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WhatsApp to roll out new privacy features; to allow users to leave silently

The new privacy features of WhatsApp are expected to roll out this month onwards, said Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO

WhatsApp announces new security features, including leaving groups silently

Platform will allow stealth mode and prevent screenshots of 'view once' messages

WhatsApp working on 'login approval' feature for additional security

Through this 'login feature' on WhatsApp, the user will get in-app alerts when someone else will try to log in to their account

You may soon get to keep disappearing Whatsapp messages after they are dead

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let users keep disappearing messages even after their expiration.

WhatsApp for iOS to allow users hide 'last seen' and 'online' status

The messaging app will allow you to hide your 'Last seen status' from anyone outside your contact list

WhatsApp India, GoI join hands to leverage Chatbot for non-Covid use-cases

These collaborations happen despite several run ins between the two on regulatory issues

WhatsApp improves Reactions feature in new iOS update with six emojis

The messaging platform is also preparing a 2.0 iteration of Reactions by bringing the ability to react with any emoji available

WhatsApp working on feature that will allow users to exit groups silently

In a bid to make the messaging platform more user friendly, Meta-owned WhatsApp is likely working on a new feature that will allow users to silently exit groups.

WhatsApp rolls out Facebook-like message reactions feature with 6 emojis

In addition to reacting to messages with emojis, WhatsApp users can also share larger files now since WhatsApp has increased the file transfer size from 100MB to 2GB

WhatsApp for iOS working on message reaction feature with new settings

WhatsApp has been working on new reaction features as the new beta version of the platform brings the ability to manage reaction notifications with new settings

WhatsApp launches 'View Once' that deletes photos, videos once seen

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature called 'View Once, that deletes photos and videos from the chat after they have been opened, giving users even more control over their privacy.

WhatsApp to allow users to prioritise their most important chats

Starting Tuesday, WhatsApp is rolling out new settings for archived chats which will give users more control over their inbox and more ways to organise the Archived Chats folder

WhatsApp users can now join or leave ongoing group calls anytime

WhatsApp rolled out a new feature where the users can join a group video or voice call even after its started, and you see the participants in a video call screen the way you see on various apps.

WhatsApp unveils new 'Fast Playback' feature for long voice messages

To allow users to increase the playback speed of voice messages, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has rolled out a new 'Fast Playback' feature aimed at those who rely on long voice messages

Users not accepting privacy terms to face limited functionality: WhatsApp

WhatsApp will not delete any account for not accepting its new privacy update, but users not agreeing to the controversial terms after 'several weeks' will not be able to access their chat list

WhatsApp users need device authentication to access the web version

WhatsApp Web will also undergo a visual redesign as the update rolls out to users over the coming weeks

WhatsApp makes a move towards e-commerce, rolls out a shopping button

The WhatsApp button will let users browse through a catalogue offered by a business

WhatsApp beta adds QR code scanning to let users add contacts easily

Android beta users will be able to find their own custom QR codes in the settings section of the app on the top right side in front of the name

WhatsApp launches chatbot to bust fake news, allies with global group

Bot has been built to tackle misinformation, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, by connecting people with independent fact-checkers in more than 70 countries

WhatsApp clamps down further on frequent forwards to stem misinformation

Once a message has been previously forwarded five times, it can henceforth only be forwarded one chat at a time