WhatsApp is set to launch an animated avatar feature on its iOS beta version where users could easily check if the feature is enabled for their account by opening the keyboard and selecting the avatar tab. Once enabled, beta users will enjoy animated avatars, which they can share with anyone.
Currently available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta for Android update, the admin review feature will gradually roll out to more users over the upcoming days.
WhatsApp has been reportedly working on a new security feature for Android beta users which aims to protect the users. The platform has been requesting the users to provide their email addresses for protection and verification purposes.
This move is part of the government's efforts to strengthen digital regulations and hold Big Tech companies accountable. The Ministry of Electronics and IT has introduced amendments to protect the rights of Indian citizens in the digital realm.
WhatsApp has now rolled out the WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.23.16.11 version, which serves as a bug-fix update addressing the call quality problem. Users can expect improved call performance without facing these issues.
In South Asia, especially in India, hackers are exploiting WhatsApp users through a fake Android chat app called 'SafeChat' to execute data theft via malicious payloads sent through WhatsApp chat.
Currently, to add someone to a group, users have to go through the group info section, but this new feature will make this process much faster.
WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, has released a bug-fix update for its Android beta version to resolve a sorting chats issue. The problem prevented the chat list from refreshing when users received a new message, causing the most recent conversations to not appear at the top.
The RBI's explanation comes after the legitimacy of banknotes with a Star (*) image present on the number board turned into a topic of conversation on a few social media platforms.
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently unveiled an exciting update for WhatsApp, enabling users to quickly record and share video messages within chats. The new feature is designed to enhance the experience of connecting with loved ones by offering a more seamless and enjoyable way to share moments.
WhatsApp is introducing safety tools on its Android beta platform. The new screen will appear when beta users receive messages from unknown numbers, allowing them to block or report contacts and providing safety tips.
In addition to the search bar revamp, WhatsApp is also introducing a new feature that allows users to create a new group while forwarding messages.
In the forwarding screen, beta users will find a 'create group' icon that enables them to swiftly form a new group. By selecting this option, they can add participants to the group and then forward the message to it.
If you haven't received these features yet, don't worry! Some accounts may receive the updates over the coming weeks, as stated in the official changelog. Just make sure to regularly update WhatsApp from the App Store or the TestFlight app to access these features in the future.
WhatsApp has recently added a new feature for its iOS beta users which will enable them to initiate group calls with a maximum of 15 participants. Earlier, group calls used to support around 32 participants, but initiating a call was limited to around 7 people.
WhatsApp is reportedly creating a "Channel settings" section that will let admins control specific options for their channels. They will have the ability to manage the reactions followers can send to the WhatsApp channel.
According to Downdetector, over 37,000 people in the United States reported problems with the messaging service during the incident.
Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the long-awaited WhatsApp smartwatch app is now available for Wear OS. The new development has opened a whole new realm of possibilities for Wear OS users, said Meta's CEO.
The new feature is not exclusive to beta users only but is available to all WhatsApp users who have updated to the latest stable versions of the app.
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