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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features: Missed Call Messages, Fun Status Stickers, And AI Upgrades
For Status, WhatsApp is rolling out new stickers, including interactive designs, music lyric templates and question prompts to boost engagement.
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WhatsApp Announces Voicemail-Like Missed Call Messages, Image Animation and More Features
WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have receive...
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WhatsApp Prepares to Expand Ads on Status and Channels to More Users
WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end...
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PNB Balance Check Number: How to Check PNB Balance Online Using Different Methods
Punjab National Bank (PNB) offers several convenient online methods for checking account balances, making banking easier for customers. Users can view their balance through the PNB ONE mobile app, PNB Internet Banking, UPI apps, WhatsApp banking, SMS banking or the missed call service. These tools provide quick access to balance details, mini state...
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How to Set Up a WhatsApp Message Reminder: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp released its new 'Remind Me' feature to select beta testers earlier this year as part of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14 update. While the functionality is still being tested, it is expected to be rolled out via a stable channel to other users in the coming months. The instant messaging platform, with this feature, will allow user...
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Confetti Animation for Emoji Reactions Ahead of New Year
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Statu...
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Microsoft’s Copilot AI Chatbot to No Longer Be Available on WhatsApp Next Year
Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI c...
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How to Switch Accounts on WhatsApp for iOS and Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp now supports using two accounts on the same device, a feature introduced on Android in 2023 and now rolling out to iOS. Each account requires a separate phone number and keeps its own chats, notifications, privacy settings and backups. Users can switch accounts through Settings on iOS or More Options on Android. Troubleshooting steps inclu...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Group Member Tags Feature on Android
WhatsApp has introduced a group member tags feature in its latest beta update, allowing users to assign personalized labels that identify their roles within group chats. The feature, currently available to select beta testers, enables members to add custom tags up to 30 characters long that describe their responsibilities, expertise, or positions w...
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WhatsApp's About Feature Upgraded With Improved Visibility, New Design Inspired by Instagram Notes
WhatsApp has officially brought back its 'About' feature. The reintroduced feature lets users share short, casual status updates with text or emojis. The About will be placed at the top of individual chats and on profiles, and users can tap on it to reply directly. The update will expire after 24 hours by default, but users can customise the timer.
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WhatsApp Testing Username-Based Search and Calling in Latest iOS Beta: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly working on its upcoming username-based search and calling feature, with the newest iOS beta indicating continued development. The update shows work on displaying usernames when users look up unfamiliar phone numbers, along with limited profile details, while keeping numbers hidden during username searches. The feature is plan...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Media Hub to Easily Browse Shared Images, Videos and More Shared Across Chat: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Media Hub feature for a limited number of users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac. This feature works like a centralised hub for all media shared across chats. This feature could help in content discovery and improve overall media management on the platform. It allows users to find recent media files by s...
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WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
WhatsApp has confirmed that its upcoming Usernames feature will be available to people next year as an optional functionality. The announcement was made via an email sent to WhatsApp business accounts, asking them to adjust their workflows and update their connected systems to prepare for the imminent change. Soon, users will be able to adopt a use...
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WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It incl...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features: Missed Call Messages, Fun Status Stickers, And AI Upgrades
For Status, WhatsApp is rolling out new stickers, including interactive designs, music lyric templates and question prompts to boost engagement.
-
WhatsApp Announces Voicemail-Like Missed Call Messages, Image Animation and More Features
WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have receive...
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WhatsApp Prepares to Expand Ads on Status and Channels to More Users
WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end...
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PNB Balance Check Number: How to Check PNB Balance Online Using Different Methods
Punjab National Bank (PNB) offers several convenient online methods for checking account balances, making banking easier for customers. Users can view their balance through the PNB ONE mobile app, PNB Internet Banking, UPI apps, WhatsApp banking, SMS banking or the missed call service. These tools provide quick access to balance details, mini state...
-
How to Set Up a WhatsApp Message Reminder: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp released its new 'Remind Me' feature to select beta testers earlier this year as part of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14 update. While the functionality is still being tested, it is expected to be rolled out via a stable channel to other users in the coming months. The instant messaging platform, with this feature, will allow user...
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Confetti Animation for Emoji Reactions Ahead of New Year
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Statu...
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Microsoft’s Copilot AI Chatbot to No Longer Be Available on WhatsApp Next Year
Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI c...
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How to Switch Accounts on WhatsApp for iOS and Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp now supports using two accounts on the same device, a feature introduced on Android in 2023 and now rolling out to iOS. Each account requires a separate phone number and keeps its own chats, notifications, privacy settings and backups. Users can switch accounts through Settings on iOS or More Options on Android. Troubleshooting steps inclu...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Group Member Tags Feature on Android
WhatsApp has introduced a group member tags feature in its latest beta update, allowing users to assign personalized labels that identify their roles within group chats. The feature, currently available to select beta testers, enables members to add custom tags up to 30 characters long that describe their responsibilities, expertise, or positions w...
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WhatsApp's About Feature Upgraded With Improved Visibility, New Design Inspired by Instagram Notes
WhatsApp has officially brought back its 'About' feature. The reintroduced feature lets users share short, casual status updates with text or emojis. The About will be placed at the top of individual chats and on profiles, and users can tap on it to reply directly. The update will expire after 24 hours by default, but users can customise the timer.
-
WhatsApp Testing Username-Based Search and Calling in Latest iOS Beta: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly working on its upcoming username-based search and calling feature, with the newest iOS beta indicating continued development. The update shows work on displaying usernames when users look up unfamiliar phone numbers, along with limited profile details, while keeping numbers hidden during username searches. The feature is plan...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Media Hub to Easily Browse Shared Images, Videos and More Shared Across Chat: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Media Hub feature for a limited number of users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac. This feature works like a centralised hub for all media shared across chats. This feature could help in content discovery and improve overall media management on the platform. It allows users to find recent media files by s...
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WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
WhatsApp has confirmed that its upcoming Usernames feature will be available to people next year as an optional functionality. The announcement was made via an email sent to WhatsApp business accounts, asking them to adjust their workflows and update their connected systems to prepare for the imminent change. Soon, users will be able to adopt a use...
-
WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It incl...
