WhatsApp testing new feature to let users know which contacts were recently online
8 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp testing new feature to let users know which contacts were recently online

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform has been reportedly working on a new feature which is yet to launch for the users. As per the report by WABeta Info, WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will present users with a list of contacts who have been active on the platform recently. Privacy considerations To uphold user privacy, the new feature will refrain from displaying last seen or online statuses in these lists, ensuring users gain insights into the recent activity and their status will remain protected. Beta testing phase At present, the new feature has been undergoing tests with a selected group of beta testers who have updated to the latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android via the Google Play Store.

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WhatsApp can soon remind you about unseen messages: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

WhatsApp can soon remind you about unseen messages: Report

The Hindu  

WhatsApp is working on launching a feature that will remind users about status updates and messages they have not seen yet, reported WaBetaInfo. The feature applies to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.29 update via the Google Play Store. In order to send notifications efficiently, WhatsApp will analyse a user’s interactions with those whom they contact frequently, reported WaBetaInfo. WhatsApp …

WhatsApp status updates to become more interactive with Instagram-like features
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp status updates to become more interactive with Instagram-like features

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp is rolling out new interactive features for its status updates, similar to Instagram, in its latest update through the Google Play Beta Program, according to WABetaInfo. WhatsApp is trying out new formats for status updates with Instagram like features The update introduces a sticker format called “Add Yours” for Android users, allowing them to customise their statuses with questions …

WhatsApp tests 'Recently Online' feature in iOS: All you need to know
7 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp tests 'Recently Online' feature in iOS: All you need to know

India TV News  

WhatsApp is testing a new feature to further increase engagement on the platform. As per a report, the instant messaging app is testing the ‘Recently Online’ contact feature on the chat list. As per a report by WEBetaInfo, WhatsApp has rolled out the ‘Recently Online’ feature to beta testers through the TestFlight beta Program. Image Source : WEBETAINFOWhatsApp 'Recently Online' …

WhatsApp to let users rearranging their favourite contact list: know-how
8 months ago

WhatsApp to let users rearranging their favourite contact list: know-how

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform is reportedly planning to launch Android-specific features. The upcoming addition to the messaging platform is a ‘Favorite’ tab for contacts, designed to enhance user convenience and accessibility. Favorite tab The ‘Favorite’ tab will be poised to revolutionize how users will interact with their contacts by allowing them to remove, add and rearrange contacts in the …

WhatsApp rollouts Chat Filters: Here's what's it and how it works
8 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp rollouts Chat Filters: Here's what's it and how it works

India TV News  

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature to keep messages organised. The newly rolled out Chat Filters will help users find their most important conversations without needing to scroll through the entire chat list. “That’s why today we’re launching new Chat Filters so you can do that without having to scroll through your full inbox,” WhatsApp wrote in a blog …

WhatsApp testing new feature, will let users know which contacts were online recently
8 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp testing new feature, will let users know which contacts were online recently

India Today  

WhatsApp has been working on a number of features in the last few months and they have all made headlines. Be it encouraging new conversations with the suggested contacts feature or letting Indian users make international payments, the instant messaging platform is trying to enhance customer experience. A report in WA Beta Info says that WhatsApp is working on a …

WhatsApp working on new feature to recommend contacts for initiating new conversations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp working on new feature to recommend contacts for initiating new conversations

India TV News  

WhatsApp is working on a new feature to increase user engagement on the platform. The new feature is called ‘Suggested Contacts’ and will connect users to contacts they have not communicated with. Image Source : WEBETAINFO WhatsApp new feature According to a report by WEBetaInfo, WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.5 update is rolling out a new feature to suggest contacts …

WhatsApp working on new features, here are top 5 features to look forward to
8 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp working on new features, here are top 5 features to look forward to

India Today  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is gearing up to roll out various new features designed to enhance user experience and interaction. Additionally, a new generative AI-powered photo editor will also enable users to creatively edit and manipulate their photos directly within WhatsApp, adding artistic effects and enhancing their images with ease. 2. International payments In a bid to streamline international transactions, WhatsApp is …

WhatsApp on Windows: New feature for conversations with unknown contacts
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp on Windows: New feature for conversations with unknown contacts

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is rolling out a new update for its Windows native app through the official beta channel on the Microsoft Store. How It Works The new feature introduces a screen where users can enter a phone number, allowing them to promptly start a chat with someone not present in their contacts. By enabling …

WhatsApp's new feature: Chat with unknown numbers, no need to save contacts
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp's new feature: Chat with unknown numbers, no need to save contacts

India TV News  

Meta-owned instant messaging app, WhatsApp, has rolled out a new feature that enables users to initiate chats with unknown contacts by simply searching for their phone numbers. The same steps apply to Android users, allowing them to effortlessly search and initiate chats with unknown phone numbers. This feature proves highly beneficial, as users often save contacts to their address book …

WhatsApp update adds new feature that could end spam calls and new privacy options
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp update adds new feature that could end spam calls and new privacy options

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp has launched a new feature that could finally protect people from spam …

WhatsApp Update: New 'screen-sharing' feature rolling out for Android beta testers
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Update: New 'screen-sharing' feature rolling out for Android beta testers

India TV News  

WhatsApp has been rolling out an array of new features on the platform, and in recent addition, the platform has started rolling out the ‘screen-sharing’ feature. The new feature has been launched along with a new placement for tabs within the bottom navigation bar and is available for Android beta testers at the time of writing. As per the report …

WhatsApp to bring add, edit contacts within app for Android: Know more
1 year, 8 months ago

WhatsApp to bring add, edit contacts within app for Android: Know more

India TV News  

Whatsapp has recently introduced a new feature which will "manage contacts within the app". The new feature will enable the users to add and edit contacts without leaving the app on Android. The new feature will bring the ability to add and edit contacts within WhatsApp for Android. If the "New contact" option is available, it means the feature is …

WhatsApp launches official chat feature for Android and iOS
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp launches official chat feature for Android and iOS

India TV News  

WhatsApp has officially launched its new official chat feature for users. Also, the report said that the benefit of receiving these messages in the official chat is that the users could easily stay updated with the notification without having to search for the latest information themselves. The report further mentioned that the first message sent by WhatsApp in the official …

WhatsApp Update: New 'Report status updates' feature out for Android beta users
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: New 'Report status updates' feature out for Android beta users

India TV News  

WhatsApp Update: An instant messaging platform which has been launching a number of features to improvise the user experience has come up with yet another feature which will enable the user to report status updates. With this new feature, users will be able to report any status update which might violate the Terms of Service of WhatsApp. Furthermore, the feature …

This WhatsApp feature will let you find groups via contact name: Know more
2 years ago

This WhatsApp feature will let you find groups via contact name: Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp has started to roll out a new feature which will give users the ability to search groups by entering a contact name on the Desktop version. With the new feature, users could get a list of all their recent groups in common with a contact by entering their name within the search bar. It is helpful for users who …

Mixed reactions to WhatsApp ‘feature’
2 years, 1 month ago

Mixed reactions to WhatsApp ‘feature’

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Residents of the city gave a mixed response to WhatsApp’s new ‘last seen’ feature that allows selected contacts to view the timing of the same. “My friend had to keep his ‘last seen’ hidden as he manages many people at work and replying to all is difficult. Hiding ‘last seen’ is the best option,” said Sugandha Anand, a student. …

WhatsApp will soon rollout a self-chat feature, here is how it looks
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp will soon rollout a self-chat feature, here is how it looks

India Today  

WhatsApp is currently working on a bunch of new updates and features to enhance the user interface and privacy. Although the exact rollout timeline of these features remains unclear, WhatsApp has started testing a new 'Messages with yourself' feature for both Android and iOS users. But with the new update, when you open WhatsApp chat of your own number, the …

WhatsApp upcoming features in 2022: hide online status, companion mode, and a lot more
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp upcoming features in 2022: hide online status, companion mode, and a lot more

India Today  

WhatsApp has been continuously working on enhancing user interference. WhatsApp Hide online status Just like hiding last seen, WhatsApp will soon let users hide their online status. You will get two new options -- “Everyone” and “Same as Last Seen” -- to choose from to hide online WhatsApp status. WhatsApp Status reactions feature Just like Instagram and Facebook, WhatsApp may …

WhatsApp to bring these new features soon, for better messaging experience
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp to bring these new features soon, for better messaging experience

India TV News  

Whatsapp has launched many new features on its platform for global users. We have already seen how the messaging platform has been working on launching some features like: Emoji reactions to the messages Upgraded group chat participant limit Transfer chats between Android and iOS which was a much-awaited update for a lot of users Enabling to mute participants manually over …

WhatsApp users will be able to hide their online status soon, here is how
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp users will be able to hide their online status soon, here is how

India Today  

WhatsApp is announcing new features every month to enhance the user interface and augment privacy features. Recently, the Meta-owned instant messaging app announced three privacy-focused features including screenshot blocking, hiding online status and leaving groups silently. To hide your online status: --Just have to open WhatsApp --Go to Settings --Go to Account --Head to Privacy option --Tap on the “Who …

WhatsApp is getting yet another Instagram-like feature soon
2 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp is getting yet another Instagram-like feature soon

India Today  

WhatsApp is constantly developing a new range of features for users. While testing a new feature, the company first tests features with iOS users in beta, followed by Android beta users everyone. The meta-owned instant messaging app is preparing to introduce a new feature for iOS users that will give users the ability to view Status directly from WhatsApp's chat …

WhatsApp’s new privacy features make it easier for you to stay under the radar
2 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp’s new privacy features make it easier for you to stay under the radar

Hindustan Times  

Undoubtedly the most popular instant messaging app globally, the Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced a new set of privacy features that should add a layer of protection to chats and visibility. “New privacy features coming to WhatsApp: exit group chats without notifying everyone, control who can see when you’re online, and prevent screenshots on view once messages. We’ll keep building new …

WhatsApp Is Bringing This Privacy Feature For Its Users
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp Is Bringing This Privacy Feature For Its Users

News 18  

WhatsApp continues to improve the privacy nature of the app which is required when you just need a mobile number to add someone to the WhatsApp contact list. According to the new Android beta version, WhatsApp will soon let its users hide their online status from everyone or make it default for all those who cannot see their last seen …

WhatsApp Multi-Device Feature Out Of Beta Mode: How To Use WhatsApp On 4 Devices At Once
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Multi-Device Feature Out Of Beta Mode: How To Use WhatsApp On 4 Devices At Once

News 18  

Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp has been testing its multi-device functionality in beta since the past few months for the users to try out. It will be activated automatically for all users and will let you use WhatsApp on up to four different devices at once, without requiring their smartphone to connect every time they log in. We can verify …

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has reportedly started testing a new feature on iOS that displays profi
2 years, 11 months ago

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has reportedly started testing a new feature on iOS that displays profi

India TV News  

Highlights The new feature will be supportive on iOS devices only The new feature will showcase the sender's display picture in the notification The feature will display both-personal and group picture in the notification Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has reportedly started testing a new feature on iOS that displays profile pictures in system notifications when users receive new messages from …

WhatsApp testing new interface for voice calls
3 years ago

WhatsApp testing new interface for voice calls

India TV News  

After implementing some improvements for WhatsApp calls, Meta owned WhatsApp is now reportedly working on a new interface for voice calls. "Even if the screenshot was taken on WhatsApp for iOS, WhatsApp is planning the same redesign for a future update of WhatsApp beta for Android as well," the report said. Meanwhile, the company has recently brought in a new …

WhatsApp Is Expected To Roll Out These New Features In The Coming Weeks
3 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Is Expected To Roll Out These New Features In The Coming Weeks

News 18  

WhatsApp is reportedly planning to roll out a bunch of new features in the coming months. From cashback on WhatsApp payments to redesigning group info pages, there is a lot in store waiting for us. Once the feature will be rolled out for public use, users will have to click on the group info section and tap on the camera …

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