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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing UPI Lite Functionality for Quick Low-Value Transactions
- Thursday February 27, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp may be developing a UPI Lite functionality for users, according to a report. It is speculated to simplify the payment process by enabling them to carry out transactions without entering the PIN. Similar to other platforms, WhatsApp’s in-development feature was spotted following an APK teardown of a beta version of the app and it may work...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to Make Bill Payments in India
- Thursday February 6, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for users in India. This feature is expected to allow users to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select users in the country.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Announces Metro Card Recharge Facility Via Chatbot Across Delhi-NCR
- Tuesday July 30, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp is rolling out a new facility to make the commute easier for Metro users in Delhi and NCR. With the rollout of its latest feature, WhatsApp users can now recharge their smart cards issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) via a dedicated chatbot on the instant messaging platform. It also offers other services such as ticket purcha...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing International Payments via UPI for Indian Users
- Tuesday March 26, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp could be working on enabling international payments via its in-app Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service, as per a new leak. WhatsApp Payments or WhatsApp Pay was first introduced for Indian users as an in-app service in November 2020. The platform’s entry into the payments sector was considered delayed as rival platforms were already...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Begins Testing 60-Second Status Updates, QR Code Scanner Shortcut for UPI Payments
- Tuesday March 19, 2024
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp for Android beta has started to test new features with two recent updates. the first feature is a new QR code scanner shortcut for faster payments. Meanwhile, the app is also allowing beta testers to share 60-second videos to their status, doubling the previous limit. Here's everything you need to know about these features and how they wor...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Instagram-Style Reply Bar for Status Updates to Beta Testers on iOS, Android: Report
- Tuesday December 12, 2023
- Written by Manas Mitul, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Chat Migration From Android to iOS and Vice Versa Now Live: All Details
- Thursday July 21, 2022
- Dhruv Raghav
WhatsApp has officially announced the roll out of the feature that lets users transfer their chat history from an Android phone to an iPhone and vice-versa. It was first unveiled during the Galaxy Unpacked event in August 2021. WhatsApp has also highlighted how to transfer the data as an FAQ on its official website.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Starts Identifying, Sharing 'Legal' Names of Users Enabling Payments in India
- Thursday May 12, 2022
- Jagmeet Singh
WhatsApp has started identifying "legal" names of users who have signed up for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments feature. These names will also be shared with people who receive payments through WhatsApp.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Details Features, Services It Offered in India in 2021, From COVID-19 Resources to a QR Camera
- Thursday December 16, 2021
- Jagmeet Singh
WhatsApp on Thursday released a year-end review of 2021, providing a look back at the key highlights of its new feature launches and services offered in India throughout the year. The instant messaging app, which has over 400 million users in the country, worked with several governments to provide COVID-19 related information and resources. It also...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Could Soon Get New Media Sending Menu, May Let Users Edit Recipients Before Sharing Media
- Friday December 10, 2021
- Satvik Khare
WhatsApp is reportedly receiving an option that will let users edit the recipients before sending out media. This feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.25.19 update but it is still under development and may take some time to rollout. WhatsApp has also redesigned the media sending menu to accommodate this feature.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Payments Cashbacks Seen Rolling Out to Android, iPhone Beta Users in India: All Details
- Monday November 1, 2021
- Tasneem Akolawala
WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo reports the arrival of cashback on WhatsApp Payments. It was spotted by an Indian follower Vipin who received a certain amount of cashback after sending payments to five contacts. The tracker notes that this may be a limited promotion to encourage more users to try WhatsApp Payments and claims that it may end in...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Adds India's Rupee '₹' Symbol To Chat Box For Faster Digital Payments
- Friday October 1, 2021
- Business | Reported by Roobina Mongia, Edited by Nikita Prasad
WhatsApp's addition of the rupee symbol in chat box and feature additions such as QR code access by the camera app are ways to enhance user adoption in India
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www.ndtv.com/business
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WhatsApp Working on Cashback Feature for Payments Push, Multiple Features for Group Chats in the Works
- Friday September 24, 2021
- Tasneem Akolawala
WhatsApp is reportedly working on multiple features for group chats including group icon editor, and group info redesign. The company is also reportedly working on a cashback feature for users to encourage them to use WhatsApp Payments more.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Introduces Payments Backgrounds to Let You Personalise Money Transfers With Friends, Family
- Tuesday August 17, 2021
- Jagmeet Singh
WhatsApp on Tuesday introduced Payments Backgrounds in India to let you personalise payments you make to your friends and family. The experience is live for both Android and iPhone users in India.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing UPI Lite Functionality for Quick Low-Value Transactions
- Thursday February 27, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp may be developing a UPI Lite functionality for users, according to a report. It is speculated to simplify the payment process by enabling them to carry out transactions without entering the PIN. Similar to other platforms, WhatsApp’s in-development feature was spotted following an APK teardown of a beta version of the app and it may work...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to Make Bill Payments in India
- Thursday February 6, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for users in India. This feature is expected to allow users to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select users in the country.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Announces Metro Card Recharge Facility Via Chatbot Across Delhi-NCR
- Tuesday July 30, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp is rolling out a new facility to make the commute easier for Metro users in Delhi and NCR. With the rollout of its latest feature, WhatsApp users can now recharge their smart cards issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) via a dedicated chatbot on the instant messaging platform. It also offers other services such as ticket purcha...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Testing International Payments via UPI for Indian Users
- Tuesday March 26, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp could be working on enabling international payments via its in-app Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service, as per a new leak. WhatsApp Payments or WhatsApp Pay was first introduced for Indian users as an in-app service in November 2020. The platform’s entry into the payments sector was considered delayed as rival platforms were already...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Begins Testing 60-Second Status Updates, QR Code Scanner Shortcut for UPI Payments
- Tuesday March 19, 2024
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp for Android beta has started to test new features with two recent updates. the first feature is a new QR code scanner shortcut for faster payments. Meanwhile, the app is also allowing beta testers to share 60-second videos to their status, doubling the previous limit. Here's everything you need to know about these features and how they wor...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Rolls Out Instagram-Style Reply Bar for Status Updates to Beta Testers on iOS, Android: Report
- Tuesday December 12, 2023
- Written by Manas Mitul, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
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...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Chat Migration From Android to iOS and Vice Versa Now Live: All Details
- Thursday July 21, 2022
- Dhruv Raghav
WhatsApp has officially announced the roll out of the feature that lets users transfer their chat history from an Android phone to an iPhone and vice-versa. It was first unveiled during the Galaxy Unpacked event in August 2021. WhatsApp has also highlighted how to transfer the data as an FAQ on its official website.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Starts Identifying, Sharing 'Legal' Names of Users Enabling Payments in India
- Thursday May 12, 2022
- Jagmeet Singh
WhatsApp has started identifying "legal" names of users who have signed up for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments feature. These names will also be shared with people who receive payments through WhatsApp.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Details Features, Services It Offered in India in 2021, From COVID-19 Resources to a QR Camera
- Thursday December 16, 2021
- Jagmeet Singh
WhatsApp on Thursday released a year-end review of 2021, providing a look back at the key highlights of its new feature launches and services offered in India throughout the year. The instant messaging app, which has over 400 million users in the country, worked with several governments to provide COVID-19 related information and resources. It also...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Could Soon Get New Media Sending Menu, May Let Users Edit Recipients Before Sharing Media
- Friday December 10, 2021
- Satvik Khare
WhatsApp is reportedly receiving an option that will let users edit the recipients before sending out media. This feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.25.19 update but it is still under development and may take some time to rollout. WhatsApp has also redesigned the media sending menu to accommodate this feature.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Payments Cashbacks Seen Rolling Out to Android, iPhone Beta Users in India: All Details
- Monday November 1, 2021
- Tasneem Akolawala
WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo reports the arrival of cashback on WhatsApp Payments. It was spotted by an Indian follower Vipin who received a certain amount of cashback after sending payments to five contacts. The tracker notes that this may be a limited promotion to encourage more users to try WhatsApp Payments and claims that it may end in...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Adds India's Rupee '₹' Symbol To Chat Box For Faster Digital Payments
- Friday October 1, 2021
- Business | Reported by Roobina Mongia, Edited by Nikita Prasad
WhatsApp's addition of the rupee symbol in chat box and feature additions such as QR code access by the camera app are ways to enhance user adoption in India
-
www.ndtv.com/business
-
WhatsApp Working on Cashback Feature for Payments Push, Multiple Features for Group Chats in the Works
- Friday September 24, 2021
- Tasneem Akolawala
WhatsApp is reportedly working on multiple features for group chats including group icon editor, and group info redesign. The company is also reportedly working on a cashback feature for users to encourage them to use WhatsApp Payments more.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Introduces Payments Backgrounds to Let You Personalise Money Transfers With Friends, Family
- Tuesday August 17, 2021
- Jagmeet Singh
WhatsApp on Tuesday introduced Payments Backgrounds in India to let you personalise payments you make to your friends and family. The experience is live for both Android and iPhone users in India.
-
www.gadgets360.com