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WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new 'safety overview', which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not recognise, as Meta's messaging platform intensified its crackdown on scams and fraud.
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WhatsApp Message Summarisation, AI-Powered Chat Wallpapers Spotted in Development
WhatsApp recently announced that it was working on a secure "Private Processing" cloud technology for upcoming AI features. A feature tracker has now spotted a new feature that could utilise this system. The platform is also reportedly working on AI-generated chat wallpapers. Meanwhile, WhatsApp has begun testing a feature allowing users to add "pr...
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WhatsApp Adds Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Block Chat Exports, Disable Automatic Media Downloads
WhatsApp has introduced the "Advanced Chat Privacy" feature that adds an extra layer of protection to one-on-one and group conversations. The new privacy and security feature is designed to prevent attempts to save media and export chat content. WhatsApp already offers end-to-end encryption for messages and calls.
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WhatsApp Working on AirDrop-Like Nearby File Sharing Feature on iOS: Report
WhatsApp for iOS may be developing a feature that lets users share documents, files, media and other content with nearby devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. Its functionality is speculated to be similar to Apple’s AirDrop, which allows the sharing of content between Apple devices in the vicinity.
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These Phones Will No Longer Support WhatsApp. See List
Thirty-five mobile phones from popular brands, including Samsung, Motorola, Sony and Apple, will no longer receive WhatsApp updates or security patches, a new report has revealed.
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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WhatsApp Now Allows Users to Block Spam Directly From Lock Screen: Here Are Steps to Enable Feature
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature allowing users to block spam directly from their lock screens. Spam messages have been a persistent issue for messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With this move, the company aims to enhance user privacy and security while fostering a more seamless messaging experien...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Chat Lock Feature for Web Users
WhatsApp Web may soon get a Chat Lock feature to keep your individual conversations more secure and private, as per a report. The feature was first introduced in the Android and iOS apps last year, and it will soon make its way to the Web client. The leaked image of the feature shows a dedicated tab with a padlock icon, highlighting this is where a...
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WhatsApp Passkey Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android: How It Works
WhatsApp beta has added support for a new feature that will allow users to log in to their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow users to create passkeys on their device which can be used to securely log in to an account using biometric authentication.
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Chat Lock: 5 Points On WhatsApp's New Feature For Private Conversations
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday announced a new WhatsApp feature called 'Chat Lock' to make users' most intimate conversations even more private.
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WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Hidden, Secure Rolling Out to iOS, Android Users
WhatsApp has rolled out a new Chat Lock feature to help users keep their messages and conversations private and secure. One can open these conversation only through correct passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication. The feature has been globally launched and will be rolling out to all WhatsApp users on Android as well as iOS.
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WhatsApp Introduces Three New Security Features on Android and iOS: All Details
WhatsApp has recently been working on a few updates and functionalities and has now rolled out three new security features for its users. The features include ‘account protect,’ ‘device verification,’ and ‘automatic security codes.’
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WhatsApp Working on Login Approval Feature to Improve Account Security: Report
WhatsApp is adding a new security feature called Login Approval to the instant messaging platform, according to a report. The feature is said to be currently under development. It could be reportedly seen with future WhatsApp updates.
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WhatsApp Message Timer Feature for Existing Chats in Testing on Android: Report
WhatsApp is working on the default message timer feature for existing chats on Android, according to a new report. It is also redesigning the security page of the desktop app.
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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T Series Getting OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 Update With WhatsApp Media Issue Fix
OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series smartphones are receiving OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 update. The update brings a fix for an issue where users were unable to send and receive media on WhatsApp. Bundled with the update is December 2021 Android security patch.
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WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new 'safety overview', which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not recognise, as Meta's messaging platform intensified its crackdown on scams and fraud.
-
WhatsApp Message Summarisation, AI-Powered Chat Wallpapers Spotted in Development
WhatsApp recently announced that it was working on a secure "Private Processing" cloud technology for upcoming AI features. A feature tracker has now spotted a new feature that could utilise this system. The platform is also reportedly working on AI-generated chat wallpapers. Meanwhile, WhatsApp has begun testing a feature allowing users to add "pr...
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WhatsApp Adds Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Block Chat Exports, Disable Automatic Media Downloads
WhatsApp has introduced the "Advanced Chat Privacy" feature that adds an extra layer of protection to one-on-one and group conversations. The new privacy and security feature is designed to prevent attempts to save media and export chat content. WhatsApp already offers end-to-end encryption for messages and calls.
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WhatsApp Working on AirDrop-Like Nearby File Sharing Feature on iOS: Report
WhatsApp for iOS may be developing a feature that lets users share documents, files, media and other content with nearby devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. Its functionality is speculated to be similar to Apple’s AirDrop, which allows the sharing of content between Apple devices in the vicinity.
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These Phones Will No Longer Support WhatsApp. See List
Thirty-five mobile phones from popular brands, including Samsung, Motorola, Sony and Apple, will no longer receive WhatsApp updates or security patches, a new report has revealed.
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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WhatsApp Now Allows Users to Block Spam Directly From Lock Screen: Here Are Steps to Enable Feature
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature allowing users to block spam directly from their lock screens. Spam messages have been a persistent issue for messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With this move, the company aims to enhance user privacy and security while fostering a more seamless messaging experien...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Chat Lock Feature for Web Users
WhatsApp Web may soon get a Chat Lock feature to keep your individual conversations more secure and private, as per a report. The feature was first introduced in the Android and iOS apps last year, and it will soon make its way to the Web client. The leaked image of the feature shows a dedicated tab with a padlock icon, highlighting this is where a...
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WhatsApp Passkey Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android: How It Works
WhatsApp beta has added support for a new feature that will allow users to log in to their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow users to create passkeys on their device which can be used to securely log in to an account using biometric authentication.
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Chat Lock: 5 Points On WhatsApp's New Feature For Private Conversations
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday announced a new WhatsApp feature called 'Chat Lock' to make users' most intimate conversations even more private.
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WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Hidden, Secure Rolling Out to iOS, Android Users
WhatsApp has rolled out a new Chat Lock feature to help users keep their messages and conversations private and secure. One can open these conversation only through correct passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication. The feature has been globally launched and will be rolling out to all WhatsApp users on Android as well as iOS.
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WhatsApp Introduces Three New Security Features on Android and iOS: All Details
WhatsApp has recently been working on a few updates and functionalities and has now rolled out three new security features for its users. The features include ‘account protect,’ ‘device verification,’ and ‘automatic security codes.’
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WhatsApp Working on Login Approval Feature to Improve Account Security: Report
WhatsApp is adding a new security feature called Login Approval to the instant messaging platform, according to a report. The feature is said to be currently under development. It could be reportedly seen with future WhatsApp updates.
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WhatsApp Message Timer Feature for Existing Chats in Testing on Android: Report
WhatsApp is working on the default message timer feature for existing chats on Android, according to a new report. It is also redesigning the security page of the desktop app.
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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T Series Getting OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 Update With WhatsApp Media Issue Fix
OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series smartphones are receiving OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 update. The update brings a fix for an issue where users were unable to send and receive media on WhatsApp. Bundled with the update is December 2021 Android security patch.
