Whatsapp Update

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  WhatsApp Beta Introduces 'Remind Me' Feature With Support for Custom Message Reminders

  WhatsApp is testing a new feature on Android that allows users to set reminders for messages that have already been read. This update enables beta testers to select from preset reminder times or customise specific delivery times for notifications. While WhatsApp currently reminds users about unread messages on both iOS and Android, this new functio...

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  WhatsApp's Latest Beta Update: 'Status Ads' And 'Promoted Channels'

  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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  WhatsApp Rolling Out Status Ads and Promoted Channels in Latest Android Beta: Report

  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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  Beeper Messaging App Updated With On-Device Accounts, Support for End-to-End Encryption

  Beeper has been updated with support for on-device connections to WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat, ensuring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) without relying on Beeper Cloud. The app's core features remain free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will unlock additional features and customisation options.

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  WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Chat Wallpaper Feature; Threaded Message Replies Spotted in Development

  WhatsApp is rolling out an AI-powered feature that lets users generate custom chat wallpapers. After updating to the latest stable version of WhatsApp for iOS, users can create backgrounds with prompts and fine-tune them. WhatsApp will also make it easier to view replies to messages in the form of structured threads, in the future. Here's everythin...

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  WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Phones. Is Yours On The List?

  WhatsApp will stop working on older iPhones and Android devices that no longer meet the app's updated software requirements.

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  WhatsApp Is Officially Getting Ads. Here's What Changes

  WhatsApp will be showing ads in the Updates tab which is used by 1.5 billion people every day across the globe.

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  WhatsApp Announces Ads in Status, Channel Subscriptions, and More Features for Businesses

  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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  WhatsApp Adds Collages, Photo Stickers to Its Status Feature; Username Picker Spotted in Development on iOS

  WhatsApp has launched a new set of features for Status updates on Thursday. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now allows users to post collages, music and new stickers to their Status updates. With the latest update, WhatsApp's Status feature works much like Stories on Facebook and Instagram. In addition to enhancing status updates, WhatsAp...

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  ATMs To Be Closed For 2-3 Days? Government Fact-Checks Viral Claim

  A false message on WhatsApp claiming ATMs will be closed for 2-3 days has been going viral. The government has fact-checked the claim and found it to be fake.

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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 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 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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  How to Add Music to Your WhatsApp Status

  WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows you to add music to your Status updates. Similar to Instagram and Facebook, you can add 15 seconds of music to images and 60 seconds to videos on WhatsApp Status updates, which disappear after 24 hours. Read on to learn how to add music to your WhatsApp Status.

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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...