WhatsApp rolling out new global voice note player on iOS beta
2 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp rolling out new global voice note player on iOS beta

India TV News  

Highlights iOS beta update will enable users to listen to a voice messages while on different chat This feature has been released to some iOS beta testers, including WhatsApp Business beta WhatsApp for iOS is planning to remove "Broadcast Lists" and "New Group" from the chats list Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new global voice note player on iOS beta that will let users listen to a voice message while on a different chat. This feature has been released to some iOS beta testers, including WhatsApp Business beta. A recent report said that WhatsApp for iOS is planning to remove "Broadcast Lists" and "New Group" from the chats list in a future update. There will be a new entry point for "Broadcast" within the contacts list, available when users tap the same button "Start New Chat" at the top right.

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WhatsApp update saves people from listening to long voice notes
1 month ago

WhatsApp update saves people from listening to long voice notes

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 A new WhatsApp update will save people from listening to long voice notes. …

WhatsApp’s new rules on voice notes will only make them more annoying
1 month ago

WhatsApp’s new rules on voice notes will only make them more annoying

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. WhatsApp, which introduced voice notes in …

WhatsApp announces Voice Note transcription feature: know what it is and how it works
1 month ago

WhatsApp announces Voice Note transcription feature: know what it is and how it works

India Today  

WhatsApp has launched a new feature that’s bound to change how we handle voice messages—voice note transcription. This update is perfect for those times when you’re unable to listen to a voice message, whether you're in a noisy setting, in a meeting, or just not in the mood for audio.Voice note transcription converts voice messages into text, letting users read …

WhatsApp To Introduce Double-Tap Reaction Feature Soon: Know More
4 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp To Introduce Double-Tap Reaction Feature Soon: Know More

News 18  

WhatsApp is all set to roll out a new feature soon that allows users to react to a message simply by double-tapping it, similar to Instagram’s DM feature. The new feature will allow users to quickly respond to media content, including photographs, videos, and GIFs, without leaving the viewer's screen, making it quicker and more convenient to interact. Recently it …

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 …

How to use WhatsApp’s new voice note feature for Android and iOS
6 months, 4 weeks ago

How to use WhatsApp’s new voice note feature for Android and iOS

The Hindu  

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out improvements for its voice notes functionality. How to use WhatsApp’s new voice notes feature Open the WhatsApp app on your Android device. Swipe right to access the Updates Tab Tap on the pencil icon located on the bottom right corner of the screen. Click and hold the mic icon in the bottom right corner to …

WhatsApp rollouts design changes for its mobile app interface on Android, iOS platforms: Here's what's new
7 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp rollouts design changes for its mobile app interface on Android, iOS platforms: Here's what's new

India TV News  

After introducing a host of features in the last few months, WhatsApp is now rolling out various design changes for its mobile app interface on both Android and iOS platforms. “When designing, we consider varying levels of connectivity and digital literacy to keep WhatsApp accessible, and we’re careful with changes that affect people’s muscle memory. The company announced in a …

WhatsApp Channel alerts to roll out soon for the Android users | Deets here
1 year ago

WhatsApp Channel alerts to roll out soon for the Android users | Deets here

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform is set to roll out a new feature for searching messages by date, hidden navigation labels and channel alerts. About the channel alerts The ‘channel alerts’ feature has been designed to improve the overall user experience for channel administrators. The report further noted that if someone owns a channel, it would be worth opening …

WhatsApp introduces disappearing voice notes feature to keep your conversations private
1 year ago

WhatsApp introduces disappearing voice notes feature to keep your conversations private

India Today  

WhatsApp has just introduced a new feature called View Once for voice messages, which allows users to send voice messages that disappear once they have been listened to. The disappearing voice notes feature is designed to add an extra layer of privacy to your messages. In its blog post announcing the feature, WhatsApp said that there are several situations where …

WhatsApp Big Update! This new feature will impact your chats; Here's how
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Big Update! This new feature will impact your chats; Here's how

India TV News  

WhatsApp New Backup Policy: Meta-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp is making a change that will affect how you back up your chats. Rollout Details For WhatsApp beta users, a warning banner about this change will appear on the Chat Backup page in December. New Group Voice Chat Feature WhatsApp has a new update for group chats! Soon, both Android and …

WhatsApp adds new voice chat feature for group calls | How to use and other deets inside
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp adds new voice chat feature for group calls | How to use and other deets inside

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned platform is set to introduce a new voice chat feature that will be a less disruptive method to connect with large groups on the platform. Voice chats will enable the user to instantly talk live with group chat members while still being able to message in the group. In the official blog post, the messaging platform said, …

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 introduces a group call scheduling feature in Android Beta: How to use it?
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces a group call scheduling feature in Android Beta: How to use it?

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a messaging platform under Meta's umbrella, is launching a novel feature for scheduling calls within group chats on its Android beta version. In addition, to call scheduling, WhatsApp recently introduced a voice chat feature for group discussions on its Android beta, further enriching the user experience. Furthermore, the messaging platform is actively developing a new passkey feature to enhance …

WhatsApp to soon allow groups of up to 32 people connect for audio sessions
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp to soon allow groups of up to 32 people connect for audio sessions

India Today  

In an exciting development, WhatsApp has introduced a brand-new voice chat feature within its latest beta version, allowing groups of up to 32 people to engage in lively spoken sessions. While WhatsApp is not the first to introduce this feature—Telegram has offered voice chat capabilities since 2020—WhatsApp's unique advantage lies in its massive user base. As WhatsApp pioneers this innovative …

WhatsApp introduces 'Voice Chats' for Android beta users: Everything you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp introduces 'Voice Chats' for Android beta users: Everything you need to know

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new voice chat feature for group conversations on its Android beta version. The feature allows beta users to access a voice waveform icon within a group chat, as reported by WABetaInfo. One of the main advantages of the voice chat feature is that it allows users to start a …

WhatsApp Beta update enables group calls with up to 15 users
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp Beta update enables group calls with up to 15 users

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature for iOS beta users that allows them to initiate group calls with up to 15 participants. This new feature aims to make it more convenient for users to include more participants during the setup of group calls. Last year, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the 32-person …

WhatsApp beta users get a fresh interface for action sheets on iOS
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp beta users get a fresh interface for action sheets on iOS

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly rolling out a new interface for action sheets to selected beta testers on iOS. Previously, WhatsApp relied on Apple's APIs to display action sheets for specific user interactions. However, with the latest app update, some beta testers are now experiencing this new interface for certain action sheets. Currently, the new …

WhatsApp introduces 'Updates' tab in iOS beta : Know more
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp introduces 'Updates' tab in iOS beta : Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called the 'Updates' tab to a selected group of iOS beta testers. The initial version of the Updates tab includes a separate section called "Muted Status," where muted status updates can be found. To access the new Updates tab, beta testers need to install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS through the …

WhatsApp starts rolling out 'side-by-side' feature on Android tablets | Know more
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out 'side-by-side' feature on Android tablets | Know more

India TV News  

New Delhi: Meta-owned messaging application WhatsApp has been continuously improving its features over the years. “Thanks to the tweaked interface, users can take advantage of the side-by-side view, which mainly allows them to switch between conversations without losing track of their ongoing chats. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.9.20 update, we discovered that a new option to …

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 limit polls feature out for Android users
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: New limit polls feature out for Android users

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly rolling out a new feature which will let poll creators limit users to only one choice. The report also stated that this feature is helpful as it will let the user have the poll results more accurate as users are limited to one choice. The report also said that the feature was …

WhatsApp bug fix released for notifications issue on iOS
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp bug fix released for notifications issue on iOS

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform has released a new bug fix update for iOS devices, to fix the issue with notifications. The fix for notifications will be made available after installing the latest update on WhatsApp for iOS- where the update could be downloaded from the App Store, the report further stated. ALSO, READ WhatsApp Update: Working on new chat …

WhatsApp now allows iOS users to post voice notes on status, here is how
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp now allows iOS users to post voice notes on status, here is how

India Today  

WhatsApp rolled out the ability to share voice notes on status last month for Android users. The new update allows users to record and share voice notes with their WhatsApp contacts. Now releasing the new feature for more users, the Meta-owned instant-messaging platform is finally making it available for its iOS users with the new app update. The new feature …

WhatsApp iOS users may now add voice notes on status; here's how
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp iOS users may now add voice notes on status; here's how

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging app, has recently introduced a new feature that allows iOS users to post voice notes on their status. With the latest version, users may now record and exchange audio notes on their status with their WhatsApp contacts. Guide on how you can share voice notes on your status: To get started, first, open the WhatsApp app …

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 brings ability to share voice notes via status updates for these users
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp brings ability to share voice notes via status updates for these users

Live Mint  

Meta-owned instant messaging app has rolled out a new feature for some users that allows them to share voice notes as status updates. According to a report by WaBetaInfo - the online WhatsApp feature tracking platform, the new ability is currently available with the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.2.8 update available on the Google Play Store. With the new …

WhatsApp working on the mute shortcut for desktop group chats- Know more
2 years ago

WhatsApp working on the mute shortcut for desktop group chats- Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly working on a mute shortcut for group chats for a future update of WhatsApp Desktop beta. The new mute shortcut feature will be displayed at the top of group chats and will help the users to disable notifications of messages received in the group, reports WABetaInfo. Earlier in November, Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and …

WhatsApp self-chat option now available for some users, 3 other features coming soon
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp self-chat option now available for some users, 3 other features coming soon

India Today  

WhatsApp has started beta testing for some of its upcoming features, including Auto mute large group chats, Send message to yourself - entry point, a redesigned disappearing messages section for some Android users. Talking about the availability of upcoming WhatsApp features, WaBetaInfo reports that even if the platform is officially rolling out features for beta users, the updates may take …

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 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 getting new features on desktop and iOS apps, new beta versions suggest
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp getting new features on desktop and iOS apps, new beta versions suggest

India Today  

WhatsApp has a couple of new features in its lineup, a look into its latest beta versions has hinted. If a recent report highlighting the findings is to be believed, WhatsApp may soon update its WhatsApp Desktop app with a new feature, as well as introduce new functionality to its app for iPhone users. The feature is present on the …

WhatsApp Is Putting Another Limit On Message Forwards: All Details Here
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp Is Putting Another Limit On Message Forwards: All Details Here

News 18  

Instant messaging app WhatsApp keeps bringing new features and updates to make the platform more usable and safe at the same time for its users. If a user tries to forward an already forwarded message to another group, they will be met with an alert that says “Forwarded messages can only be sent to one group chat." The WABetaInfo report …

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 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 …

WhatsApp starts rolling out stable version of multi-device feature
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out stable version of multi-device feature

India Today  

About eight months ago, WhatsApp offered early access to multi-device support on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS. The multi-device feature lets users access four devices at the same time. WhatsApp had previously revealed that ever since it had rolled out the beta version of the multi-device feature, it had witnessed an increase in people accessing"the feature directly through the …

WhatsApp On Android Finally Allows You To Listen To Voice Chats Over Other Apps: How It Works
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp On Android Finally Allows You To Listen To Voice Chats Over Other Apps: How It Works

News 18  

WhatsApp on Android is now getting this voice chat feature that came to iPhone users a few weeks back. It’s called the global voice note player, and Android users running the WhatsApp beta version 2.22.7.21 can try out this feature right away. The details of the update were shared by WABetainfo this week, which also added that only select users …

WhatsApp unveils redesigned interface for voice calls. See details
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp unveils redesigned interface for voice calls. See details

Live Mint  

In a bid to enhance the user experience of its platforms to its wide base of users across the globe, instant messaging application WhatsApp has unveiled its latest feature which is a tweak to its voice call interface. WABetaInfo reported that this version 22.5.0.70 has a new interface when placing voice calls. Explaining how the latest update works, WABetaInfo reported, …

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 introduces revamped voice call interface for some users
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp introduces revamped voice call interface for some users

India Today  

WhatsApp has come a long way from being just an app for messaging and chatting with people to being a full-fledged communication application. Now, WhatsApp is working on a new interface for voice calling for some beta Android users. The new interface would be rolled out for both Android as well as iOS users, but for now, it is being …

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 …

WhatsApp brings global audio player for desktop users. Know its benefits
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp brings global audio player for desktop users. Know its benefits

Live Mint  

After much wait, WhatsApp is finally releasing the global audio player for the desktop users. Earlier, WhatsApp desktop users can pause and resume the voice player but while remaining in the same chat window. Now, the new rolled out update allows desktop users to shuffle between chat while listening to voice messages. “When we play the voice note and we …

WhatsApp global audio player coming to Android. Know its features
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp global audio player coming to Android. Know its features

Live Mint  

WhatsApp global audio player that allows you to listen the voice messages anywhere in the application will be coming to Android users as well. The Facebook-owned instant messaging app is developing certain features for the voice messages to make it more appealing and intuitive. WhatsApp is another feature that will allow iOS users to pause and resume the voice messages …

WhatsApp Has Brought This New Feature For iPhone Users
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Has Brought This New Feature For iPhone Users

News 18  

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has finally rolled out the ability for iPhone users to pause and resume their voice note recordings. The feature comes as WhatsApp is reportedly bringing several new features to the instant messaging platform like the ability to transfer chats from an Android phone to an iPhone, in-app customer service chats, and more. To try out …

WhatsApp Is Making It Easier to Listen to Voice Messages
2 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Is Making It Easier to Listen to Voice Messages

News 18  

Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is bringing several new features for its users. The new feature has been spotted by WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo and will allow users to play voice notes in the background, if they close the specific WhatsApp chat in the middle of listening to one. Currently WhatsApp lets users listen to voice notes as long as the …

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 Voice Notes May Soon Get These Upgrades: All You Need to Know
3 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Voice Notes May Soon Get These Upgrades: All You Need to Know

News 18  

Listening to a WhatsApp voice note before sharing it can save your life. Along with that, WhatsApp will show waveforms while you record voice notes. Until the official release of the feature, here is an easy way you can preview your voice note before sending it: To hear your WhatsApp voice note without sending it, launch the instant messaging app …

WhatsApp to soon let iOS users pause and record voice messages
3 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp to soon let iOS users pause and record voice messages

India Today  

A couple of days ago it was reported that WhatsApp is making changes to its voice messages feature. The messaging app was recently spotted testing a feature to pause voice messages while recording. This means that you can pause and record voice messages without having to start afresh whenever you need a break. Notable website WAbetainfo that tracks all the …

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 …

WhatsApp Bringing New Feature That Will Allow Users To Report Selective Messages
3 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Bringing New Feature That Will Allow Users To Report Selective Messages

News 18  

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to report specific messages on the platform. Users on the beta version of WhatsApp can see a new “Report” option when they tap and hold a message. WABetaInfo has also found the individual message reporting feature on recent WhatsApp for Android beta releases. The report says …

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