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WhatsApp Desktop, WhatsApp Web Users Targeted Using Malware Campaign, Kaspersky Warns
- Tuesday June 23, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a large malware campaign targeting users of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web. This has reportedly affected users in countries, including Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. The highest number of victims was reported in Malaysia. The cybersecurity and anti-virus firm advises users to be careful ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Testing Group Voice and Video Calls for WhatsApp Web Users
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out group voice and video calling support on WhatsApp Web for selected beta testers. The feature allows users to start group calls directly from a browser and supports up to 32 participants. Users can choose specific participants, create call links, enable waiting rooms, and share their screens during video calls. Gro...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Voice And Video Calling On Web Browsers. Know How It Works
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Web Finally Introduces Support for Voice and Video Calls for Some Users: Report
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
- Friday December 19, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Explained: How Will New SIM Binding Rule Affect WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram
- Monday December 1, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app will stop functioning.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp for Windows Replaces Native App With WhatsApp Web Version on Latest Beta Release
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp for Windows has shifted from a native UWP app to a web-based client for testers. The native WhatsApp Windows app offered optimised performance and notifications on Windows. However, the new version, essentially the WhatsApp Web client in a web view, is anticipated to consume more system resources than the native client.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Unified Chat Media Hub Feature for Web Client
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Use WhatsApp Web: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Monday January 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
WhatsApp Web bridges the gap between mobile and desktop communication. This browser-based extension mirrors your WhatsApp account, allowing you to access chats, share files, and receive notifications on a larger screen. Setup is quick and easy—visit web.whatsapp.com, scan the QR code, and get started. While it offers features like syncing and fil...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Web Tipped to Be Working on a Google-Enabled Reverse Image Search Feature
- Monday December 30, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for WhatsApp Web that will allow users to perform a web lookup on shared images. The feature, dubbed Search on Web, is tipped to let users quickly do a reverse image search via Google without having to leave the messaging platform. The feature can be useful to curb the spread of misinformation and pro...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Web Tipped to Be Developing ‘Chat With Us’ Option for Quick Support
- Monday December 30, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp Web, the desktop client of the instant messaging app, is developing a new feature which lets users contact the support team quickly, as per the claims by a feature tracker. The new option dubbed ‘Chat with us’ is said to be available in the Help section of the desktop app and is scheduled for release in a future version of the app.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Feature for Web Client That Lets Users Pick Usernames
- Monday July 22, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp is speculated to be developing a new feature for its web client which may let users pick usernames, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is tipped to offer more flexibility while connecting with other users on the instant messaging platform by eliminating the need to share phone numbers.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Web Users Could Soon Get the New Revamped Sidebar Interface: Report
- Monday April 15, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp was reported to be working on a new interface for its web client with a sidebar and a dark mode last year. Now, according to a new report, the revamped design has started to roll out to some users. The new WhatsApp Web feature is said to be available to some of the users who have signed up for the web client’s beta programme. This also h...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Secret Code for Locked Chats on Web Client
- Tuesday February 20, 2024
- Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp Web will soon get support for secret codes for locked chats, according to details shared by a feature tracker. While users can already lock specific chats on WhatsApp for iOS and Android that are hidden behind a secret code, the same functionality is expected to arrive on WhatsApp Web in the future.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Chat Lock Feature for Web Users
- Thursday February 1, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Desktop, WhatsApp Web Users Targeted Using Malware Campaign, Kaspersky Warns
- Tuesday June 23, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a large malware campaign targeting users of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web. This has reportedly affected users in countries, including Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. The highest number of victims was reported in Malaysia. The cybersecurity and anti-virus firm advises users to be careful ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Testing Group Voice and Video Calls for WhatsApp Web Users
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out group voice and video calling support on WhatsApp Web for selected beta testers. The feature allows users to start group calls directly from a browser and supports up to 32 participants. Users can choose specific participants, create call links, enable waiting rooms, and share their screens during video calls. Gro...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Rolling Out Voice And Video Calling On Web Browsers. Know How It Works
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
WhatsApp rolls out voice and video calling on its web app for individual chats, initially to beta users, enhancing cross-platform communication.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
WhatsApp Web Finally Introduces Support for Voice and Video Calls for Some Users: Report
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
- Friday December 19, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Explained: How Will New SIM Binding Rule Affect WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram
- Monday December 1, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app will stop functioning.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp for Windows Replaces Native App With WhatsApp Web Version on Latest Beta Release
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp for Windows has shifted from a native UWP app to a web-based client for testers. The native WhatsApp Windows app offered optimised performance and notifications on Windows. However, the new version, essentially the WhatsApp Web client in a web view, is anticipated to consume more system resources than the native client.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Unified Chat Media Hub Feature for Web Client
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- Written by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
How to Use WhatsApp Web: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Monday January 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
WhatsApp Web bridges the gap between mobile and desktop communication. This browser-based extension mirrors your WhatsApp account, allowing you to access chats, share files, and receive notifications on a larger screen. Setup is quick and easy—visit web.whatsapp.com, scan the QR code, and get started. While it offers features like syncing and fil...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Web Tipped to Be Working on a Google-Enabled Reverse Image Search Feature
- Monday December 30, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for WhatsApp Web that will allow users to perform a web lookup on shared images. The feature, dubbed Search on Web, is tipped to let users quickly do a reverse image search via Google without having to leave the messaging platform. The feature can be useful to curb the spread of misinformation and pro...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Web Tipped to Be Developing ‘Chat With Us’ Option for Quick Support
- Monday December 30, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp Web, the desktop client of the instant messaging app, is developing a new feature which lets users contact the support team quickly, as per the claims by a feature tracker. The new option dubbed ‘Chat with us’ is said to be available in the Help section of the desktop app and is scheduled for release in a future version of the app.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Feature for Web Client That Lets Users Pick Usernames
- Monday July 22, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp is speculated to be developing a new feature for its web client which may let users pick usernames, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is tipped to offer more flexibility while connecting with other users on the instant messaging platform by eliminating the need to share phone numbers.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Web Users Could Soon Get the New Revamped Sidebar Interface: Report
- Monday April 15, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp was reported to be working on a new interface for its web client with a sidebar and a dark mode last year. Now, according to a new report, the revamped design has started to roll out to some users. The new WhatsApp Web feature is said to be available to some of the users who have signed up for the web client’s beta programme. This also h...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Secret Code for Locked Chats on Web Client
- Tuesday February 20, 2024
- Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp Web will soon get support for secret codes for locked chats, according to details shared by a feature tracker. While users can already lock specific chats on WhatsApp for iOS and Android that are hidden behind a secret code, the same functionality is expected to arrive on WhatsApp Web in the future.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Chat Lock Feature for Web Users
- Thursday February 1, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
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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www.gadgets360.com