whatsapp features

WhatsApp Desktop app: WhatsApp launches beta program; check how to download it

WhatsApp has unveiled a public beta program for the WhatsApp Desktop app. WABetaInfo showed that users can also initiate beta testing on WhatsApp for Desktop, which will let users try out new features before they release for general WhatsApp users. 

Aug 22, 2021, 21:03 PM IST

WhatsApp to unveil multi-device 2.0 functionality for THESE devices

Currently, this feature is still under development and it is expected to be released in a future WhatsApp update.

Aug 21, 2021, 15:39 PM IST

WhatsApp Feature: Now messages will disappear after 90 days

WhatsApp has revealed that it is testing a new feature that would eventually allow users to send messages that disappear after 90 days.

Aug 20, 2021, 17:58 PM IST

WhatsApp unveils Payments Background feature in India; here's how to use it

WhatsApp’s new feature is called Payments Backgrounds for its WhatsApp Payments users in India

Aug 17, 2021, 20:06 PM IST

Transferring WhatsApp chat history from iOS to Android? Here’s how to do it

`The chat migration feature is only available for beta testers now as it will take time to unveil for all the users An earlier tweet from WhatsApp head Will Cathcart revealed that the feature could be rolled out only for Samsung devices only.

Aug 17, 2021, 17:31 PM IST

WhatsApp Update: Your WhatsApp status will see THIS change

According to a screenshot shared by WABetaInfo, if a person enters the status, a green ring will appear around the profile photo which indicates that the user has uploaded his/her status. 

Aug 13, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

THIS WhatsApp feature will stop people from adding you to unknown groups

The most unique way to get out of the group is via a filter that will eventually prevent strangers or anyone from adding you to an unknown group.

Aug 10, 2021, 19:00 PM IST

WhatsApp Update: Here’s what you need to know about the new emojis

This report revealed that those users having updated beta version 2.21.16.10 of WhatsApp for Android, can easily see all the new emoji sent by iOS users.

Aug 09, 2021, 20:17 PM IST

WhatsApp Tips: Can you send messages without typing?

Android users can easily use Google Assistant to send messages, while iOS users can take the help of Siri to send WhatsApp messages. These assistants come handy when you are occupied or busy and are not able to send a message.

Aug 08, 2021, 10:02 AM IST

WhatsApp launches ‘View Once’ feature for users: Here’s how to use it

In order to use this feature, a user needs to update his/her WhatsApp to the latest version and then send a picture to other users. For that to happen, it is important to open a chat, individual or group, and add a photo or video – either through the camera icon or the paperclip symbol on iOS and Android respectively.

Aug 06, 2021, 10:40 AM IST

Here’s how THIS WhatsApp feature will protect chat backups

Recently, WhatsApp started testing a feature wherein it would allow users to encrypt their chats while they already had a backup in Google Drive and iCloud. This holds huge importance as cloud backups are not end-to-end encrypted which basically means that any user with malicious intention can easily sneak into your backups and would eventually breach your privacy.

Aug 03, 2021, 21:09 PM IST

Are you blocked by someone on WhatsApp? Here’s how to figure out

It is important to note that WhatsApp allows users to block other users silently which basically means that the other person won’t be able to know whether they are blocked or not.

Aug 03, 2021, 18:31 PM IST

Here’s how to bookmark important messages on WhatsApp

The Facebook-owned messaging platform comes with a feature called “Starred” messages that basically helps in cutting all the clutter and get you the most important messages. 

Jul 30, 2021, 17:18 PM IST

THIS WhatsApp feature will support different kinds of devices including iPad

WhatsApp is expected to add a multi-device support feature for iPad along with WhatsApp web, portal, desktop and phone. Earlier, it was said that the Facebook owned messaging app’s feature will have only one primary phone. 

Jul 30, 2021, 12:19 PM IST

Will WhatsApp multi device support put an end to THIS feature? Here’s what spokesperson said

The multi-device support for beta testing on WhatsApp removes this problem by letting WhatsApp work on users' primary smartphone and up to four other devices in case the primary device does not have access to the internet.

Jul 30, 2021, 10:39 AM IST

WhatsApp New Feature: Now users can archive chats even after new messages

WhatsApp Archived Chats allows users to organise private messages and prioritise important conversations, the company said in a statement.

Jul 27, 2021, 22:41 PM IST

WhatsApp Update: Here’s how to change media settings on Android

By default, the media visibility option is turned on and it only affects new media after the feature has been turned on/off and it doesn’t apply to old media.

Jul 27, 2021, 18:21 PM IST

WhatsApp Update: Now users can join ongoing group call if missed

Each and every member of the group will get a call when dialed and after someone picks up the call, they get hold of the entire screen, and then one by one other member will also be joined in the call but in separate windows. 

Jul 26, 2021, 20:27 PM IST

Attention Apple iPhone users! WhatsApp multi-device support feature arrives on iOS

Picture this, WhatsApp’s upcoming multi-device functionality feature allows users to connect up to four devices with their account and it will not need the primary device, the smartphone for this. 

Jul 25, 2021, 12:14 PM IST

WhatsApp Update: THIS feature will send a warning if you don’t read messages within 14 days

The View Once feature allows users to send ephemeral messages that disappear after a user has seen them. With the help of this WhatsApp feature, users will be able to share text messages, photos and even videos. 

Jul 23, 2021, 17:13 PM IST