'This step-by-step feature guides you through important privacy settings to help you choose the right level of protection, all in one place,' said Meta in a Blog post
Recently launched as a feature on WhatsApp, channels allow users to get updates from people, organisations, and teams that they follow on the messaging platform
WhatsApp backup experience on Android will be in line with how it works on other platforms, says Google
Similar features are available over other social media and messaging platforms, including Discord, Telegram, and Slack
WhatsApp said it is adding an extra layer of security to establish a more secure and private connection for voice calls
Tough a feature phone, the JioPhone Prima is touted by the company as a 4G keypad smartphone since it comes with several apps built-in such as YouTube, WhatsApp, and Google Assistant
Meta is not currently testing ads for WhatsApp, but might soon put ads in channels and status
Currently under testing, the feature is expected to roll out as a stable update for Instagram app in the coming month
The feature is currently available for select Android users and is expected to roll out for general users in coming months
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 has this feature available for Photos and Videos, and the same is expected to roll out for Voice messages soon
The feature is currently in beta testing but will be available for all users soon, said Mark Zukerberg
The company in an official statement said that the feature will be rolled out to Android users in the coming weeks and months
Social media firms are bringing in more features to shore up engagement across apps in a highly competitive online environment
Instead of using an alphanumeric password or two-step verification via SMS, Passkeys allow users to authenticate signing in requests by using biometrics such as fingerprints and facial scans
Following Google and Apple, Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp will rollout Passkey authentication for users
It follows Meta's talks to launch a similar plan in the European Union (EU) to conform with its privacy concerns
Social media platforms are worried about losing users which include children, since children may only be able to use these platforms if parents give their consent
Its might in India is at the forefront of Meta's drive to monetise messaging with payments
In its monthly compliance report, WhatsApp stated that it received 14,767 complaint reports in August in India