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WhatsApp rolling out 'reply with message' feature within call notifications

According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to easily decline an incoming call and send a message to the caller at the same time

Now you can use WhatsApp on four devices at the same time: Here's how

At a given time, up to four smartphones can be linked to one WhatsApp account. Here how

WhatsApp brings feature to support same account on multiple phones

Messaging platform WhatsApp on Tuesday said it has introduced a feature that will allow its users to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones. The feature has started rolling out globally and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks, the Meta-owned platform said. "Today, we're improving our multi-device offering further by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones," WhatsApp announced. The feature, highly requested by users, will enable them to "link your phone as one of up to four additional devices, the same as when you link with WhatsApp on web browsers, tablets and desktops". Each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently, ensuring that a user's personal messages, media and calls are end-to-end encrypted. "...and if your primary device is inactive for a long period, we automatically log you out of all companion devices," WhatsApp said in a press note. Linking phones as companion devices makes messaging easier. For insta

WhatsApp working on new tool for broadcasting information; details here

Users will be able to easily receive useful updates from people they choose to receive news from using the new 'channels' feature

Everything you need to know about WhatsApp's new 'Keep in Chat' feature

It will allow people to save important messages from a chat even when they have turned on the 'disappearing messages' feature

Meta prepares more layoffs across its platforms for 'greater efficiency'

Meta already cut about 13% of its workforce, or about 11,000 jobs, in November. It also extended a hiring freeze through the first quarter

WhatsApp's new feature allows adding descriptions to forwarded messages

This feature, an extension of multi-device support, has been designed to allow users to link their existing WhatsApp account to another mobile phone

WhatsApp rolls out new security feature 'Account Protect', more: Details

WhatsApp has released three new security features that give users privacy and more control over their conversations while messaging

WhatsApp users need to switch on old phone to use app on new device

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp users may need to switch on their old phone to verify themselves for using the app on a new device, the company said on Thursday. In addition to this, the company will be rolling out two new features, including device verification to help prevent malware from taking over the WhatsApp account and sending out messages without the user's knowledge or permission. "If you need to switch your WhatsApp account to a new device we want to double-check that it's really you. From now on, we may ask you on your old device to verify that you want to take this step as an extra security check. This feature can help alert you to an unauthorised attempt to move your account to another device," WhatsApp said in a statement. The move provides an extra layer of security to WhatsApp users. WhatsApp said that it is concerned about malware that infects a mobile phone in much the same way a virus infects a computer. "Malware is used to advance account takeover (ATO) .

SC again defers plea against WhatsApp: What is new Data Protection Bill?

This is the second time the SC has deferred the hearing. It had shelved the hearing earlier as the Centre said the new bill would likely be tabled in the Budget session

WhatsApp users will soon be able to edit, save contacts directly: Report

The new feature, which is currently in the beta phase, allows users to add and edit contacts within the app, without having to visit the contacts section

WhatsApp's new feature to add, edit contacts within app on Android

Users can check the availability of the feature on their devices by opening the contact list within WhatsApp and selecting the "New Contact" option

WhatsApp's new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature, which will allow users to share their status updates to Facebook stories without leaving WhatsApp

WhatsApp bans record over 4.5 million bad accounts in India in February

Meta-owned WhatsApp banned a record over 45 lakh bad accounts in India in the month of February, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021, the company informed on Saturday.

WhatsApp rolling out feature to disable multiple answers within polls

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a feature on Windows beta which disables multiple answers within polls

WhatsApp improves readability of messages in community announcement groups

With the new interface, users will be able to read messages easily because the text will be displayed on a wider line

India Post Payments Bank partners Airtel to launch services on WhatsApp

State-owned India Post Payments Bank has partnered with Bharti Airtel to launch banking services through WhatsApp for its customers here, a joint statement said on Friday. The newly launched IPPB WhatsApp Banking channel will enable IPPB customers to connect with the bank on WhatsApp and effortlessly avail a host of banking services, including doorstep service requests and locating the nearest Post Office. "We are delighted to work with Bharti Airtel as our partner in driving digital and financial inclusion in India. We believe that financial services driven by technology have great potential and can go a long way in ensuring that the best financial products reach the farthest corners of the country," IPPB CGM and CSMO Gursharan Rai Bansal said. IPPB has over 4.51 lakh accounts in Delhi. Airtel-IPPB WhatsApp Banking solution is also working on building multi-language support, enabling added convenience to customers, especially to those in the rural parts of the country to access ..

WhatsApp rolling out new text editor for beta testers on Android beta

Beta users can change the text background colour, making it simpler for them to differentiate important text from the rest

Meta-owned WhatsApp working on new feature 'edit message' on iOS: Report

In addition, it will also improve communication between users as it will offer users a way to ensure that their messages are clear, concise, and error-free

Meta-owned Whatspp's new features to give more power to group admins

These changes follow some updates made over the last few months, including making groups larger, and giving admins the ability to delete messages sent in the groups they manage