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WhatsApp new update soon let users share high quality photos on iOS beta

Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly working on a new feature which will allow users to send photos with high quality on iOS beta.

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

WhatsApp starts rolling out picture-in-picture video call feature for iOS

According to the outlet, this feature, which WhatsApp first started testing last year, lets users open up other apps during video calls without any disruptions

WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out picture-in-picture mode for video calls, for all iOS users

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 working to bring communities feature to its Business application

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working to bring communities to its WhatsApp Business application on Android.

WhatsApp may soon let users send images in original quality on Desktop beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will allow users to send images in their original quality, on Desktop beta

WhatsApp rolling out feature to let users share up to 100 media on iOS beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature which will allow users to share up to 100 media within the chats, on iOS beta

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 leads digital accessibility in India among top 10 apps: Report

Other apps audited in the report by The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, along with I-Stem and Mission Accessibility, include PhonePe, Paytm, Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, Flipkart, Telegram, Uber and Ola

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 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

Train passengers will soon be able to order food via WhatsApp chatbot

Train passengers would soon be able to order food through a WhatsApp number, with an interactive Artificial Intelligence-enabled chatbot handling their queries on e-catering and booking meals. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is already delivering meals on certain routes through WhatsApp number +91 8750001323. "WhatsApp communication for e-catering services implemented on selected trains and passengers. Based on customer feedback and suggestions, the company will enable the same on other trains," the Railways said in a statement on Monday. The IRCTC has started e-catering services through a specially developed website www.catering.irctc.co.in as well its e-catering app 'Food on Track', it said. The implementation of e-catering services through WhatsApp was envisaged in two phases. The first phase has already been implemented, Under this, a business WhatsApp number sends a message to the customers booking e-ticket for opting in e-catering services by clic

WhatsApp to let users share up to 100 media on Android beta in new feature

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature which will allow users to share up to 100 media within the chats, on Android beta

WhatsApp rolls out longer group subjects, descriptions on iOS beta: Report

Beta users can now choose a longer group description, up to 2048 characters, as the previous limit was 512 characters

WhatsApp rolls out ability to create avatars on iOS, says report

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp, in its latest update to iOS, has rolled out the ability to create personalised avatars and use them as stickers and profile pictures

Meta-owned WhatsApp may soon let users pin messages within chats, group

The ability to pin messages within chats and groups is currently under development and is expected to be released in a future update of the application

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

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WhatsApp bans 3.6 million accounts in India in November, shows report

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday said it banned 36.77 lakh accounts in India in November, marginally lower than the number of accounts it barred in the preceding month. The banned WhatsApp accounts in India include 13.89 lakh accounts which were barred proactively before being flagged by users. In December, WhatsApp banned 37.16 lakh accounts in the country, including 9.9 lakh accounts which were barred proactively. "Between 1 December 2022 and 31 December 2022, 3,677,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. 1,389,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users," WhatsApp said in its India Monthly Report for December published under the Information Technology Rules 2021. The tougher IT rules, which came into effect last year, mandate large digital platforms (with over 50 lakh users) to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken. Big social media firms have drawn flak in the past ove