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WhatsApp Rolls Out Primary Device Support on iPad, Tests New Setup Screen for Android Tablets: Report
WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is introducing a new registration experience for tablets across iPad and Android. The iPad version reportedly supports direct account registration with passkey authentication, while Android tablets are testing a simplified setup screen for choosing between companion mode and primary device registration. The changes ...
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WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve Your Username Before the Much-Anticipated Feature Goes Live
WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations ahead of the wider launch of usernames later this year. The feature will let users connect without sharing their phone numbers and includes privacy measures such as an optional username key for first-time contacts. WhatsApp says there will be no public username directory or suggestions. The compa...
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WhatsApp Starts Warning Users About Chats From Unknown Numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out a new trust warning feature for Android and iOS users. The feature is designed to provide additional information about unfamiliar contacts before a user opens a conversation. This feature helps users to make a more informed decision about whether to engage in a conversation. This warning message shows the country where the p...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Online Indicator, New Feature to Manage Chat Backups on Android
WhatsApp is said to be adding a redesign to how online status is displayed in the app. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.24.5, the company replaced the 'online' label from the chat info screen with a green dot displayed directly on a contact's profile photo. Additionally, WhatsApp is said to be developing a dedicated in-app backu...
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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet for iOS users. The feature is said to be available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75 and appears to be currently available to a limited number of users. This new interface allow users to select recent photos and videos quickly without leaving the chat screen.
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WhatsApp Working on Its Own Encrypted Cloud Backup to Reduce Reliance on Google Drive: Report
WhatsApp is said to be gearing up to launch its own encrypted cloud storage backup service. This update could offer WhatsApp more control over backup management. With the latest update, Android users will get two choices for backing up their chats: Google Drive or WhatsApp’s own cloud storage. WhatsApp’s own cloud storage could include 2GB of f...
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WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Mobile Recharges for Users in India: How to Recharge Your Mobile Number
WhatsApp has integrated mobile recharges into the popular messaging app. The platform has collaborated with Dutch payments company PayU to enable the service in the country across WhatsApp for Android and iOS. With the latest update, Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea users can choose from a range of recharge plans and carry out recharges within a few...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Rolls Out Noise Cancellation for Voice and Video Calls to Android Beta Users
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls to Android beta users. The feature is said to be available in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.14.1. Designed to minimise background noise in real time without affecting the speaker’s voice, the feature aims to improve call clarity. It is expected to be es...
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WhatsApp Announces Big Update; Rolls Out Cross-Platform Chat Transfer Tool, Dual Accounts on iOS and More
WhatsApp on Thursday announced a new set of features that are aimed at improving cross-platform functionality, organisation, and usability. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging app, new tools are rolling out for managing storage, transferring chats between Android and iOS devices, and improving conversations with AI features. iPhone users can no...
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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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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 Rolls Out Group Message History Feature for Easy Onboarding of New Members
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature for its app, which is aimed at reducing interruptions in group conversations. Dubbed Group Message History, it simplifies group onboarding without compromising user privacy by eliminating the need for manually forwarding older messages, while adhering to end-to-end encryption policies. The instant messagin...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Voice And Video Calling On Web Browsers. Know How It Works
WhatsApp rolls out voice and video calling on its web app for individual chats, initially to beta users, enhancing cross-platform communication.
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WhatsApp Web Finally Introduces Support for Voice and Video Calls for Some Users: Report
WhatsApp Web is reportedly getting voice and video calling support. The long-awaited feature is currently available to select beta users for one-to-one chats, and this could be available for more users in the coming weeks. The update adds end-to-end encrypted calls and screen-sharing support to WhatsApp Web. Currently, WhatsApp allow Web users to s...
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WhatsApp Introduces Member Tags for Group Chats, Event Reminders, and More
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features aimed at helping users stay connected and express themselves better in group chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out member tags, which can be added to a user’s name to provide more contextual information about them. They can also turn any word they type into a sticker, ...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Primary Device Support on iPad, Tests New Setup Screen for Android Tablets: Report
WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is introducing a new registration experience for tablets across iPad and Android. The iPad version reportedly supports direct account registration with passkey authentication, while Android tablets are testing a simplified setup screen for choosing between companion mode and primary device registration. The changes ...
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WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve Your Username Before the Much-Anticipated Feature Goes Live
WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations ahead of the wider launch of usernames later this year. The feature will let users connect without sharing their phone numbers and includes privacy measures such as an optional username key for first-time contacts. WhatsApp says there will be no public username directory or suggestions. The compa...
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WhatsApp Starts Warning Users About Chats From Unknown Numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out a new trust warning feature for Android and iOS users. The feature is designed to provide additional information about unfamiliar contacts before a user opens a conversation. This feature helps users to make a more informed decision about whether to engage in a conversation. This warning message shows the country where the p...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Online Indicator, New Feature to Manage Chat Backups on Android
WhatsApp is said to be adding a redesign to how online status is displayed in the app. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.24.5, the company replaced the 'online' label from the chat info screen with a green dot displayed directly on a contact's profile photo. Additionally, WhatsApp is said to be developing a dedicated in-app backu...
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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet for iOS users. The feature is said to be available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75 and appears to be currently available to a limited number of users. This new interface allow users to select recent photos and videos quickly without leaving the chat screen.
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WhatsApp Working on Its Own Encrypted Cloud Backup to Reduce Reliance on Google Drive: Report
WhatsApp is said to be gearing up to launch its own encrypted cloud storage backup service. This update could offer WhatsApp more control over backup management. With the latest update, Android users will get two choices for backing up their chats: Google Drive or WhatsApp’s own cloud storage. WhatsApp’s own cloud storage could include 2GB of f...
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WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Mobile Recharges for Users in India: How to Recharge Your Mobile Number
WhatsApp has integrated mobile recharges into the popular messaging app. The platform has collaborated with Dutch payments company PayU to enable the service in the country across WhatsApp for Android and iOS. With the latest update, Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea users can choose from a range of recharge plans and carry out recharges within a few...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Rolls Out Noise Cancellation for Voice and Video Calls to Android Beta Users
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls to Android beta users. The feature is said to be available in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.14.1. Designed to minimise background noise in real time without affecting the speaker’s voice, the feature aims to improve call clarity. It is expected to be es...
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WhatsApp Announces Big Update; Rolls Out Cross-Platform Chat Transfer Tool, Dual Accounts on iOS and More
WhatsApp on Thursday announced a new set of features that are aimed at improving cross-platform functionality, organisation, and usability. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging app, new tools are rolling out for managing storage, transferring chats between Android and iOS devices, and improving conversations with AI features. iPhone users can no...
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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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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 Rolls Out Group Message History Feature for Easy Onboarding of New Members
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature for its app, which is aimed at reducing interruptions in group conversations. Dubbed Group Message History, it simplifies group onboarding without compromising user privacy by eliminating the need for manually forwarding older messages, while adhering to end-to-end encryption policies. The instant messagin...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Voice And Video Calling On Web Browsers. Know How It Works
WhatsApp rolls out voice and video calling on its web app for individual chats, initially to beta users, enhancing cross-platform communication.
-
WhatsApp Web Finally Introduces Support for Voice and Video Calls for Some Users: Report
WhatsApp Web is reportedly getting voice and video calling support. The long-awaited feature is currently available to select beta users for one-to-one chats, and this could be available for more users in the coming weeks. The update adds end-to-end encrypted calls and screen-sharing support to WhatsApp Web. Currently, WhatsApp allow Web users to s...
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WhatsApp Introduces Member Tags for Group Chats, Event Reminders, and More
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features aimed at helping users stay connected and express themselves better in group chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out member tags, which can be added to a user’s name to provide more contextual information about them. They can also turn any word they type into a sticker, ...
