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How WhatsApp launched 'Reply Privately' feature in beta update - mistakenly

WABetaInfo said that the option will only be available in group chats

How WhatsApp launched 'Reply Privately' feature in beta update - mistakenly
Updated On : 29 Dec 2017 | 6:54 PM IST

Soon, WhatsApp will let you unblock, reply privately in groups: Here's how

The Private Replies feature will let users reply privately to a person within a group

Soon, WhatsApp will let you unblock, reply privately in groups: Here's how
Updated On : 11 Dec 2017 | 10:53 AM IST

WhatsApp to allow group admins to stop other members from posting

The features will be available once WhatsApp enables it for all users

WhatsApp to allow group admins to stop other members from posting
Updated On : 02 Dec 2017 | 4:10 PM IST

WhatsApp down: Service resumes for 1 billion users after worldwide outage

The outage was most acute in northern Europe and Brazil

WhatsApp down: Service resumes for 1 billion users after worldwide outage
Updated On : 01 Dec 2017 | 9:10 AM IST

Now, WhatsApp plays YouTube videos within app on iPhone

No information yet on the availability of such features in Google Android devices anytime soon; going by past updates, however, the two features might find their way to Android devices soon

Now, WhatsApp plays YouTube videos within app on iPhone
Updated On : 29 Nov 2017 | 10:43 AM IST

How India Inc numbers on WhatsApp chats compared with actual results

Below are examples of the numbers being circulated with an explanation of local market abbreviations and terms.

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Updated On : 17 Nov 2017 | 11:13 AM IST

New WhatsApp application on cards for iPad users

The instant messaging app also confirmed group voice calls in its latest beta version of Android in October

New WhatsApp application on cards for iPad users
Updated On : 12 Nov 2017 | 4:04 PM IST

WhatsApp apologises for hour-long outage on Friday

People experienced problems sending texts or were unable to log onto the Facebook-owned messaging service.

WhatsApp apologises for hour-long outage on Friday
Updated On : 04 Nov 2017 | 11:19 AM IST

WhatsApp hit by temporary global outage

The hashtag #whatsappdown became one of the most trending topics on Twitter

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2017 | 2:00 AM IST

WhatsApp opens chat with e-tailers

Company tying up with firms across categories to be like China's WeChat

WhatsApp opens chat with e-tailers
Updated On : 31 Oct 2017 | 3:55 AM IST

WhatsApp confirms group voice calls in latest Android update

WhatsApp confirms group voice calls in latest update

WhatsApp confirms group voice calls in latest Android update
Updated On : 22 Oct 2017 | 12:35 PM IST

WhatsApp brings real-time location-sharing feature: Here is how it works

The live location-sharing feature is gradually rolling out with the latest app update through the Google Play store for Android and App Store for iOS devices

WhatsApp brings real-time location-sharing feature: Here is how it works
Updated On : 18 Oct 2017 | 9:59 AM IST

Beware! WhatsApp online status lets hackers track who you are talking to

Your 'last seen' status also lets hackers know when you go to sleep

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Updated On : 11 Oct 2017 | 12:37 PM IST

Android users to soon manage chat data storage on WhatsApp

The function is available on the latest v2.17.340 beta version of WhatsApp

Android users to soon manage chat data storage on WhatsApp
Updated On : 19 Sep 2017 | 3:01 PM IST

On WhatsApp, fake news is nearly impossible to moderate. Is that bad?

WhatsApp (which is owned by Facebook) is the leading messaging app for mobile users outside the US

On WhatsApp, fake news is nearly impossible to moderate. Is that bad?
Updated On : 08 Sep 2017 | 9:58 AM IST

Facebook to monetise WhatsApp, launch new features for businesses

It has already started a pilot program that would feature a green badge next to a business contacts

Facebook to monetise WhatsApp, launch new features for businesses
Updated On : 06 Sep 2017 | 4:11 PM IST

WhatsApp building, testing new tools for businesses

Users can stop a business from contacting them by blocking them

WhatsApp building, testing new tools for businesses
Updated On : 05 Sep 2017 | 11:15 PM IST

WhatsApp to have verified business accounts: How it will work

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has shared details on how businesses will be able to communicate with the two billion odd users on its platform, marking the first real attempt of the company to monetise its service.Hidden in the company's FAQ section on its website, WhatsApp says business profiles verified by it will carry a green badge, similar to how parent Facebook verifies businesses with a blue tick. However, the statement did not share any details on whether the company was charging businesses for the service."Some business accounts have been verified by WhatsApp. If you see a green badge next to a contact's name, it means that WhatsApp has confirmed that the phone number of this contact belongs to a business account," the company said on its website.While WhatsApp has not detailed how the feature will work for businesses, in the past CEO Jan Koum has outlined that tapping businesses rather than users will be the primary method in which the company monetises ..

WhatsApp to have verified business accounts: How it will work
Updated On : 29 Aug 2017 | 8:56 AM IST

WhatsApp down: China users report disruption amid censorship fears

Users in China could send texts over WhatsApp without the use of VPNs, but not images

WhatsApp down: China users report disruption amid censorship fears
Updated On : 18 Jul 2017 | 10:16 PM IST

WhatsApp emerges as a force to reckon with in news media: Report

Report says its use for news has jumped significantly in the last year to 15%

WhatsApp emerges as a force to reckon with in news media: Report
Updated On : 22 Jun 2017 | 4:10 PM IST