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You can now listen to WhatsApp voice messages before hitting send

Messaging platform WhatsApp announces slew of new features to make voice notes more dynamic on the platform, says seven billion voice messages are sent on platform every day

WhatsApp to increase maximum file transfer size to 2 GB: Report

Meta-owned encrypted messaging service WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to share bigger-sized files and media with others over their platform.

Jharkhand HC directs CBI to implead WhatsApp chief in judge murder case

Additional District Judge Uttam Anand, 49, was run over by an autorickshaw while he was out jogging on July 28, 2021

Meta-owned WhatsApp starts rolling out multi-device support to all users

Meta-owned encrypted messaging service WhatsApp has started rolling out the much-awaited multi-device support for all users.

Russia finds Meta guilty of 'extremist activity', says WhatsApp can stay

Russia banned Facebook for restricting access to Russian media while Instagram was blocked after Meta said it would allow social media users in Ukraine to post messages urging violence against Putin

WhatsApp introduces Code Verify extension to add extra security to web app

Instant messaging application WhatsApp has rolled out a new extension for adding extra security to its web app.As per GSM Arena, the extension is called Code Verify and its sole purpose is to ensure the web version of WhatsApp is secure enough and the end-to-end encryption has not been compromised.WhatsApp said that the web app is naturally less resilient against attacks. So the Code Verify ensures the same level of security as a native app on Windows, iOS or Android.

WhatsApp Web adds a security layer that works like a 'traffic light'

Code Verify has been made available as a web browser extension that automatically verifies the authenticity of the WhatsApp Web code being served to a user's browser

WhatsApp may soon allow poll questions to be sent to group chats

Meta owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to start and take polls in the group chats.

WhatsApp bans 18.58 lakh Indian accounts in January, says report

WhatsApp received grievances against 495 Indian accounts which appealed to ban 285 accounts, out of which 24 were banned

WhatsApp group admins not liable for objectionable posts by members: HC

The ruling by the high court came while quashing a POCSO case against the admin of a WhatsApp group one of whose members had posted child pornography on it.

WhatsApp may allow users to add Facebook-like cover photo to profile

The ability to set cover photos is currently under development for WhatsApp Business Accounts

WhatsApp starts rolling out new calling interface for select Android users

Meta-owned WhatsApp has started rolling out a new interface for voice calls for select beta testers on Android.

WhatsApp to get message reactions on iPhone, Android soon: Report

WhatsApp is also working on a new feature that would allow group admins on WhatsApp to delete messages for other members of the group as well.

Unlimited WhatsApp backups on Google Drive may end soon

As per a report by WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo, Google Drive might put a limit to the free storage space that it offers to Android users for storing their WhatsApp chat backups

Over 2 mn Indian accounts banned by WhatsApp in Dec 2021: Report

WhatsApp explained that "Accounts Actioned" denotes reports where it took remedial action based on the report

WhatsApp group admins will soon be able to delete messages for all: Report

According to WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo, a user will see the 'This was deleted by an admin' message whenever any admin deletes a particular message

WhatsApp has time till February end to clarify policy, says EU

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and eight of its members took their grievances to the EU executive and the European network of consumer authorities

WhatsApp to bring 2-step verification to desktop, web versions

WhatsApp is also reportedly testing the possibility of allowing users to migrate chats from their Android device to an iPhone.

WhatsApp likely to allow transfer of chats from Android to iPhone

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly testing the possibility of allowing users to migrate chats from their Android device to an iPhone.

Maharashtra CM launches BMC's WhatsApp chatbot for various services

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday virtually launched the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) 'WhatsApp chatbot' here for over 80 different services.