WhatsApp to start showing profile photo of the contact alongside name in notifications when a message arrives
2 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp to start showing profile photo of the contact alongside name in notifications when a message arrives

India Today  

WhatsApp is working to show the photos in message notifications, so that the user can see next to the message the profile image that that contact has, something that until now is not possible to view on iOS or Android. WhatsApp, the instant messaging application has been testing in its beta version for iOS mobiles, that the profile photo of a user appears in the notification bar when you receive a message. The feature was spotted by website WABetainfo, and according to them, the feature is currently available for some WhatsApp beta testers on iOS. WhatsApp on Android has been able to display profile pictures with system notifications for years now, and now it seems the feature is making its way to iOS too finally. As the new feature makes use of APIs included as part of iOS 15, profile pictures in notifications are only available to beta testers who are running iOS 15.

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WhatsApp to prohibit screenshot capture of profile photos: Report
7 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp to prohibit screenshot capture of profile photos: Report

The Hindu  

WhatsApp is working on a new feature for its iOS beta app that will prevent users from taking screenshots of profile photos, WABETAINFO reported. When attempting to capture a screenshot of profile photos, a notification will promptly appear, informing users that the action has been restricted to safeguard the privacy of all WhatsApp users. This feature will act as an …

WhatsApp Will Soon Block iPhone Users From Taking Screenshot Of Profile Pictures: Here’s How
7 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp Will Soon Block iPhone Users From Taking Screenshot Of Profile Pictures: Here’s How

News 18  

WhatsApp is now going after iPhone users who have a habit of taking screenshots of other’s profile pictures. The messaging app has offered the feature to block this ability on Android earlier this year, and now, WhatsApp is bringing the blocking feature for iPhone users as well. In simple words, WhatsApp users on iOS, at least in the beta version, …

WhatsApp users will soon get this privacy feature for their profile photo: Details here
7 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp users will soon get this privacy feature for their profile photo: Details here

India TV News  

WhatsApp is a popular instant messaging app and it has billions of users around the world. Nonetheless, the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.70 update from the TestFlight app suggests that WhatsApp is currently working on introducing this feature for iOS users as well. According to a screenshot shared by WEBetaInfo, WhatsApp will introduce a new feature that will prevent …

WhatsApp New Feature: AI-Powered Image Editor Might Soon Make Way To Your Android & iOS Devices
9 months ago

WhatsApp New Feature: AI-Powered Image Editor Might Soon Make Way To Your Android & iOS Devices

ABP News  

WhatsApp is currently engaged in the development of an innovative feature that will empower users to enhance their images using an AI-driven editing tool. As reported by WABetaInfo, a trusted source for tracking and uncovering new features on WhatsApp, the latest beta update for Android, version 2.24.7.13, includes foundational code for the AI-driven image editor. An identifiable green icon positioned …

How to use Image to Sticker feature on WhatsApp: Details
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How to use Image to Sticker feature on WhatsApp: Details

India TV News  

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp has been reportedly working to introduce several new features in its latest updates, which are focused on enhancing the the instant messaging experience for users. New Feature on WhatsApp Beta WhatsApp beta for Android enables users to find new settings which will give them control over the use of avatars to create …

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 will soon add new features to its video control
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp will soon add new features to its video control

India Today  

In the past few updates on WhatsApp, it seems like Meta is more focused on delivering what users want. According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks all the latest WhatsApp developments, the new video playback controls allow users to skip forward and backward by 10 seconds. In addition to the video playback control feature, WhatsApp is also developing a new …

WhatsApp beta for iOS: Preview the revamped settings interface
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp beta for iOS: Preview the revamped settings interface

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging app owned by Meta, is gearing up to introduce major improvements to its interface. In a recent update, the WhatsApp beta for iOS version 23.17.1.70 was rolled out via the TestFlight app. This update has allowed select beta testers to preview the revamped settings page, according to insights from WABetaInfo, a platform that tracks WhatsApp developments. …

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 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 introduces Screen Sharing feature on iOS: Know how it works
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp introduces Screen Sharing feature on iOS: Know how it works

India TV News  

WhatsApp has recently let the user enjoy a number of new features for Android users, and now the instant messaging platform has started letting iPhone users share screens. Following the release of the screen-sharing feature for Android users, the company has now extended this functionality to iOS users, including iPhone users. This expansion allows iPhone users to utilize the screen-sharing …

WhatsApp update: 2 major features coming to messaging app
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp update: 2 major features coming to messaging app

India Today  

WhatsApp is working on several new features, but two of them are major updates that will arrive soon. The messaging platform recently added three big updates, including a Chat Lock feature, Edit button, and an option to use one WhatsApp account on multiple mobile phones. WhatsApp to let you hide phone numbers According to screenshots shared by WaBetaInfo, WhatsApp is …

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

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

India TV News  

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

WhatsApp 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 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 …

iPhone users to soon get this much-awaited WhatsApp feature: here are the details
2 years ago

iPhone users to soon get this much-awaited WhatsApp feature: here are the details

India Today  

WhatsApp is rolling out a new picture-in-picture feature for video calls for iOS beta users. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has released the new Picture-in-picture mode for some beta iOS beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.24.0.79 update. In the screenshot of the new feature which was released by WABetaInfo, it is clear that the new …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

WhatsApp Is Bringing This Privacy Feature For Its Users

News 18  

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

How to hide last seen, profile picture from specific contacts on WhatsApp
2 years, 6 months ago

How to hide last seen, profile picture from specific contacts on WhatsApp

India Today  

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature to hide the last seen and profile picture from specific contacts. And now the option named ‘My contacts except’ has come into effect which excludes last seen and profile picture from selected contacts. Prior to this, a group call feature was also started for WhatsApp users that includes the ability to transfer the …

WhatsApp Beta for iPhones Is Restoring This Camera Feature: All Details
2 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Beta for iPhones Is Restoring This Camera Feature: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for beta testers that is restoring an old camera feature. In the WhatsApp beta for iOS version 22.4.0.72 rolled out earlier this month, the Meta-owned platform quietly removed the camera media bar on the built-in camera section. The report says that the ‘camera media bar is available again to certain iOS beta testers, …

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 Is Bringing This New Feature For Android, iOS Users
2 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Is Bringing This New Feature For Android, iOS Users

News 18  

Meta-owned popular instant messaging app WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging service in the world. WhatsApp is now testing new search filters for WhatsApp Business users. Now, as spotted by WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp Business app is getting more search filters for both Android and iOS users. Currently, WhatsApp Business users can narrow their search results to …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Some WhatsApp users can now play and pause voice recordings, hide profile pictures from selected contacts
3 years, 1 month ago

Some WhatsApp users can now play and pause voice recordings, hide profile pictures from selected contacts

India Today  

WhatsApp was spotted working on two interesting features. The messaging app was reportedly working on the possibility of playing and resuming voice recordings and the ability to hide last seen from specific contacts. WhatsApp will soon let you hide your last seen, profile picture from selected contacts. You can currently hide your profile picture, last seen from all your contacts …

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 …

WhatsApp beta for iOS gets disappearing messages for videos and images: Report
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp beta for iOS gets disappearing messages for videos and images: Report

Firstpost  

The sender will not only see the ‘delivered’ and ‘seen’ time of the message but also the ‘opened’ time. WhatsApp’s much-talked-about disappearing message feature is already available for Android users. Now, it looks like iOS users will also get this feature soon. As per the report, users can choose the “view once” option where the media files disappear after 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 Testing 'Read Later' Feature That Will Replace Archive Option, New Wallpapers Coming Soon
4 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Testing 'Read Later' Feature That Will Replace Archive Option, New Wallpapers Coming Soon

News 18  

WhatsApp is adding 32 new bright and 29 new dark wallpapers to its beta platform for Android devices. Besides, the Facebook-owned platform is also said to be working on a ‘Read Later’ feature on WhatsApp beta for iOS v2.20.130.16, that was first spotted on WhatsApp beta for Android last week. The new wallpapers feature was spotted on WhatsApp beta for …

WhatsApp will soon give Android users the option to modify wallpapers as per device's theme: Report
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp will soon give Android users the option to modify wallpapers as per device's theme: Report

Firstpost  

This is apart from the usual solid colours and custom photo options that is currently available in Android and iOS. WhatsApp is reportedly working on rolling out an improved wallpaper system so that Android users will be able to modify wallpapers according to the selected theme of the device. As per an exclusive report by WABetaInfo, the feature will let …

WhatsApp new feature to change how every chat looks
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp new feature to change how every chat looks

Live Mint  

WhatsApp has been introducing a lot of features that improve the aesthetics of the instant messaging application. Earlier this month, the company was reportedly developing a new feature that would allow users to change wallpapers of individual chats. According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp Beta version for all new features, the new Wallpaper feature allows the user to …

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