Last year, WhatsApp added the self-destructing message feature to its mobile apps, but now, the Facebook-owned company is also working towards adding self-destructing image feature to the instant chat messenger, according to WhatsApp features tracker WABetainfo. Much like the self-destructing message features, the images that are self-destructing images will disappear for both parties after a […]
You might have faced awkward situations where a relative or acquaintance replies to a story meant for your close friends. If you have someone like that in your contacts or followers list whom you can’t really unfollow or block, hiding your stories from them is a potential option. For those wondering how to hide stories, […]
Disappearing messages feature serves as a neat way to send messages without leaving a trace or history. If you’ve been wondering how to get started with disappearing messages, here’s all you need to know to enable and use the feature on popular messaging platforms namely Telegram, Signal, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Send Disappearing Messages 1. Send […]
Following WhatsApp’s major policy debacle (which they even tried to justify and then delayed), several alternatives of the messaging app such as Signal and Telegram have risen to power. As a result, developers are frequently updating their apps and adding new features to meet user demands. So now, Signal, one of WhatsApp’s competitors, received a […]
We reported yesterday that WhatsApp was halting the roll-out of their privacy update and pushing back the deadline when users will need to agree to share their data with Facebook. The company had miscalculated the reception their message would receive, but are still committed to not making any changes to their plans. Instead, the company […]
WhatsApp is quickly building out tools and features to enable businesses to interact with and accept orders from users from inside the messaging app. The company just recently added a new shopping button to let users browse through product catalogs. And today, the catalog feature has been complemented by a new ‘Carts’ feature in WhatsApp. […]
Facebook today released a new update for WhatsApp app on Apple App Store. This Version 2.20.130 update of WhatsApp for iOS comes with two new features. First, WhatsApp has included new wallpapers. Second, WhatsApp now allows you to search your stickers with text or emoji. What’s new in WhatsApp: Search and find your stickers with […]
It’s been nearly a year since Microsoft introduced the new Chromium-based Edge and companies have now started dropping support for the older browser. If you try to run WhatsApp Web on EdgeHTML Edge the company now tell you to upgrade to a newer browser. The message reads: “To use WhatsApp, update Windows 10 to get […]
WhatsApp has gained a myriad of new features to help users better interact with each other during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. This includes up to 8 users in group video calls, animated stickers, QR code contacts sharing, and more. The most helpful feature, however, still seems to be on the way. Discovered by reliable tipster […]
WhatsApp is working on a handful of new features behind the scenes. As reported by reliable WhatsApp-related tipster WABetaInfo, some of the upcoming features are the ability to search by date and ShareChat integration among others. Search by Date As the name suggests, the feature will let you filter and search messages from a particular […]
WhatsApp is working to increase the number of participants in audio and video calls on the platform. The feature is under development and is disabled by default on WhatsApp beta version 2.20.128 for Android, as spotted by WaBetaInfo. 📝 WhatsApp beta for Android 2.20.128: what’s new? Found strings that suggest the new group call limit […]
Global pandemic coronavirus or COVID-19 is currently spreading across the planet at a worrying speed. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 195 countries have confirmed about 375,498 cases along with 16,362 deaths. The worrying part about this pandemic is that there is no cure available. The only thing that one can do is to […]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, fake news and misinformation are becoming a big issue across the globe. Along with that, there’s confusion among people about the Coronavirus, how it spreads, and the symptoms that a COVID-19 infected person exhibits. To make it slightly more easy to combat these issues, various governmental and non-governmental […]
WhatsApp has just created a new information hub to combat misinformation regarding the ongoing global pandemic called coronavirus. The company shared some information regarding the newly launched information hub. It has teamed up with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNDP, and Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network to accurate information. This information hub is one […]
WhatsApp has just announced that it is finally rolling out the much anticipated Dark mode on its platform. As part of the rollout, users across the globe will start receiving the dark mode starting today. The company claims that this mode gives a fresh feel to a familiar experience. It will also ensure that users […]
WhatsApp is one of the most popular IM apps in the world and is now used by over two billion people. The company has been hard at work improving the experience for everyone. Today, WABetaInfo confirmed that WhatsApp will be allowing users to encrypt their Google Drive backup soon. The company already allows Android users […]
WhatsApp is now reportedly developing a new dark theme feature for its web platform too. The app’s dark theme for its smartphone application was recently released in the beta update version 2.20.12 onwards on Android and version 2.20.30.25 on iOS. Now as the dark mode for the smartphone apps inches closer to an official release, […]
Last month, there were reports suggesting that the Indian government is working on a controversial privacy-invasive rule that would identify users of social media and instant messaging services on demand. According to Bloomberg, the regulation is about to be published later this month without any major changes. With this new rule, the Indian government will […]
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Private instant messaging app Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov has said Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos’ data may not have been hacked if he had relied on Telegram instead of Facebook-owned WhatsApp which is full of malicious “backdoor” bugs. Facebook has blamed Apple’s operating system for the hacking of Bezos’ phone, saying WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption […]