a paired smartphone. Users can read and reply to messages, view recent chats, and decline calls from the watch. The app supports up to ...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Guest Chats for Temporary Conversations With Non-WhatsApp Users in Beta: Report
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables users to send messages to those people who do not have a WhatsApp account, according to a feature tracker. The feature, dubbed Guest Chats, allows non-WhatsApp users to join the chat via a secure web link, eliminating the need to specifically create a WhatsApp account. Such chats are said to levera...
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How to Set Up a Parent-Managed Account on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
One of the most popular messaging apps around the world is WhatsApp. With the growing use of messaging apps among the youth of the world, parents always look for ways to allow their children to use these apps safely. To address these issues, WhatsApp has now come up with a new feature called Parent-Managed Accounts. So, if you are planning to allow...
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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WhatsApp Adds Support for Parent-Managed Accounts With Stricter Controls for Children Under 13
WhatsApp has announced a new feature through which parents or guardians would be given more controls to oversee communication settings and restrict various features so that pre-teen users may focus on messaging and calling. Parent-managed accounts are to be rolled out over the coming months. It has been developed with feedback from families and exp...
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Six Upcoming WhatsApp Features That Could Soon Roll Out on iOS, Android
WhatsApp regularly tests updates through beta versions before releasing them widely on Android and iOS. Reports indicate that several notable upgrades are in development, from subscription plans and parental controls to UI customisation and profile enhancements. Here are six upcoming WhatsApp features that could roll out in future updates on Androi...
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WhatsApp Update Introduces Support for Discovering Stickers While Typing Emoji: How It Works
WhatsApp has released a new update for its iPhone users. WhatsApp for iOS (version 26.8.76) is the latest version and it includes a feature that suggests stickers while users type messages. This functionality shows related stickers whenever an emoji is entered in the chat bar. It is currently available to a limited number of users, and WhatsApp con...
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WhatsApp Plus Paid Subscription Reportedly in Development With Additional Customisation Options, Up to 20 Pinned Chats
WhatsApp is said to be developing an optional premium tier called WhatsApp Plus for Android and iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the subscription could introduce new customisation tools, including themes, accent colours, and about 14 alternative app icons. Subscribers may also be able to pin up to 20 chats instead of the current limit of three and use...
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X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-focused apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook.
-
WhatsApp Beta Update Reportedly Adds Noise Cancellation for Video, Voice Calls on Android
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature aimed at improving call quality on its platform. As per a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is developing a built-in noise cancellation system for voice and video calls. The feature was spotted in a recent WhatsApp beta for Android update and is expected to reduce background noise dur...
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Garmin Introduces WhatsApp App for Select Fenix, Forerunner, Venu Series Smartwatches
Garmin has introduced WhatsApp support on select smartwatches through a new app available on the Connect IQ Store. The feature works on models across the Fenix, Forerunner, Venu, and Vívoactive series and requires a paired smartphone. Users can read and reply to messages, view recent chats, and decline calls from the watch. The app supports up to ...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Guest Chats for Temporary Conversations With Non-WhatsApp Users in Beta: Report
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables users to send messages to those people who do not have a WhatsApp account, according to a feature tracker. The feature, dubbed Guest Chats, allows non-WhatsApp users to join the chat via a secure web link, eliminating the need to specifically create a WhatsApp account. Such chats are said to levera...
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How to Set Up a Parent-Managed Account on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
One of the most popular messaging apps around the world is WhatsApp. With the growing use of messaging apps among the youth of the world, parents always look for ways to allow their children to use these apps safely. To address these issues, WhatsApp has now come up with a new feature called Parent-Managed Accounts. So, if you are planning to allow...
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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WhatsApp Adds Support for Parent-Managed Accounts With Stricter Controls for Children Under 13
WhatsApp has announced a new feature through which parents or guardians would be given more controls to oversee communication settings and restrict various features so that pre-teen users may focus on messaging and calling. Parent-managed accounts are to be rolled out over the coming months. It has been developed with feedback from families and exp...
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Six Upcoming WhatsApp Features That Could Soon Roll Out on iOS, Android
WhatsApp regularly tests updates through beta versions before releasing them widely on Android and iOS. Reports indicate that several notable upgrades are in development, from subscription plans and parental controls to UI customisation and profile enhancements. Here are six upcoming WhatsApp features that could roll out in future updates on Androi...
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WhatsApp Update Introduces Support for Discovering Stickers While Typing Emoji: How It Works
WhatsApp has released a new update for its iPhone users. WhatsApp for iOS (version 26.8.76) is the latest version and it includes a feature that suggests stickers while users type messages. This functionality shows related stickers whenever an emoji is entered in the chat bar. It is currently available to a limited number of users, and WhatsApp con...
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WhatsApp Plus Paid Subscription Reportedly in Development With Additional Customisation Options, Up to 20 Pinned Chats
WhatsApp is said to be developing an optional premium tier called WhatsApp Plus for Android and iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the subscription could introduce new customisation tools, including themes, accent colours, and about 14 alternative app icons. Subscribers may also be able to pin up to 20 chats instead of the current limit of three and use...
