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WhatsApp working on new 'channels lists' feature on Apple iOS: Report

Moreover, the company will give users complete control over which channels they follow, and when they do so, the action will be kept private

WhatsApp working on new 'channels lists' feature on Apple iOS: Report
Updated On : 08 May 2023 | 7:57 PM IST

Receiving dubious calls, messages on WhatsApp? Here's what you should know

Users receive both audio and video calls from these phone numbers which mostly carry country codes belonging to Ethiopia, Morocco, and Swaziland, among others

Receiving dubious calls, messages on WhatsApp? Here's what you should know
Updated On : 08 May 2023 | 12:00 PM IST

In a bid to make chat interesting WhatsApp introduces single-vote polls

Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced two new updates around 'Polls' and 'Sharing with Captions' on its platform to make chats a little more fun and productive

In a bid to make chat interesting WhatsApp introduces single-vote polls
Updated On : 05 May 2023 | 3:01 PM IST

WhatsApp bans record of over 4.7 mn bad accounts in India in March

The IT Ministry last month notified to establish three GACs as required under the recently amended IT Rules, 2021

WhatsApp bans record of over 4.7 mn bad accounts in India in March
Updated On : 01 May 2023 | 6:15 PM IST

WhatsApp rolling 'side-by-side' feature on Android tablets for beta testers

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new side-by-side feature on Android tablets for some beta testers

WhatsApp rolling 'side-by-side' feature on Android tablets for beta testers
Updated On : 30 Apr 2023 | 7:11 PM IST

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

WhatsApp rolling out 'reply with message' feature within call notifications
Updated On : 27 Apr 2023 | 7:28 PM IST

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

Now you can use WhatsApp on four devices at the same time: Here's how
Updated On : 26 Apr 2023 | 3:22 PM IST

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 brings feature to support same account on multiple phones
Updated On : 25 Apr 2023 | 10:57 PM IST

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

WhatsApp working on new tool for broadcasting information; details here
Updated On : 24 Apr 2023 | 6:59 PM IST

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

Everything you need to know about WhatsApp's new 'Keep in Chat' feature
Updated On : 21 Apr 2023 | 4:24 PM IST

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

Meta prepares more layoffs across its platforms for 'greater efficiency'
Updated On : 19 Apr 2023 | 9:10 AM IST

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's new feature allows adding descriptions to forwarded messages
Updated On : 16 Apr 2023 | 6:47 PM IST

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 rolls out new security feature 'Account Protect', more: Details
Updated On : 14 Apr 2023 | 1:57 PM IST

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) .

WhatsApp users need to switch on old phone to use app on new device
Updated On : 13 Apr 2023 | 10:41 PM IST

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

SC again defers plea against WhatsApp: What is new Data Protection Bill?
Updated On : 12 Apr 2023 | 1:51 PM IST

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 users will soon be able to edit, save contacts directly: Report
Updated On : 11 Apr 2023 | 11:01 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2023 | 8:10 PM IST

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's new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories
Updated On : 07 Apr 2023 | 8:01 PM IST

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 bans record over 4.5 million bad accounts in India in February
Updated On : 01 Apr 2023 | 7:25 PM IST

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 rolling out feature to disable multiple answers within polls
Updated On : 01 Apr 2023 | 6:16 PM IST