WhatsApp to soon release multi-device support, expiring media and other features
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp to soon release multi-device support, expiring media and other features

India Today  

WhatsApp could soon bring the two most-awaited features for its users. As per the latest reports, the multi-device support feature has reached the final stage of testing and it could soon be fit for a release whereas the other feature also called Expiring Media or self-destructing messages has also been released for the beta testers. You won’t need an Internet connection on the main phone, so you can use WhatsApp Desktop when your phone is off, for example, or other devices.WhatsApp is actually planning a new modern UI for the desktop client, showing how the chat history is migrated from your device and that the process is end-to-end encrypted,” the report read. The WhatsApp features tracker notes that some of the key elements of the multi-device support are still not ready. The feature lets users set a time frame for their chats to exist and when a user sends an expiring image, video, and more, it automatically gets deleted if the sender leaves the chat.

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WhatsApp to stop working on older Android devices from 2025. Will your phone still be compatible?
1 day, 19 hours ago

WhatsApp to stop working on older Android devices from 2025. Will your phone still be compatible?

Live Mint  

WhatsApp has decided to end support for older Android devices from 2025. The new change would mean that people using older Android models would need to upgrade their phones in order to continue using the personal messaging app. WhatsApp is ending support for older Android devices because the hardware on these older devices is not capable of supporting the new …

WhatsApp will soon get a feature that will remind users about unread messages
2 weeks, 1 day ago

WhatsApp will soon get a feature that will remind users about unread messages

India Today  

WhatsApp is busy working on a bunch of new features to enhance users' experience and privacy. According to WABetaInfo, the site that tracks developments related to WhatsApp, the new reminder feature is available for testing in the beta version of the app for Android. It is included in WhatsApp beta version 2.24.25.29 for Android and introduces notifications to alert users …

WhatsApp to Stop-supporting THESE iPhones models by May 2025: List
2 weeks, 6 days ago

WhatsApp to Stop-supporting THESE iPhones models by May 2025: List

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned social media platform has announced that it will discontinue support for certain older iPhone models starting May 5, 2025. iPhones unable to upgrade beyond iOS 12.5.7, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, will lose access to the messaging platform. These older devices, released nearly a decade ago, cannot support the advanced technologies required …

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in May 2025; check the full list
3 weeks, 1 day ago

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in May 2025; check the full list

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly set to discontinue support for older iPhone models from May 2025, signalling a major shift for users of devices such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. This move will affect devices that are unable to update beyond iOS 12.5.7, the last software version available for these older iPhones. Users on these models …

WhatsApp will soon end support for iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and more: All details here
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WhatsApp will soon end support for iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and more: All details here

India Today  

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WhatsApp Chat Backup: How to Preserve Your Chats on Devices Losing Support
4 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp Chat Backup: How to Preserve Your Chats on Devices Losing Support

The Hindu  

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WhatsApp's multi-device support: How to use your account in 4 devices
7 months ago

WhatsApp's multi-device support: How to use your account in 4 devices

India Today  

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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  

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WhatsApp working on feature to enable quick responses to status updates
8 months ago

WhatsApp working on feature to enable quick responses to status updates

India TV News  

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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 working to reduce strain on users' eyes, likely to launch redesigned dark mode for web
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WhatsApp working to reduce strain on users' eyes, likely to launch redesigned dark mode for web

India Today  

WhatsApp is used by over 2 billion people across the globe and helps them stay connected no matter where they are. WhatsApp web version was introduced back in 2015, and the company keeps adding new features to it in order to keep things interesting. WhatsApp web to get a makeover A report in WA Beta Info states that WhatsApp is …

WhatsApp Update: You can soon share HD photos and videos in your Status | Deets inside
1 year ago

WhatsApp Update: You can soon share HD photos and videos in your Status | Deets inside

India TV News  

Meta-owned WhatsApp has upgraded its platform, now allowing users to share high-definition photos and videos. According to WABetaInfo, the latest development reveals that WhatsApp is planning to extend HD quality support to the status section as well. HD Support for WhatsApp Status In the beta version 2.23.26.3 for Android, WhatsApp has introduced HD support for the status section. With the …

How the new WhatsApp multi-account feature could change the way we use WhatsApp
1 year, 1 month ago

How the new WhatsApp multi-account feature could change the way we use WhatsApp

India Today  

WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, has recently introduced a new feature that allows users to have two accounts logged in at the same time on the same device. Of course, this feature is a significant change in the way we use WhatsApp, as users were previously only able to have one account per device. Here are some specific …

WhatsApp stops working on these 25 devices - Is your phone on the list? Check now
1 year, 2 months ago

WhatsApp stops working on these 25 devices - Is your phone on the list? Check now

India TV News  

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WhatsApp Beta unveils pinned messages: Know what it is and how it works
1 year, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Beta unveils pinned messages: Know what it is and how it works

India TV News  

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WhatsApp may extend status duration to two weeks in upcoming update
1 year, 2 months ago

WhatsApp may extend status duration to two weeks in upcoming update

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a widely used instant messaging platform owned by Meta, with over 2 billion global users, is set to introduce a significant update to its status feature. According to a report from WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp updates, the company is working on a feature that will allow users to keep their status live for up to two weeks. …

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

WhatsApp New Feature to Manage Multiple Accounts

Deccan Chronicle  

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WhatsApp rolls out update to fix Android beta widget issue
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out update to fix Android beta widget issue

India TV News  

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has swiftly responded to user feedback by rolling out a bug-fix update aimed at resolving a widget-related problem on its Android beta version. Numerous users encountered a glitch after installing the previous WhatsApp beta update for Android. The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.13 version, which has been released as a bug-fix update, rectifies the widget malfunction …

WhatsApp's upcoming multi-account feature: Know how it works
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp's upcoming multi-account feature: Know how it works

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the widely-used instant messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly introducing a new multi-account feature that will enable users to add additional accounts within the same app. As per the provided screenshot from WABetaInfo, it is evident that the meta-owned app is integrating a feature permitting specific beta testers to seamlessly add supplementary accounts to their existing app. Image …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

WhatsApp to bring multi-account feature for Android: Here are the details
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp to bring multi-account feature for Android: Here are the details

India TV News  

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is reportedly developing a multi-account feature for Android users. In other news, WhatsApp is introducing a new video messaging feature to select beta testers on both iOS and Android platforms. The multi-account feature aims to address the needs of individuals who manage multiple accounts, such as separate personal and professional accounts, in a more streamlined manner. …

New WhatsApp update will let users use app on multiple iPhones simultaneously, here is how
1 year, 6 months ago

New WhatsApp update will let users use app on multiple iPhones simultaneously, here is how

India Today  

WhatsApp is receiving an update that adds "Companion mode" to the app. The new version 23.10.76 for iOS is also available in India, and users can update the app from the Apple App Store. The Companion mode will let users run WhatsApp on up to four iPhones simultaneously. The official changelog notes that WhatsApp users can now save "important messages …

WhatsApp set to launch 'Channels' feature: All details here
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp set to launch 'Channels' feature: All details here

India TV News  

WhatsApp, an instant messaging application owned by Meta, is actively working on improving its channels feature, as revealed in the latest beta version, WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.11.0.70. This tab will prominently display status updates and channels in a pinned banner, ensuring easy access for users. Status updates will now be presented in a horizontal list, the screenshot also reveals …

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 declares multiple device feature: Memes flood the internet
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp declares multiple device feature: Memes flood the internet

India TV News  

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WhatsApp brings feature to support same account on multiple phones
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp brings feature to support same account on multiple phones

The Hindu  

Messaging platform WhatsApp on April 25 said it has introduced a feature that will allow its users to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones. "Today, we're improving our multi-device offering further by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones," WhatsApp announced. The feature, highly requested by users, will enable them to "link your …

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

WhatsApp updated desktop app with improved connectivity and video chat experience

India TV News  

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

WhatsApp Update: Working on new chat attachment menu for Android beta
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: Working on new chat attachment menu for Android beta

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly working on a redesigned chat attachment menu which will be rolled out for Android beta users. The new chat attachment menu is under development at the time of writing and it is expected to be released in the future update of all the application users, WABetaInfo reported. Earlier this month, the messaging platform …

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 Update: New 'Report status updates' feature out for Android beta users
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: New 'Report status updates' feature out for Android beta users

India TV News  

WhatsApp Update: An instant messaging platform which has been launching a number of features to improvise the user experience has come up with yet another feature which will enable the user to report status updates. With this new feature, users will be able to report any status update which might violate the Terms of Service of WhatsApp. Furthermore, the feature …

WhatsApp will let you save the disappearing messages: Know-how?
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp will let you save the disappearing messages: Know-how?

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform has been working on a new feature which will enable users to keep the disappearing messages on their iOS and Android beta versions. The new feature has been rolled out to some beta testers across the world, post installing the latest beta version of the application from the Play Store and the TestFlight app, reported …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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 introduces native beta for macOS: How does it work?
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp introduces native beta for macOS: How does it work?

India TV News  

WhatsApp has come up with the latest new update for devices running on macOS. The new feature will enable the WhatsApp Desktop user to have a different interface from the desktop version of the application. Image Source : WHATSAPPWhatsApp Desktop download What are the major changes in the native beta for macOS? If someone would like to join the beta …

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 has stopped working on these 49 smartphones: Full list here
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp has stopped working on these 49 smartphones: Full list here

Live Mint  

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has ended support for old smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Huawei, LG and others from January 1, 2023. As mentioned above, the list includes devices from different smartphone brands including Apple, Samsung, LG and Huawei. Here’s the full list of phones that no longer support WhatsApp - Apple iPhone 5 - Apple iPhone 5c - Archos …

WhatsApp to allow users to report status updates
2 years ago

WhatsApp to allow users to report status updates

Hindustan Times  

According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks news and updates related to WhatsApp, the Meta-owned platform is working on an ability that will allow users to report a status update, in case something that possibly violates the Terms of Service of WhatsApp is shared via that status update. Representative Image To explain how the feature will work, WABetaInfo shared the …

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 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 stop working on some older iOS devices
2 years, 3 months ago

Whatsapp to stop working on some older iOS devices

Firstpost  

Users of some older iOS devices will no longer be able to support WhatsApp from October. The instant messaging app has said that it will be dropping support for iOS 11 and 10 unless devices update to newer software. Many older Apple devices aren’t able to upgrade to the latest firmware due to their old age. With WhatsApp’s recent flurry …

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 Starts Testing Chat Sync Feature Across Two Smartphones: What It Means
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp Starts Testing Chat Sync Feature Across Two Smartphones: What It Means

News 18  

WhatsApp continues to add new features for its users, and it is fair to say that multi-device linking is one of its most important addition in recent years. That could change in the near future, as the platform has started testing the chat sync feature between two smartphones. This means that you could use the same WhatsApp number on two …

WhatsApp to end support for these iOS users. Check your compatibility
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp to end support for these iOS users. Check your compatibility

Live Mint  

WhatsApp is planning to drop support for iOS 10, iOS 11, iPhone 5, and iPhone 5C over the coming months. After this update many of the WhatsApp in-app features may not be available to the iPhone users across the world, only those who are still using the dated iOS versions. Apple iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C are not compatible with …

WhatsApp for Business gets multi-device support, Cloud API and more
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp for Business gets multi-device support, Cloud API and more

India Today  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company is opening WhatsApp to any business of any size around the world with WhatsApp Cloud API. "Today, I am excited to announce that we're opening WhatsApp to any business of any size around the world with WhatsApp Cloud API," said Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg announced that now any business, irrespective of its scale and …

WhatsApp working on showing status updates in chats list
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp working on showing status updates in chats list

India TV News  

Highlights WhatsApp is likely working on ability to view status updates right within chats list This feature is under development so it has not been rolled out to beta testers yet, said WABetaInfo WhatsApp is likely working on feature that would let users chat with same account on multiple phone Meta-owned WhatsApp is likely working on the ability to view …

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 Will Soon Tell You When The Shared File Has Finished Downloading
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp Will Soon Tell You When The Shared File Has Finished Downloading

News 18  

WhatsApp continues to add more features and test others so that people can try it out before it publicly rolls out. The latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, Web and desktop offers the feature that gives you the estimated time of arrival or ETA of any document/file that has been shared. The feature has been already released on …

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