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 files that can be shared on the instant messaging app to up to 2GB, a massive jump from the current 100MB maximum file size. “Building private, safe, and secure communities takes work and we think this series of improvements will help people and groups stay close to one another," a WhatsApp blog said.

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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 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 Hits 100 Million Monthly Active Users In The US
4 months, 4 weeks ago

WhatsApp Hits 100 Million Monthly Active Users In The US

ABP News  

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive officer of Meta, shared some significant news about WhatsApp's user base in the United States. Using his own WhatsApp channel, Zuckerberg revealed that the messaging platform has reached a milestone of 100 million monthly active users in the US. WhatsApp also noted substantial user growth in the Southern region of the United States, with Texas …

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 set to introduce Native File Sharing feature in upcoming update
11 months ago

WhatsApp set to introduce Native File Sharing feature in upcoming update

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platfrom is reportedly working on a new file-sharing feature which will enable users to easily share files with people nearby in the future. It further stated that sharing files via this feature will be end-to-end encrypted, meaning sharing files remains secure even outside of a WhatsApp chat and in an unknown network environment. Furthermore, the …

WhatsApp Wants To Rival Apple And Android With This Feature: What We Know
11 months ago

WhatsApp Wants To Rival Apple And Android With This Feature: What We Know

News 18  

WhatsApp is testing a new way that lets people share files with their friends or any contact that is close to them. That’s right, WhatsApp wants to bring an AirDrop and Quick Share avatar of file sharing for its users. The messaging app will allow you to share files up to 2GB and you would probably say that instead sending …

WhatsApp Channels surpasses 500 million monthly active users, announces Mark Zuckerberg
1 year, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Channels surpasses 500 million monthly active users, announces Mark Zuckerberg

Hindustan Times  

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday announced that messaging platform WhatsApp channels surpassed the 500 million monthly active users milestone. “500 million monthly actives on WhatsApp Channels in the first 7 weeks! Nowadays, several organisations and celebrities including film stars, sportspersons, musicians, political parties and leaders are on WhatsApp channels. Whether it's my new song, an exciting collaboration or …

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 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 developing feature to share recent group history with new members
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp developing feature to share recent group history with new members

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly in the process of developing a novel feature called "Recent History Sharing" specifically tailored for new members joining groups on the Android beta version. Just last week, news surfaced that the platform had begun rolling out the capability for users to generate and share AI-based stickers within the Android beta version. …

New WhatsApp feature: Create groups without naming them
1 year, 4 months ago

New WhatsApp feature: Create groups without naming them

India TV News  

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, announced a new feature for WhatsApp users: the ability to create groups without needing a name. This new feature proves useful for situations when a group needs to be formed quickly or when no specific topic immediately comes to mind. This new function enables users to instantly record and send video messages within chats. …

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 Beta for Android introduces group creation while forwarding messages
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp Beta for Android introduces group creation while forwarding messages

India TV News  

Create groups on WhatsApp Beta for Android during message forwarding WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta is introducing a new feature on its Android beta version that allows users to create new groups while forwarding messages. The feature is available to some of the beta testers who installed the latest WhatsApp beta update on their Android devices, and it …

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 Business Cross 200 Million Users Facebook Instagram Create Account
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp Business Cross 200 Million Users Facebook Instagram Create Account

ABP News  

WhatsApp Business has crossed 200 million users, company CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said. The world's most popular messaging platform is also getting a new paid messaging feature that is aimed to help small businesses easily target new customers. "Soon the 200M+ users of the WhatsApp Business app will be able to create Facebook and Instagram ads to find and connect …

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 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 …

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 now allows up to 100 photos and videos to be sent in one go; Details
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp now allows up to 100 photos and videos to be sent in one go; Details

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp has added multiple new features in its latest update including increasing maximum limit of sending photos and videos from 30 to 100. A petition was filed by two individuals challenging the WhatsApp’s deal with Meta to provide access to calls, photographs, texts, videos, and documents shared by users. The new features brought in with latest WhatsApp updates are as …

WhatsApp for Android rolls out new features for everyone: Increase in media sharing limit and more
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp for Android rolls out new features for everyone: Increase in media sharing limit and more

India Today  

WhatsApp has rolled out some new features for everyone who is using the Android version of the app. The messaging app has added the ability to share up to 100 photos with contacts and one will also now be able to add a caption while sharing a document on WhatsApp. WhatsApp rolls out new features for Android stable version As …

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 …

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 …

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 will soon allow users to chat with themselves; details here
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp will soon allow users to chat with themselves; details here

Firstpost  

According to a report in WaBetaInfo, the messaging app is working on “letting you use your own chat on linked devices”. The latest news to join the list of much-anticipated upcoming features is that WhatsApp will soon allow users to send messages to themselves. As per the report, WhatsApp is planning to release the feature in a future update of …

WhatsApp Expands Message Reactions Feature, Now You Can Use All Emojis To React To Messages
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp Expands Message Reactions Feature, Now You Can Use All Emojis To React To Messages

News 18  

Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp had launched the message reactions feature earlier this year. Now, WhatsApp is going the Instagram way and is bringing the ability to let users react to messages with any emoji they choose. In a Facebook post, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg said that WhatsApp is now rolling out the ability to use any emoji while reacting …

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 finally rolls out ability to transfer files up to 2GB, emoji reactions and other features
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp finally rolls out ability to transfer files up to 2GB, emoji reactions and other features

India Today  

WhatsApp has rolled out some much-needed features for its users. The messaging app was spotted working on iMessage-like emoji reactions long ago, but WhatsApp has now finally made the feature official. Along with emoji reactions, WhatsApp users can only transfer files up to 2GB on the messaging app. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg first announced on his Facebook account that emoji …

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 …

New WhatsApp Feature: WhatsApp Will Allow You To Share Media Files Up To 2GB Soon
2 years, 8 months ago

New WhatsApp Feature: WhatsApp Will Allow You To Share Media Files Up To 2GB Soon

News 18  

WhatsApp lets you send messages, images and documents as well. The testing is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms, and WhatsApp could be using a select group of users to test it because the 2GB size limit could become rather challenging to operate at this level for the platform right now. If WhatsApp does release the 2GB file share …

WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users send up to 2GB files
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users send up to 2GB files

India Today  

WhatsApp may be the most convenient way to chat, but it certainly is not the go-to app if you want to send large files to your friends. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing the app’s ability to send files up to 2GB in size - something Telegram has been offering for quite a while now. Screenshots shared in the report …

WhatsApp Message Reactions Will Allow Users To React Multiple Times, Will Use All Emojis
3 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Message Reactions Will Allow Users To React Multiple Times, Will Use All Emojis

News 18  

WhatsApp was recently reported to be adding reactions to messages on the Facebook-owned instant messaging platform. WhatsApp‘s upcoming message reactions feature will allow users to react to messages with emojis similar to the feature on Apple’s iMessage, Twitter, and Facebook’s own Instagram and Messenger. A screenshot shared by WABetaInfo shows that message reactions will appear right below the text message …

Most WhatsApp Users Reconsidering Its Usage, Telegram Leading as an Alternative: Study
3 years, 10 months ago

Most WhatsApp Users Reconsidering Its Usage, Telegram Leading as an Alternative: Study

News 18  

Most users of WhatsApp are reconsidering usage of the instant mobile messaging app and are looking for its alternative following policy changes proposed by the Facebook group firm, according to a study. The study, conducted by CyberMedia Research covering 1,500 WhatsApp users, found that 79 percent of the instant messaging app users are reconsidering using it, with 28 percent of …

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