#whatsapp

WhatsApp is getting a cool new feature called "Nearby File Sharing," similar to Apple's AirDrop. This feature allows Android users to easily share files with people nearby. It's currently being tested through the Google Play Beta Program. The good thing is, users can make themselves visible without showing their phone number to strangers. To share […]

WhatsApp Channels just got a cool makeover! Now, you can use voice notes, polls, and have more admins. These changes make it easier for people in charge and those following the channel. The new look for sharing content makes it clear that it's from a specific channel. WhatsApp Channels is super popular with 500 million […]

WhatsApp Beta 2.24.2.13 introduces enhanced app management and bug fixes for Android users. Users can now customise their app's update process, opting for auto-updates over Wi-Fi or manual notifications. The beta also addresses a bug related to status update thumbnails, ensuring seamless viewing of contacts' activities.  Additionally, future updates will introduce text formatting tools for […]

WhatsApp is developing a verification badge feature for WhatsApp Business users, allowing them to display their verified badge on their channels. The feature is being rolled out for Android 2.24.1.18 beta testers, allowing them to show their verified badge on a new channel created for their business. This is in line with WhatsApp's previous announcement […]

WhatsApp is set to change its backup policies for Android users, affecting Google Drive storage. Starting 2024, chat histories, photos, and videos will no longer be free from Drive limits, mirroring the iPhone setup. WhatsApp will implement a 30-day warning system before backup data starts encroaching on Google Drive quotas. To manage backups effectively, users […]

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called "Pin Message," which allows users to pin important messages for quick access in individual and group chats. This feature is easy to use, with options for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days for pinning messages. Users can also pin important announcements, meeting schedules, or group rules to […]

WhatsApp has announced an update to enhance user privacy and security in voice messages. The "View Once" feature, initially introduced for photos and videos in 2021, is now extended to audio messages. This new feature ensures the protection of users' sensitive content by disappearing the message once the recipient has listened to it. The "View […]

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is set to introduce a game-changing feature – the ability to share HD images and videos in status updates. This will allow users to showcase their moments in stunning HD quality, putting WhatsApp at a disadvantage compared to rivals like iMessage and Telegram. WhatsApp for Android Beta 2.23.26.3, accessible […]

WhatsApp has introduced a new Secret Code feature for Chat Lock functionality, providing users with an extra layer of security by hiding specific locked chats behind a secret code. This feature enhances privacy by preventing prying eyes from accessing sensitive conversations, especially in situations like lending phones or in the event of a lost or […]

WhatsApp Web has reintroduced the once view feature, enhancing user privacy by allowing users to send view once photos and videos from desktop apps. This feature ensures that media is only viewable once, preventing it from lingering in the device's memory. The privacy-enhancing feature is available on Windows, macOS, and WhatsApp Web, ensuring a consistent […]