Page 8 - Whatsapp Features

WhatsApp backup on Android to count towards Google Account storage

WhatsApp backup experience on Android will be in line with how it works on other platforms, says Google

Meta-owned WhatsApp rolls-out voice-chat feature for large groups: Details

Similar features are available over other social media and messaging platforms, including Discord, Telegram, and Slack

WhatsApp adds option to hide IP address during voice calls: Details here

WhatsApp said it is adding an extra layer of security to establish a more secure and private connection for voice calls

WhatsApp plans to put ads in status and channels, but not in inbox: Report

Meta is not currently testing ads for WhatsApp, but might soon put ads in channels and status

WhatsApp is testing an alternative email-based verification method: Report

The feature is currently available for select Android users and is expected to roll out for general users in coming months

WhatsApp tests alternate profile: Everything about upcoming privacy feature

The alternate profile feature on WhatsApp would let the users on the platform keep a separate profile name and picture for saved contacts and other. Below are the details

WhatsApp reportedly testing 'View Once' feature for voice notes: Details

WhatsApp has this feature available for Photos and Videos, and the same is expected to roll out for Voice messages soon

WhatsApp to let Android users sign-in using Passkeys instead of OTPs

Following Google and Apple, Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp will rollout Passkey authentication for users

Here is the reason WhatsApp banned over 7.4 million accounts in August

In its monthly compliance report, WhatsApp stated that it received 14,767 complaint reports in August in India

PM Modi creates his WhatsApp Channels, says 'Let's stay connected'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins Whatsapp Channel following conclusion of the first day in the new parliament building

Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp Channels in India; global rollout begins

The Indian Cricket team and Bollywood actors including Katrina Kaif, Diljit Dosanjh, Akshay Kumar, Vijay Deverakonda, Neha Kakkar launch their WhatsApp Channels

WhatsApp unveils HD photo sharing feature: Clearer, more enhanced images

HD Whatsapp photo sharing will be available across all devices, including Android, iOS and even Whatsapp Web, in the coming weeks

WhatsApp set to release group voice chats feature: Here's how it works

When a user starts a voice chat, the group icon in the chat list will change to a waveform icon and show a 'connect' button

WhatsApp's new animated avatar feature for Android users: All details here

Leveraging AI resources from Meta, the latest WhatsApp beta version incorporates numerous animated avatars for users

Here's how to transfer WhatsApp chats on a new device without cloud backup

While transferring chats using the cloud has been the norm, this new, quicker method is sure to be handy for users

WhatsApp may soon allow users to send videos in high-quality: Details here

WhatsApp would continue to use the standard quality setting by default, but allow users to select the high-quality option each time they want to share a video

Don't want others to read your WhatsApp chat? Know how to lock it here

WhatsApp chat lock: On Android and iPhone, users can turn on the feature to password-protect their personal chats as well as group chats

Bug that allowed WhatsApp access to Android phone's mic fixed by Google

Now that Google has fixed the bug, it is advisable for WhatsApp Android users to update their app

WhatsApp rolling out new in-app chat support feature on Windows beta

This tool helps users to crop their images within the app itself, making it easier for them to edit media

Mark Zuckerberg announces WhatsApp Channels: What is it, how does it work

WhatsApp Channels will first be available in Colombia and Singapore. It will gradually be available in more countries, including India, over the coming months