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WhatsApp tests new privacy features for voice, video call: Check details

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing mute audio and disable video options for voice and video call functions. Moreover, it is evaluating more emoji reactions for enhanced calling experience

Tech Wrap March 31: iOS 19, Clash of Clans X WWE, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro

Apple to revamp Health app with iOS 19. Clash of Clans teams up with WWE. Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro is now free to use. Apple to launch iPad Pro, MacBook Pro this year. WhatsApp new update

WhatsApp now lets you add music to status: Check how-to, other updates

WhatsApp specifies that users can select a 15-second portion of a song for a photo status and up to 60 seconds for a video status

iPhone users can now make WhatsApp their default app for calls and messages

With the iOS 18.2 update, Apple introduced changes which allowed users to set third-party apps as default services for various functions

Soon, WhatsApp will let you share 'motion photos' captured on Android phone

Motion photo sharing feature is already available for WhatsApp on iOS, and is expected to arrive soon for select Android devices

WhatsApp introduces 'Chat Theme' on Android, iOS: What is it, how it works

Now, WhatsApp users can apply themes to their chats with custom backgrounds and coloured chat bubbles

Soon, you will be able to schedule events on WhatsApp from individual chats

The ability to create and manage events is already available on WhatsApp, however, it is currently limited to group chats and community groups

Soon, WhatsApp will let you add music tracks to Status updates: Details

The new WhatsApp feature lets users select a track for their Status from an Instagram Stories-like music library

WhatsApp enhances chats experience with 4 new features: Check details here

WhatsApp users can now react to a message in chats by double-tapping it, instead of using the press and hold gesture

WhatsApp to end support for old android and iPhones from 2025 - Check list

Older phones cannot support the app's evolving features, which is why WhatsApp will discontinue support for certain systems at specific points in their lifecycle

WhatsApp brings new effects, stickers and more for New Year: Check details

These new festive season-inspired features are available for a limited period, from December 20 till January 3, 2025

WhatsApp may get native dialler on iOS, could be set as default calling app

With iOS 18.2, Apple allows changing default apps for calls and messages. With a built-in dialler, WhatsApp would join supported 3rd-party applications for both calls and messages on eligible iPhones

WhatsApp adds new calling features on mobile, desktop app: Check details

WhatsApp has enhanced video call quality and desktop calling, introduced selective calling in groups and new effects on the mobile and desktop app

Finally, WhatsApp has a new and modern typing indicator: Check how it looks

WhatsApp introduces a new typing indicator feature with enhanced visual cues for user identification, improving real-time engagement in chats

WhatsApp set to end support for older-generation iPhones soon: Check models

Currently, WhatsApp supports iOS 12 and newer versions. However, from May 2025, the app will require iOS 15.1 or later

WhatsApp introduces voice message transcripts feature: Here is how it works

WhatsApp said that the new audio message transcription feature will start rolling out globally over the coming weeks

Soon, WhatsApp will allow reverse image search through Google: Details here

Reportedly, Meta is integrating Google's reverse image search functionality into WhatsApp for Android

Meta introduces 'Lists' feature on WhatsApp: What is it and how it works

Meta stated that with Lists, WhatsApp users can create custom filters for searching chats related to work, family, and more

WhatsApp makes it easier to add, manage contacts within app from any device

With a built-in contact manager, WhatsApp is rolling out a new way to save contacts exclusively within the app, independent of the smartphone's address book

Soon, Meta AI will remember details shared by users on WhatsApp: Report

Similar to OpenAI's memory feature for ChatGPT, Meta AI will soon remember specific details shared with the chatbot automatically and offer personalised answers based on the information