WhatsApp: News
06 Jan 2023
Internet ShutdownWhatsApp's new feature will help you dodge internet shutdowns
WhatsApp has begun the new year on the same note it ended the last one—with a new update. This time, it is for the unfortunate among us who are still bothered by internet shutdowns.
06 Jan 2023
AndroidWhatsApp is testing a new 'chat transfer' feature for Android-to-Android
Transfering your WhatsApp chat history when you switch phones can be a hassle. Last year, the messaging platform introduced a feature that made it easier to move chats from Android to iOS.
02 Jan 2023
TelegramTelegram feature drop: Blurring option, drawing tools, zero storage options
Telegram has released a slew of new features in its latest update. The media editor has gained a new blurring effect to conceal parts of the image while the custom animated emoji has been made available to all users, even without a Premium subscription.
29 Dec 2022
MetaWhatsApp will soon allow users to select chats on desktops
WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will help users organize their chat lists on desktops.
27 Dec 2022
MetaStarting 2023, WhatsApp won't work on certain iPhones, Android devices
WhatsApp will no longer function on some iPhones and Android devices beginning January 1, 2023.
24 Dec 2022
Christmas DayChristmas-themed stickers for WhatsApp, Instagram: Here's how to get
Christmas is just around the corner. While you are going to spend the holiday with close friends and family members, don't forget to send festive greetings to your contact list and brighten their day.
24 Dec 2022
MetaWhatsApp feature alert: Users can report status updates soon
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will help users report status updates right from their status section on Windows.
23 Dec 2022
MetaBest WhatsApp features released in 2022: From Communities to Avatars
WhatsApp, which was launched in February 2009, is currently one of the most popular and widely used social media apps.
19 Dec 2022
AndroidWhatsApp releases 'Accidental delete' feature: How to use it
WhatsApp has introduced a new 'Accidental delete' feature for both Android and iOS users.
18 Dec 2022
MetaWhatsApp introduces ability to disable call notifications on Windows beta
WhatsApp is now allowing desktop users to turn off call alerts.
13 Dec 2022
MetaWhatsApp's 'View Once' feature to roll out for text messages
WhatsApp is working on bringing a 'View Once' feature to text messages.
11 Dec 2022
AndroidNew WhatsApp features: Searching for groups, reacting to messages
WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to search for groups in common with a specific contact on its desktop app.
07 Dec 2022
MetaWhatsApp Avatars launched with billions of customizations: How to use
WhatsApp has just gained Meta's signature "Avatars" feature. This option, inspired by Bitmojis, is already available on Facebook and Instagram.
06 Dec 2022
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning'God In a Box' brings OpenAI's ChatGPT to WhatsApp
OpenAI's interactive AI-based chatbot ChatGPT is the talk of the town. The Internet loves this chatbot that can code, tell stories, and write essays.
06 Dec 2022
WhatsApp BusinessHow to use picture-in-picture video calls feature on WhatsApp iOS?
WhatsApp is testing a new option that will keep the video call active even if you switch to different apps.
04 Dec 2022
iOSLatest WhatsApp updates: Picture-in-picture for iOS, 21 emojis for Android
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for the iOS beta application, which brings a picture-in-picture mode for video calls to select beta testers. It immediately shows up when users multitask with other apps.
03 Dec 2022
MetaWhatsApp's Android beta update introduces shortcut for 'disappearing messages' feature
WhatsApp is releasing an additional shortcut for disappearing messages feature to some beta users. The disappearing messages feature deletes messages after a specific duration.
02 Dec 2022
Whatsapp WebWhatsApp's iOS beta introduces 'search for messages with date' feature
WhatsApp will soon allow you to search for messages using dates. This feature is being rolled out to beta users on the iOS version of the app.
30 Nov 2022
Android'WhatsApp for tablets' now available on Android: How to use?
WhatsApp has started rolling out the 'WhatsApp for Tablets' update to beta testers. This feature enables you to link your existing WhatsApp account to your tablet.
30 Nov 2022
Data privacyHow to safeguard WhatsApp chats from a data breach?
In our technologically advanced world, data breaches can have serious repercussions, putting the privacy of a great number of people at risk.
29 Nov 2022
iOSWhatsApp on iOS: Now add captions while forwarding docs, videos
WhatsApp has released a new stable update for iOS with build number 22.23.77.
28 Nov 2022
Latest Tech NewsWhatsApp starts rolling out self-messaging feature: How to use it
Meta-owned WhatsApp has finally started rolling out a new 'Message Yourself' feature on its platform globally.
28 Nov 2022
CybersecurityWhatsApp data leak: Nearly 500mn phone numbers up for sale
WhatsApp, the world's most popular instant messaging platform, is considered fairly safe with its end-to-end encryption. Well, let's not jump to conclusions quickly.
27 Nov 2022
Whatsapp WebWhatsApp developing 'mute' shortcut for group chats on desktops
WhatsApp is working on a "Mute" shortcut for group chats on desktops, WABetaInfo has reported.
26 Nov 2022
MetaNew WhatsApp feature: Desktop users can now share contact cards
WhatsApp is rolling out a new contact card sharing feature for its beta application on Windows, according to WABetaInfo.
25 Nov 2022
MetaUpcoming WhatsApp features: Voice status, Chat for desktop, Calls tab
WhatsApp is expanding its status feature and will soon allow you to post voice messages as well.
24 Nov 2022
AndroidWhatsApp is now rolling out polls feature to Desktop client
WhatsApp now allows users to create polls from their desktops as well. The feature is being rolled out to all users on the WhatsApp Desktop version.
23 Nov 2022
Windows PCWhatsApp will soon allow you to make calls from desktop
WhatsApp is working on extending support for audio and video calls from desktops as well.
22 Nov 2022
Whatsapp WebWhatsApp Desktop app to get new screen lock feature
Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a screen lock facility for its desktop version.
18 Nov 2022
WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp introduces Yellow Pages-like Business Directory: How to use it
WhatsApp has introduced a new Business Directory feature in the UK, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.
15 Nov 2022
MetaWhatsApp's India head and Meta's public policy director step down
A week after Meta's mass layoffs across the board, the company's public policy head in India Rajiv Aggarwal has resigned. Abhijit Bose, WhatsApp's India head, has also stepped down.
14 Nov 2022
AndroidWhatsApp for Android beta update adds support for 'companion' devices
WhatsApp is currently testing a feature that allows Android beta users to link up to four devices.
04 Nov 2022
TelegramWhatsApp v/s Telegram: A comparison of their latest features
WhatsApp and Telegram are two mainstream apps designed for instant messaging with strong focus on privacy.
03 Nov 2022
Latest Tech NewsWhatsApp feature drop: Communities, 32-member video calls, and in-chat polls
WhatsApp has started rolling out a slew of new features that will enhance your messaging experience.
03 Nov 2022
Whatsapp WebWhatsApp disables 'View Once' messages on all desktop apps
WhatsApp has decided to end support for 'View Once' messages on its desktop client.
28 Oct 2022
AndroidWhatsApp finally lets some beta users forward media with captions
Forwarding media is one of the most attractive features of WhatsApp. However, the chances of one of them getting lost in other messages are quite high.
25 Oct 2022
TechnologyWhatsApp is working on fixing the logout screen bug
Recently, WhatsApp released an option where users could sync their existing accounts to their Android tablets.
25 Oct 2022
MetaIs WhatsApp down? Thousands of users are affected by outage
Is WhatsApp down? That's what thousands of users around the world are asking.
24 Oct 2022
iPhoneStarting tomorrow, WhatsApp will not work on these iPhones
WhatsApp will stop working on certain iPhone models after October 24. The platform has planned to withdraw support for devices running firmware versions lower than iOS 12.
24 Oct 2022
MetaWhatsApp is rolling out Facebook-like avatars to some beta users
Avatars have been slowly taking over Meta's universe of social media platforms. After Messenger and Instagram, they are also making their way into WhatsApp.
