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WhatsApp rolling out voice-based status updates feature on Android beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new 'voice status updates' feature on Android beta, which will allow users to share voice notes via status updates

WhatsApp working on 'Block' shortcut feature within notifications: Report

The new shortcut will be released in the upcoming update of the application

WhatsApp working on feature to switch btw camera, video mode on iOS beta

Currently, users have to tap and hold to record a video which is complicated when they have to record a long video, reports WABetaInfo

WhatsApp working on feature that allows users to report status updates

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new 'Report status update' feature on Android beta

WhatsApp working on a redesigned 'kept messages' feature on Android

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned 'kept messages' feature on Android, which will give users the ability to keep or undo a kept message

WhatsApp rolls out feature to turn off call alerts on Windows beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has started to roll out a new feature that gives users the ability to disable notifications for calls on Windows beta

WhatsApp rolls out new feature to search chats by date on iOS beta

Users need to use the search feature in a conversation if they want to check whether the new feature has been rolled out to their account

WhatsApp launches 'forward media with caption' feature on iOS: Report

Users have to forward an image with a caption in order to know if the ability is enabled to their account and a new view will display at the bottom of the screen

WhatsApp announces 'Message Yourself' feature: What is it and how it works

The 'Message Yourself' feature is a 1:1 chat window on WhatsApp for the user to transferring media, documents, contacts, and more to self

WhatsApp: How to create polls in direct, group chats on iOS, Android phones

Polls feature is available on WhatsApp for Android and iOS. It allows users to run polls in private chats as well as group conversations. Here is how to create polls on WhatsApp

WhatsApp introduces 'Online Presence', 'Communities' features: Details here

In-chat polls, 32-person video calling, and group of up to 1024 members are some other features rolled out by the instant messaging platform WhatsApp

Paid Twitter blue ticks? A look at the origin of social media verification

Elon Musk on Tuesday announced that Twitter users would have to 'buy' their verification blue ticks for $8 per month

SC clears decks for CCI probe into WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy

The apex court cleared the decks for the regulator to further probe and reach finality in the case it initiated in March 2021 against WhatsApp for alleged abuse of dominance

WhatsApp tests screenshot blocking for disappearing media: Details here

In the beta version, when a user tries to take a screenshot of a self-destructing image, a toast message appears reading, "Can't take screenshot due to security policy"

WhatsApp hacked? Here's how to check if someone else is using your account

Never share your WhatsApp SMS verification code with others, not even family or friends

WhatsApp rolls out Apple FaceTime Links-like feature: Here is how it works

The WhatsApp Call Links feature is rolling out in a staggered manner and the process may take a few days to reach everyone

WhatsApp rolls out links for calls; testing group call for up to 32 people

Instant messaging and calling app WhatsApp will roll out call links for people to join on video and voice calls on the app, its parent firm Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday. The company has also started testing group video calls for up to 32 people on WhatsApp. "We're rolling out call links on WhatsApp starting this week so you can share a link to start a call with a single tap. We are also testing secure encrypted video calling for up to 32 people. More coming soon," Zuckerberg said in a post on social media platform Facebook. India is the biggest market for WhatsApp with 487.5 million users as of June 2022. Users will be able to create a call link from the call section and share it with their family and friends. WhatsApp users will need the latest version of the app to use Call Links and the rollout begins this week. The new feature is expected to increase the competition among the video calling and conferencing apps.

WhatsApp new feature: Search chats by date. Here is how to do it

WhatsApp New Feature: The meta-owned platform announced the new feature where users can search the chat with the mentioned date instead of typing keywords. Read this detailed report to know more

WhatsApp's new feature may spell trouble for group administrators

A new feature that enables them to delete content shared by a member could make them liable for objectionable posts

WhatsApp to stop functioning on few iPhone devices from Oct 24; Here's why

WhatsApp has in the past declared that iOS 12 or a newer software version will be required for iPhone users to continue using the platform on its Help Center website