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 globally but would be available to all users in the coming months. From there you can start a new Community from scratch or add existing groups,” stated WhatsApp’s post. “Once you’re in a community, you can easily switch between available groups to get the information you need, when you need it, and admins can send important updates to everyone in the Community,” said WhatsApp.

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WhatsApp Beta introduces group mentions to simplify updates: How it works
1 month ago

WhatsApp Beta introduces group mentions to simplify updates: How it works

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly introducing a new feature aimed at enhancing group communication, making it easier for users to keep everyone in the loop. The popular messaging app is now allowing users to mention entire group chats in their status updates, a move designed to streamline the process of sharing information within active groups. It enables users to mention a …

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 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 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, …

Multicultural community leaders volunteer as interpreters amid a shortage of translators and booming migration
8 months, 1 week ago

Multicultural community leaders volunteer as interpreters amid a shortage of translators and booming migration

ABC  

In short: Community leaders are translating essential communications as volunteers for growing migrant populations. Mrs Walter manages the local neighbourhood house as a full-time job, but also volunteers part-time as a community leader, often translates local government or emergency service information, and provides outreach support. Monash University research affiliate Dr Margherita Angelucci coordinated a project in Shepparton last year called …

WhatsApp working on new features, here are top 5 features to look forward to
8 months, 3 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 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 now allows iPhones users to start group call with up to 31 contacts, here is how
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp now allows iPhones users to start group call with up to 31 contacts, here is how

India Today  

WhatsApp is now rolling out a new feature that will allow iPhone users to initiate group calls with only up to 31 participants. In previous updates, group calls supported up to 32 participants, but users were initially limited to selecting only 15 contacts when initiating such calls. With the latest updates, WhatsApp is now making it easier for iOS users …

How iPhone users can now enjoy 31-person group calls on WhatsApp
1 year, 1 month ago

How iPhone users can now enjoy 31-person group calls on WhatsApp

India TV News  

Group calls on WhatsApp with up to 31 participants on iOS: WhatsApp, a popular messaging app owned by Meta, is now allowing group calls with up to 31 participants. Before this update, group calls on WhatsApp already supported up to 32 participants, but you could only add 15 contacts when starting a group call. This feature, although still in development, …

WhatsApp Beta introduces event creation tool for group chats: All details
1 year, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Beta introduces event creation tool for group chats: All details

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the widely used instant messaging application, is reportedly in the process of developing a feature that allows users to create group chat events. The latest WhatsApp beta for Android, version 2.23.21.12, has revealed the development of this chat events feature, as reported by WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp updates. Reportedly, this feature holds great potential for organizing various …

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 …

Now create groups instantly with WhatsApp's latest update: Check details here
1 year, 3 months ago

Now create groups instantly with WhatsApp's latest update: Check details here

India TV News  

In a move to enhance user-friendliness, WhatsApp, the widely used instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly rolling out a feature that allows users to create new group chats while forwarding messages. Even though it's not mentioned in the official changelog, users can access the feature to create new group chats after installing this update. This new feature, which …

WhatsApp Update: Admins can now manage member additions
1 year, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Update: Admins can now manage member additions

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the widely used instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a feature aimed at enhancing the control of community administrators. According to reports from WABetaInfo, a new community setting is now accessible, allowing community admins to determine who has the privilege to add members to the community. However, there might be situations where community admins want to extend …

WhatsApp To Bring Share Polls Feature For Communities: All Details
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp To Bring Share Polls Feature For Communities: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp, a popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly releasing the ability to share polls within community announcement groups. With the ability to create polls in the community announcement group, the Meta-owned app offers community admins an additional tool to interact with community members. According to the report, the instant messaging app finally introduced the entry point within …

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 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 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 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 brings a new feature to Group settings: Know more
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp brings a new feature to Group settings: Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging application owned by Meta, is reportedly introducing a fresh interface for the group settings screen which is currently limited to selected beta testers only. The new group settings interface is currently accessible to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta for Android update from the Google Play Store, The rollout will continue over …

Whatspp new features empower group admins
1 year, 8 months ago

Whatspp new features empower group admins

Deccan Chronicle  

Los Angeles : Mark Zuckerberg announced two new updates for WhatsApp groups recently. These changes follow some updates made over the last few months, including making groups larger, and giving admins the ability to delete messages sent in the groups they manage. Today, we're excited to roll out a few new changes we've made to make these more manageable for …

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 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 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 feature a shot in the arm for politicians, parties
2 years ago

WhatsApp feature a shot in the arm for politicians, parties

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Leaders of the TRS, Congress and the BJP, as also sitting and former MLAs and MPs, are quick to make use of the 'community’ features facility on WhatsApp, available since this month, to enable users to reach out to thousands of people by clubbing smaller WhatsApp groups under one title. Parties are also using WhatsApp effectively as a medium …

You can now connect over voice, video calls with 32 users simultaneously on WhatsApp
2 years, 1 month ago

You can now connect over voice, video calls with 32 users simultaneously on WhatsApp

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Instant messaging platform WhatsApp users will be able to connect with up to 32 connections simultaneously on voice and video calls, transfer up to 2GB files and add up to 1,024 members in a group, the company said on Thursday. Besides, Whatsapp users will be able to broadcast messages to up to 5,000 users, who are part of …

Soon, WhatsApp groups to have up to 1,024 participants: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Soon, WhatsApp groups to have up to 1,024 participants: Report

Hindustan Times  

In June, WhatsApp released an update, allowing users to add a maximum of 512 participants in a single group on the Meta-owned messaging platform; this cap was increased from 256. Soon, over 1,000 participants may be able to participate in WhatsApp group chats As per WABetaInfo, the feature is available on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS users, though limited …

WhatsApp to let users create polls in group chat- Know more
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp to let users create polls in group chat- Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will enable the user to create polls in chat.Currently, the feature is said to be under development and this feature will enable the group participants of WhatsApp to share polls with other members of the group. As per the report, an entry point for the feature will be available within the …

Meta’s WhatsApp introduces a host of new privacy tools
2 years, 4 months ago

Meta’s WhatsApp introduces a host of new privacy tools

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to block capturing of a screenshot of 'view once messages' which disappear after the receiver reads them, the company said on Tuesday. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced new privacy features in WhatsApp giving the option to users to leave a group chat secretly and make the online presence visible to people …

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 announces new privacy features, including leaving groups silently
2 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp announces new privacy features, including leaving groups silently

The Hindu  

WhatsApp on Tuesday announced new privacy features, following which users of the instant messaging service will now be able to leave groups silently as well as choose who can see when they are online. “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. …

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 Users Can Finally React To Messages, Share Up to 2GB Files, And Add Up To 512 People In Groups
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp Users Can Finally React To Messages, Share Up to 2GB Files, And Add Up To 512 People In Groups

News 18  

Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is finally rolling out the much-awaited message reactions feature for all users, the company announced last night. Apart from this, WhatsApp is also getting other much talked-upon features like a higher file sharing size, and the ability to add more people to WhatsApp groups. Apart from emoji reactions, WhatsApp is also increasing the size of …

WhatsApp Now Supports Group Voice Calls With Up to 32 Participants
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp Now Supports Group Voice Calls With Up to 32 Participants

News 18  

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update to users in India. Following the latest update, WhatsApp users will be able to start group voice calls with up to 32 people. WhatsApp started approving group voice calls amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to let users converse virtually. WhatsApp Voice Calls have many benefits, most important being HD audio quality …

WhatsApp starts rolling out ability to add 32 contacts to group calls
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out ability to add 32 contacts to group calls

India Today  

A couple of days ago, WhatsApp announced that it will roll out a bunch of new features including the Communities tab, emoji reactions and the possibility to add 32 members to a group call. Wabetainfo has shared that WhatsApp has started rolling out the feature to add up to 32 participants to a voice call. The tipster has shared the …

WhatsApp Will Soon Let Many More People Join Group Calls; Share Up To 2GB Files: All Details
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp Will Soon Let Many More People Join Group Calls; Share Up To 2GB Files: All Details

News 18  

Meta-owned Instant messaging app WhatsApp on Thursday said it will add more features, including the facility to connect with 32 people in a group voice call and sharing files with size of up to 2GB. You’ll be able to bring different groups together into one community – for example, in addition to individual groups for different classes, you might have …

These 5 Features Are Coming To WhatsApp For Your Smartphone In 2022: All Details
2 years, 8 months ago

These 5 Features Are Coming To WhatsApp For Your Smartphone In 2022: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp has officially confirmed that five new features are rolling out for smartphone users in 2022. The new features allow better file sharing, improve the ability for multiple people to attend audio calls and more power given to the WhatsApp Group admins. In total, WhatsApp is getting five new features this year, and here are the details and use of …

WhatsApp Could Impose More Limits To Forwarding Chats For Users: What It Means
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Could Impose More Limits To Forwarding Chats For Users: What It Means

News 18  

WhatsApp is used by billions of users, and its popularity has brought and good and the ugly side of the platform. Currently, WhatsApp users can share one viral forward message to just one chat, after that they will be alerted about the limit and the frequency of the message forwarded by other people. The new change is another sign that …

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 may do away with Broadcast List and New Group from chat list in future update
2 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp may do away with Broadcast List and New Group from chat list in future update

India Today  

WhatsApp may soon remove a lot of options from your chat list. It has been reported that WhatsApp will do away with the Broadcast List and New Group options from the chat list. When you open the messaging app you see the Broadcast List and the New Group options on the top right and left of the chat screen. As …

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 …

WhatsApp New Policy 'Does Not Allow Expanded Data Sharing With Facebook', Claims Company
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp New Policy 'Does Not Allow Expanded Data Sharing With Facebook', Claims Company

News 18  

WhatsApp continues its defence of the updated privacy policy that it floated as compulsory to all users and landed itself in a rather precarious position. In its latest effort, a WhatsApp spokesperson’s statement today claimed that the company’s updated policy “does not expand the ability to share data with Facebook.” Earlier, the ministry of electronics and information technology of India …

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy
3 years, 11 months ago

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy

The Hindu  

WhatsApp’s decision to delay the update of its privacy policy, following a backlash from its users, is an implicit acknowledgement of the increasing role played by perceptions about privacy in the continued well-being of a popular service. Problems for the Facebook-owned app started earlier this month when it announced an update to its terms of service and privacy policy, according …

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