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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

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

WhatsApp working on 15 new durations for disappearing messages feature

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on 15 new durations for disappearing messages

Updated On: 29 Mar 2023 | 5:06 PM IST

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

Updated On: 27 Mar 2023 | 4:29 PM IST

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

Updated On: 25 Mar 2023 | 4:41 PM IST

WhatsApp says will leave UK market if forced to stop end-to-end protection

New measures in the law include tougher and quicker criminal sanctions for tech bosses and new criminal offences for falsifying and destroying data

Updated On: 10 Mar 2023 | 6:39 PM IST

Meta-owned WhatsApp working on new 'text editor' for iOS beta: Report

The new text editor is currently under development and is expected to be released in a future update of the application, the report said

Updated On: 08 Mar 2023 | 3:56 PM IST

WhatsApp working on new chat attachment menu for iOS beta: Report

The new chat attachment menu is currently under development and is expected to release in a future update of the application, the report said

Updated On: 04 Mar 2023 | 3:37 PM IST

Meta-owned WhatsApp may bring 'schedule group calls' to future update

The new feature will give users up to 15 minutes to edit their messages to fix any mistakes or include any additional information to the original message

Updated On: 25 Feb 2023 | 8:18 PM IST

WhatsApp adds new feature to let users search settings on iOS beta

The feature is helpful as it will save users time and effort, and will also be helpful for those who are not familiar with the app settings

Updated On: 23 Feb 2023 | 5:49 PM IST

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

Updated On: 19 Feb 2023 | 5:51 PM IST

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

Updated On: 17 Feb 2023 | 5:51 PM IST

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

Updated On: 10 Feb 2023 | 10:42 AM IST

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

Updated On: 08 Feb 2023 | 10:35 AM IST

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

Updated On: 07 Feb 2023 | 3:45 PM IST

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

Updated On: 06 Feb 2023 | 10:29 AM IST

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

Updated On: 03 Feb 2023 | 2:47 PM IST

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

Updated On: 02 Feb 2023 | 11:03 AM IST

WhatsApp rolling out longer group subjects, descriptions on Android beta

With the new change, the platform is also increasing the group description from 512 characters to 2048 characters

Updated On: 31 Jan 2023 | 10:52 AM IST

WhatsApp working on message reactions within community announcement group

The ability to react to messages within the community announcement group is currently under development and it is expected to be released in a future update of the iOS application

Updated On: 29 Jan 2023 | 12:00 PM IST

WhatsApp may introduce 3 new features for text editor in drawing tool

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned text editor for its drawing tool

Updated On: 27 Jan 2023 | 10:58 AM IST