WhatsApp releases new video message feature
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp releases new video message feature

The Hindu  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the launch of a new feature which would let WhatsApp users send video messages to their contacts. “New for WhatsApp - we’re adding the ability to instantly record and share a video message in your WhatsApp chats. To send a video message, WhatsApp users have to press the microphone icon on the bottom right of the screen until it changes to a video icon. “We think these will be a fun way to share moments with all the emotion that comes from video, whether it’s wishing someone a happy birthday, laughing at a joke, or bringing good news,” said Meta in its blog post.

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WhatsApp update introduces 4 new features for audio and video calls
1 week, 4 days ago

WhatsApp update introduces 4 new features for audio and video calls

Live Mint  

WhatsApp is adding four new audio and video calling features ahead of the holiday season for both mobile and desktop users. New WhatsApp features for audio and video calls: 1) Call participants selection: WhatsApp now allows users to select specific participants while starting a group call. 2) Video calls effects: After adding night mode and video call effects earlier this …

WhatsApp rolling out new updates to video call feature
1 week, 4 days ago

WhatsApp rolling out new updates to video call feature

India Today  

WhatsApp is bringing some new and exciting updates to its calling features. With over 2 billion calls being made daily on the messaging platform, WhatsApp continues improving its calling services for desktop and mobile users. For those who enjoy video calls, WhatsApp is adding a fun twist with new effects. With these new features, WhatsApp aims to make calling more …

WhatsApp takes on Zoom: Meta's messaging app now lets you add filters and backgrounds to your video calls - here's how to try it
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp takes on Zoom: Meta's messaging app now lets you add filters and backgrounds to your video calls - here's how to try it

Daily Mail  

There are 10 filters and 10 backgrounds to choose from, WhatsApp reveals With more than two billion users in 180 countries, there's no doubt that WhatsApp is the biggest messaging app in the world. How to try WhatsApp filters and backgrounds The option to add filters and backgrounds will appear during a WhatsApp call Tap on the effects icons on …

How to share WhatsApp Status as Facebook Story? An easy guide
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to share WhatsApp Status as Facebook Story? An easy guide

India TV News  

WhatsApp is used by billions of users around the world. Additionally, users can also share their WhatsApp Status on Facebook Story. If you find this WhatsApp feature interesting and want to share your WhatsApp Status as Facebook Stories, here is a guide on how you can do this. A step-by-step guide on how to share your WhatsApp Status as Facebook …

WhatsApp introduces new voice and video notes feature: Details
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp introduces new voice and video notes feature: Details

India TV News  

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature for its users which will enable them to send voice and video notes to their contacts. Voice Notes: About With the new Voice Note feature, WhatsApp users will be able to send voice notes to their contacts directly through the chat window. Video Notes: About Along with voice notes, WhatsApp has come …

WhatsApp updates video call features, group calls will now support up to 32 participants
6 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp updates video call features, group calls will now support up to 32 participants

The Hindu  

WhatsApp updated the video calling features across devices by adding audio support in screen sharing, introducing a new speaker spotlight feature. The instant-messaging platform also improved support for video call participants to up to 32 people. WhatsApp added screen sharing support for video last year, and with the new update the feature will support audio share alongside the screen. The …

WhatsApp will let you share longer voice notes as status updates, how the feature works
6 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp will let you share longer voice notes as status updates, how the feature works

India Today  

In the last few days, a lot of reports regarding WhatsApp planning to make changes to Status Updates have made their way to the internet. Now, a fresh WA Beta Info report says that WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature under which users will be able to post longer voice notes as a status update. WhatsApp rolling out new …

WhatsApp rollouts new addition to its screen sharing feature: Here's how it works
7 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp rollouts new addition to its screen sharing feature: Here's how it works

India TV News  

WhatsApp has released an update to its iPhone app. This update brings a new audio-sharing feature to Meta's messaging app, allowing users to share audio while sharing their screens with a friend or colleague during a video call. According to the release notes on Apple's App Store, "Screen sharing during video calls now supports sharing audio too." This new feature …

WhatsApp To Let You Easily React To Images And Videos: Here's How
7 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp To Let You Easily React To Images And Videos: Here's How

News 18  

WhatsApp will be rolling out a new feature soon that allows users to instantly react and reply to the images and videos shared on the social media platform. Now, with the new feature, a ‘Reply’ bar will appear when viewing any media files during a conversation and the users can react to the file directly from it with ease. As …

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 To Soon Allow Users To Share 1-Minute Video On Status Update
9 months ago

WhatsApp To Soon Allow Users To Share 1-Minute Video On Status Update

News 18  

WhatsApp has been bringing a range of upgrades over the last few months and continues to do so in an effort to improve the user experience. In one such move, WhatsApp recently unveiled a much-awaited feature that will allow users to upload a minute-long clip to their status. WhatsApp plans to allow one-minute videos on status According to a WABetainfo …

WhatsApp to let users share music audio during video call | Know-more
11 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp to let users share music audio during video call | Know-more

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platfrom has started to roll out a new feature which will enable users to share music audio while they are on a video call. It’s important to note that this feature also works in individual calls, allowing users to enjoy a synchronised audio experience even in one-on-one video conversations." Furthermore, users who are on a …

Here is a WhatsApp video call feature you definitely did not know about
1 year ago

Here is a WhatsApp video call feature you definitely did not know about

India Today  

WhatsApp rolls out a myriad of features on a weekly basis. We recently came across one such feature and even though we cover every little update coming on WhatsApp, we somehow missed this one, and we are sure most of you did too. Do you know WhatsApp lets you send emoticons during video calls using gestures? During WhatsApp video calls, …

iPhone Users Can Now Send Original Photos, Videos On WhatsApp Via Documents
1 year, 1 month ago

iPhone Users Can Now Send Original Photos, Videos On WhatsApp Via Documents

News 18  

In good news for iPhone users, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will allow iOS users to send photos and videos as documents to preserve their original quality. “Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.23.1.74 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that this feature is finally available …

WhatsApp's latest feature: Forward and rewind videos - Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp's latest feature: Forward and rewind videos - Explained

India TV News  

WhatsApp New Feature: In a welcome development for WhatsApp users, the popular messaging application owned by Meta is rolling out an exciting new feature related to videos. The New Video Skip Feature According to WABetaInfo, the feature has been discovered in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android update, version 2.23.24.6, which is now available on the Google Play Store. With …

WhatsApp New Feature to Manage Multiple Accounts
1 year, 3 months ago

WhatsApp New Feature to Manage Multiple Accounts

Deccan Chronicle  

WhatsApp has introduced an exciting new feature for its Android beta app, allowing users to manage multiple accounts on the same smartphone. According to a report from WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned messaging platform is gradually rolling out this multi-account feature in version 2.23.18.21 of the beta app, exclusively for users who have enrolled in the beta program through the Google Play …

WhatsApp adds video messages to iOS chats in latest update
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp adds video messages to iOS chats in latest update

India TV News  

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing new features to enhance user experience. The latest update brings a video message feature to iOS devices. Now, users can easily record and send video messages directly within chats. Reports also suggest that the app's settings screen will soon undergo a clearer redesign, providing users with a more streamlined and user-friendly layout.

WhatsApp for iOS adds message editing for media with captions: Know what it is
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp for iOS adds message editing for media with captions: Know what it is

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform owned by Meta, has announced a new update for iOS users. The platform is introducing message editing support for media that includes captions. In addition to message editing support, the platform is also rolling out an updated user interface with translucent bars and new action sheets. Last month, WhatsApp introduced landscape mode support for video …

WhatsApp introduces animated avatar feature in iOS Beta
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces animated avatar feature in iOS Beta

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing an animated avatar feature on its iOS beta version. The animated avatar feature has been rolled out to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta update for iOS through the TestFlight app. Recently, WhatsApp provided a feature on its iOS beta that allows users to send high-quality videos. …

WhatsApp introduces short video messages feature for iOS and Android. How to use it
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces short video messages feature for iOS and Android. How to use it

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp has recently introduced a fresh addition to its app, allowing users to send brief video messages. Similar to the process of recording real-time voice messages, the feature will incorporate a video recorder icon located next to the text box. As per the instant messaging app, the new feature allows users to record video messages, adding a personalized touch …

WhatsApp introduces 'Quick Video Messaging' for Chats
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces 'Quick Video Messaging' for Chats

India TV News  

On Thursday, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Meta, announced a new feature for WhatsApp that allows users to instantly record and share video messages in chats. Each video message can be up to 60 seconds long, allowing users to respond in real time to chats with whatever they want to convey. Importantly, WhatsApp ensures that video messages are …

WhatsApp may soon allow iPhone users to send high-quality videos: details here
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp may soon allow iPhone users to send high-quality videos: details here

India Today  

WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature that enables users to send photos in their original quality. According to a report by Wabetainfo, WhatsApp is testing a feature that enables the sending of high-quality videos to users who have installed the latest update - WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.13.0.76. Once updated, this feature will allow users to send high-quality videos …

WhatsApp beta for iOS allows users to send videos with enhanced quality
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp beta for iOS allows users to send videos with enhanced quality

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature in its iOS beta version that enables users to send high-quality videos. Currently, the ability to send high-quality videos and enhancements for profile icons within group chats is available to specific beta testers who have installed the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS. Recently, the company …

WhatsApp may soon let Windows users make video calls with up to 32 participants: details here
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp may soon let Windows users make video calls with up to 32 participants: details here

India Today  

WhatsApp is working on a slew of new features to enhance users' experience on the platform. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is gradually releasing an update for the Windows desktop app, which allows users to engage in video and audio calls with up to 32 individuals. In addition, the report reveals that with the new update, WhatsApp may also send certain …

WhatsApp may introduce short video messages feature for iOS, hints latest beta version
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp may introduce short video messages feature for iOS, hints latest beta version

India TV News  

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow its 2.24 billion users to record short video messages of up to 60 seconds to share within their chats. According to a recent report, the upcoming short video message feature on WhatsApp will differ from the current long-format videos by restricting users from forwarding or saving the video messages to …

WhatsApp Desktop Users Will Now Be Able To Conduct Group Video Calls
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Desktop Users Will Now Be Able To Conduct Group Video Calls

ABP News  

WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform owned by Facebook-parent Meta, has introduced a refreshed desktop app that among other things, promises group video calling for all users. Additionally, using WhatsApp on multiple devices will now be seamless, as it will allow users to link multiple devices at once, helping users continue chats across devices without a hitch. Through the 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 now allows desktop users to make group video and voice calls, here is how
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp now allows desktop users to make group video and voice calls, here is how

India Today  

WhatsApp has introduced a new WhatsApp app for Windows that loads faster and has a similar interface to the WhatsApp mobile app for iOS or Android. The new version of WhatsApp allows desktop users to start group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. "We're introducing a new WhatsApp app for Windows …

WhatsApp updated desktop app with improved connectivity and video chat experience
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp updated desktop app with improved connectivity and video chat experience

India TV News  

Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has released a new desktop app for Windows, featuring faster loading times and the ability to hold group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people. In a recent blog post, Meta announced that the latest update to the WhatsApp desktop app for Windows allows users to make group …

WhatsApp Update: How to extract text from images on iOS devices?
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: How to extract text from images on iOS devices?

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform is rolling out the 'Text detection' feature for iOS devices widely. The instant messaging platform is rolling out this new feature for all iOS users and they can instal the same from the App Store available on Apple devices. In February 2023, it was reported that the messaging platform has rolled out a sticker maker …

WhatsApp Update: Rolling out voice status updates on iOS
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: Rolling out voice status updates on iOS

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform is widely rolling out the 'voice status updates' feature on iOS. The maximum recording time for a voice note will be 30 seconds, and users will also have the option to forward voice notes from their chats to status. In January this year, it was reported that the messaging platform was rolling out the 'voice …

WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture video call feature for iOS
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture video call feature for iOS

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Instant messaging platform WhatsApp has finally started rolling out picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS, as spotted earlier by 9to5Mac, reported The Verge, an American technology news website. According to the outlet, this feature, which WhatsApp first started testing last year, lets users open up other apps during video calls without any disruptions. WhatsApp will reduce your video …

WhatsApp's recent update allows iOS users to multitask during calls without video pausing
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp's recent update allows iOS users to multitask during calls without video pausing

India TV News  

WhatsApp for iOS: Picture-in-picture capability for video calls is being made available to all iOS customers by the Meta-owned messaging service WhatsApp. Picture-in-picture mode for WhatsApp calls has been widely made accessible to everyone on the stable version of the iOS app. Users can now multitask during a WhatsApp call without their video pausing thanks to this new update. Users …

How to send 100 photos and videos in single go on WhatsApp: Tips and Tricks
1 year, 10 months ago

How to send 100 photos and videos in single go on WhatsApp: Tips and Tricks

India TV News  

WhatsApp has announced a new feature that allows Android users to send up to 100 pictures and videos in one go, an increase from the previous limit of 30. The increased limit for photos and videos means that users can now share more content in a single message, reducing the need for multiple messages. Follow this guide to learn how …

WhatsApp will soon let web users send high-resolution photos, here are the details
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp will soon let web users send high-resolution photos, here are the details

India Today  

WhatsApp recently released a new feature which allows users to send photos in their original quality. A report by Wabetainfo suggests that WhatsApp is developing a feature to allow users to send photos in their original quality for its desktop app. How to send photos in original quality on WhatsApp The photo quality feature is currently available for iOS and …

WhatsApp to rollout picture-in-picture mode on Apple devices: Know more
2 years ago

WhatsApp to rollout picture-in-picture mode on Apple devices: Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform has started to roll out a new picture-in-picture mode for video calls over the iOS beta version of the platform. The new feature was made available for some beta testers who installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.24.0.79 update from the TestFlight app, as per the reports of WABetaInfo. This new update on …

WhatsApp is rolling out Call Links feature, testing video calls support for 32 users
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp is rolling out Call Links feature, testing video calls support for 32 users

India Today  

WhatsApp announces a new feature for a seamless calling experience. The instant messaging platform is rolling out Call Links feature for voice calls. With Call Links feature rolling out, users can simply tap on the ‘Call Links’ option available within the Calls Tab and then create a link for an audio or video call and share it easily with family …

WhatsApp update adds new security features to protect people’s privacy
2 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp update adds new security features to protect people’s privacy

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. The new update comes with three main features: users will be able to leave group chats more …

WhatsApp’s animated avatar will let you make video call fun: Everything you must know
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp’s animated avatar will let you make video call fun: Everything you must know

India TV News  

WhatsApp was all about surprises and several new features got added to the platform. June was indeed quite busy for the instant messaging platform and as the month ends, WhatsApp is set to compete with its competitors like Telegram by adding some similar look features. As per the report of WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is said to be working on a feature …

WhatsApp Group Video Calls Get More Features, Mute Or Message Anyone: All Details
2 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Group Video Calls Get More Features, Mute Or Message Anyone: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp Group video calls are getting a new set of features, giving more power to the host of the call to make sure the overall experience is pleasant. Some new features for group calls on @WhatsApp: You can now mute or message specific people on a call, and we've added a helpful indicator so you can more easily see when …

WhatsApp voice messages gets 6 new features
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp voice messages gets 6 new features

India TV News  

WhatsApp has added a number of new features to voice messaging which is claimed to give an improved experience to the user. But with this feature added, now users can multitask and listen to the voice messages without opening the entire chant message window. Fast Playback on Forwarded Messages The speed of voice message can now be played up from …

WhatsApp Web rolling out voice calling feature for some users
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Web rolling out voice calling feature for some users

India Today  

Soon users will be able to make voice calls from the web version of WhatsApp. In October 2020, WhatsApp shared plans to make the video and voice calling feature available to the web and desktop users. The Wabetainfo report states that WhatsApp is not only revamping the caller interface for individual calls, but soon users will see an entirely new …

Facebook Messenger’s voice, video calls get end-to-end encryption
3 years, 4 months ago

Facebook Messenger’s voice, video calls get end-to-end encryption

The Hindu  

Facebook has introduced end-to-end encryption for Messenger voice and video calls, improving the security and privacy on its messaging platform. The encryption feature, which is already available to users for one-on-one text chats on Messenger, will now offer an extra layer of protection when users make audio and video calls. “In the past year, we’ve seen a surge in the …

WhatsApp for iPhone likely to get Snapchat-like camera features soon
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp for iPhone likely to get Snapchat-like camera features soon

India Today  

WhatsApp, the Facebook owned popular messaging platform has been testing a few additional features to its iOS app with the ability to “view once” photos and videos sent, similar to Snapchat as well as a new redesigned in-app notification. According to WABetaInfo, “after rolling out this feature for Android beta testers recently, WhatsApp is finally making the ‘view once’ feature …

WhatsApp may soon allow users to send high-resolution videos
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp may soon allow users to send high-resolution videos

India Today  

WhatsApp has been working on multiple to make the user experience better. The latest feature that WhatsApp is reportedly working on will let users choose the video quality before sending it to their contacts. This is where the messaging apps with RCS capabilities get an upper hand over WhatsApp because they clearly let users send high-quality videos. As per Wabetainfo, …

WhatsApp starts rolling out voice and video calling feature for the desktop app: How it works
3 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out voice and video calling feature for the desktop app: How it works

Firstpost  

WhatsApp confirms that similar to the mobile app, voice and video calls on the desktop app will also be end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp starts rolling out voice and video calling feature on the desktop app. WhatsApp also confirms that similar to the mobile app, voice and video calls on the desktop app will also be end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp says it will …

WhatsApp Gets New Feature That Lets Users Mute Audio of the Video Before Sharing
3 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Gets New Feature That Lets Users Mute Audio of the Video Before Sharing

News 18  

WhatsApp has finally rolled out the mute-video feature that lets users mute the audio of videos while sharing them with others. Android WhatsApp users must ensure that they are using the latest version of the app to use the mute-video feature. Since its launch in 2009, the app now not only allows users to send messages or media files, but …

WhatsApp Testing New Feature That Lets Users Mute Video Before Sharing It With Others
3 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Testing New Feature That Lets Users Mute Video Before Sharing It With Others

News 18  

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that would enable users to mute videos before sending. Notably, Facebook-owned WhatsApp’s sister platform Instagram already offers the functionality where users can share videos via Direct Messages with the audio being muted. The Mute Video feature first appeared in WhatsApp for Android app Beta v2.20.207.2, but it was only under development at that time. …

WhatsApp Web Getting Voice and Video Calling Soon? More Users Report Getting Feature in Beta
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Web Getting Voice and Video Calling Soon? More Users Report Getting Feature in Beta

News 18  

WhatsApp has been rumoured to bring video and voice calling feature for its Web client and Desktop since quite a while. It now appears that more customers in several areas are getting the video and voice calling option on WhatsApp Web and Desktop platforms. WhatsApp updates-tracker WABetaInfo had first spotted beta version of voice and video calling back in December. …

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