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Page 9 - Whatsapp Features

Meta-Owned WhatsApp working on new private newsletter tool, says report

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new private newsletter feature, which will be a one-to-many tool for broadcasting information.

Meta-Owned WhatsApp working on new private newsletter tool, says report
Updated On : 22 Feb 2023 | 1:49 PM IST

Meta-owned WhatsApp adds new stickers for avatar pack on iOS, Android

With the new avatar sticker pack, users can customise the avatar right within the app settings by choosing the shape, colour, clothes, and several accessories that best express them

Meta-owned WhatsApp adds new stickers for avatar pack on iOS, Android
Updated On : 19 Feb 2023 | 5:51 PM IST

WhatsApp rolling out photo, video shortcut within chats on Windows beta

The new photo and video shortcut has been released to beta testers after installing the WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2306.2.0 update, which is available on the Microsoft Store

WhatsApp rolling out photo, video shortcut within chats on Windows beta
Updated On : 17 Feb 2023 | 5:51 PM IST

WhatsApp's new camera mode lets users record videos hands-free on iOS beta

Users are now able to switch to video mode easily with just a tap and they don't need to tap and hold to record videos hands-free

WhatsApp's new camera mode lets users record videos hands-free on iOS beta
Updated On : 10 Feb 2023 | 10:42 AM IST

WhatsApp new status feature will let users post disappearing pictures

Meta has now added several new features to WhatsApp status, which will let users post disappearing pictures and other media.According to The Verge, an American technology news website, once the features roll out over the coming weeks, you'll be able to react to people's posts with an emoji, limit who can see your status, and post voice messages.The announcement post read that the status emoji reactions work similarly to how they do on Instagram; when you swipe up on the post, you get the option to choose from one of eight emojis.The feature lets you change who can see your statuses, with the option to show it to everyone, hide it from certain contacts, or only show it to specific people, reported The Verge.According to Meta, the options you pick will be the default for the next status you post, but you'll be able to change it without changing the visibility of past statuses.Other features are small quality-of-life improvements. Statuses that include links will also be more visually ...

WhatsApp new status feature will let users post disappearing pictures
Updated On : 08 Feb 2023 | 5:40 PM IST

WhatsApp may soon let users schedule calls within group chats: Report

Meanwhile, last week, it was reported that the messaging platform was working on a new feature which will allow users to create calling shortcuts

WhatsApp may soon let users schedule calls within group chats: Report
Updated On : 08 Feb 2023 | 10:35 AM IST

WhatsApp announces 'Voice Status', 'Status Reactions' features globally

The 'Voice Status' feature allows users to record and share voice messages for up to 30 seconds on WhatsApp status

WhatsApp announces 'Voice Status', 'Status Reactions' features globally
Updated On : 07 Feb 2023 | 3:45 PM IST

WhatsApp working on feature to let users create calling shortcuts

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will allow users to create calling shortcuts

WhatsApp working on feature to let users create calling shortcuts
Updated On : 02 Feb 2023 | 11:03 AM IST

DCPCR launches WhatsApp chatbot for effective communication with citizens

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights launched its WhatsApp chatbot on Wednesday, with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia calling it an important initiative. The chatbot will help citizens and commission to interact in more effective manner, said an official. Some of its uses include complaint registration, searching information and tracking complaint status. It will be used by the commission for nudge-based awareness communications to children, women, anganwadi workers, etc. Hailing the move, Sisodia said, "This is an important initiative. Children will be connected to DCPCR with the aid of technology.

DCPCR launches WhatsApp chatbot for effective communication with citizens
Updated On : 01 Feb 2023 | 11:36 AM IST

WhatsApp may introduce 3 new features for text editor in drawing tool

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned text editor for its drawing tool

WhatsApp may introduce 3 new features for text editor in drawing tool
Updated On : 27 Jan 2023 | 10:58 AM IST

WhatsApp brings native beta application with improved features for macOS

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has made a native beta application for macOS which is now available for download

WhatsApp brings native beta application with improved features for macOS
Updated On : 24 Jan 2023 | 10:45 AM IST

WhatsApp rolls out new shortcuts to ease operations for group admins on iOS

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has reportedly rolled out some new shortcuts for group admins to quickly and easily perform actions for a certain group participant, on iOS

WhatsApp rolls out new shortcuts to ease operations for group admins on iOS
Updated On : 23 Jan 2023 | 11:08 AM IST

WhatsApp working on feature to allow sending pictures in original quality

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to send photos in their original quality

WhatsApp working on feature to allow sending pictures in original quality
Updated On : 20 Jan 2023 | 12:06 PM IST

WhatsApp rolling out voice-based status updates feature on Android beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new 'voice status updates' feature on Android beta, which will allow users to share voice notes via status updates

WhatsApp rolling out voice-based status updates feature on Android beta
Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 9:30 AM IST

WhatsApp working on 'Block' shortcut feature within notifications: Report

The new shortcut will be released in the upcoming update of the application

WhatsApp working on 'Block' shortcut feature within notifications: Report
Updated On : 15 Jan 2023 | 4:03 PM IST

WhatsApp working on feature to switch btw camera, video mode on iOS beta

Currently, users have to tap and hold to record a video which is complicated when they have to record a long video, reports WABetaInfo

WhatsApp working on feature to switch btw camera, video mode on iOS beta
Updated On : 15 Jan 2023 | 11:54 AM IST

WhatsApp working on feature that allows users to report status updates

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new 'Report status update' feature on Android beta

WhatsApp working on feature that allows users to report status updates
Updated On : 09 Jan 2023 | 11:57 AM IST

WhatsApp working on a redesigned 'kept messages' feature on Android

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned 'kept messages' feature on Android, which will give users the ability to keep or undo a kept message

WhatsApp working on a redesigned 'kept messages' feature on Android
Updated On : 18 Dec 2022 | 4:43 PM IST

WhatsApp rolls out feature to turn off call alerts on Windows beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has started to roll out a new feature that gives users the ability to disable notifications for calls on Windows beta

WhatsApp rolls out feature to turn off call alerts on Windows beta
Updated On : 18 Dec 2022 | 11:30 AM IST

WhatsApp rolls out new feature to search chats by date on iOS beta

Users need to use the search feature in a conversation if they want to check whether the new feature has been rolled out to their account

WhatsApp rolls out new feature to search chats by date on iOS beta
Updated On : 01 Dec 2022 | 3:47 PM IST