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Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025
The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Ability to Scan Documents on Android Smartphones
WhatsApp has finally been spotted working on a document scanning feature for Android, six months after it was introduced on WhatsApp for iOS. This allows users to scan and send documents directly within the app as media attachments. Last week, WhatsApp starting rolling out a message summarisation feature on a recent version of WhatsApp beta for And...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality setting...
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WhatsApp for Android, iOS May Soon Let You Copy Specific Parts of a Message
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, users may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it...
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WhatsApp for Android May Soon Let Users Create Custom AI Chatbots
WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to create custom AI chatbots. As per a feature tracker, Meta is rolling out the feature to select beta testers, and more users might get access to it over the next few weeks.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Unified Chat Media Hub Feature for Web Client
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Reactions for Messages and Media
WhatsApp launched emoji reactions on the platform long ago, which lets users express their feelings toward a message with six different emojis. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging service appears to be taking a step ahead with message reactions to express yourself with stickers. WhatsApp is reportedly adding sticker reactions for messages and med...
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WhatsApp Message Translation Feature Spotted on Latest Beta Version
WhatsApp has begun testing a new in-app message translation feature on its Android app. Spotted by a feature tracker, the new message translation feature enables seamless, automatic on-device translation. The 'translate messages' feature processes chats directly on the user's device, and will ask users to select and download language packs for offl...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Feature Which Lets Users Create, Organise and Share Custom Sticker Packs
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature which makes it easier to sort out stickers. Meta Platforms’ instant messaging client now enables users to create custom sticker packs without leaving the app. They can organise saved stickers in multiple folders to speed up the process of finding the relevant sticker and sending it to their loved ones. WhatsA...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Tappable Reactions, Video Notes for Channels and Other Features for Android, iOS
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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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing New Mute and Camera Off Buttons for Audio, Video Calls
WhatsApp is said to be testing new features for its Android app to improve the overall audio and video calling experience. According to claims by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is developing a new feature which lets users mute their microphone before accepting a voice call. Meanwhile, it is testing emoji reactions for video calls...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Working on Suggested Conversation Topics for Meta AI
WhatsApp for Android might soon offer artificial intelligence (AI)-generated topics to converse with Meta AI. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is working on a feature to show suggested topics that users can chat about with the AI chatbot. These include educational topics that users can learn about, humour, and different conversat...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Limit Message Sharing
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which adds another layer of privacy in conversations. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform’s Advanced Chat Privacy feature may let users restrict the media they share with others from being automatically saved to the recipient’s gallery. It ...
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Meta Hypernova Smart Glasses With Built-In Screen, Support for Hand Gestures in Development: Report
Meta Hypernova smart glasses are reportedly in development. A Bloomberg report suggests these new glasses will include a display for apps and allow control through hand gestures. Development of a second-generation model is also reportedly underway, aligning with Meta's long-term goal of launching advanced smart glasses that resemble the Project Ori...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Support for Motion Photos on Android
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature to support motion photo sharing in chats and channels. This would allow users to share short clips with audio and video captured by certain smartphones when taking photos. Spotted on the latest Android beta, the feature is also expected to enable iPhone users to see them as Live Photos on WhatsApp for iOS...
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Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025
The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Ability to Scan Documents on Android Smartphones
WhatsApp has finally been spotted working on a document scanning feature for Android, six months after it was introduced on WhatsApp for iOS. This allows users to scan and send documents directly within the app as media attachments. Last week, WhatsApp starting rolling out a message summarisation feature on a recent version of WhatsApp beta for And...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality setting...
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WhatsApp for Android, iOS May Soon Let You Copy Specific Parts of a Message
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, users may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it...
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WhatsApp for Android May Soon Let Users Create Custom AI Chatbots
WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to create custom AI chatbots. As per a feature tracker, Meta is rolling out the feature to select beta testers, and more users might get access to it over the next few weeks.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Unified Chat Media Hub Feature for Web Client
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
-
WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Reactions for Messages and Media
WhatsApp launched emoji reactions on the platform long ago, which lets users express their feelings toward a message with six different emojis. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging service appears to be taking a step ahead with message reactions to express yourself with stickers. WhatsApp is reportedly adding sticker reactions for messages and med...
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WhatsApp Message Translation Feature Spotted on Latest Beta Version
WhatsApp has begun testing a new in-app message translation feature on its Android app. Spotted by a feature tracker, the new message translation feature enables seamless, automatic on-device translation. The 'translate messages' feature processes chats directly on the user's device, and will ask users to select and download language packs for offl...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Feature Which Lets Users Create, Organise and Share Custom Sticker Packs
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature which makes it easier to sort out stickers. Meta Platforms’ instant messaging client now enables users to create custom sticker packs without leaving the app. They can organise saved stickers in multiple folders to speed up the process of finding the relevant sticker and sending it to their loved ones. WhatsA...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Tappable Reactions, Video Notes for Channels and Other Features for Android, iOS
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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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing New Mute and Camera Off Buttons for Audio, Video Calls
WhatsApp is said to be testing new features for its Android app to improve the overall audio and video calling experience. According to claims by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is developing a new feature which lets users mute their microphone before accepting a voice call. Meanwhile, it is testing emoji reactions for video calls...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Working on Suggested Conversation Topics for Meta AI
WhatsApp for Android might soon offer artificial intelligence (AI)-generated topics to converse with Meta AI. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is working on a feature to show suggested topics that users can chat about with the AI chatbot. These include educational topics that users can learn about, humour, and different conversat...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Limit Message Sharing
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which adds another layer of privacy in conversations. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform’s Advanced Chat Privacy feature may let users restrict the media they share with others from being automatically saved to the recipient’s gallery. It ...
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Meta Hypernova Smart Glasses With Built-In Screen, Support for Hand Gestures in Development: Report
Meta Hypernova smart glasses are reportedly in development. A Bloomberg report suggests these new glasses will include a display for apps and allow control through hand gestures. Development of a second-generation model is also reportedly underway, aligning with Meta's long-term goal of launching advanced smart glasses that resemble the Project Ori...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Support for Motion Photos on Android
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature to support motion photo sharing in chats and channels. This would allow users to share short clips with audio and video captured by certain smartphones when taking photos. Spotted on the latest Android beta, the feature is also expected to enable iPhone users to see them as Live Photos on WhatsApp for iOS...
