WhatsApp new features

WhatsApp Rolling Out Multi-account Feature With New Interface For App Settings

The second feature is a redesigned settings interface, which will give users a more modern experience when navigating through the app's various options.

Sep 04, 2023, 08:41 AM IST

WhatsApp Rolling Out 'Link With Phone Number' Feature On Android Beta

Then enter the phone number and after that users should be prompted with an 8-character pin that they need to enter.

Jul 09, 2023, 14:42 PM IST

WhatsApp To Launch Darker Top App Bar For Android Users

The darker top app bar is expected to be an upgrade to the existing dark mode, offering a distinct visual experience for users while navigating the messaging platform.

Jun 27, 2023, 16:35 PM IST

WhatsApp Business Users Jump Four-Fold In Three Years

The increase in user base comes as Meta shifts focus to the development of business messaging, as an uncertain economy slows down its core advertising business.

Jun 27, 2023, 16:06 PM IST

WhatsApp Plans 'Call Back' Feature For iOS And Android Users, Details Inside

WhatsApp plans to introduce a 'Call Back' feature, which will provide a solution for missed calls. The aim is to enhance the user experience.

Jun 16, 2023, 13:10 PM IST

WhatsApp Launches New Feature 'Channels' For Broadcast Messages

The company said that it is building Channels in a new tab called Updates, where users will find Status and channels they choose to follow -- separate from their chats with family, friends and communities.

Jun 08, 2023, 16:02 PM IST

WhatsApp Working On New Feature ‘Admin Review’ On Android

If an admin believes that a message is inappropriate or violates the rules of the group, it may choose to delete it for everyone in the group when a member reports it.

May 08, 2023, 07:42 AM IST

WhatsApp Introduces 3 New Security Features Over Privacy Issue

WhatsApp is the most popular communication app in India and has over 400 million users across the country. The company is trying to make it secure and protective for users by adding extra layers of protection.  

Apr 13, 2023, 20:15 PM IST

WhatsApp working on 'view once text' feature

The feature is currently available in WhatsApp's Android beta version, which lets users send messages that can only be viewed once before disappearing, reports WABetaInfo.

Dec 13, 2022, 08:20 AM IST

WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture mode on iOS beta

The new feature was available for some beta testers that installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.24.0.79 update from the TestFlight app, reports WABetaInfo.

Dec 05, 2022, 09:29 AM IST

How to use WhatsApp blur tool: Here's step-by-step guide

Users can blur specific portions of an image before transmitting it using the blur function.

Oct 29, 2022, 14:03 PM IST

WhatsApp working to let users create polls in group chat

With this feature, which is under development, group participants will be able to share polls with other members of the group. It will be possible to add up to 12 options but this value may change before the release of the feature, reports WABetaInfo.
 

Sep 16, 2022, 09:11 AM IST

WhatsApp may soon add camera shortcut for iPhone users

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Programme, bringing the version up to 22.19.0.75. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.22.19.75 and the TestFlight build is 22.19.0.
 

Sep 12, 2022, 08:23 AM IST

Instagram-like feature coming to WhatsApp! Status will be easier to see

WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a new feature for iOS users that will let them view the status directly from their chat history on WhatsApp. Let's know about this new feature...

Aug 23, 2022, 21:58 PM IST

Message delete for everyone: WhatsApp Group Admins can delete any message for everyone, new feature in iOS Beta

"After announcing the ability to retrieve deleted messages on the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS update, WhatsApp is now releasing a feature that lets group admins delete any message for everyone, and it is finally available to some lucky beta testers on iOS!," WaBetainfo has said

Aug 23, 2022, 14:26 PM IST

Good news for WhatsApp users! No need to link your phone to send, receive, sync messages on Windows

Previously, users on Windows had to download WhatsApp's web-based desktop app or access the messaging service from their web browsers.

Aug 17, 2022, 10:33 AM IST

WhatsApp working on new voice calling interface, to be rolled out for Android and iOS users

WhatsApp development tracker WABetaInfo, voice calling would have a new interface when placing voice calls. References for the design change were already found in the in the previous beta updates for iOS and Android users.

Feb 21, 2022, 15:09 PM IST

New media rules would break end-to-end encryption, says WhatsApp on suing Indian Govt

As per the new IT rules that is effective from May 26, the social media platforms will have to remove offending content within 36 hours after a government directive or a legal order.

May 26, 2021, 10:54 AM IST

WhatsApp sues Indian government, says new media rules mean end to privacy

The lawsuit asks the Delhi High Court to declare that one of the new rules is a violation of privacy rights in India`s constitution since it requires social media companies to identify the "first originator of information" when authorities demand it.

May 26, 2021, 09:34 AM IST

IT ministry sends notice to WhatsApp to take back its new Privacy Policy

The ministry has given 7-day time to instant messaging app WhatsApp to respond to notice or "necessary steps in consonance with law will be taken".

May 19, 2021, 14:44 PM IST