WhatsApp Seemingly Working on 'Community' Feature to Rival Discord
3 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Seemingly Working on 'Community' Feature to Rival Discord

News 18  

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature dubbed ‘Community’ to streamline group chats. First spotted by XDA Developer and now spotted by WABetaInfo, this feature is basically a new place where group admins have more control over groups on WhatsApp. It is further explained, “Admins can send messages in this group chat and they will be able to group some groups related to the community: for example, a degree course can be considered a community, and all its teaching classes are groups included in this community.” The WhatsApp Community will reportedly offer some tools to admins to better manage all groups but, the Meta -owned messaging app may bring changes. Meanwhile, apps owned by Meta, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and other apps have started showing the company’s new randing on both Android and iOS devices.

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WhatsApp unveils major iPad update by introducing the new Communities tab
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp unveils major iPad update by introducing the new Communities tab

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform owned by Meta has rolled out the Communities feature in India for Android devices, iOS phones and Web users. As per the WABetaInfo report, WhatsApp is working towards enhancing its iPad app with a new communities tab. This development further marks a significant upgrade, enabling iPad users to efficiently manage and navigate their group communities …

WhatsApp may soon allow admins to hide specific groups from the community list
8 months ago

WhatsApp may soon allow admins to hide specific groups from the community list

India Today  

WhatsApp is working on a slew of new features to enhance productivity and user interface. In line with these updates, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is reportedly working on introducing a new feature for its community group chats. This feature will allow community admins to hide certain group chats from the list of community groups. Once the feature goes live, …

WhatsApp Rolling Out Feature To Manage Communities On Business Version: All Details
1 year, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Rolling Out Feature To Manage Communities On Business Version: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp, popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly rolling out a feature to view and manage communities on the business version. Finally, after installing the latest WhatsApp Business beta for Android 2.23.21.10 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, some beta testers may now experiment with full support for communities,” WABetaInfo reported. “It’s worth noting that …

WhatsApp rolls out AI stickers, community group suggestions for Beta users
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out AI stickers, community group suggestions for Beta users

The Hindu  

WhatsApp has started rolling out ‘AI generated Stickers’ and a ‘Community Group suggestions’ feature for its Beta users as per reports by WABetaInfo. The AI Stickers features is currently limited to a small group of beta testers and can be accessed through the Google Play Beta Program as part of version 2.23.17.14. WhatsApp is also rolling out a new ‘Communities’ …

WhatsApp introduces Community Examples Feature for iOS Beta users
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces Community Examples Feature for iOS Beta users

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly introducing a new feature on its iOS beta version known as "community examples." The new feature has been designed to guide beta users in creating communities on WhatsApp by providing instructional examples. Initially, the community examples feature is being rolled out to select beta testers who update their WhatsApp beta for iOS …

WhatsApp latest update: Check out the redesigned search bar
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp latest update: Check out the redesigned search bar

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform owned by Meta is rolling out a redesigned search bar on its platform. According to a recent report from WABetaInfo, the latest update, WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.16.5, brings a fresh look to the search bar, aligning with the principles of Material Design 3. While the redesigned search bar is currently available to selected beta …

WhatsApp to introduce group suggestions feature for communities: Check latest update here
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp to introduce group suggestions feature for communities: Check latest update here

India TV News  

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature called "group suggestions" to enhance its community experience. According to WABetaInfo, the group suggestions feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.14.14 update from the Google Play Store. The development of this feature includes the introduction of a new section where community admins can accept or reject group suggestions made …

WhatsApp introduces new interface for group settings screen on iOS
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp introduces new interface for group settings screen on iOS

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly rolling out a new interface for the group settings screen on iOS. According to WABetaInfo, users who are group administrators and have the stable version of WhatsApp installed can now experiment with the redesigned group settings screen after updating the app. The updated group settings screen comes with a new …

WhatsApp desktop app for Windows to let users make group video calls
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp desktop app for Windows to let users make group video calls

The Hindu  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the launch of a new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows users. The upgraded app would allow users to make end-to-end encrypted video calls with up to eight members, and audio calls with up to 32 members. Meta said that the new desktop app’s interface would resemble that of the mobile WhatsApp version. “As …

WhatsApp launches two new features for groups, here are all the details
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp launches two new features for groups, here are all the details

India Today  

WhatsApp has announced new updates that are coming to the messaging app. The platform will be releasing new features for groups, which will give admins more control over who can join a group, and the update will also make it easier for you to discover what groups you have in common with someone. “Groups are where people have some of …

WhatsApp To Roll Out Profile Icons Within Group Chats For These Users: Know More
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp To Roll Out Profile Icons Within Group Chats For These Users: Know More

News 18  

After releasing the profile icons within group chats for iPhone users, the Meta-owned popular instant messaging application WhatsApp is finally rolling out this feature to Android users. Now, WhatsApp is finally rolling out profile icons within group chats for Android. According to the report, to see the profile icons within group chats, you need to open a group chat in …

WhatsApp launches Communities globally and announces in-chat polls, larger groups
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp launches Communities globally and announces in-chat polls, larger groups

The Hindu  

WhatsApp on Thursday announced the release of a ‘Communities’ feature that will let messaging groups come together under one umbrella so that texts can be broadcast to everyone, as well as an in-chat poll feature and groups with slightly over 1,000 members. The Meta-owned messaging service stated in a company blog that the new Communities feature had been rolled out …

WhatsApp Will Now Let Users Play Voice Messages in the Background: Here's How
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Will Now Let Users Play Voice Messages in the Background: Here's How

News 18  

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update to allow users to play voice messages outside the chatbox. The Apple App Store page notes the feature will let WhatsApp users “play voice messages and audio files outside chat". Apart from WhatsApp Community, the platform is also adding a new interface for a voice for select members. The new update essentially adds …

WhatsApp 'Community' Feature Spotted: What Is It, How Will It Help Group Admins?
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp 'Community' Feature Spotted: What Is It, How Will It Help Group Admins?

News 18  

WhatsApp Community feature’s details first surfaced online in November 2021, but it was still under development. Spotted by WhatsApp updates tracker WABetaInfo, the publication says the new feature is essentially a “private place where group admins have more control over some groups" on the platform. WhatsApp was also spotted testing a link sharing feature to let users join Communities in …

WhatsApp to get Facebook Cover Image Feature- Reports
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp to get Facebook Cover Image Feature- Reports

India TV News  

The Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add a new Facebook-like cover image. When any other user from the contact list will visit your business profile, they will be able to see your newly-set cover photo along with the profile photo and status. The ability to set cover photos is currently under development for WhatsApp Business Accounts. …

WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger Start Showing Meta Branding On Opening Splash Screen
3 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger Start Showing Meta Branding On Opening Splash Screen

News 18  

Apps owned by Facebook including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and other apps have started showing the company’s new Meta branding on both Android and iOS devices. The Meta branding is now reflecting on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, as verified by News18.com. The rebranding comes as part of Facebook’s efforts of expanding beyond the social media business and creating a “metaverse.” …

Facebook starts merging Instagram and Messenger chats: Report
4 years, 4 months ago

Facebook starts merging Instagram and Messenger chats: Report

Live Mint  

Facebook has now began merging Instagram and Messenger chats to enable users to chat across both the platforms, according to a report. In the past two years, it re-branded Instagram and WhatsApp to increase users’ awareness that the apps are owned by Facebook, and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans to integrate all the company’s messaging services. Additionally, …

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