WhatsApp: News

30 Jul 2023

Android

WhatsApp for iOS: Now add participants from group chat window

WhatsApp is pushing a new feature on the native iOS beta application, and it is currently limited to select testers.

28 Jul 2023

Meta

WhatsApp now allows instant video messaging: How to use it

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature, which will be helpful to both Android and iOS users.

27 Jul 2023

Meta

WhatsApp releases safety tool to protect users from unknown numbers

Popular messaging app WhatsApp has brought in a convenient safety tool for the times when you receive messages from unknown numbers.

24 Jul 2023

iOS

WhatsApp now lets you transfer chats between iPhones without iCloud

Want to move your WhatsApp account and data to a new iPhone but don't want to use iCloud? Well, that is now possible.

24 Jul 2023

Rajasthan

Indian woman crosses border to meet Facebook lover in Pakistan

In yet another cross-border love story, a married woman from the Bhiwadi district in Rajasthan has reportedly traveled to Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to meet her alleged Facebook lover.

22 Jul 2023

Meta

WhatsApp users can now initiate group calls with 15 participants

Another day, another set of features. It seems like WhatsApp doesn't want to take a break.

20 Jul 2023

Meta

You can now use WhatsApp on your WearOS smartwatch

WhatsApp has released a dedicated app for WearOS smartwatches. It is now rolling out globally.

15 Jul 2023

Latest Tech News

WhatsApp now provides security tips via new 'official chat' feature

WhatsApp has just become more user-friendly.

13 Jul 2023

Meta

New WhatsApp features: Animated avatars, simplified chat list, and more

The avatar feature on WhatsApp quickly became a favorite among users and now it is getting better.

12 Jul 2023

Meta

How to create Meta avatar for Instagram, Messenger video calls

Want to attend a video call but not camera-ready? No problem.

08 Jul 2023

Meta

New WhatsApp feature: Link accounts to web using phone number

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature, which allows Android users to link their account to WhatsApp web using their phone number, instead of scanning the QR code. The facility may be accessible on iOS beta too.

03 Jul 2023

Meta

WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram: How they dealt with Indian users' grievances

India is a massive market for Meta. The country has one of the company's largest user bases globally.

30 Jun 2023

Meta

WhatsApp now lets Android beta users send high-quality videos

Compromised image and video quality is something that has bothered users on WhatsApp. Looks like we may not have to worry about that in the future.

28 Jun 2023

Windows PC

WhatsApp releases 32-member video calling feature for Windows beta app

In the past few months, we have seen how WhatsApp has brought in a slew of improvements to its desktop app.

25 Jun 2023

Windows PC

New WhatsApp update introduces large stickers, redesigned action sheets

WhatsApp keeps introducing several in-app enhancements every now and then.

20 Jun 2023

Meta

New WhatsApp update introduces ability to silence unknown callers

WhatsApp continues to expand its list of features for users seeking more options to keep their accounts secured.

17 Jun 2023

Meta

New WhatsApp features: Meta Quest compatibility, community shortcuts

WhatsApp is working on adding Meta Quest as a linked device for Android clients.

15 Jun 2023

Technology

WhatsApp is working on multi-account feature: How it will work

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a multi-account feature, which will let you switch between different accounts from the main app.

14 Jun 2023

Android

WhatsApp introduces video messages feature on Android and iOS beta

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature called video messages. It is currently available via the Android and iOS beta versions of the popular instant messaging app.

13 Jun 2023

Meta

WhatsApp introduces screen-sharing feature for video calls for Windows users

WhatsApp is rolling out a screen-sharing feature for its Windows clients. While the ability is currently limited to select beta testers, it is likely to roll out to a broader audience over the coming days.

12 Jun 2023

Latest Tech News

WhatsApp Communities v/s Channels: How the two features differ

WhatsApp has introduced its long-awaited feature, Channels. Using it, the company aims to build the "most private broadcasting service available."

11 Jun 2023

Android

WhatsApp for Android to get re-designed floating action buttons

It seems like WhatsApp is listening to user feedback. While the revamped user interface has been long requested, the platform is now working on the same for the in-app floating action buttons.

09 Jun 2023

Meta

Meta showcases new AI chatbots for WhatsApp and Messenger

At its company meeting on Thursday, Meta revealed new AI tools that are in the works for its various social media platforms.

08 Jun 2023

Technology

WhatsApp launches new 'Channels' feature to broadcast messages

WhatsApp, the world's most popular instant messaging platform, has introduced a new way of messaging on the app. Dubbed 'Channels,' it is a broadcast-based service.

07 Jun 2023

Android

You can now share HD photos on WhatsApp: Here's how

Till now, users were hesitant to share high-quality images via WhatsApp as the picture clarity was not preserved. Well, no more.

05 Jun 2023

Latest Tech News

WhatsApp update for iOS, Android: Check what's new

WhatsApp is planning to add iPad as a compatible companion device to its Android client. The ability will be noticeable in a future update of the app.

03 Jun 2023

Meta

WhatsApp working on re-designed settings and keyboard for Android, iOS

WhatsApp is working on a redesigned settings page for its iOS client to enhance the in-app experience when navigating through the app settings.

01 Jun 2023

iOS

WhatsApp adds new update to 'channels': Here's what it is

One of the most awaited features on WhatsApp is the newsletter tool which the app calls 'channels.' It will be a "one-to-many" tool for broadcasting information, similar to Telegram.

31 May 2023

Android

WhatsApp fixes bug related to media messages on iOS beta

If you are a beta user of WhatsApp and have been experiencing issues with sending media messages, then you are not alone.

30 May 2023

WhatsApp Business

New WhatsApp features: App language change, status archive, and more

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for the Windows app that allows users to change the app language.

27 May 2023

Latest Tech News

WhatsApp starts testing screen-sharing feature for video calls

WhatsApp is pushing a new update to its Android app, adding a screen-sharing feature and a new placement for tabs within the navigation bar at the bottom.

25 May 2023

Technology

WhatsApp will soon let you select your unique username

Unlike many communication apps, WhatsApp has never been a fan of usernames. That might change in the future, though.

25 May 2023

Meta

WhatsApp introduces new group settings interface on Android

WhatsApp has been working on improving the user interface of the Android app for quite a while now.

23 May 2023

Meta

WhatsApp releases improved message draft feature for desktops

WhatsApp has made improvements to the message draft feature available on the Windows app.

22 May 2023

Meta

WhatsApp users can now edit sent messages within 15 minutes

Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp officially announced the long-awaited message editing feature for its users on Monday.

20 May 2023

iOS

WhatsApp rolls out new iOS, web features: Check them out

WhatsApp is working on introducing a new feature for its iOS client, which will allow iPhone users to create stickers right within the app.

17 May 2023

Meta

Meta India's partnership head Manish Chopra quits the company

Manish Chopra, who led Meta's partnership efforts in India for four-and-a-half years, has decided to step down from the company.

16 May 2023

Meta

Now you can lock chats in WhatsApp: Here's how 

WhatsApp has rolled out a new privacy-focused feature, dubbed Chat Lock, which hides your most intimate chats behind an additional layer of security.

11 May 2023

Meta

Upcoming WhatsApp features: Edit messages, silence unknown calls, and more

WhatsApp might soon introduce a feature to edit messages.

10 May 2023

India

Centre to review charges against WhatsApp over mic privacy

Things don't seem to be going well for WhatsApp.